HELL FIRE is a very different strain of Scandinavian crime fiction from my usual reads. Fossum has written a police procedural/family drama hybrid – and wow, does she do this well. This book is a police procedural, make no mistake—but its deep dive into the lives of its characters make it foremost a moving and tragic portrait of innocence lost.
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Book Review: GOOD AS GONE by Amy Gentry
I judged this book by its cover. I was expecting a fast-paced, twist-filled thrill ride—but what I got was a suspense novel brimming not with shock value, but with thoughtful insights into love, loss, and hope against all odds. This book is nothing I expected, and I was so pleased to be surprised.
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Author Interview: Amy Gentry, author of GOOD AS GONE
There's something deliciously creepy about reading a crime novel set in a city you used to call home—I discovered that and much more in Amy Gentry's debut novel, GOOD AS GONE. Today I'm thrilled to share my Q&A with Gentry, wherein she discusses her debut novel, the influence of Houston on her writing, what she's currently reading, and more!
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Can't-Miss Crime Fiction, Part 1
This post is part 1 in a 2-part series exploring must-reads that are already out. This week’s post focuses on some of my favorite titles from the past two years. While you’re waiting for upcoming releases to be available in stores and libraries, explore these crime titles!
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Book Review: THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR by Shari Lapena
Shari Lapena's crime fiction debut is twisty, suspenseful, and brimming with examples of ordinary people making extraordinarily bad choices—in short, the perfect crime book to add to your summer reading list!
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