Drawing the gossamer veil of romance over the chillingly enigmatic corridors of “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden, I found myself entranced by the subtle allure of dark secrets simmering beneath the commonplace. The book is a quick-paced, gripping tale, unearthing the chilling roots of domestic abuse while holding a psychological thriller’s torchlight to the faces …
When it comes to historical fiction mixed with a dash of mystery, I’m all in. So, when I stumbled upon “Stalking Jack the Ripper” by Kerri Maniscalco, I couldn’t resist diving headfirst into the dark and gritty streets of Victorian London. This novel promised to unravel the secrets behind the infamous Jack the Ripper murders …
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The Liar is a romantic suspense novel by prolific author Nora Roberts that was published in 2015. I recently had the pleasure of reading this book and wanted to share some of my thoughts and impressions on the story. Title The Liar Author Nora Roberts Genre Fiction, Romance, Thriller Language English Publication Date April 14, …
Police follows Harry Hole as he investigates a series of murders targeting police officers in Oslo. The killer seems to be seeking revenge against the police for some past grievance, brutally killing officers in twisted and symbolic ways. Harry is no longer with the police force but gets drawn into the case as the body …
I was excited to pick up this book given Nesbo’s reputation for dark, gritty narratives. The premise of a serial killer who targets Tinder dates seemed intriguing and relevant to our technology-driven times. However, while there were some strong points, overall I found The Thirst to be a disappointing read that didn’t live up to …
As an avid Nesbo and Hole fan, I couldn’t wait to dive into this new novel and see where Harry’s adventures would take him this time. Overall, I found Knife to be another riveting page-turner by Nesbo that delivers his signature dark and gritty style. Title Knife Author Jo Nesbo Genre Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller …
I was intrigued by the premise of this book about a serial killer recreating famous horror movie murders. Overall, I found it to be an entertaining and fast-paced read, though not without some flaws. Title Scared to Death Author Kate Medina Genre Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller Language English Publication Date May 4, 2017 Length 335 …
Sepulchre is a historical fiction novel by British author Kate Mosse. Published in 2007, it tells the story of two women living in France 90 years apart who are brought together by a mysterious church in the Pyrenees mountains. The novel jumps back and forth between the stories of 1891 and 2007. Title Sepulchre Author …
City of the Lost is a 2016 thriller by Canadian author Kelley Armstrong. This was my first time reading one of Armstrong’s books, and I have to say I really enjoyed it! The story follows detective Casey Duncan as she enters the secret town of Rockton, a place where people go to hide from their …
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The Beautiful Dead by Belinda Bauer tells the story of a shady journalist named Eve Singer who becomes obsessed with covering a series of brutal murders in the city of Exeter. As more bodies pile up, Eve has to decide how far she’s willing to go to get the scoop of a lifetime. Title The …
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