The Sun Down Motel
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James Ghosts are real, this book is creepy as hell & you need to read it ASAP. That’s the review. Okay, I’ll fill in a bit more. Now, I know a lot of people don’t like supernatural stuff. With that said, if ghosts aren’t your thing, please give this book a chance. Honestly, there are ghosts, spirits, dark energy present within the pages of The Sun Down Motel. For me, the bulk of the story fits has a true-crime vibe. The dual timelines are great. We float back & forth as we try to find out what really happened to Carly’s Aunt Viv.…
The Stranger by Harlan Coben
The Stranger by Harlan Coben Oh, this one starts off so strong. While I’m still new to Harlan I expect his characters to be whip-smart & his writing to keep me up late at night. I will say The Stranger succeeds on both fronts. Immediately, I’m thinking What Would I Do in this situation? It takes me no time to get invested in the characters. As time goes on though, I become a bit wary of Adam & how he handles things. Especially since he is an attorney, I have some expectations that are not met. I’m thinking, Do this/not that! Maybe that’s on me, but still, it has an…
The Look Alike by Erica Spindler
The Look Alike by Erica Spindler When Sienna stumbles upon a bloody body in the stark white snow her life is flipped and her similarities to the body and her mother haunt her. You fall slowly into her personality and background and step with her side by side back into the small town she left to clear her own head. She’s back older and stronger, but is she? I was enthralled by the different paths this mystery leads you down and the way love plays a perfect background note to this mystery. I was on the edge guessing who the killer was until the end. THE VERDICT This book makes you…
A Beautiful Corpse (Harper McClain, #2)
A Beautiful Corpse (Harper McClain, #2) After reading & loving The Echo Killing, I can’t wait to see what Harper is up to. I am so glad Christi is adding to the series. The adventure and unexpected twist kept me reading late into the night. I am eager for the next book to see what stories Harper was put on next! THE VERDICT A Beautiful Corpse is another 5 star read for me! Check out my review for Revolver Road here. Let’s connect with books! We have all of our reviews on Goodreads! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: CHRISTI DAUGHTERTY As a newspaper reporter, Christi Daugherty began covering murders at the age of…
The Echo Killing (Harper McClain, #1)
The Echo Killing (Harper McClain, #1) What a start to a thrilling series! I love the way Christi brings you into Harper’s life. Harper is on a strong woman and down right stubborn when she is on a case. I can’t get enough of the mystery element & this keeps me turning the pages late into the night. THE VERDICT The Echo Killing is definitely a 5 star read for me! Check out my review for Revolver Road here. Let’s connect with books! We have all of our reviews on Goodreads! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: CHRISTI DAUGHTERTY As a newspaper reporter, Christi Daugherty began covering murders at the age of 22. She…
Revolver Road (Harper McClain, #3)
Revolver Road (Harper McClain, #3) Life has been quiet for Harper out on Tybee until her scanner pops to life, a code coming through with no static. Typically all she hears is the muffled and distorted radio calls from Savannah. With Revolver Road, Harper finds herself being pulled into the disappearance of an up and coming musician, Xavier. Her making close connections with the friends he left behind is imperative to keep the dying newspaper ahead of the TV crews. As that case becomes more tangled her mystery man reappears to warn her that whoever destroyed her apartment in Savannah will come back for her, and soon. THE VERDICT Once…
The Rabbit Hunter by Lars Kepler
The Rabbit Hunter by Lars Kepler The Rabbit Hunter by Lars Kepler is a great book that picks up speed from the very beginning. As soon as I finish the first chapter, I am hooked! Honestly, there is not a single lull in the narrative that has me wanting to hurry up and get ahead. This is a very engaging read. Kepler always does a good job writing the characters. Even better, they build their story and close them out very well. As in all of Lars Kepler’s books they do a great job of being very descriptive. The authors use lots of details to bring the settings to life.…
The Woman in the Park
Wow! The Woman in the Park feels like an episode of The Twilight Zone. As I turn the pages, I’m questioning EVERYTHING. I’m not sure what’s real. my advice, hang on & go for the ride! Things I Liked Lots of twists & turns that keep me guessing. A few red herrings along the way never hurt anyone, right? The characters have depth. Quickly, I’m invested in Sarah’s life & world. I have to know what happens to her. The Woman In The Park by Teresa Sorkin and Tullan Holmqvist is an enthralling, compulsive & quick read. I could not put it down. THE VERDICT Easily, this is a 4…
A Trace of Deceit by Karen Odden
Annabel’s older brother, Edwin, was a risk-taker – disappearing for days or weeks at a time. He usually turns up slack-jawed from the opium den or burdened with gambling debts. But when Edwin is murdered in his apartment, Annabel must piece together events and clues to discover who killed him and why. DELIBERATE DEATH Do you know that sick feeling that something is terribly wrong? And later finding out you were right? A painting student at the Slade in London, Annabel Rowe is a keen observer of life and of people. When her paintbrush drops suddenly, she senses something is amiss. However, rushing to Edwin’s apartment after class, she discovers…
Follow Me by Kathleen Barber
I am so pumped for Follow Me by Kathleen Barber. Nothing gets me more creeped out than a good old stalking story. I’m for real. Is there anything that is scarier than someone looking in on your personal space? Watching you from afar, collecting information about you, taking pictures, breaking into your house… Obsessions, delusions, lies, etc. BRB I’m off to take a cold shower. No Sophmore Slump Here I LOVED Kathleen’s debut so I had super high hopes for Follow Me. Let’s just say I’m a happy camper. Once again, Kathleen delivers thrilling goods. Follow Me is intense, captivating, creepy & a total binge-worthy read. I’m over the moon…
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