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Category: Suspense

This category contains any posts published in reference to books of suspense genre.

  • Behind You by Chloe Phoenix

    Behind You by Chloe Phoenix

    Behind You

    Behind You: A Shona Jones Mystery by Chloe Phoenix

    Release: January 9, 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Independently published 
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
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    Practice nurse Shona Jones treats herself to a well deserved holiday in Spain.

    When she arrives she makes a grim discovery in a theatre. This plunges her into an investigation .It reveals secrets well hidden among the inhabitants of the small Spanish town and an amateur Pantomime company run by expats.

    Shona also encounters another puzzle centred around a disastrous visit she made to the town when she was a teenager.

    She makes friends, and some enemies as she searches for answers, including the enigmatic Ron . He seems eager to help her solve the mystery.

    About the Author:

    In 2014 Chloe Phoenix retired early to Spain, after a busy life of raising a family, and working, mostly in admin in the UK. She fell in love with the area and settled there with her partner, later to become her husband.

    As she had always enjoyed reading and writing, and with plenty of time on her hands, she joined a writer’s group. Encouraged by the support of the group, and inspired by her life in Spain, she produced her first novel Behind You. It is the first of a series about a female detective called Shona Jones. She is writing her way through this series and thoroughly enjoying the process.

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    Behind You Review:

    “Behind You” is a lovely slow-burning crime fiction mystery set in the backdrop of a pantomime show, and I enjoyed reading it.

    Firstly, I enjoyed the setting and the character. Shona shines as the nurse, taking a break from her volatile relationships and coming to Malaga. As soon as she comes to town, she stumbles on a mystery as she sees a victim in the theater. I liked how the author paced the mystery element, and I admit I did not figure out the suspect until the end. Moreover, I enjoyed how she sparked a conversation with Ron to see how it would go. Ron was pleasant but gave me mixed vibes because he acted impulsively and sometimes hurt Shona.

    Even the supporting characters were lovely. I particularly enjoyed Zara and how he spices up Allison and Jeff’s relationship. The author also gives depth to the supporting cast, so you feel like you know them in person and can understand what they go through. Some of my favorites were Joe, Allison, and even Alan. I also liked the quaint backstop of Los Perdidos and how the author described it.

    The author also adds humor to some scenes, like how Ron introduces Jack and Jill to Shona. We also get some interesting spooky moments, like when Shona meets Vixen, who predicts her future. The book also ends well and sets the pace for the continuation. Some moments were left open-ended, particularly relating to Paul, but we will find out in the continuation.

    Overall, “Behind You” is a fun start to the Shona Jones Mystery series, and I look forward to reading the next installment.

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  • The Clinic by Sally-Anne Martyn

    The Clinic by Sally-Anne Martyn

    The Clinic

    The Clinic by Sally-Anne Martyn

    Release: October 27th 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Joffe Books
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
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    Would you go to a beauty clinic that promises to transform your life? If you’re prepared to put the work in.

    It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. An all-inclusive stay at a top-of-the-line wellness retreat for a month of pampering and luxury. Not just anyone gets in. Guests are hand selected.

    They promise big results: a total transformation.

    All you have to do is take a few pills every day. Join in the activities. Make some new friends.

    But then you start to lose track of time. The meals get smaller. They take away everything from you.

    And the guests start disappearing . . . Will you be next?
    About the Author:

    Sally-Anne grew up near Sheffield, in the north of England. She has worked as a writer, film and television extra and formerly as an auxiliary nurse, including a spell working in one of the last Victorian asylums in England.

    As a child she loved Hammer House and Tales of the Unexpected, so unsurprisingly her books lean towards the darker side. She writes female led thrillers, inspired by the working-class women she grew up with.

    She has written for international print and digital publications and won an ITV initiative for her short film script, ‘Freak Show.’

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    The Clinic Review:

    Wow! “The Clinic” is perhaps one of the best psychological thrillers I have read this year, and I could not put it down.

    This book has all the elements that excite me from the genre. Creepy asylums, shady characters, mysterious pasts, and tense moments get you to the edge of your seat. The author does a beautiful job of building suspense. The chapters toggle between Amy and Jenny, and while you feel like their stories are separate, I enjoyed how they connected. Even though there are 92 chapters, you don’t see the time fly by as you immerse in Amy and Jenny’s world.

