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Review: The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher
I know each time I read a novel by T. Kingfisher (Ursula Vernon) that I’m in for a treat. This is no exception. Inspired by a novella by Algernon Blackwood called, The Willows, Kingfisher introduces her reader to a terror like none … Continue reading
Review: The Residence by Andrew Pyper
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
Review: His & Hers by Alice Feeney
This is most certainly going to be one of the top thrillers of the summer! The storyline, its execution, the characters, the narration, are all outstanding. The narration is told in a he said/she said method, with three points of … Continue reading
Review: Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
This is one of the books of the summer you cannot miss, the very kind of book I’ve been seeking. I love a good haunted house tale and this one certainly reeled me in. Told in alternating time periods/points of … Continue reading
Review: The Last Flight by Julie Clark
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
Review: You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce
When I started reading this book, I had no idea what I was getting into. The cover is dark and pretty ominous. The premise alludes to a dark and deadly past. A story within a story, which is to believed? … Continue reading
Review: Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
No one does psychological thrillers like Hillier! This is the sixth title of hers I’ve read and loved! She’s done it again; I think she can’t possibly top her last book but this one…this one most certainly tops them all. … Continue reading
Review: The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Whoah!! I’m a fan of Hendrix’s books (I’ve read every one of them) but this one quickly rose to the top as a favorite. Toted as Dracula meets Steel Magnolias or Fried Green Tomatoes, it really is the most unique of vampire tales. Hendrix took … Continue reading
Review: Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
What a completely twisty read! The format (alternating chapters from the point of views of Patty and Rose Gold) really add to the tension, for the reader follows both women from the past to the present, Patty focusing on repairing … Continue reading
Review: The Deep by Alma Katsu
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