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Review: To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Jenn

The spook factor is high with this one! Abandoned town, deadly mines, mysterious happenings.  All of these have my spooky senses tingling! Ames has crafted a truly terrifying setting.  Haunted mines that have defied the investigations of numerous paranormal investigators.  … Continue reading →

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Review: Never Far Away by Michael Koryta

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Jenn

When life has my mind and soul reeling, I revert back to the things that I cherish and bring joy to my life.  For me, one of those things is reading. We lost my mother-in-law to COVID-19 a week ago.  … Continue reading →

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Review: The Residence by Andrew Pyper

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Jenn

I knew I had to read this book the moment I read the synopsis.  I’m no stranger to Pyper’s work and I impatiently awaiting the opportunity to experience his take on this factual part of American history. Guests of the … Continue reading →

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Review: Friends and Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Jenn

I’ve been a fan of Sullivan’s work for some time. She excels at crafting dynamic, yet flawed characters and strong relationships. What she has crafted with Sam and Elisabeth is so real, so genuine. I quickly forgot they were fictional … Continue reading →

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Review: The Last Flight by Julie Clark

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Jenn

It’s been a while since I’ve written a review.  Not because I haven’t read anything, but nothing lately has jumped out at me and screamed “Now this is a book I want to talk about!” Apologies in advance for all … Continue reading →

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Review: The Deep by Alma Katsu

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Jenn

Leave it to Katsu to turn an already terrifying historical series of events to something even more sinister and horrific! I’ve long been obsessed with the events that led to the sinking of the Titanic, so when I learned of the premise … Continue reading →

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Review: A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Jenn

Egads, this book! I often tell people that one of the many reasons I adore horror fiction, for it really makes you think!  This is no exception, but perhaps one of the best examples! Hamill excels at crafting a truly … Continue reading →

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Review: The Editor by Steven Rowley

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Jenn

What a book! Dysfunctional families are my kryptonite; as a member of a fairly “normal” family I’ve always been fascinated with their inner workings.  This novel is the perfect example of a dysfunctional family.  They don’t communicate, they hold grudges … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lost History of Dreams by Kris Waldherr

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jenn

If you are in the mood for a dark and Gothic mystery, this is the book for you! Waldherr opens with the line “All love stories are ghost stories in disguise.” What follows this telling passage is a truly atmospheric … Continue reading →

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Review: Once a Midwife by Patricia Harman

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Jenn

I adored reuniting with Patience. I’ve come to love her character and her stories of delivering the children of Hope River.  This particular novel had vastly more influence from the outside world than previous titles in the series.  I mourned … Continue reading →

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