Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"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
"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 "Butcher & Blackbird" by Brynne Weaver, we follow Sloane and Rowan, two murderers, as a chance encounter sparks a yearly rival game between them. A friendship builds over four years, but isn't that how love truly starts? What in the world did I just read? I never thought I would be rooting for two … Continue reading Book Review – “Butcher & Blackbird” by Brynne Weaver
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
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