Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
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
"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 Haunting of Maddy Clare" by Simone St. James follows Sarah Piper, who works for a temporary agency, as she is hired by the handsome, rich WWI veteran Alistair Gellis to assist him in investigating a ghost haunting. The ghost of nineteen-year-old Maddy Clare is angry and vengeful. Will Sarah be able to step up … Continue reading New Review – “The Haunting of Maddy Clare” by Simone St. James
"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
"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
"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
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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