Category Archives: Thriller

Review: Day Four by Sarah Lotz

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Jenn

After reading (and adoring) The Three last year, I was thrilled when I learned of the upcoming publication of this title. Loosely tied to The Three (characters from the previous book are mentioned), I had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, however, … Continue reading →

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Review: A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul G. Tremblay

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Jenn

I’m a connoisseur of horror novels and movies. Typically, I can read/watch anything and it doesn’t faze me. However, the one book/movie that continues to terrify me is The Exorcist. Absolutely chilling.  Therefore, when those very same feelings reemerged while reading A … Continue reading →

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Review: Finders Keepers by Stephen King

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Jenn

As with tradition, I devour every King novel the moment it hits the stands. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise you to see this review, just one day after publication. The moment it hit my iPad library, I took off reading. And … Continue reading →

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Review: The Blondes by Emily Schultz

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Jenn

I intentionally left the synopsis of this title quite vague, for while the mysterious illness that ravages women with blonde hair is certainly an important factor, it’s simply the mechanism that launches Schultz into this truly phenomenal literary thriller.  Like … Continue reading →

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Review: The Bullet by Mary Louise Kelly

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Jenn

One of the members of my book club told me about this title just a few weeks ago. I was sold when I heard the premise. Imagine finding out that you have a bullet lodged in your body…and that everything … Continue reading →

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Review: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Jenn

  Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover (January 13, 2015) ISBN: 9781594633669 Source: Publisher Rachel is an alcoholic. Despite having lost her job due to her condition, she continues to ride the same commuter train each morning and evening. Afraid for … Continue reading →

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Review: Woman with a Gun by Phillip Margolin

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Harper; 1St Edition edition (December 2, 2014) ISBN: 9780062266521 Source: Publisher Stacey Kim saw the photograph at an art museum in New York City.  She’s immediately fascinated by the image:  a black and white photo of a … Continue reading →

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Review: A Vision of Fire by Gillian Anderson & Jeff Rovin

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Simon451 (October 7, 2014) ISBN: 9781476776521 Source: Publisher When Maanik, the daughter of India’s ambassador to the United Nations, starts experiencing fits of screaming and terror, child psychologist Caitlin O’Hara is called in for consultation. Maanik … Continue reading →

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Review: Eat Him If You Like by Jean Teulé

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Jenn

Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Gallic Books (October 14, 2014) ISBN: 9781906040390 Source: Publisher Alain de Monéys is a twenty-nine year old man who, unlike others in his social class, refuses to buy his way out of military service.  Instead, he … Continue reading →

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Review: The Doubt Factory by Paolo Bacigalupi

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 496 pages Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (October 14, 2014) ISBN: 9780316220750 Source: Publisher Alix is a high school senior who lives a privileged life.  She has the all the right clothes and attends an prominent private … Continue reading →

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