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One girl's ongoing investigation of the crime fiction genre.

Book Review: THE GOOD DAUGHTER by Karin Slaughter

June 19, 2017

THE GOOD DAUGHTER is the kind of exceptional psychological thriller that only comes around once every so oftenβ€”a story as in-your-face shocking as it is tender and heartbreaking. Page by page, Slaughter methodically unfolds the history of two sisters, and reveals the horrific past that has both tied them together and driven them apart. Slaughter has written a brilliant, bold crime novel that examines the unbreakable bond of family and the lengths two women will go to uncover the truth about the brutal secrets of their past. 

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In Book Recommendation, Book Review Tags Book Review, Book Recommendation, Psychological Thriller
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Blog Tour | Book Review: EXQUISITE by Sarah Stovell

June 16, 2017

Psychological thriller readers, I’ve found you a summer must-read. EXQUISITE by Sarah Stovell is a twisty, breathless thriller blended seamlessly with a touch of Fatal Attraction-inspired romance-gone-wrong - a winning combination, executed brilliantly. Add in a bookish setting and you’ve got yourself the perfect escapist, addictive crime book to take on your next vacation. EXQUISITE already boasts a fantastic list of endorsements, with crime fiction's rising stars like Erin Kelly, Holly Seddon, and Sarah Pinborough calling it "gripping," "whip-smart," and "slickly claustrophobic." Buy this book and clear your calendars: EXQUISITE is a 2017 must-read. 

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In Book Recommendation, Blog Tour, Book Review Tags Book Review, Psychological Thriller, Book Recommendation, Orenda Books
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Excerpt: ARE YOU SLEEPING by Kathleen Barber

June 14, 2017

Some books seem custom-made just for youβ€”ARE YOU SLEEPING by Kathleen Barber is that kind of book for me. This inventive thriller blends the addictive psychological psychological suspense of authors like Ruth Ware with a podcast-inspired storylineβ€”aka a combination of some of two of my most favorite things! I’m thrilled to share an excerpt from this highly-anticipated Summer 2017 thriller with you today.

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In Book Preview, Excerpt Tags Book Preview, Excerpt, Psychological Thriller
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Book Preview: THE UNDERTAKER'S DAUGHTER by Sara Blaedel

June 11, 2017

Ever since my trip to Denmark earlier this spring, I’ve been absolutely dying to get my hands on a copy of Sara Blaedel’s forthcoming THE UNDERTAKER’S DAUGHTER. At this year’s BEA, I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of the US edition of the book, which will release in the US in February 2018! To help tide you over until then, I’m excited to share a little preview of the book: plot summary, about the author, and the top 3 elements of this book that I loved! 

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In Book Preview, Scandinavian Crime Tags Book Preview, Nordic Noir
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Guest Post: Elizabeth Heathcote, Author of UNDERTOW

June 9, 2017

I’m delighted to share a guest post by author Elizabeth Heathcote, whose psychological thriller UNDERTOW releases June 13th! I always love learning what books inspire or interest crime authors, and in this post, Elizabeth shares a wonderfully well-rounded list of five novels with strong psychological components. 

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