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Audiobook Review: The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova

I originally discovered Kostava’s writing with her dark and epic novel, The Historian.  Though it has been some time since I experienced her talent, that didn’t lessen my anticipation.  As my reading time is rare, I opted to listen to the … Continue reading

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Review: Little Boy Blue (A Helen Grace Thriller) by M.J. Arlidge

M.J. Arlidge’s Helen Grace thrillers are some of the very best examples of crime fiction out there.  This is the fifth in this truly addictive, incredibly dark yet captivating series. Each title has built up and developed each of the … Continue reading

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Review: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

This novel defied any preconceived notions or ideas I had about the premise. I dare to say there is such thing as your typical accident or tragedy story, but this certainly wasn’t it.  It truly defies classification. While the climax is most … Continue reading

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Review: Wilde Lake by Laura Lippman

A long time fan of Lippman’s work, I respect how her thrillers not only revolve around a mysterious crime or death, but also have a flavor of social commentary.  In this case, she reflects upon mental illness, the treatment of … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell

I adored this audio!! I’m always anxious to read a book with connections to my favorite pieces of classic fiction. I gasped aloud when I heard of Samantha’s disdain for the Brontë sisters, yet I rather understood where she was coming … Continue reading

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