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Review: Killfile by Christopher Farnsworth
What a fun, engaging, read! John Smith is certainly a unique protagonist. A former foster child with no memories of his parents, he spent his entire life attempting to come to terms with his hidden talent. Imagine being in a … Continue reading
Review: Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris
This title was one on my most anticipated books of August. I was intrigued by the praise it’s received already so I looked forward to reading it. From the first pages it was captivating; Jack and Grace did seem to … Continue reading
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: You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott
I’m warning you now, this is going to be another on of those vague reviews, largely because there is so much packed into this book that I feel the reader must uncover themselves. Once again, Abbott manages to stump me … 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: A Certain Age by Beatriz Williams
Williams is an “auto-buy” author for me. I don’t even read the premise, I just assume that book will be mine. This, by far, has to be my favorite, for Williams manages to combine two of my favorite genres, mystery … 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: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
This novel defied any preconceived notions or ideas I had about the premise. I dare to say there is such thing as your typical accident or tragedy story, but this certainly wasn’t it. It truly defies classification. While the climax is most … 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