Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"Broken Threads" by Sagit Schwartz follows Clare as she is down on her luck and loses her job as a technical writer. However, behind the scenes, she is a want-to-be historical fiction writer trying to get publishers to pick up her debut novel. When the harsh realities hit her that she won't be able to … Continue reading New Short Story Review – “Broken Threads” by Sagit Schwartz
"This Cursed House" by Del Sandeen follows Jemma Barker in 1962 as she is hired by the eccentric Duchon family to work (as she assumes) as a tutor. However, when Jemma arrives at the Duchon family estate, she is greeted by a family that looks down on her because of the dark color of her … Continue reading Book Review – “This Cursed House” by Del Sandeen
"The Clinic" by Cate Quinn follows Meg, a casino worker who goes undercover to catch cheaters. Meg's sister recently died in a high-end drug rehab facility dubbed "The Clinic." Meg also suffers from drug addiction and books herself into "The Clinic" to try to uncover her sister's mysterious death. But what if she uncovers more … Continue reading New Review – “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn
"The Family Lies" by Angela Henry follows Sabrina Adams as she is hired by the Dorset family to bring their old private library to life. However, once Sabrina arrives at the sprawling estate, things seem too controlled. Sabrina has new rules to live by, including locking herself in her room after midnight. When she discovers … Continue reading Book Review – “The Family Lies” by Angela Henry
"The Surrogate Mother" by Freida McFadden follows Abby on her quest to become a mother. When Abby is approached by her assistant, Monica, with an offer to carry her baby as a surrogate, she decides to accept the offer. Everything seems to check out as Abby digs into Monica's personal and health history. But what … Continue reading Book Review – “The Surrogate Mother” by Freida McFadden
"Silence for the Dead" by Simone St. James follows Kitty Weekes, who falsifies her past to obtain a nursing position at Portis House. Portis House was once a magnificent estate that has been turned into a hospital for mentally ill men who returned home from the war. But are the men truly not improving their … Continue reading Book Review – “Silence For The Dead” by Simone St. James
"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
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