    Amy and Jenny are excellent in their roles. Jenny was my favorite because I loved how my perception of her changed. She is more vigorous and brave than I gave her credit for, considering her challenges since childhood. Similarly, Amy brings a sense of innocence to the tale as our heroine tries to discover what happened to her fellow friends. Dr. Cavendish is also exciting to read because you sense something is wrong with the methods she suggests, but you cannot place what unless you read the story.

    Many moments stood out for me, like when Amy and Jenny meet or when we see what happens to Gaynor. The supporting cast, like Bob, Gaynor, Jasmine, and even the sleazy Robert, added well to the mix and made the story atmospheric.

    Moreover, the author adds an underlying message that you don’t have to be model thin and look exotic to appreciate life and have people admire you. I enjoyed how the author embedded the theme, albeit in such a twisted manner.

    Overall, “The Clinic” is a gripping psychological thriller and a must-read for fans of the genre.

     

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  • Dissection by Cristina LePort

    Dissection by Cristina LePort

     

    Dissection

    Dissection by Cristina LePort

    Release: September 20, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    Publisher: Bancroft Press
    Source: Suzyapproved Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible

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    DISSECTION is the suspense-filled story of DC heart surgeon Dr. Steven Leeds, who becomes suddenly besieged by a number of complicated heart attack and stroke cases, all caused by dissection, a rare medical condition. Complicating the mystery is the fact that each of the victims had received cards announcing: “Your heart attack/stroke will arrive within one hour!” – just before their attack.

    Private detective Kirk Miner and FBI agent Jack Mulville investigate, and immediately suspect Dr. Leeds’ former lover, Dr. Silvana Moretti, a brilliant research scientist, who harbors a grudge against all the victims. 

    When prominent people in the U.S. government begin to receive the same threatening cards and experience the same deadly cardiac emergencies, it falls to an unlikely team of three: Miner, a headstrong FBI agent; Mulville, the gifted private investigator; and Dr. Leeds, the conflicted heart surgeon―to find the real perpetrators and foil the catastrophic plot before it’s too late. 

    Says Dr. LePort, “At medical school, I specialized in Internal Medicine, and had been practicing for over 17 years when, one day, while attempting to get into a Cardiology fellowship, I began listening to Ayn Rand’s lectures   The Art of Fiction. I was inspired to write a novel and became addicted to the feeling of entering a world where I could make anything happen.”

    DISSECTION is a taut thriller that combines cutting-edge medical technology with complex characters, set against a believable backdrop of medical science informed by Dr. LePort’s long career as a cardiologist.

    About the Author:

    Dr. Cristina LePort was born in Bologna, Italy. She attended medical school at the University of Bologna and then completed her medical training at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn and at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and has been practicing medicine for more than thirty years. Cristina is also the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Genescient, a biotech company devoted to genetic research on aging and the amelioration of chronic diseases. Medicine and fiction are her twin passions, and she is absolutely thrilled to be able to share her medical thrillers with the world.

    LePort currently resides in Orange County, California, with her husband Peter LePort, a general surgeon. They have three children and three grandchildren.

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    Dissection Review:

    “Dissection” is a gripping medical thriller (the first one I have probably read in this combo), and it was an exciting roller coaster ride.

    I cannot believe this is the author’s debut because it is so good! It is along the same lines as John Grisham or James Patterson. The story starts on a solid note, and halfway into the plot, it gets more gripping and shocking with twists and turns. Moreover, I loved the medical theme behind the story. I have never read a book where the thriller sets on a medical condition, and the author also makes it so tech-savvy and innovative. The entire premise is so polished and intelligent that you feel that something like this could happen in reality. As the story progresses, you see how it connects to a more significant threat, where the stakes a higher. The author also paces the story so well, where almost every chapter has something shocking happening.

    Moreover, I loved the character growth and how my opinion of the people changed over the plot. For instance, I wouldn’t say I liked Mulville because he is harsh towards others. But he soon turned out to be my favorite character, and I loved his rapport with Kirk. Similarly, Kirk and Steve also added nicely to the plot. The author also doesn’t sidetrack the story by focusing n the romance between Steve and Silvana. Even Bloom is a character that fascinated me even though she only makes a brief appearance. I hope the author writes this as a series, as I would love to see the three core characters return for another action-packed adventure.

