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Review: Nightfall by Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski
The moment I received this book I knew I would adore it. Let’s start with the marketing: Before I even started to read the book, I had the chills. And then I actually began reading it. The tone of the … Continue reading
Review: Everything She Forgot by Lisa Ballantyne
Novels with family secrets are my kryptonite; I’m drawn to them instantly. This one is no different. Set in two time periods, this thriller involves quite a host of interesting characters. In the current time period, readers are introduced … 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
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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
Review: Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier
I know I’m not alone when I say that there’s something about an amusement park, after hours, that terrifies me. A setting that was once filled with lights and sounds and squeals of laughter and excitement is now replaced with … Continue reading
Review: After You by Jojo Moyes
You’ll note that I’m irritatingly vague in my summary of this book. I do it with good reason, for even hinting at what is to transpire will take away from the reading experience. While I was thrilled when I heard … Continue reading
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Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti
I was a bit concerned when I learned this book was written by not one or two, but three different authors. My concerns were unwarranted, for this dynamic trio of authors came together and created a truly exceptional first book … Continue reading
Review: Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
This is one of those books that should be handed out in middle school and high school. It is a book that every young person, female and male alike, should read. We all go through our battles with insecurity and self-identity. … Continue reading
Review: The Killing Kind by Chris Holm
What do you get when you put 2,000 balloons, two hit-men, and a mob target in one room? A scene that will have readers both laughing at the imagery and on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the … Continue reading
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Review: The Appearance of Annie Van Sinderen by Katherine Howe
It doesn’t take a genius to realize that Annie is a ghost. Wes is a little slow on the uptake, however, not fully comprehending what Annie is until she makes it glaringly obvious. In his defense, she wasn’t your typically … Continue reading
