When was the last time you read a book that you genuinely could not put down? Michael J. Malone's forthcoming HOUSE OF SPINES was exactly that kind of read for me. From the first page to the last, this bone-chilling blend of psychological suspense and gothic ghost story seemed to possess me; I read it in less than 24 hours, unable to leave Malone's world of love, lust, and betrayal for too long. HOUSE OF SPINES is a genre all its own—it's a seamless blend of psychological suspense, ghost story, ode to the power of the written word, and immersion in the mind of a man who's losing himself to his family history. In short, it's a must-read.
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August 2017 Wrap-Up & Favorite New Releases
Happy September, readers!! I am so excited that fall is just around the corner. But first: it’s time to recap my August reads! August was, overall, a fantastic reading month for me. I found an addictive psychological thriller that I loved, I enjoyed a re-read of my favorite Agatha Christie book, and a whole lot more! I’m also going to include something new at the end of this post: I’ll be listing my favorite August releases so you know which new crime titles from the month I would recommend. Happy reading!
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Excerpt: NIGHTBLIND by Ragnar Jonasson
Ragnar Jonasson’s Dark Iceland series was the first Icelandic crime fiction I ever read, and I’m confident it will remain a favorite of mine for a long time. This December, NIGHTBLIND (Book 2 in the Dark Iceland series) will release in the US! To celebrate this exciting news, I’m thrilled to be teaming up with Jonasson’s US publisher, Minotaur, to share an excerpt of the first two chapters of NIGHTBLIND. If you've haven't yet read Jonasson's work, now is the time to start!
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Author Q&A: JT Ellison, LIE TO ME
I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome bestselling author J.T. Ellison to Crime by the Book today! Ellison’s forthcoming domestic thriller LIE TO ME (on sale September 5th, 2017) is one of those purely addictive, all-consuming crime reads that you just won’t be able to put down. It’s an honor to have this accomplished author on CBTB today, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading this Q&A as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together! Many thanks to JT Ellison for taking the time to answer my questions.
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Book Review: THE GRIP OF IT by Jac Jemc
It's very rare for me to read a horror novel, but when I first heard of Jac Jemc's THE GRIP OF IT, I knew this was a horror read I had to try for myself. THE GRIP OF IT is an excellent choice for hesitant horror readers—this is not your typical horror read: there are no blood and guts, and very few moments of in-your-face shock. Rather, THE GRIP OF IT is a literary blend of horror tropes with domestic suspense - a smart and subtle examination of the secrets and tensions that can haunt an ordinary couple. While THE GRIP OF IT won't work for horror readers looking for their next twisted and bloody read, it's a worthy addition to the library of any reader interested in literary fiction with a chilling twist.
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