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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Review: And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich
I’m going to be intentionally vague in my comments regarding this book. Everything, from the beginning to the very final pages, is not as it seems. A genuine horror novel at its finest, the reader forced to question everything the … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Little, Brown Young Readers, Review
Tagged abuse, death, Horror, psychological
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Review: Children of Eden by Joey Graceffa
Let me start out by saying that I had no idea who Joey Graceffa was before starting this book. I’ve never viewed any of his Youtube videos. Even upon learning of his “fame, ” I opted to go into reading … Continue reading
Posted in Dystopian fiction, Review, YA
Tagged apocalypse, ecology, end of world, population control
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Television Series for Horror/Thriller Fans
I don’t know about your, but my love of horror/thriller extends from the page to the screen. This weekend, I treated myself to a marathon of horror movies, but was thrilled to see just how many horror/thriller television series … Continue reading
Posted in Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem
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Review: Little Boy Blue (A Helen Grace Thriller) by M.J. Arlidge
M.J. Arlidge’s Helen Grace thrillers are some of the very best examples of crime fiction out there. This is the fifth in this truly addictive, incredibly dark yet captivating series. Each title has built up and developed each of the … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Fiction, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Mystery/Suspense, Review
Tagged murder, serial killer, suspense
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Review: Yesternight by Cat Winters
Now this is my type of read. Rich in history, steeped in uber-creepiness, this was quite the perfect October read! Winters crafted a brilliant story filled to the brim with scenes that left me with goosebumps. I have this thing … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Horror, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Review
Tagged Historical Fiction, past lives, reincarnation
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Review: Only Daughter by Anna Snoekstra
I found this to be quite the compelling read, a truly captivating debut. Talk about desperate to avoid imprisonment! The author excelled at the imaginable: feeling compassion and concern for a thief, a liar, a woman who take advantage of … Continue reading
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Review: Bird Box by Josh Malerman
This title is one of many that I read upon hardcover release but never reviewed. The paperback release allowed me to select it as a book club selection and inspired me to write this review. I’m a huge fan of … Continue reading
Review: Tangled Up in Brew (A Brewing Trouble Mystery) by Joyce Tremel
I absolutely adore this series. I fell in love with the first book, To Brew or Not to Brew. The Pittsburgh setting, Max’s hard-headed determination to succeed in field largely prevailed by men, and Tremel’s captivating and engaging writing style. All … Continue reading
Review: The Motion of Puppets by Keith Donohue
There’s no doubt that I’m a fan of Donohue’s writing. I’ve devoured everything he’s written (including The Boy Who Drew Monsters, Centuries of June, and Angels of Destruction), impressed each time by his talent. This most recent title may be … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Review, Supernatural
Tagged mythology, puppets, Quebec
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Review: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
I’ve been a fan of McGuire (and her alter-ego, Mira Grant) for some time now. When I learned of this title I was intrigued and instantly, upon reading, entranced. To say that McGuire excels at telling a story is an … Continue reading
Posted in Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem
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