    Overall, “Dissection” is one of the best debut thrillers this year, and I encourage all to pick up this one.

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  • As The Moon Fell Down by L.B Stimson

    As The Moon Fell Down by L.B Stimson

    As The Moon Fell Down by L.B Stimson

    Release: July 13th 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Question Mark Press
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
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    In the spring of 1982, photographer Ellie Spaulding conned her way into the perfect setting to complete her upcoming gallery show. A secluded farmhouse in rural Virginia.

    There were only two rules to follow. She soon learns the house is keeping secrets and those dwelling within it have been waiting for someone to expose them.

    Once again, L.B. Stimson has created a terrifying ghostly tale inspired by her own haunting experiences. Readers will find themselves interesting in the lives of both the living and the dead as the veil is broken, worlds collide, and secrets are revealed.

     

    About the Author:

    L.B. grew up in a one stop-light town in central Idaho. She earned a Bachelor of Art’s degree in cultural anthropology from California State University-Chico. She uprooted herself to begin a new life in Washington, D.C., where she began a varied career in professional communications in private business and education.

    “I’ve always had a passion for photography, travel, writing, and history. I am thrilled to now be creating works of fiction that allow me to share these passions with others. One of my favorite parts of the writing process is the historical research required to bring authenticity to my characters’ lives.”

    This is her fifth book and the second in her standalone series: Tales from the Parlor Room–a collection of gothic and ghostly tales.

    She currently resides in Virginia where she enjoys cemetery walks, visiting abandoned and haunted places and working on more ghostly tales.

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    As The Moon Fell Down Review:

    The central aspect I loved about the story is how the author set the timeline. The story is like reading a gothic haunted house supernatural thriller from 50 to 70 years ago. It takes you back to a time with no smartphones and electronics, and you feel nostalgic, yet something relatable. Even if the author wrote it for present times, I loved how timeless it felt.

    Secondly, I loved how the author constructed the plot. The tale has hardly three to four characters, but the author never makes it dull. Right from the get-go, I felt scared for Ellie as she resides in the house, trying to capture the perfect shots for her next gallery. You know something sinister about the place when you hear tapping noises, creaking floorboards, and lurking shadows in the corner. The author makes the story genuinely atmospheric, and I loved it.

    Thirdly, the author wrote the characters well. Ellie is also excellent in the lead as she tries to figure out what is happening. Similarly, I liked Curtis and how protective he is towards Ellie. Even the other characters, like Hayes, Jolly, and Sue Christie, were memorable. The story is also short, and you can quickly finish it in one sitting. You won’t notice the time fly by once you start reading.

    The only criticism of the book is that there are quite a few questions unanswered, especially with the back story of one of the characters. Perhaps the author intended to leave it open for interpretation, but it would have been nice to get some answers.

    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading “As The Moon Fell Down” by L.B Stimson” and would love to pick out some of the author’s other works.

     

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  • Forget Me Not by Miranda Rijks

    Forget Me Not by Miranda Rijks

    Forget Me Not

    Forget Me Not by Miranda Rijks

    Release: 26th October 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Inkubator Books
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon

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    Five years ago, Helen lost her husband. Now she may lose her life.

    Five years ago, Helen’s husband Paul went missing while skiing in the Swiss Alps. His body was never found, but he is presumed dead because no-one could have survived a night on that freezing mountainside.

    It took Helen a long time to get over her loss, but now she has pulled her life back together – she is an acclaimed interior designer in a loving relationship with a new man.

    Even better, Helen has just got her dream project, renovating a luxurious chalet in an idyllic location. There’s only one catch – it’s right next to the resort where Paul went missing.

    She decides to take the job anyway, convincing herself that a visit to the scene of her great tragedy will actually be good for her, that it will give her a chance to lay old demons to rest.

    But soon after she arrives, she makes an utterly shocking discovery and finds herself caught up in a nightmarish web of treachery and deceit where nothing is as it seems.

