True ingenuity in a novel is hard to find, and Gina Wohlsdorf’s debut has it in spades. Much like its resort setting, SECURITY is a cutting-edge novel that showcases its creator’s impeccable design and eye for detail. Wohlsdorf writes a razor-sharp thriller with a clinical approach to gore, guaranteed to unsettle even the most seasoned crime reader.
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Review: MARKED FOR LIFE by Emelie Schepp
MARKED FOR LIFE is international bestseller Emelie Schepp's US debut, and this Nordic Noir read far exceeded my expectations for Schepp's introduction to American audiences. I highly recommend this book for a page-turning, bone-chilling story you won't want to end, with a strong female lead you'll absolutely love.
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Review: THE TRAP by Melanie Raabe
There's no other way to say it: THE TRAP held my attention from the first page to the very last. A twisty-turny psychological thriller, this book makes a maddening mind game out of an exquisitely simply plot. I loved getting lost in Raabe's maze of a novel.
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Review: THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 by Ruth Ware
In THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10, a “locked-room mystery” takes to the high seas, with a murder on a luxury cruise liner. Engaging, spooky, and claustrophobic, this book will have you turning pages as quickly as you can. I can't recommend this book highly enough!
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Review: THE CROW GIRL by Erik Axl Sund
Writing duo Erik Axl Sund's English debut succeeds at pushing the limits of crime writing, drawing the reader into a world that is as repulsive and deranged as it is addictive and emotional. I now consider this one of my most favorite books, second only to the works of Jo Nesbø.
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