Emily Vaughn was a “good girl” in high school senior in 1982. She grew up in a small town in a respectable home. Everyone knew Emily, and definitely knew her power-career mother who was up for nomination by President Reagan. … Continue reading Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter
Do any of us truly know our neighbors? Once again, Dorothy Koomson has written a flawless thriller that you’ll be compelled to read in one day. “I Know What You’ve Done” is the story of an affluent neighborhood called Acacia … Continue reading I Know What You’ve Done by Dorothy Koomson
Audio books have a special way of bringing a story to life Without much ado, we’re immediately in the headspace of a dogwalker working in a very affluent neighborhood. Jane is in discussion with one of her dog-owning employers and … Continue reading The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins (Audiobook)
The hallways are dark, the wallpaper is layered with dark mold, the people are in sullen moods… something is amiss at High Place. Mexican Gothic is the telling of what lengths we will go for the sake of our family. … Continue reading Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter was so intense and packed with shocking surprises that once I started reading, I didn’t stop until I devoured the whole book. At each chapter I hoped to feel a slight resolve so that I … Continue reading Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter
Pretty Girls is not for the faint-hearted. That said, this was a gripping thriller! Karin Slaughter knows her way around a plot twist. This book was expertly written to keep you turning the pages all night long. When you finish, you’ll … Continue reading Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
Pieta has a painful secret that she’s kept for years to protect herself. She’s done her best to hide from the man who kidnapped her for 48 hours. She moved to a new town, and changed her lifestyle choices, but … Continue reading Tell Me Your Secret by Dorothy Koomson
This was almost a perfect thriller for me. I admit that the early story-line can feel a bit slow, but I knew that it had a purpose. Several reviewers complained about this but having finished Since We Fell by Dennis … Continue reading Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane
I like to avoid spoilers but in this case it’s not possible. Don’t worry, you’ll be clearly alerted to spoilers. The Girl Before has a promising preview in its dust jacket. Two women at different times choose to live in … Continue reading The Girl Before by JP Delaney
Killman Creek is the conclusion to the story of a mom desperate to protect her two children from their murderous father and the internet trolls who want to harm them. Their fake identities have been exposed to their small community … Continue reading Killman Creek by Rachel Caine
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