Category Archives: Thriller
Review: After Anna by Alex Lake
I learned about this title during a Fall book preview webinar hosted by the publisher. Initially, I hesitated to pick it up. First, because of the premise. As a mother myself, child abduction is one of my most horrific fears. … Continue reading
Review: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Ever since I heard about Crouch writing another science fiction novel, my interest was piqued. I’m a longtime fan of his writing, long before the The Pines made its debut as Wayward Pines on television. Crouch is an incredibly talented writer, capable of creating … Continue reading
Review: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
I was thrilled to learn Ware was publishing another thriller. I completely adored In A Dark, Dark Wood. The success of this second thriller proves Ware has found her niche: thrillers in claustrophobic, remote settings. I know I’m not of the … Continue reading
Review: All is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker
This is quite an intense read! From the early pages as the reader uncovers and experiences the tragic attack of a young girl, following breadcrumbs of revelations about the activities of the residents of this small town, there is barely … Continue reading
Review: Since She Went Away by David Bell
Talk about a thriller chock full of intensity, involving not one or two, but multiple unsolved crimes. Bell keeps the chapters short, alternating between Jenna and her son, Jared’s, point of view. Doing so adds to the tension, but also … Continue reading
Review: Disappearance at Devil’s Rock by Paul Tremblay
Let’s start by saying I absolutely LOVED Tremblay’s previous novel A Head Full of Ghosts. That book left me questioning everything I read, a novel that leaves you questioning what actually transpired days after you’ve finished reading. A truly … Continue reading
Review: He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker
This is Tucker’s first thriller and I certainly hope it won’t be her last! I was captivated by the beginning, immediately invested in uncovering what lead to Celine’s death. The story is told through Maggie’s point of view, but also … Continue reading
Review: I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
I just finished reading this book in the wee hours of the night last night. Normally, it takes me a few days to process a review, yet in this case I needed to get this book out of my head. … Continue reading
Review: Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline
The premise of this novel most certainly captivated me. So many thoughts came flooding through my head as I read, including the concept of nature versus nurture. Would I be able to carry a child knowing its father was a … Continue reading
Review: The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas
There’s a lot going on in this book! Tessa has been dealt an awful card in life. Her father’s in prison, her mother and sister abandoned her. The girl who was once her closest friend is now a raging teenage … Continue reading