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Review: Child Zero by Chris Holm

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Jenn

I’m not going to sugar coat it; Holms’ latest novel is terrifying. As I closed the book, the first word I uttered had four letters. The cause of this exclamation was two fold: First, this novel is absolutely brilliant. Holm … Continue reading →

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Review: Getaway by Zoje Stage

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Jenn

Stage’s books are instant-buys or reads for me; her two previous novels (Baby Teeth and Wonderland) were chilling horror titles that left me reeling long after I finished read them. This novel is more of a psychological thriller, but it’s … 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: Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Jenn

If you haven’t experienced the brilliant writings of Abbott, you are certainly missing out. She excels at capturing the female psyche and the brilliant (and simultaneously horrifying) relationships between women. Just when you think she’s reached the pinnacle of psychological … Continue reading →

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Review: The White Road by Sarah Lotz

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Jenn

Excusing all puns, this is quite the chilling read. This book has a lot going for it. Not one, but two, incredibly terrifying treks that numb the mind with terror. It deals with two treks I’ll never take: caving and … Continue reading →