Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"Want to Know a Secret" by Freida McFadden follows baking sensation April Masterson as she navigates the neighborhood of stay-at-home moms. There is drama and secrets, but what if her own secrets are enough to tear her life apart? What is she hiding? The first few hundred pages of this book really dive into April's … Continue reading New Review – “Want to Know a Secret” by Freida McFadden
"You Can't Take It With You" by Marcus Hawke follows Montgomery Nolan, a wealthy 90-year-old who has found a way to avoid dying. I mean, there’s no sense in dying because you really can't take it with you, right? Thank you to the author, Marcus Hawke, for the gifted physical ARC copy for review purposes. … Continue reading New Review – “You Can’t Take It With You” by Marcus Hawke
"The Wrong Mentor" by Matthew Benjamin starts out by following Matt, a boy living in poverty in China. Matt has aspirations for a better life—a life spent driving expensive sports cars and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle. Then, one day, Matt pursues a man who steps out of a shiny red sports car and asks him … Continue reading Book Review – “The Wrong Mentor” by Matthew Benjamin
"The Married Man" by K.L. Slater follows Liv as her husband suddenly disappears during a day out with their son, Maddox. Eleven years later, Liv is waiting for a huge chunk of money to appear in a secret bank account, presumably to be deposited by her "missing" husband. However, when the money doesn't show up, … Continue reading Book Review – “The Married Man” by K.L. Slater
"The Intern" by Michele Campbell follows Madison Rivera, a law student at Harvard, as she lands an internship with one of her professors and longtime inspiration, Judge Kathryn Conroy. However, when Danny, Madison's brother, who is being detained on drug-related charges, goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison immerses herself in Judge Conroy's … Continue reading Book Review – “The Intern” by Michele Campbell
"Revival" by Stephen King follows Jamie Morton as a child during his first interaction with Pastor Charles Jacobs and throughout his life, featuring recurring interactions with the pastor. Pastor Charles Jacobs is obsessed with electricity and is convinced that the devices he invents will treat various illnesses, alongside God, who goes to great lengths to … Continue reading Book Review – “Revival” by Stephen King
"DIY Exorcism" follows Dante, a local pastor whose son's behavior ultimately leads to Dante handcuffing him to the basement furnace. Dante is convinced that there is a demon lurking in his son, and he takes to the internet to search for how to perform an exorcism, all while trying to protect his reputation within his … Continue reading Book Review – “DIY Exorcism” by David Washburn
"The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden follows Sydney Shaw, a single woman in NYC, as she navigates the world of online dating sites. When she thinks she has found the perfect boyfriend, a doctor at a local hospital, a string of murders occurs in NYC, and the main suspect is a man who dates the victims … Continue reading Book Review – “The Boyfriend” by Freida McFadden
"The Family Game" by Catherine Steadman follows Harriet Reed and her newfound love for the heir of a powerful family, Edward Holbeck. Once they decide to take their relationship to the next level, Harriet finds herself under scrutiny from her soon-to-be family. It seems as if her new family is playing games with her, and … Continue reading Book Review – “The Family Game” by Catherine Steadman
"So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison follows Sloane Parker, a seemingly boring adult dreading her next birthday, and her risk-taking friend, Naomi, as the two venture out for an exciting birthday weekend gifted by Sloane's husband. However, after a sexually adventurous evening at a stranger's mansion, their lives take a permanently sinister turn. Can they adapt … Continue reading Book Review – “So Thirsty” by Rachel Harrison
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