Iβm delighted to share an excerpt from Nicci Frenchβs forthcoming DARK SATURDAY (on sale 7/11)! This psychological suspense novel delves into the case of a young woman who was imprisoned for brutally murdering her family 10 years prior. When psychotherapist Freida Klein is tasked with assessing the young woman, she discovers a case thatβs far more complex than she could have imagined. Read on for a full plot summary, more information about the authors, and an excerpt of DARK SATURDAY provided by the publisher!
Read MoreNew Release Tuesday - June 27th, 2017
Happy New Release Tuesday! This week brings with it a whole bunch of fantastic crime fiction releases. From on-trend psychological thrillers to classic detective novels and more, there's a little something for everyone releasing this week! Read on for CBTB's top recommendations for new releases this Tuesday, 6/27/17.
Read MoreBook Review: LIE TO ME by J.T. Ellison
Thereβs no better description for J.T. Ellisonβs forthcoming LIE TO ME than the term βpopcorn reading.β Addictive and binge-worthy, LIE TO ME is a psychological thriller that begs to be devoured in one sitting, and is practically built for the big-screen. In turns cinematic, edge-of-your-seat suspenseful, and occasionally just a touch outrageous, LIE TO ME is purely entertaining crime fiction reading materialβif your idea of fun involves death, deceit, and betrayal, that is. Twisty, chilling, and utterly unputdownable, this domestic thriller will be an excellent choice for readers who loved BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by B.A. Paris.
Read MoreBook Review: ARE YOU SLEEPING by Kathleen Barber
Sometimes you pick up a book and feel like it was made for you. ARE YOU SLEEPING by Kathleen Barber was that kind of read for me. This psychological thriller is billed as Serial meets Ruth Wareβa winning combination of two of my favorite things! As an avid podcast listener, Iβm immediately drawn to any book that takes inspiration from true crime podcasts. (Remember SIX STORIES by Matt Wesolowski? An instant hit for me.) ARE YOU SLEEPING succeeds in blending the compulsively-readable style of authors like Ruth Ware and Clare Mackintosh with a plot that captures the engrossing, very particular style of true crime podcasts. I highly recommend this suspense novel as a fresh, unique addition to your summer reading list.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday Book Pick + Excerpt: THE BIRD TRIBUNAL
Happy Throwback Thursday! This feature (created by Itβs Book Talk) is intended to highlight an older title that deserves another moment in the spotlight. For this weekβs Throwback Thursday pick, Iβm recommending a brilliant Nordic Noir book from my favorite crime book publisher, Orenda Books: THE BIRD TRIBUNAL by Agnes Ravatn. I'm also delighted to provide an excerpt of this book's first four chapters so you can sample this unique and compelling read.
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