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Book Review: Empty Boxes by Robin Acton
Empty Boxes by Robin Acton delivers a tightly paced mystery rooted in the grit and shadows of Pittsburgh’s underbelly. When crime reporter Rita Locke begins investigating the murder of a funeral director, she doesn’t expect to find empty coffins—or uncover a far-reaching conspiracy that stretches far beyond western Pennsylvania. What starts as a local crime quickly expands into an international web of danger, deception, and medical intrigue that leads her all the way to a Ca
Nov 181 min read


Book Review: Evil Bones by Kathy Reichs
Kathy Reichs returns with another sharp, unsettling thriller in Evil Bones , bringing forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan into one of her darkest investigations yet. What begins with a series of bizarrely mutilated small animals around Charlotte quickly spirals into something far more sinister. When the cruelty escalates to a family pet—and then to a human victim—Tempe realizes she’s dealing with a perpetrator whose fascination with violence is evolving in deeply distu
Nov 181 min read


Book Review: Nash Falls by David Baldacci
Nash Falls introduces readers to Nash — a man who seemingly has it all. Intelligent, disciplined, and successful, he’s climbed to the top of Sybaritic Investments through sheer determination. With a wife, daughter, and a stable, comfortable life, Nash appears to be living the dream. But that illusion shatters after his estranged father’s funeral, when the FBI shows up in the middle of the night with an impossible request: infiltrate his own company to expose a massive money-
Nov 112 min read


Book Review: The Haunting of Emily Grace by Elena Taylor
The Haunting of Emily Grace marks Elena Taylor’s foray into eerie suspense with a story that blends grief, isolation, and a touch of the supernatural. Emily Grace, the protagonist, is grappling with immense loss—her home, career, and social connections gone—when she takes a job at a remote mansion on a secluded island. The mansion’s owner is eccentric, the locals whisper about a curse, and the environment is as unforgiving as it is mysterious. Taylor crafts a story with a so
Nov 41 min read


Book Review: The Resurrectionist by Kathleen S. Allen
Kathleen S. Allen’s The Resurrectionist is a gothic blend of science, obsession, and horror that draws readers into the shadowy...
Oct 72 min read


Book Review – Hazelthorn by C.G. Drews
Anyone who knows me has heard me rave—probably more than once—about Don't Let the Forest In . It was hands-down the best book I read in...
Oct 12 min read


Book Review: The Grave Artist by Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado
The Grave Artist , the second installment in the Carmen Sanchez and Jake Heron series, delivers a suspenseful and chilling continuation...
Sep 131 min read


Fatal Intrusion Book Review – Jeffery Deaver & Isabella Maldonado Thriller
Fatal Intrusion opens with a chilling premise: a string of murders sweeping across Southern California, connected in ways that baffle...
Sep 131 min read


Book Review: Ring by Koji Suzuki
Having finally picked up Ring , the first novel in Koji Suzuki’s iconic trilogy, I found myself pleasantly surprised. First published in...
Aug 231 min read


Book Review: An Evil Premise by T. Marie Vandelly
From the author of Theme Music , An Evil Premise offers an intriguing blend of possession, madness, and meta-fiction. The premise hooked...
Aug 121 min read


Book Review: Jenny Cooper Has A Secret by Joy Fielding
Joy Fielding, known for her skillful blend of suspense and emotional depth, returns with Jenny Cooper Has A Secret —a slow-burning...
Aug 51 min read


Book Review: Requiem by John Palisano
John Palisano’s Requiem is a fast-paced, atmospheric blend of science fiction and cosmic horror that wastes no time plunging the reader...
Aug 32 min read


Book Review: Smile for the Cameras by Miranda Smith
I went into Smile for the Cameras expecting a full-blown slasher/horror thrill ride—something bloody, tense, and in line with the...
Jun 282 min read


Book Review: Another by Paul Tremblay
In Another , Paul Tremblay offers a gripping, unsettling tale that explores themes of alienation, identity, and the supernatural through...
Apr 52 min read


Book Review: Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks returns triumphantly to the world of Shannara, offering readers a captivating exploration of the origin story behind the...
Mar 112 min read


Book Review: The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum
Jack Ketchum’s The Girl Next Door is a disturbing and emotionally charged novel that explores the depths of human cruelty. Loosely based...
Mar 11 min read


Book Review: Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman
Jonathan Kellerman’s Open Season is a gripping psychological thriller that delivers everything fans have come to expect from the New...
Feb 231 min read


Book Review: Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito
Virginia Feito’s Victorian Psycho delivers a unique blend of gothic horror and dark comedy, centering on Winifred Notty, a governess...
Feb 161 min read


Book Review: At the Bottom of the Garden by Camilla Bruce
Camilla Bruce’s At the Bottom of the Garden is a gothic thriller laced with eerie supernatural elements, centering on Clara Woods—a...
Feb 91 min read


Book Review: We Are the Beasts by Gigi Griffis
Gigi Griffis’ We Are the Beasts offers a chilling look into the dark, oppressive world of 18th-century rural France, blending historical...
Jan 182 min read
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