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Review: What’s Done In Darkness by Laura McHugh

McHugh has written a perfectly paced psychological thriller! I’m not one to enjoy thrillers with a lot of extra “fluff,” or filler that is used to add page length or word count. Nothing is wasted in this thriller; the pacing … Continue reading

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Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E.Schwab

This is one of those titles that crosses over so many genres, one that evokes so many feelings in its readers.  I’ve been shouting from the rooftops about this book since I finished reading it just a few days ago. … Continue reading

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Review: The Residence by Andrew Pyper

I knew I had to read this book the moment I read the synopsis.  I’m no stranger to Pyper’s work and I impatiently awaiting the opportunity to experience his take on this factual part of American history. Guests of the … Continue reading

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Review: Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy

I chose to read this novel as a palette cleanser of sorts, something to break up some of the darker thrillers I’ve been reading lately.  Within the first dozen pages or so, I knew I’d come across my first five-star … Continue reading

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Review: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

In looking for my first book to read of 2020, I found many examples of praise and acclaim for this title.  The premise is certainly timely and I found myself quickly immersed in Emira’s story.  For all of her life, … Continue reading

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Review: Before The Devil Fell by Neil Olson #murdermonstersmayhem

I thought I’d ease in to this round of Murder, Monsters & Mayhem with some light horror.  Though the publisher has categorized t his as thriller, I’m thinking that anything that involves ritualistic deaths is automatically declared horror…but don’t get … Continue reading

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Review: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

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

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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Review: The Editor by Steven Rowley

What a book! Dysfunctional families are my kryptonite; as a member of a fairly “normal” family I’ve always been fascinated with their inner workings.  This novel is the perfect example of a dysfunctional family.  They don’t communicate, they hold grudges … Continue reading

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Review: Elevation by Stephen King

Admittedly, when I received my copy of Elevation I was quite shocked. It’s tiny, not only in page count (under 200), but in size as well.  It looks more like a gift book than the typical Stephen King volume.  I was … Continue reading

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