    Only one thing is certain – the mountains want to claim another body…

    About the Author:

    Miranda Rijks is a writer of psychological thrillers and suspense novels. She has an eclectic background ranging from law to running a garden centre. She’s been writing all of her life and has a Masters in writing. A couple of years ago she decided to ditch the business plans and press releases and now she’s living the dream, writing suspense novels full time. She lives in Sussex, England with her Dutch husband, musician daughter and black Labrador.

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    Forget Me Not Review:

    I have read a few of the author’s works, and one thing which I always enjoy about her books is how campy and suspenseful they are. Similarly, in “Forget Me Not,” the author builds suspense and makes you wonder what is happening with the beautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps. I also liked how the story toggles between the past and the present. The author also shifts the perspectives between various characters connected to the plot. On a side note, I also enjoyed the tidbits about interior design that the author adds to the story.

    Moreover, I was impressed by how the author made me change my opinion of the characters as the story progressed. Initially, I felt terrible for Helen and despised Paul for how he treated her when he learned about Emily. Yet, as the story went on, I felt bad for Paul. Similarly, Orla is a complex character, who is so good at being bad, she sparks the story. There is also a mystery aspect of someone targeting Helen’s life, and the reveal was surprising, which I did not expect. Some highlights for me were when Emily showed Helen the soft toy or when we read about Orla’s backstory and plot.

    My only criticism is how the story felt patched up at times. For instance, certain characters like Susanna make prominent appearances initially but disappear in the latter half, when the plot focuses on Orla. Similarly, I liked Camilla and wanted to see more of her, as she seemed spunky and caused chaos in Helen’s life.

    Yet, overall, “Forget Me Not” is a fun, campy, suspenseful read that will make you guess how much more stress Helen can face, especially since there is someone out there to end her.

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  • The App by Stuart James

    The App by Stuart James

    The App

    The App by Stuart James

    Release: October 28, 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher:  Independently published
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon

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    The App…
    Once you’re in, they’ll never let you leave.
    Whatever happens, don’t download The App.
    * It will come in the form of a link or on a social media account, emails or a WhatsApp message from a friend.
     You’ll be enticed by the chance of winning one hundred thousand pounds on offer every Friday, wired straight into the winner’s bank account.
    It’s not a joke.
    This part is genuine.
     Someone can and will win the money.
    But at what cost?
    Marty Benson gets the link from a friend.
    He clicks it, downloads the app and enters a few basic details.
    An hour later, another message.
    Do not delete the app or tell anyone outside of your family about the app.
    Send the link to one person who is close to you.
    If you break any of the rules, we’ll kill a member of your family. Then we’ll kill you.
    Marty is sent a picture of his wife, who is shopping with her mother in Oxford Street.
    As Marty struggles to breathe, he clicks the links and watches the most recent streams, realising what happens within the app.
    Every Friday morning, a person is a pick from social media.
    Their profile appears on the app’s main page; all their details are displayed.
    Every app member must play the game at least once a month or face the consequences.
    Kill the person randomly selected from social media.
    Win one hundred thousand pounds.
    As Marty watches the terror unfold and everyone streaming the hunt within the app, he realises he has to do something.
    But how do you stop a murder, when everyone could be the killer?

    Author Bio:

    Scary stories, especially ones that shocked me, left me terrified, looking under my bed or in the wardrobe before going to sleep was always interesting.

    Stayed at my nan’s house in Ireland as a youngster with my mother and sister, on the West Coast, in a cottage, surrounded by miles of fields. And my family sitting around the table in the kitchen at night telling ghost stories. Going out and exploring derelict farmhouses in the middle of nowhere. I remember clearly the field at the end of the road was supposed to be haunted by headless nuns. My cousins often remind me of the great times we had, frightening each other and running for our lives whenever we’d see something that didn’t look right.

     I’m so grateful when people not only read my thrillers but also take the time to get in touch and leave a review. To me, that is the greatest feeling, hearing from people that have enjoyed my work.  And I know then that I’m doing something right.

    I’m 45, married and have two beautiful children. Currently, I’m a full-time plumber but would love nothing more than to make a living from my writing. I hope I write stories and people continue to enjoy them for years to come. That would be completely amazing and a dream come true.

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    The App Review:

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    “The App” is a roller-coaster horror ride you cannot take down once you start reading.

