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STARRED Book Review: Dragonfly Down

Dragonfly Down by Annette Masters Genre: Young Adult / Thriller ISBN: 9798989864553 Print Length: 322 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen A psychological thriller where a final summer in paradise turns into a nightmare To Laurel Greenleaf, Sutton Island is paradise. The one place she and her family can go where they are not […]

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A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena

Shari Lapena’s sophomore psychological thriller, A Stranger in the House, delivers a carefully constructed web of deception that will leave readers questioning the nature of truth itself. Following her breakout success with The Couple Next Door, Lapena once again proves her mastery of the domestic thriller genre, crafting a narrative that burrows deep into the […]

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10 Dazzling Historical Mystery Books to Read

A combination of two of our favorite genres. If you love immersing yourself in the story of another time and place, but you also like a slice of mystery then this reading list for you! Enjoy 10 Dazzling Historical Mystery Books to Read. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at […]

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Contemporary Literature in 2025: Major Trends Reshaping the Literary World

The contemporary literary landscape of 2025 presents a fascinating convergence of social consciousness, technological innovation, and global connectivity. As readers increasingly seek authentic voices and meaningful stories, several key movements are fundamentally transforming how contemporary literature is created, published, and consumed worldwide in 2025. Climate Fiction Emerges as Literary Force Climate fiction has moved far […]

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The Devil’s Advocate by Steve Cavanagh

The Devil’s Advocate by Steve Cavanagh on November 9, 2021 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Crime Pages: 416 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads He’s won every trial…because he’s behind every murder.Ambitious District Attorney Randal Korn lives to watch prisoners executed. Even if they are not guilty.An innocent man, Andy Dubois, faces the death penalty […]

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Writers and Liars by Carol Goodman

Carol Goodman’s latest psychological thriller, Writers and Liars, serves up a masterfully crafted mystery that reads like a modern retelling of Greek tragedy set against the stunning backdrop of the Aegean Sea. This gripping novel takes readers on a journey to the fictional island of Eris, where past betrayals and present vengeance collide in spectacular […]

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This Stays Between Us by Sara Ochs

Sara Ochs delivers another compelling destination thriller with This Stays Between Us, her sophomore novel that transports readers from the windswept coasts of Australia to the dusty expanses of the Outback, where friendships fracture as easily as bones under the relentless heat. Following her debut The Resort, Ochs continues to explore the dark underbelly of […]

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Girl in the Creek by Wendy N. Wagner

In the shadow of Mt. Hood, where ancient Douglas firs whisper secrets and forgotten mining tunnels honeycomb the earth, Wendy N. Wagner has crafted a chilling tale that transforms the Pacific Northwest’s lush wilderness into something far more sinister. Girl in the Creek is a masterful blend of environmental horror and cosmic terror that will […]

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Jeeves and the Chump Cyril by P. G. Wodehouse

Jeeves and the Chump Cyril by P. G. Wodehouse was published in the Saturday Evening Post in New York in June 1918, and in The Strand Magazine in London in August 1918. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Jeeves and the Chump Cyril by […]

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Review: ลูกครึ่ง: Only Half a Person by Rowland Grover

Synopsis: When Rowland Grover asked his preschool teacher if he could ฉี่ (chi), she looked at him like he wasn’t speaking English. After holding it for too long, he peed his pants and realized he was different from everyone around him. As a half-Thai/half-white kid raised Mormon in Idaho, shame, guilt, and confusion were normal […]