Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"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
"The Games We Play" by Alistair B. Hayward follows David, a serial killer known as the "London Strangler," as he concocts a new, sinister game with his friend Pete. However, once Pete starts the game, he unexpectedly finds himself enjoying it while losing control in the process. Thank you to the author, Alistair B. Hayward … Continue reading Book Review – “The Games We Play” by Alistair B. Hayward
In "Someone in the Attic" by Andrea Mara, we follow Julia as she moves her family back to Ireland from California. When Julia's teenage daughter shows her a TikTok video, she is stunned and wonders if it's real. The video features a masked man climbing out of her attic and exploring her new home. The … Continue reading Book Review – “Someone In The Attic” by Andrea Mara
In "The Tickle Monster" by David Washburn, we follow Teddy, a young boy who just wants to grow up to be a man like his father. When an innocent nightly tickle game and his father's warning never to venture into the woods collide, darkness ensues. At 87 pages, this short novella hits all the right … Continue reading Book Review – “The Tickle Monster” by David Washburn
Fifteen-year-old Leo is watching the world crumble. His father is missing and his mother is slipping into madness as she cares for Leo, his sick sister Goldfish, and two useless brothers. Relatives are no help and the church folk have turned their backs in the middle of the Great Depression. When he discovers an enchanted … Continue reading OUT TODAY! Book Review- “Where Dark Things Grow” by Andrew K. Clark
"Incidents Around the House" by Josh Malerman is written from the point of view of eight-year-old Bella. We follow Bella as she navigates her innocent life, haunted by a malevolent entity named Other Mommy. As Bella starts to realize that her Mommy and Daddo are having trouble in their marriage, Other Mommy wants nothing more … Continue reading Book Review – “Incidents Around The House” by Josh Malerman
In "House of Glass" by Sarah Pekkanen, we follow Stella, a court-appointed best interest attorney, whose job is to determine whether Rose Barclay, a nine-year-old, is better suited to live with her father or mother after their upcoming divorce. The only problem is that Stella doesn't normally take on clients as young as Rose due … Continue reading Book Review – “Glass House” by Sarah Pekkanen
"The Off Season" by Amber Cowie follows Jane, a documentary filmmaker, who makes the quick decision to marry a man she hardly knows. Jane, along with her new husband, Dom, and her newly acquired stepdaughter, Sienna, become off-season caretakers for a secluded hotel in British Columbia. Will she be able to bond with her new … Continue reading Book Review – “The Off Season” by Amber Cowie
"Brain Damage" by Freida McFadden follows dermatologist Charly as she recovers in a rehab facility after being shot in the head. The question is: Who shot Charly, and why? This psychological thriller felt more like a case study of brain trauma than anything else, but I ate it up! We learn about what Charly experiences … Continue reading Book Review – Brain Damage by Freida McFadden
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