If you had told me when I started this blog that I would someday be writing a blog post recommending a few of my personal favorite crime books with some supernatural elements to them, I would have never believed you. I used to be staunchly opposed to crime books with any supernatural touches, but as time has gone on, and thanks to the work of very talented authors including Yrsa Sigurdardottir, C.J. Tudor, and many more, Iβve not only become open to books in this categoryβ¦ Iβve actually begun actively seeking them out. While I think it will always be important to me as a reader that the crime novels I read, even the supernatural-ish ones, have an earthly, logical solution to the mysteries at their core, Iβve come to discover just how much fun a thriller with a dash of the supernatural can be. Today, Iβm so excited to share a roundup of my frequently recommended supernatural-ish mysteries and thrillers! Some of these books have true supernatural elements to them, while in others, the supernatural is more of a suggestion or a question to be answered over the course of the story. No matter what, all of these books have an extra-creepy edge to them that will have you reading with all the lights on. To help you guide you through this list and narrow down which books might be of interest to you, Iβve divvied this list up into three categories: Ghosts & Haunted Houses, Folklore & The Occult, and Possessions & Inexplicable Events. The books in this list exemplify that delicious blend of earthly mystery and supernatural touches that Iβve come to love so much, and Iβm so excited to share this rundown of books in this category that I recommend most frequently with you today! Grab your coziest blanket, turn on all the lights, and dive in to my frequently-recommended supernatural-ish mysteries & thrillers.
Read MoreExcerpt & 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? Iβve got the perfect read for you. I had the absolute pleasure of reading an advance copy of Alex Northβs 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, Iβm thrilled to share a two-for-one blog post with you, spotlighting this exceptional book and sharing my quick thoughts on it! In todayβs blog post, Iβm 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.
Read MoreCBTB's July Must-Read Crime Fiction
Summer is here, and itβs bringing with it all kinds of amazing new crime fiction releases. From binge-worthy psychological thrillers to the return of CBTB-favorite crime writers to sleep-with-the-lights-on creepy suspense stories and much more, July 2020 has a little something for everyone. In todayβs blog post, Iβm highlighting the new releases I personally recommend this month, and the July publications that are still on my TBR list! Dive on in for the best of the best of this monthβs new crime fiction, and grab yourself a new read (or two!) to add to your summer reading list.
Read MoreMy Quarantine Reading List (So Far)
Iβve officially been in lockdown for a full month now, and I thought Iβd mark this very odd milestone with a different kind of blog post: a roundup of the crime books Iβve read so far in my time staying home! Iβm very fortunate to be able to work from home, which has been keeping me quite busy over the past few weeksβbut when Iβm not busy working, Iβm busy reading. In these crazy times, Iβm more thankful than ever before for a great crime book to escape into when I need to clear my head, and the books Iβve been devouring in lockdown have been doing an excellent job of that! My lockdown reading list includes a mixture of upcoming releases and older titles Iβm finally making time to read. For any book on this list that hasnβt yet been published, Iβve included two suggestions for books you can dip into right away, just in case youβre in the market for a new quarantine read yourself. As always, happy reading!
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