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The Woman in the Window ~ Will Make You Wonder About The Neighbors
AJ Flinn’s debut novel is as layered and entertaining as the author himself. If you haven’t heard of his confounding behavior, I highly suggest reading this article from The New Yorker. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google AJ Flinn Mystery, Thriller, Psychological Suspense Harlem, NY Ann Marie Lee Book Review The Woman in the Window 3.5/5 An agoraphobic psychologist binge watches her neighbors like a Netflix series while drinking bottles of merlot and popping pills. One night, she sees a murder. Can she convince anyone to believe her? I was immediately drawn in by Flinn’s artful writing. The…
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Behind Her Eyes Book Review ~ An Unlikely Story
This book turned Netflix series is a fun escape from reality but don’t expect Behind Her Eyes to be a believable ride. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Sarah Pinborough Thriller, Psychological Thriller London, present day Anna Bentinck, Josie Dunn, Bea Holland, Huw Parmenter Book Review Behind Her Eyes 3/5 Single mom Louise is having an affair with her new boss who is decidedly married. Then she becomes close friends with his wife. But she’s not the crazy one. BHE is fast paced and I was immediately drawn in. I found the story a bit confusing at first…
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Alex Six Book Review- Fast, Thrilling and Creatively Warped
I read/listened to this book in a day- I just could not stop reading. I was completely drawn into the psychosis of Alex Six. I walked through my day in a daze as I listened to my earbud, hidden under a lock of hair lest my children noticed and demanded my full attention which I was not prepared to give while Taplin’s tale remained undone in my mind. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Vince Taplin Thriller, Psychological Suspense Minnesota, present time Peter Berkrot Book Review Alex Six 4.4/5 Vick has a stalker. But not just any…
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One By One Book Review ~ An Avalanche of Thrills
Ruth Ware has done it again. One by One is a thrilling read, cover to cover. Three of her five previous psychological thriller novels are heading to the screen and I’m hoping One By One will be joining them. Ruth Ware Thriller, Psychological Thriller French Alps Imogen Church Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review One By One 4.5/5 Ten music industry “friends” are trapped in a luxury ski chalet in the French Alps. This Whodunnit is filled with an avalanche, murder, music and gourmet food. I’m going to suggest this as my next “book journey”…
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Mexican Gothic Book Review – A Disgusting Delight
This book is creepy, eerie and terrifying- great for the Halloween season. If you want a sneak peak into the novel, check out my Pinterest page for pictures of 1950’s vintage fashion, the setting of El Triunfo and more. Link above. by Silvia Moreno-Garcia narrated by: Frankie Corzo El Triunfo, Mexico, present time, Gothic Horror Book Review Young, beautiful debutante Noemi is a sophisticated 22 year old in 1950’s Mexico City. She does what she wants skimming the edge of society’s expectations. At the bequest of her father, Noemi travels to the countryside in response to a letter from her newlywed cousin, Catalina, begging for help in disordered ramblings. There…
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My Lovely Wife
by Samantha Downing narrated by David Pittuset in Central Florida, present day Book Review 4/5 Romance + Thriller = My Lovely Wife. Uneasiness crept across me from the first chapter. Going into this book blindly, I found it completely intriguing with a twist at the beginning- a “wait, what?” moment. I think Downing did a great job delving into the mind of our unnamed family man, although at times I found it hard to reconcile these loving parents with the storyline. Also, I wanted more from Millicent’s POV. Even though it felt like the book was lacking half the story the ending tied up all loose ends. Overall, Downing does…