Life is hard, but it's harder for some. Take Joe Talbert, for example. He's a college student from a poor and toxic home environment who works harder than most to get an education and build a better life for himself. But no matter how hard he tries to win his race against the past, it keeps catching up with him.Carl Iverson also had a hard life, but of a different nature. … [Read more...]
Silence Speaks Louder Than Words in Heart-Thumping ‘The Silent Patient’
Have you ever finished a book and wished you could start over to see what it is that you missed? That's how The Silent Patient, a debut psychological thriller by Alex Michaelides, was for me. Gripping and fast-paced, I flew through the chapters and when I got to the end, I realized I was completely and utterly unprepared. I feel like I need to reread it straightaway so that I … [Read more...]
Hensley Kills it in ‘Bolt Action Remedy’
J.J. Hensley has reminded me, once again, that I’m a closet thriller fan and his latest book, Bolt Action Remedy, is the proof in the pudding. True to his style (I also reviewed Resolve), Hensley has weaved a story that is fast-paced, witty, and unpredictable. Where Bolt Action Remedy stands out, however, is in its deeper foray into the psychological.The story follows … [Read more...]
The Clairvoyants by Karen Brown
A few years ago, The Longings of Wayward Girls by Karen Brown hit the streets running, generating a lot of early positive reviews. I remember it clearly because I didn't read it, which is a perpetual problem for avid readers. But when the publisher reached out to see whether I wanted to try out her latest, The Clairvoyants, I vowed not to let Brown pass me by … [Read more...]
K.A. Tucker Delivers in ‘He Will Be My Ruin’
I received a copy of this book for free through TLC Book Tours. See a list of all of the reviews here.I've been reading more mysteries and thrillers lately, and I have to say I've really been enjoying them. My latest, He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker, is no exception. It's the story of a woman named Maggie who comes home after a friend's suicide. Convinced her friend would … [Read more...]