    I just finished reading this book, and I still have goosebumps. The author created a setting that’s so relevant to the present times, where all of us are addicted to our phones and spend countless house on our favorite apps. What if your best friend, who you closely trust, sends you the link to an app promising riches? Wouldn’t you be tempted to install it, hardly realizing it could be a death trap? I love the concept of the story and feel the author executed it well (where even the mechanisms feel tech-savvy). The author adds something exciting in each chapter where Marty, our hero, has to make a life-changing decision.

    Marty is excellent in the lead, and I loved how protective he is towards Abbey and Beth. He is by no means superman but does what any average person would do to save his family while they are on the run and hunted down like animals. Similarly, Jonathan is an alarming character that the author wrote well. His backstory from 1981 intrigued me and crept me to see the person he became, especially in the scenes with Aunt Joyce. Even supporting characters like Gary and Davey add nicely to the mix. But, apart from Marty, the other highlight of the story was ETHEL! I loved her, and she blended humor into the tale so well! I never believe horror and comedy mix reasonably, but I would give an exception for Ethel because her dialogues and sassiness (not to mention her love for Coronation Street) just had me giggling.

    Overall, “The App” is a gripping suspense, thriller, and horror novel that keeps you entertained and is worth reading!

     

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  • The Perfect Husband by Iain Maitland

    The Perfect Husband by Iain Maitland

    The Perfect Husband

    The Perfect Husband by Iain Maitland

    Release: 19th October 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Inkubator Books
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon

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    He was gentle, kind, loving. Until he moved in.

    A small-town barbeque in summer’s dying days. There, gentle, bookish Laura meets a man who makes her laugh, hangs on her every word.

    He’s the one. Isn’t he?

    But once Laura falls pregnant, Robert’s mask slips. She can never quite keep him happy. He is cold and judgemental with a temper that can flare up at any moment. He goes out for hours and won’t tell her where he’s been, he even locks her own door against her.

    Laura realises she has married a total stranger, a man governed by dark impulses and darker secrets who seems determined to gain control of every part of her life. Who is this man she’s living with and what terrible things has he done?

    As Laura slowly discovers the truth about Robert, she begins to realise that she and her unborn child are in terrible danger. And finally she understands she will have to answer one terrifying question – how far is she willing to go to protect her baby?

    About the Author:


    Iain Maitland is the author of three previous psych thrillers, The Scribbler (2020), Mr Todd’s Reckoning (2019) and Sweet William (2017), all published by Contraband, an imprint of Saraband.


    Mr Todd’s Reckoning is coming to the big screen in 2023, courtesy of Infinity Hill, the team behind the award-winning BBC TV series Staged, starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen.


    Iain is also the author of two memoirs, Dear Michael, Love Dad (Hodder, 2016), a book of letters written to his eldest son who experienced depression and anorexia, and (co-authored with Michael) Out Of The Madhouse (Jessica Kingsley, 2018).


    He is also an Ambassador for Stem4, the teenage mental health charity. He talks regularly about mental health issues in schools and colleges and workplaces.

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    The Perfect Husband Review:

    “The Perfect Husband” glued me because of the main character, and I wanted to find out what happened to her.

    Laura, Laura, Laura. Where do I begin with her? She had me going through various emotions, and I admire the author for writing her this way. She is not cunning, manipulative, or even astute and makes decisions and mistakes that an average person would make in that scenario. Initially, I felt sorry for her and all the trouble that Robert had put her through. But, in the second half, I sometimes rolled my eyes, trying to figure out how deluded she behaved with her bad decisions, especially when Andrew entered the picture. The author wrote the characters realistically, and it was fun to see how they reacted to the situations. Robert is a devious villain who you despise for how he treats Laura. Alex also creeped me out, especially with his weird dance and how he unnerves Laura.

    However, the only criticism I had was on the pacing. While I enjoyed the plot, the story staggered at times, where we get the same paragraphs of Laura fearing for her actions and what would happen to her. There are also quite a few ‘what-if’ scenarios that play out, which I felt unnecessary, and it would have been nice if the author had added more twists to the tale.

