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Review: The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Jenn

*Note: this is a sequel to The Murders of Molly Southbourne.  Spoilers contained within this review.* Just when I thought I got a grasp on the world Thompson has crafted, everything is once again upended.  The source of Molly’s ailment is … Continue reading →

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Review: The Murders of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Jenn

I discovered this title (and the sequel, The Survival of Molly Southbourne) earlier this year and knew I had to include them in my Murder, Monsters & Mayhem feature. What a completely unique and incredibly captivating premise!  I was intentional in limiting my … Continue reading →

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Review: A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Jenn

Egads, this book! I often tell people that one of the many reasons I adore horror fiction, for it really makes you think!  This is no exception, but perhaps one of the best examples! Hamill excels at crafting a truly … Continue reading →

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Review: The Remaking by Clay Chapman #murdermonstersmayhem

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Jenn

I’ve been pining for this book since I read about it earlier this year.  I don’t need to tell you how obsessed I am with classic horror movies so this was just what I needed to read to get me … Continue reading →

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Review: Middlegame by Seanan McGuire

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Jenn

Strange premise, yes.  Honestly, I don’t think I’ve read anything like this, and that is what makes this book so tremendous.  McGuire consistently takes her readers on whirlwind ride in her books, forcing them to suspend disbelief and put trust … Continue reading →

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Review: The Chain by Adrian McKinty

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Jenn

So….I usually avoid the books everyone is talking about, not wanting to have my opinion tainted by others.  In this case, however, I couldn’t resist. It called to me from my Kindle. I devoured it in one sitting. The premise … Continue reading →

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Review: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Jenn

If you haven’t read this author’s previous work (Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied) you really need to get on it!  Sager excels at crafting characters you can’t fully trust with…questionable backgrounds. I’m usually could at solving endings but … Continue reading →

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Review: Recursion by Blake Crouch

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Jenn

My summary just touches the surface of the enormity Crouch has crafted in this truly complex techno-thriller. Any in-depth exploration of what transpires is certain to spoil the reading experience, one that will quite literally twist and distort anything and … Continue reading →

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Review: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Jenn

Miracle Creek was my first selection as part of the Book of the Month program.  When I was unable to secure a review copy in advance of publication, I knew this was the perfect opportunity to get my hands on … Continue reading →

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Review: The Invited by Jennifer McMahon

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Jenn

Jennifer McMahon is one of my “insta-buy” authors.  The moment I hear of a new book, I add it to my must-read list.  This may be one of my very favorites, for I do love a nice ghost story.  This … Continue reading →

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