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If you’re drawn to dark, twisty mysteries with a gritty edge and a slow burn that erupts into high-stakes drama, King of Ashes will pull you in and keep you guessing until the final reveal. The story follows Roman Carruthers, a financial advisor living the high life in Atlanta—far from his family’s crematory business in… Continue reading King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
Today is Sophie Matthews’s sixteenth birthday party, an exclusive black-tie bash in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where secrets are as deep-rooted as the sprawling live oaks. Sophie’s dad has spared no expense, and his renovated cliffside mansion, once thought haunted, is now hosting the event of the season. Then, just before the… Continue reading Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox
“How often, in the world, is silence what allows horrible people to get away with their crimes?” Maya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion - it's been a decade since she graduated, and this visit is special because she will also be attending the graduation of her little sister, Naomi. But what should… Continue reading Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown
“I’m sure Abel loved Cain right up until the very end.” Grace Evans, an overworked New Yorker looking for a total escape from her busy life, books an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. When she arrives at the idyllic getaway, she's pleased to find that the owner is a handsome man… Continue reading You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose
This was our September book for the Book Nook Buzz book club. This was a thriller that I had not read before. Our group really liked this one and thought this was a quick, easy read. Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger is a tense and atmospheric thriller centered around FBI agent Nell Flynn, who… Continue reading Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger
“Sometimes you become the monster and sometimes the monster becomes you.” After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her… Continue reading Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
“You can either learn from your parents’ mistakes, or repeat them and use them as an excuse for your own behavior.” When Catherine wakes up alone one morning, she thinks her husband has gone for a run before work. But Simon never makes it to the office. His running shoes are by the front door.… Continue reading When You Disappeared by John Marrs
Yellowface is one of those books that after finishing it, you will want to re-read it. It isn't long but it is full of emotion. This one deals with so many different things in such a short time. It deals with racism, plagiarism, the stresses of being a writer, jealousy, friendship, and the publishing industry.… Continue reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
“I don't know if it's possible to fall in love with a man in four days. But if it is, I think I've just soundly accomplished that feat with Myles Sumner.” Taylor Bassey and her beloved brother are supposed to be having a relaxing vacation in sweet, sunny Cape Cod, but discovering a corpse in… Continue reading My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey
This is one of those books that is and intense emotional roller coaster. I went into this one thinking this book was about something totally different and was surprised to find out it was a rescue mission all along. Six minutes into Flight 1421 from Honolulu and disaster strikes! The engine explodes, and the plane… Continue reading Drowning by T.J. Newman