    Nevertheless, the story is engaging, and while you might not like Laura at times, you want to keep reading to find out just how far she will make it and if she will succeed in the end or not. The climax was not one which I wanted, but it felt like a proper ending.

    Overall, “The Perfect Husband” is a suburban thriller that will hook you for its surprising plot and Laura.

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  • Hear Me Cry By Eileen Wharton

    Hear Me Cry By Eileen Wharton

    Hear Me Cry

    Hear Me Cry By Eileen Wharton

    Release: 28th October 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Red Dragon Books
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon

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    A nun hiding a chilling secret. A literary agent, Katie Kovacs is ghost-writing her mysterious memoir, and delves into her grisly past. What secrets will be revealed?

    Heather Parnell runs away from a commune in the 1970s. And in a disastrous catalogue of events, involves herself in the death of three elderly people. She becomes the focus of a media storm, who name her, The Commune Murderer.

    Katie has her own demons. An abduction in her childhood still haunts her.  Katie believes someone is stalking her. Her six-year-old son went missing years before, and Katie was sure her husband was responsible.

    Will she ever find out what really happened to Oliver? Will she finally unearth the truth about Britain’s most notorious female killer?

    SHE INVITED HER INTO HER HEAD, NOW SHE CAN’T GET HER OUT

    About the Author:

    Eileen Wharton is an Oscar winning actress, Olympic gymnast, and Influencer. She also tells lies for a living.

    Her first novel publishing was in 2011 to worldwide critical acclaim. And she’s won awards for exaggeration. It did top the Amazon humour chart so she’s officially a best-selling author.

    She currently has five ‘lively’ offspring ranging from thirty-three to fourteen years of age. And  she has no plans to procreate further, much to the relief of the local schools and police force. She lives on a council estate in County Durham.

    Moreover, she has never eaten kangaroo testicles, is allergic to cats and has a phobia of tinned tuna. She no more argues with people on the internet.

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    Hear Me Cry Review:

    “Hear Me Cry” is a gripping psychological thriller that I could not put down because it was so good!

    Initially, when I started reading, I didn’t know in which direction the story for heading. On the one hand, you have Katie, who lives in a secluded house and encounters paranormal activities. On the other hand, Heather falls in love with Jovano, and her life spirals down. On top of that, we also have a parallel story of the horrors a child encountered in 1975. How are all these connected? The author did a fantastic job of maintaining the suspense; as the story progresses, you wonder how it will culminate. I adored the author’s writing style. Each chapter toggles various perspectives, shifts between the past and present, and progresses through letters exchanges, and I found the approach exciting. On a side note, I also loved the fairy tale-like short stories the author tells, like “Pollards Boar.”

    Moreover, all the characters stood out, but my favorite was Katie. My heart went out to Katie throughout, from when she met Mark to when she experienced scary things in the house. Certain moments had me at the edge of my seat, like when Katie realizes what kind of a person Mark is or when she learns of Laura and visits Mark’s mother. Also, some scenes, like when Katie goes to the spiritualist church, gave me goosebumps. Heather was also engaging; I thought the scenes with the cat and Christina were intense. The story also has an unforgettable cliffhanger that makes it so memorable. However, after reading a few such stories in the genre, I foreguessed the conclusion. Nevertheless, the book is unforgettable, and I could not put it down.

    Overall, “Hear Me Cry” is a brilliant suspense thriller worth reading!

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  • Her Last Lie by Kyla Sharp

    Her Last Lie by Kyla Sharp

    Her Last Lie

    Her Last Lie by Kyla Sharp

    Release: 12th October 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Inkubator Books
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon

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    He says they’re madly in love. So why can’t she remember him?

    Naomi wakes from an accident with no memory of her previous life. A stranger to her, Joel, claims to be her husband, and Naomi has no choice but to believe him.

    Joel keeps Naomi isolated and will only drip-feed her clues about the past. He says he’s just following doctor’s orders – Naomi has to take it easy or she could be overwhelmed.

    But Naomi can’t help feeling there’s something off about Joel and the wonderful life he claims they had together. And how did she get injured and lose her memory in the first place? And who is the strange woman who is stalking her?

    Naomi begins to suspect she’s in terrible danger. She needs to fully remember her previous life – and fast.

