There’s a fine line between devotion and obsession—a fact that Amber Garza brings to life in her sinister, deliciously page-turning new psychological thriller WHEN I WAS YOU. Kelly Medina has never felt so alone. With her son off at college and her husband busy with a job that takes him out of town every week, Kelly finds herself adrift, searching for purpose and direction in this new stage of life. Everything changes when Kelly meets a young woman who - against all odds - shares her exact same name. Kelly #1 becomes fascinated by Kelly #2, a young, single mother raising a beautiful baby boy. But as their unlikely friendship blossoms and intensifies, Kelly #1 becomes a bit too interested in Kelly #2, setting both women on a deadly collision course. Amber Garza weaves an utterly unputdownable story of friendship, motherhood, and obsession in WHEN I WAS YOU. Grab this book for a pacey, twisty, just-one-more-page read that will satisfy all your “popcorn thriller” cravings. Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time for one more thrilling beach read, and WHEN I WAS YOU will make for a perfect selection.
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Cover Reveal: THE GIRL WHO DIED by Ragnar Jonasson
If you’ve been around Crime by the Book for a while, you will already know what a huge fan I am of Icelandic crime writer Ragnar Jonasson. Thanks to Ragnar’s US publisher, Minotaur, I am beyond excited to be able to exclusively reveal the cover for Ragnar’s first standalone crime novel, THE GIRL WHO DIED—publishing in the US in May 2021! Read on to view the book’s beautiful cover, learn more about the plot, and check out Ragnar’s previous series while you’re at it.
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Book Review: THE SILENCE OF THE WHITE CITY by Eva García Sáenz
What was the last book you read that turned out to be exactly the book you never knew you needed? For me, the answer to that question is easy: it was Eva García Sáenz’s outstanding trilogy launch, THE SILENCE OF THE WHITE CITY—published in the US for the first time this July. This gritty, intricate serial killer thriller is the perfect late-summer read for any crime fiction aficionado looking to get caught up in a truly immersive puzzle. Set in the Basque country, THE SILENCE OF THE WHITE CITY places readers in the heart of a terrifying series of events: a shadowy villain appears to be replicating the city of Vitoria’s most infamous crimes, twenty years after their initial occurrence. The perpetrator for the original crimes, an archaeologist whose charm and charisma propelled him to fame, has been locked away in prison for all these years. So who is committing these gruesome murders now? Is a copycat killer at work, or is there more to this story? Following an endearing and troubled detective known as “Kraken,” THE SILENCE OF THE WHITE CITY draws readers deep into the history and mythology of the Basque country—and into the mind of a sinister and shadowy villain whose reach and intelligence are far greater than the police ever suspected. Chilling crimes, page-turning pacing, endearing characters, and a healthy dose of local lore are woven together seamlessly in THE SILENCE OF THE WHITE CITY. This is a serial killer thriller for anyone who has loved genre greats like The Silence of the Lambs, and for anyone who just plain loves a great mystery to solve. Pick this book up for pure, chilling entertainment.
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Book Review: HIS & HERS by Alice Feeney
Leave it to Alice Feeney to write Summer 2020’s twistiest psychological thriller yet. Feeney, author of CBTB-favorites Sometimes I Lie and I Know Who You Are, is back this year with her next (and arguably best) suspense novel, HIS & HERS. In what has become her trademark, Feeney’s newest release begins with a simple premise—in this case, a journalist reporting on a murder case that has sparked a media frenzy and a detective investigating that same case—and morphs and twists into one of the most intricate, cleverly-constructed psychological suspense novels I’ve had the pleasure of reading so far this year. In Feeney’s expert hands, nothing is as it initially seems—and that has never been more true than it is in her newest release. HIS & HERS is a psychologically-astute, genuinely-shocking thriller: a book that explores themes of family secrets, toxic teenage relationships, and the insidious ways loyalty and love can be used to justify horrific acts. Pick this book up for its instantly-intriguing plot, stay for its never-saw-that-coming final revelation—and all the many twists this journey will take on the way to its ultimate destination. HIS & HERS is a Summer 2020 must-read.
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Excerpt & Mini-Review: THE SHADOWS by Alex North
Love a creepy, suspenseful thriller? Looking for something dark and sinister to add to your summer reading list? I’ve got the perfect read for you. I had the absolute pleasure of reading an advance copy of Alex North’s sophomore thriller THE SHADOWS earlier this spring, and this spine-tingling book has stayed on my mind ever since. Part coming-of-age tale, part horror-inspired thriller, THE SHADOWS is a must-read for anyone who wants their summer reads served with a side of spine-tingling scares. Perfect for readers of C.J. Tudor and Stephen King, THE SHADOWS is sure to be one of the buzziest - and creepiest - thriller releases of the year. To celebrate the publication of this outstanding work of suspense, I’m thrilled to share a two-for-one blog post with you, spotlighting this exceptional book and sharing my quick thoughts on it! In today’s blog post, I’m thrilled to share a mini-review of the book and give readers a chance to dip into an excerpt from the book itself! Read on for more information on THE SHADOWS, my quick thoughts, and an excerpt from the book.
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