Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"Lock Every Door" by Riley Sager follows Jules Larsen as she takes a new job as an apartment sitter for the mysterious and high-profile building, the Bartholomew, in Manhattan. It seems like an easy job, being paid to live in a luxurious apartment. But there's a catch: there are a lot of strange rules to … Continue reading New Review – “Lock Every Door” by Riley Sager
They whisper about "nature versus nurture," don't they? A pointless debate. Are monsters born, or are they made? I can't speak for the others, but for me, the answer is simple: I've always been this way. Empathy? A foreign concept. Emotion? A weakness I do not possess. My purpose is singular, my desire pure: to … Continue reading Out Now – “How The Games Began” by Alistair B. Hayward
"Maeve Fly" by C.J. Leede follows Maeve, a twenty-something with a day job as a Disney princess. However, when the costume is off, she's just a dark, troubled, and confused woman. Maeve Fly's inner dialogue really captures this story. I mean, the woman goes completely unhinged and wreaks havoc around L.A.Did I like it? I … Continue reading New Review – “Maeve Fly” by C.J. Leede
"We Used to Live Here" by Marcus Kliewer follows two women, Eve and Charlie, as they purchase a home to flip. However, when a man named Thomas unexpectedly visits and wants to show his family around the house where he grew up, things start to become strange in the house. I won't lie; most of … Continue reading New Review – “We Used To Live Here” by Marcus Kliewer
"Kill For Me" by David Washburn follows Travis, the husband of Lily and father to Zoe, as he helps his wife navigate her deep fear of bugs, which seems to be disrupting their daily life. But what happens when the bug in question becomes more of a nuisance than the typical house bug? This was … Continue reading New Release Novella Review – “Kill For Me” by David Washburn
"The Rain in Vlae" by Oktay Ahmed follows a family of four as they walk back to their home in Skopje, Macedonia, from a visit to the mall. However, once the weather turns into a frightening thunderstorm, the family's life is ripped apart. There's something sinister in the storm. Thank you, Oktay Ahmed, for the … Continue reading New Short Story Review – “The Rain In Vlae” by Oktay Ahmed
"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
"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
"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
"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
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