    When she finds some posts she made on Instagram, she realizes the clue to her identity may lie on social media. But are those posts even true? Or was that Naomi presenting a picture-perfect version of herself which has no basis in reality?

    Trapped in a web of lies and unable to trust even herself, can Naomi figure out the who she really is before it’s too late?

    Her Last Lie – the gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, K. L. Slater, and Daniel Hurst.

    About the Author:

    Kyla Sharp writes fun, dark and twisty suspense novels. Originally from Chicago, Kyla has worked as a breaking news reporter, at an animal hospice, and has traveled the world full-time as a “digital nomad.” She now lives in Melbourne, Australia.

    Her Last Lie is her first psychological thriller with Inkubator Books.

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    Her Last Lie Review:

    I loved reading “Her Last Lie” and thought it was one of the best amnesiac psychological thrillers I have read this year.

    The book was so good from the get-go. You see a woman in the hospital with damaged looks who can’t remember her past. Throw in a man who claims to be her husband and takes her away. As the story progresses, you get hints of the woman’s past and what a prominent figure she was, adored, and admired by many. I loved Naomi in the role as she encounters people like Rachelle, Laura, Willow, and Joel. You don’t know who is telling the truth and using her, which makes the story so gripping. I was at the edge of my seat as Naomi tried to pick the pieces together and find her identity.

    Moreover, I loved the author narrated the story. She makes the book relevant by showcasing how scary a social media influencer’s life can become. The author also adds so many thrilling moments, twists, and turns that I did not see coming. Some moments that stood out for me are when Rachelle chases her with her car or when Laura tries to help her. The book also concludes with a surprising and exciting climax that I did not see coming, making the story memorable. There are some parts, albeit a tad unbelievable, only considering how far Naomi was able to get considering her frail condition, but that did not stop me from enjoying the story.

    Overall, “Her Last Lie” is an exciting read I enjoyed.

     
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  • Killing Kindness by Lisa Sell

    Killing Kindness by Lisa Sell

    Killing Kindness

    Killing Kindness by Lisa Sell

    Release: 15th September 2022
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Red Dragon Publishing
    Source: Zooloos Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon

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    Summer 1992: The Six, a group of teenagers, met in a disused mill every night. They thought they were invincible until Simon, a kind young man, disappeared.

    Summer 2021: The Six – minus Simon – gather at the renovated mill for his memorial. The reunion begins and a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. The body count rises. Someone is killing kindness.

    It’s cruel to be kind…

    About the Author:

    Lisa Sell is a thriller, crime, and mystery author. She is an avid reader with a to-be-read tower rather than a pile.

    Music rocks Lisa’s world too, particularly a good eighties tune. If lost, you’ll find her in a DeLorean, headed for her favorite decade.

    Lisa’s cats try to help her write but often fail. The furry pests demand attention and desk space. Lisa is currently applying for cat wrangling to be recognized as an Olympic sport.

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    Killing Kindness Review:

    “Killing Kindness” is a thrilling murder mystery that kept me guessing what was happening, and I loved how the author executed it.

    Firstly, I enjoyed the way the author told the story. Each chapter is short yet throws the punch effectively in terms of plot progression. We have a large cast of characters, and while it might take a few pages for you to get the hang of them all, you feel like you are part of the group once the plot absorbs you. Also, I loved how the story randomly goes between the past and present, where you see incidents from the 90s, then the 00s, and then a few years ago to the present, in no order. As the story progresses, you see the kill count increase and wonder who is behind it. The author connected all the plots nicely and even looking back at the events, it made sense.

    Moreover, each character stands out uniquely yet has an air of mystery. For instance, Simon, in the flashbacks, appears like a kind chap, but you sense there is a dark side to him. Similarly, Joe sometimes got on my nerves, but I still felt terrible for him. The author made me feel various emotions for each character, and it was exciting to see their backstory and what they were hiding. True, there were a few lackluster characters, in my opinion, like Erin and even Stevie, but it didn’t make the story any less thrilling. My favorite characters, perhaps, were Charlotte, Dylan, and the Witch. These people were just a big question mark, and I wondered how everything connected to the arc.

    If you love murder mystery whodunit thrillers that keep you guessing, check out “Killing Kindness by Lisa Sell”!

     

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    Killing Kindness

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