There’s something inherently unsettling about college campuses. The heady mix of newfound freedom, intense relationships, and the pressure to find oneself creates a potent atmosphere ripe for both self-discovery and self-destruction. Stacy Willingham’s latest psychological thriller, “Only If You’re Lucky,” dives headfirst into this volatile world, serving up a deliciously dark tale of toxic friendship, […]
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The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan
In her gripping debut thriller, The Dark Hours, Amy Jordan masterfully weaves a tale of psychological suspense that explores the haunting effects of trauma and the price of justice. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Ireland’s coastal villages, “The Dark Hours” introduces us to Julia Harte, a retired detective whose past accomplishments are shadowed by […]
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Book Review: My Father’s Name Is War
My Father’s Name Is War by Bauder Genre: Science Fiction / Short Stories ISBN: 9798991841504 Print Length: 240 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas An urgent collection of short fiction dealing with the U.S.’s military culture Bauder’s My Father’s Name Is War: Collected Transmissions is a powerful collection of short fiction criticizing the United […]
The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits by Wanda E. Brunstetter Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Amish Fiction ISBN: 9798891510111 Print Length: 272 pages Publisher: Barbour Books Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A mouth-watering mystery set in pleasant Amish country Fannie Miller, an Amish woman from Ohio, has been a contestant for […]
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We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin
In her latest thriller, “We Are Watching,” Edgar Award-winning author Alison Gaylin crafts a haunting narrative that feels unnervingly relevant to our current digital age. The story follows Meg Russo, a bookstore owner whose life unravels after a tragic car accident claims her husband’s life. What begins as a personal tragedy evolves into a complex […]
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Unveiling the Wild Heart of Alaska There’s something about the untamed wilderness that calls to the human spirit, beckoning us to test our mettle against the raw forces of nature. In Kristin Hannah’s “The Great Alone,” that call echoes across the vast, unforgiving landscape of 1970s Alaska, drawing readers into a world where the line […]
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10 Black American Books To Read
You should always celebrate Black voices (not just during Black History Month), and literature is one of the best ways to honor some of the community’s most illuminating stories. We’ve selected some of the all-time 10 Black American Books To Read to add to your reading list. This post may contain affiliate links that earn […]
Christiane von Goethe: Her Vengeful Return by Gisela Fitzgerald Genre: Literary Fiction / Historical Print Length: 490 pages Amazon Reviewed by Kathy L. Brown An intriguing story of undying love, great passion, and even greater injustice Christiane von Goethe recounts nineteenth century Germanic history, focusing on its point-of-view character, a lower-class young woman who had […]
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The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden on June 1, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / General, Fiction / Thrillers / Crime, Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 400 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “The third in a series usually isn’t that great, so it’s not his […]
In his latest psychological thriller, USA Today bestselling author Carter Wilson delivers a gripping tale that expertly navigates the murky waters between justice and revenge. “Tell Me What You Did” introduces us to Poe Webb, a compelling protagonist whose popular true-crime podcast becomes the stage for a deadly game of cat and mouse. The novel […]