Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
From the critically acclaimed author of No Exit and The Last Word comes a story of two friends who embark on an ill-fated caving expedition—and the dark truth of what happens deep underground. After years of excuses, Tess has finally agreed to go caving with her best friend Alma. Their lives have diverged sharply since … Continue reading New Review – “Her Last Breath” by Taylor Adams (out 2/17/26)
A haunting and seductive tale of a young career woman who slides quickly into the role of stepmother, in a life that may still belong to someone else. “Vivid, addictive, and crackling with life (yes, even the ghost), House of Beth asks us to consider how and why we make the lives we make” (Lynn … Continue reading New Review – “House of Beth” by Kerry Cullen
When Liz, a down-on-her-luck director stuck working as a chaperone for a reality TV music show, picks up a new contestant from a psychiatric hospital, dubbed “The Singing Patient” by fans online, things take an unexpected turn. The contestant disappears at the airport, and Liz finds herself under police suspicion, accused of helping the woman … Continue reading New Review – “The Underdog” by Sagit Schwartz
A best-selling author. A mother. A murderer…Mackenzie Casper is a brilliant student. But she is best known for her mother, a best-selling author whose dark, twisted thrillers have a dedicated worldwide fanbase.When her mother dies in an accident, fans across the world are left grieving, and the investigators are asking: Was that really an accident?The … Continue reading New Review – “Love, Mom” by Iliana Xander
A retired serial killer’s quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there’s only one option left—what’s another murder? From bestselling author Samantha Downing. From Thursday night bingo at church to gossiping with the gals, nursing home tours, and murders, our old girl Lottie is a hoot. This was highly entertaining, … Continue reading New Review – “Too Old For This” by Samantha Downing
"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
"The Perfect Boyfriend" by Ava Roberts is the first book in the Thistler Thrillers series that follows a mother, Mae Byrne, and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Fiona. Fiona recently had a bad breakup with her ex-boyfriend and has been bullied by her old best friends. Then, Fiona downloads the Thistler app, a new dating app where … Continue reading New Review – “The Perfect Boyfriend” by Ava Roberts
"You Are Fatally Invited" by Andre Pliego follows Mila, the host of J.R. Alastor's writing retreat, along with a handful of well-known thriller writers. All the writers harbor deep, dark secrets, and Alastor's thriller-themed "games" require these writers to admit their secrets. But will they willingly confess their wrongdoings? What if murder is involved? Overall, … Continue reading New Review – “You Are Fatally Invited” by Andre Pliego
Nola Strate, a late night call-in radio host in Portland, Oregon, listens to stories of hauntings and cryptic sightings for a living. But one foggy, wet evening, when a caller describes an eerie scene that triggers memories of Nola’s escape from a serial killer years before, she becomes fearfully aware that he’s back to finish … Continue reading New Review – “The Night Watcher” by Daphne Woolsoncroft
“To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.” – Briana WiestShe has his dead wife’s heart; the one she wants is his. The author of The Family Plot brings her signature prose to a twisty novel about a heart transplant patient who becomes romantically obsessed with her donor’s husband. What in … Continue reading New Review – “Cross My Heart” by Megan Collins
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