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“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
Bright Young Women is based off of a real life story of a serial killer who targeted a sorority in Seattle. The story follows two girls who's lives were impacted by this ordinary man in ways that were unforgettable. The story is told from both perspectives until their stories diverge. This felt like a true… Continue reading Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
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
This is my favorite Lisa Jewell so far! None Of This Is True is a great suspenseful ride that will have you on the edge of your seat! Popular podcaster, Alix Summers, celebrates her birthday at a local restaurant when she runs into another person celebrating her birthday also, Josie Fair. Days later, the ladies… Continue reading None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
This isn't my typical genre but Fairy Tale by Stephen King was worth the read. I think it could have been 100-200 pages shorter, but still a classic King read. Charlie Reade is a typical teenage boy who is living with his father, as his mother died when he was younger. He is a baseball and… Continue reading Fairy Tale by Stephen King
“Day or night, dead was dead.” Deep in the heart of Appalachia, stands a crooked farmhouse miles from any road. The Morrows keep to themselves, and it’s served them well so far. When girls go missing off the side of the highway, the cops don’t knock on their door. Which is a good thing, seeing… Continue reading Brother by Ania Ahlborn
“Invisibility was my favorite state of existence.” Owen Pick’s life is falling apart. In his thirties, a virgin, and living in his aunt’s spare bedroom, he has just been suspended from his job as a geography teacher after accusations of sexual misconduct, which he strongly denies. Searching for professional advice online, he is inadvertently sucked… Continue reading Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell
“Grieving isn’t what I expected. You don’t see your loved one’s face wherever you go, haunting you on billboards and strangers. That’s a cliché. The reality is simpler, less melodramatic, and far worse. You just start to forget.” Dan is a professional ghost hunter who's never actually found a ghost. But his newest case is… Continue reading Our Last Night by Taylor Adams
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 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