Category Archives: Thriller

Quick-Takes Review: #MurderTrending by Gretchen McNeil

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Jenn

Now this was a fun read!  Picture Hunger Games meets Survivor, in all the best of ways. I’m a huge fan of McNeil’s thrillers, and this one just added on to my adoration of everything she does! This lady is … Continue reading →

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Review: Contagion by Erin Bowman

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Jenn

I’m all about a sci-fi/horror mash up and boy, did this one exceed my expectations.   Reading the description, it instantly reminded me of Aliens, one of my very favorite space-based horror movies.  Though similar, this one truly rose above, standing … Continue reading →

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Review: Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Jenn

Raising a child is difficult enough, but can you imagine raising a child that is the embodiment of evil? I don’t know what was more terrifying, the feral-like barks Hanna uses to communicate with her mother or that when she … Continue reading →

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Review: Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Jenn

If you haven’t experienced the brilliant writings of Abbott, you are certainly missing out.  She excels at capturing the female psyche and the brilliant (and simultaneously horrifying) relationships between women. Just when you think she’s reached the pinnacle of psychological … Continue reading →

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Review: Caged by Ellison Cooper

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Jenn

I’m all about trying debut thrillers.  I was drawn to this one to due to the setting (Washington DC metro) and the science behind the main character’s research.  A student of psychology and criminal justice myself, I’ve always been drawn … Continue reading →

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Review: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Jenn

Much like Sager’s previous title, Final Girls, Emma is the girl that remains after a pretty tragic experience at a summer school for wealthy children.  Following the incident, Emma was cast in a shadow of doubt by others involved and to be … Continue reading →

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Review: Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Jenn

I’ve been impatiently awaiting this book for what seems years! I devoured her previous titles (Creep, Freak, The Butcher, and Wonderland) and couldn’t wait for more!  The wait was well worth it for this was, without a doubt, my favorite … Continue reading →

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Review: Glimpse by Jonathan Maberry

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jenn

I do love me some Jonathan Maberry. No mater the genre, I will pick up anything and everything this man writes.  I’m so thrilled to have listened to this most recent sampling of his fiction. It’s quite the captivating read, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jenn

I discovered this title after listening to the NPR program “Fresh Air.”  Described as a book that was difficult to recommend, given the subject matter, I was instantly captivated.  There’s no spoilers; you learn the premise of the book in … Continue reading →

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Review: The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Jenn

I wanted to adore this book.  It’s being recommended for fans of Stephen King, Stranger Things and more.  I think this recommendation, or that it’s an unsuccessful attempt to resemble the horror greats, is what changes my outlook on this debut … Continue reading →

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