“Now, I know only this for sure--the first half of life is pure selfishness; the second half, all grief.” This is a tale of murder. Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it? Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in… Continue reading The Fury by Alex Michaelides
Genre: Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological
The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson
If you haven't read Peter Swanson before, this is the perfect time to get this short book read. I don't read many novella's, but this one was right up my alley for a perfect Christmas mystery. It is the perfect break from all the romance I had been reading lately. The story's first half unfolds… Continue reading The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
The Heiress was a highly addictive book. This is one I couldn't put down. The format for this one was unique. This was written in a few POV's, including letters from the deceased heiress of Ashby House. I liked this better than Hawkins's previous book, The Wife Upstairs. When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore… Continue reading The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
Dark Corner by Megan Goldin
"Dark Corners" by Megan Goldin is a tantalizing thriller that weaves a complex web of suspense, centered around an intricately developed cast of characters, a chilling small-town setting, and a plot that will keep you guessing until the very end. The strength of this novel undoubtedly lies in its characters. Goldin has a remarkable ability… Continue reading Dark Corner by Megan Goldin
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
“No matter what happened to you, no matter what horrors you endured when you were taken away, you will always be my pretty little girl.” In 1991 Julia Carroll disappeared. Her body was never found. In the following years the family coped in very different ways. The mother while forever quietly grieving, moved on and… Continue reading Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
Girls And Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier
Eliza Jane Brazier's "Girls and Their Horses" transports readers into the realm of horse training and equestrian competitions. Within this gripping narrative, the story illuminates the complex dynamics of friendships, fierce rivalries, discord, and cruelty that can permeate this unique world. "Girls and Their Horses" revolves around the recently affluent Parker family, seeking a fresh… Continue reading Girls And Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier
Eyeshot by Taylor Adams
"Be polite, be courteous, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.” James and Elle Eversman are a young couple travelling through the Mojave Desert on their way to a new life. When their car mysteriously breaks down, they are stranded in the middle of nowhere without much water and no cell-phone reception. A… Continue reading Eyeshot by Taylor Adams
The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis
The Chateau was a crazy, thrill ride that I didn't know I needed. Seraphine Demargelasse is the ninety year old Grandma who is the owner of the Chateau. Her granddaughter, Darcy, hasn't seen Seraphine in a while or been to the Chateau in years. So Seraphine plans a girls weekend and invites 3 of Darcy's… Continue reading The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis
Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier
“Nothing is more satisfying to humans than watching another person fail. Especially when it’s someone who has everything you don’t.” This is the story of three best friends: one who was murdered, one who went to prison, and one who's been searching for the truth all these years . . . When she was sixteen… Continue reading Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier
A Flicker In The Dark by Stacy Willingham
“It’s the realization of how many hidden bodies could be buried beneath my feet at any point in time, the world above them completely oblivious to their existence.” When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town. By the end of the summer, Chloe’s father had been arrested as… Continue reading A Flicker In The Dark by Stacy Willingham