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Audiobook Review: Nights of the Living Dead-An Anthology

Though the release of Romero’s Night of the Living Dead took place before I was born, it’s release definitely had an impact on my love of the horror genre and of zombies in particular.  I recall watching the film, and all of … Continue reading

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Review: The Quiet Child by John Burley

This title is a unique mash-up of two genres: thriller with the touch of supernatural. The entire town believes this young, mute boy has the power to pass illness on to those around him.  How much of it is just … Continue reading

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Review: The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard

What appears on the surface to be a quirky, light read is actually one full of depth and substance.  The journey Johnny takes with his niece serves dual purposes: for Johnny to uncover the treasurers he buried throughout his prime … Continue reading

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Review: The Lost Ones by Sheena Kamal

The cover of this title eludes to his, but this is a pretty dark and bleak book.  I admit, when I finished reading I found myself immediately questioning my feelings about this book.  Nora is a dark character, riddled with … Continue reading

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Review: Cocoa Beach by Beatriz Williams

Beatriz Williams is one of my favorite historical fiction authors. I impatiently await each book release, devouring it the moment I get my hands on it.  This too, rings true for this most recent release.  What a perfect setting for … Continue reading

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Review: Final Girls by Riley Sager

Stephen King doesn’t just blurb any ole book.  When I read his raving review of this title, it firmed up my decision to read it.  I devoured it; I couldn’t bear to tear myself away.  It is truly reminiscent of … Continue reading

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Review: The Bookshop at Water’s End by Patti Callahan Henry

If you are looking for the perfect summer read, this is the title for you.  I hesitate to call it a beach read, for that description typically is used for a light, fluffy read.  Yet, I personally yearn for titles … Continue reading

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Review: The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham

Now this is the title to get one out of a reading funk!! Due to the sheer volume of revelations this book contains, I must limit just how much information I share. These two women are from vastly different backgrounds. … Continue reading

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Review: The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon

As a child, we moved around a lot.  It was challenging, being forced to pack up and make new friends every few years. That feeling pales in comparison to what military wives, especially those stationed oversees, endure. Though I enjoyed … Continue reading

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Review: The White Road by Sarah Lotz

Excusing all puns, this is quite the chilling read.  This book has a lot going for it.  Not one, but two, incredibly terrifying treks that numb the mind with terror.  It deals with two treks I’ll never take: caving and … Continue reading

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