There’s something deeply disquieting about reading a Shari Lapena novel late at night. You’re nestled on the couch or lying in bed, everything is still—until the words on the page start to whisper that the safe, familiar world you live in might be hiding a darkness you’ve never dared to see. This is the magic […]
Holly Jackson’s latest thriller, Not Quite Dead Yet, marks a bold departure from her beloved young adult mysteries into the unforgiving territory of adult crime fiction. Known worldwide for the phenomenally successful A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series that captivated millions and spawned a hit Netflix adaptation, Jackson proves she can masterfully navigate darker, […]
Synopsis: When a powerful magical artifact disappears from the Tanner home, Bree uncovers her family’s true legacy: they’re descendants of witches who fled a dying world centuries ago. Now, Bree must forge an uneasy alliance with Sam Sorken, her mysterious neighbor who harbors secrets of his own—he’s a necromancer from that same world, sworn to […]
Chance at Life by Susan Ellison Busch Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9798891326460 Print Length: 352 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Chelsey Tucker | Content Warnings: medical emergencies A deep exploration of human emotion—as much about grief and depression as it is about joy, friendship, and love At a chronic dialysis unit in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]