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Review: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye
Why should you read this book? It’s inspired by Charlotte Brontë’s classic Jane Eyre. My favorite classic. Hello, Lyndsay Faye!?!? A bit more explanation: when I learned the premise of this book, I knew I had to have it. Never … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review, Thriller
Tagged Jane Eyre, serial killer, Victorian
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Review: The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo
I’m thrilled to see that this is the first in a new series Homicide Inspector Amaia Salazar. This novel has many of the components I look for in a good read: dynamic, flawed characters, well-developed storylines and, a bonus, a town submersed … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
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Review: The Passenger by Lisa Lutz
Wow, what a read! It sounds cliche, but this book took my breath away. Just when I thought I knew where the book was heading, I was taken on a completely different path, my heart pounding and pulse racing, a … Continue reading
Review: The Ex by Alafair Burke
No exaggerating: I read this book in under two hours. Already a fan of Burke’s writing, she captivated me from page one and, by the end, I was completely floored by what transpired. I was ready to pick it up … Continue reading
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Review: Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf
I’ve been a fan of Gudenkauf’s writing for some time, devouring each book as soon as it releases. She is an expert at portraying the intricate details of small-town life: the relationships, history, and secrets. Most importantly, however, she captures the … Continue reading
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Review: After the Crash by Michel Bussi
Told in alternating narratives, this book is completely unlike what I expected! Though we experience the story from three different viewpoints, it’s difficult to discern which, if any, we should trust. This was a brilliantly executed “who dunit” meets “who … Continue reading
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Audiobook Review: Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike Novels) by Robert Galbraith
This is, by far, one of the most addictive series I’ve listened to in some time. In this truly well-crafted thriller series, Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) has crafted two incredibly endearing characters in Cormoran and Robin. Though they couldn’t be any more … Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Hachette Audio, Review, Thriller
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Review: Brother by Ania Ahlborn
I don’t exaggerate when I state Ania Ahlborn is the queen of horror. Truly. I’ve been reading her work for some time now; I consider her to be an “auto-buy” author because everything she produces is pure brilliance. Brilliance on … Continue reading
Posted in Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem
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Audio book Review: The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
Just writing the synopsis for this review gives me the chills! I listened to the audio production of this novel and, I’ve got to say, it’s the best I’ve listed to this year. It is absolutely terrifying. The tone of … Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook
Tagged audio book, boarding school, dissociative identity disorder, hauntings
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Review: Pop Goes the Weasel: A Detective Helen Grace Thriller by M. J. Arlidge
This is the second book in a brilliant series by author M.J. Arlidge. I read the first, Eeny Meeny, over the summer and was instantly transfixed and, to be completely honest, terrified by this writer’s work. Arlidge is an exceptional story-teller, … Continue reading
