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Review: The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn
I intentionally ignored all the buzz about this book prior to reading it. Books it is compared to often fall victim to the “pre-pub buzz” fate and I didn’t want that to happen in this case! I know it sounds … Continue reading
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Review: Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ’70s and ’80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix
My first taste of horror was, no surprise, IT by Stephen King. I spent summers with my grandparents, spending the day at the library where my grandmother worked. I always picked the biggest and thickest books to read. I remember the day, … Continue reading
Review: Final Girls by Riley Sager
Stephen King doesn’t just blurb any ole book. When I read his raving review of this title, it firmed up my decision to read it. I devoured it; I couldn’t bear to tear myself away. It is truly reminiscent of … Continue reading
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Review: The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon
As a child, we moved around a lot. It was challenging, being forced to pack up and make new friends every few years. That feeling pales in comparison to what military wives, especially those stationed oversees, endure. Though I enjoyed … Continue reading
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Review: The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak
I adored this book! A tribute to the 80s and the infancy of the computer age, this book had me reminiscing about my own youth. This read was a breath of fresh air, so full of hope and innocence, the … Continue reading
Review: Roses and Rot by Kat Howard
It was rather hard to write a summary of this book without giving much away. Thankfully, much of these is revealed in the early parts of the book. It’s been some time since I’ve immersed myself into urban fantasy. This … Continue reading
In Which ‘Violent Ends’ Evokes a Flurry of Emotions
Reports of school shootings occur in a chillingly too frequent basis. They talk of the victims, of the shooter. In many cases, the individual yielding the gun takes his own life before questions can be answered. Survivors are left wondering … Continue reading
Review: Coming of Age at the End of Days by Alice LaPlante
A staunch fan of LaPlante’s work, I was instantly intrigued by the premise of this most recent novel. In college, working toward a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, I found cults and sects incredibly intriguing. The ability of one … Continue reading
Review: Find Me by Laura van den Berg
A key theme to this novel is the concept of filling the void in one’s life and holding tight to memories that are far from permanent. Joy struggles with seeing the light in the darkness that is her life, yet … Continue reading
Review: The Damned by Andrew Pyper
I discovered Pyper’s work last year when I listened to the audiobook production of his novel, The Demonologist. I became an instant fan; Pyper’s talent for creating dark and richly terrifying reading experience makes him one of the horror writing greats, … Continue reading
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