Attention this review contains spoilers! It was actually going so so well… until the ending. It’s psychological terror in a creepy old town, with some very strange inhabitants. The perfect setting and a great protagonist. Welcome to Harrow Lake. Lola Nox is the daughter of a celebrated horror filmmaker, enjoying life by breaking all of… Continue reading Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis
Category: Thriller
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
One of my favorite books this year first here! The perfect modern thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from page one. This is the book for all the fans of a good haunted house story, full of plot twists and unexpected turns. Twenty-five years ago, Maggie Holt moved to Baneberry Hall… Continue reading Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
A brilliant, explosive, mind-blowing debut. Everything you need to get book-addicted you’ll find it here. Evelyn Hardcastle is meant to die over and over again at a gala party organised by her parents. She has been murdered hundreds of times and each day, Aiden Bishop is unable to stop it. As the same day repeats… Continue reading The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Psycho Analysis by V.R. Stone
This book was an absolute delight to read! For a debut novel, I most say I'm highly impressed. From the story line, the characters, the build-up and the ending, V.R. Stone revealed himself to be a great thriller writer. The story follows three main characters with a troubled past that haunts their present. Sarah, a strong… Continue reading Psycho Analysis by V.R. Stone
Jinxed by Thommy Hutson
A descriptive, gory horror story 90s style that will make you run through the pages. A haunting secret from the past comes back to haunt the present in the most deadly way possible. At the elite high school Trask Hall located on a secluded island, the life of Layna is a lively competition. When her… Continue reading Jinxed by Thommy Hutson
Killman Creek (Stillhouse Lake #2) by Rachel Caine
I didn’t think the sequel to Still House could get any better as the first novel raised a high bar. I was wrong; I’m both glad and disturbed that it was better. This collection takes a dark turn in this novel and even though it’s cruel and agonising at times, it’s next to impossible to… Continue reading Killman Creek (Stillhouse Lake #2) by Rachel Caine
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
This book is like of those that shouldn’t be judged by its cover. I was expecting an adventure and instead, I was taken of a roller coaster of emotions and genres that brought this book on my top reads for this year. The perfect mix: mystery, drama, suspense and a bit horror great an almost-perfect… Continue reading Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
Apricots and Wolfsbane by K.M. Pohlkamp
A memorable, unique historical thriller packed with action and an impressive research of historical poisons. It’s very hard to believe this is a debut novel. This is the tale of a female assassin on the 16th century that uses different poisons has the weapon of choice. Lavinia Maud craves for the death fashioned by her… Continue reading Apricots and Wolfsbane by K.M. Pohlkamp
The Border by Steve Schafer
A brilliant, memorable novel. This is a book that shows the other side of the very debated issue of illegal migration. I’m not usually a fan of books that approach the dark side of society, but this one is a must-read for people to realise that in the end, we’re all human and most of… Continue reading The Border by Steve Schafer
Stillhouse Lake (Stillhouse Lake #1) by Rachel Caine
One of the best mystery thrillers I’ve read this year! I’m a fan of Caine’s work on the Great Library series and it was a pleasant surprise to read something so far from the fantasy world! Gina Royal had it all: the house, the husband and her two children, completely unaware of the deadly secrets… Continue reading Stillhouse Lake (Stillhouse Lake #1) by Rachel Caine
