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Category Archives: Mystery/Suspense
Review: Getaway by Zoje Stage
Stage’s books are instant-buys or reads for me; her two previous novels (Baby Teeth and Wonderland) were chilling horror titles that left me reeling long after I finished read them. This novel is more of a psychological thriller, but it’s … Continue reading
Review: The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of the summer-camp/sleepover camp trope! Johnson quickly overcomes any of the negative aspects in using such a popular setting for a mystery novel, however. She’s crafted characters for which readers … Continue reading
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Review: The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon
I’m a long-time fan of McMahon’s work. She excels at crafting stores centered around sibling relationships, usually with a spooky twist. This one is even more chilling! I’m a swimmer myself; I love to swim. However, I intentionally avoid natural … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal Fiction, Review, Supernatural
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Review: His & Hers by Alice Feeney
This is most certainly going to be one of the top thrillers of the summer! The storyline, its execution, the characters, the narration, are all outstanding. The narration is told in a he said/she said method, with three points of … Continue reading
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Review: Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
No one does psychological thrillers like Hillier! This is the sixth title of hers I’ve read and loved! She’s done it again; I think she can’t possibly top her last book but this one…this one most certainly tops them all. … Continue reading
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Review: The Chill by Scott Carson
I enjoy a good thriller with a well-developed backstory! The story of the Chilewaukee reservoir is a haunting one; an entire village lay submerged beneath the water. With it comes a cast of well-developed characters, both past and present. Aaron Ellsworth, son … Continue reading
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Review: The Chain by Adrian McKinty
So….I usually avoid the books everyone is talking about, not wanting to have my opinion tainted by others. In this case, however, I couldn’t resist. It called to me from my Kindle. I devoured it in one sitting. The premise … Continue reading
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Review: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
If you haven’t read this author’s previous work (Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied) you really need to get on it! Sager excels at crafting characters you can’t fully trust with…questionable backgrounds. I’m usually could at solving endings but … Continue reading
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Review: The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
Jennifer McMahon is one of my “insta-buy” authors. The moment I hear of a new book, I add it to my must-read list. This may be one of my very favorites, for I do love a nice ghost story. This … Continue reading
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Review: Before She Was Found by Heather Gudenkauf
What a completely captivating read! I’m doing my best to leave most of the discovery up to the individual reader but it’s quite difficult to contain my interest in this book! I adore everything Gudenkauf has written. She excels at … Continue reading
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