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Review: The Chill by Scott Carson
I enjoy a good thriller with a well-developed backstory! The story of the Chilewaukee reservoir is a haunting one; an entire village lay submerged beneath the water. With it comes a cast of well-developed characters, both past and present. Aaron Ellsworth, son … Continue reading
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Review: Three-Fifths by John Vercher
This is most certainly a one-sitting read. I read it during a particularly long (15+ hour) car ride. I was immediately drawn to it for personal reasons; my own two boys are biracial. Bobby’s character is a truly sympathetic one; … Continue reading
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Review: The Remaking by Clay Chapman #murdermonstersmayhem
I’ve been pining for this book since I read about it earlier this year. I don’t need to tell you how obsessed I am with classic horror movies so this was just what I needed to read to get me … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Review, Supernatural
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Review: Before The Devil Fell by Neil Olson #murdermonstersmayhem
I thought I’d ease in to this round of Murder, Monsters & Mayhem with some light horror. Though the publisher has categorized t his as thriller, I’m thinking that anything that involves ritualistic deaths is automatically declared horror…but don’t get … Continue reading
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Review: The Chain by Adrian McKinty
So….I usually avoid the books everyone is talking about, not wanting to have my opinion tainted by others. In this case, however, I couldn’t resist. It called to me from my Kindle. I devoured it in one sitting. The premise … Continue reading
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Review: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
If you haven’t read this author’s previous work (Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied) you really need to get on it! Sager excels at crafting characters you can’t fully trust with…questionable backgrounds. I’m usually could at solving endings but … Continue reading
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Review: Recursion by Blake Crouch
My summary just touches the surface of the enormity Crouch has crafted in this truly complex techno-thriller. Any in-depth exploration of what transpires is certain to spoil the reading experience, one that will quite literally twist and distort anything and … Continue reading
Posted in Review, Science Fiction, Thriller
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Review: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
Miracle Creek was my first selection as part of the Book of the Month program. When I was unable to secure a review copy in advance of publication, I knew this was the perfect opportunity to get my hands on … Continue reading
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Review: The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
Jennifer McMahon is one of my “insta-buy” authors. The moment I hear of a new book, I add it to my must-read list. This may be one of my very favorites, for I do love a nice ghost story. This … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Supernatural, Thriller
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Review: Before She Was Found by Heather Gudenkauf
What a completely captivating read! I’m doing my best to leave most of the discovery up to the individual reader but it’s quite difficult to contain my interest in this book! I adore everything Gudenkauf has written. She excels at … Continue reading
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