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Review: All is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Jenn

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 →

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Review: The Bourbon Thief by Tiffany Reisz

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Jenn

Readers may be shocked to see this book coming across my review schedule. On the surface, it doesn’t seem like its my typical reading fare, yet on further examination quite the opposite is revealed. I’m not going to reveal much … Continue reading →

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Review: Since She Went Away by David Bell

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Jenn

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 →

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Review: He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Jenn

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 →

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Review: I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Jenn

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 →

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Review: The Fireman by Joe Hill

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Jenn

I don’t think I need to remind you of my love of anything Joe Hill writes, correct? I’ve read most everything this brilliantly talented author has written, including all of his graphic novels. When I learned the premise of this most recent … Continue reading →

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Review: Wilde Lake by Laura Lippman

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Jenn

A long time fan of Lippman’s work, I respect how her thrillers not only revolve around a mysterious crime or death, but also have a flavor of social commentary.  In this case, she reflects upon mental illness, the treatment of … Continue reading →

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Review: Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jenn

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 →

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Review: The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Jenn

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 →

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Review: A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Jenn

No reason to hold back, there is nothing about this book I didn’t enjoy! It captures so much of everything I love in fiction, into one beautifully wrapped package.  Time travel, suspense, romance, history…this novel genuinely has it all.  Imagine … Continue reading →

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