Tag Archives: Crime

"Phantom by H. D. Carlton" The married woman of the manor. The stranger outside. An intoxicating novel of dark temptation and dangerous desire by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Cat and Mouse Duet.

The Trees is a 2021 novel by American author Percival Everett, published by Graywolf Press. Set predominantly in the small town of Money, Mississippi, the novel follows a series of murders that seem to follow identical patterns.

Long Bright River by Liz Moore is a gripping thriller set in a Philadelphia neighborhood devastated by the opioid crisis. When Kacey, a struggling addict, goes missing, her sister Mickey—a police officer—becomes obsessed with finding her, especially as a string of murders rocks the area. Blending suspense with a powerful family drama, this novel explores addiction, sisterhood, and the inescapable pull of the past.

The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.

Want to Know a Secret? by Freida McFadden is a twisty mystery thriller that keeps you guessing non-stop. The story centers around April, a seemingly innocent baker and YouTuber, whose life starts to unravel as she becomes the target of someone with a dark agenda. But, as the truth slowly unravels, readers are in for a shocking revelation about who April truly is.

“The Crash,” is a masterfully crafted narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from the very first page. As a practicing physician specializing in brain injury, McFadden brings her medical expertise to create a realistic and haunting story that explores themes of motherhood, survival, and the complex nature of human relationships.

“The Surrogate Mother” follows the story of Abby, who agrees to be a surrogate for Monica and Sam, a couple desperate to have a child. What starts as a seemingly straightforward arrangement quickly spirals into a complex web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Abby finds herself in increasingly dangerous situations as she uncovers shocking truths about Monica’s intentions and Sam’s past.

In “The Wife Upstairs” by Freida McFadden, Victoria Barnett’s seemingly perfect life shatters after a tragic accident leaves her unable to communicate or care for herself. Sylvia Robinson is hired to assist in Victoria’s care but soon discovers that Victoria’s condition may not be as it seems. As secrets unravel, a chilling tale of deception and betrayal unfolds.

Do Not Disturb is a Hitchcock-style psychological thriller that will keep you tearing through the pages until you reach the shocking conclusion! To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn makes a run for it. She leaves behind her home, her job, and her family. She grabs her passport and heads for the northern border before the police can discover what she’s done.

One by One is a suspense/thriller novel by Freida McFadden. The novel follows Claire Matchett, her husband, and some of their close friends as they take a vacation in the wilderness together. Once the group becomes unexpectedly stranded, the friends start dying one by one, creating an atmosphere of rising tensions, mistrust, and deadly danger. The novel explores the themes of The Complexities of Deceit and Trust, Appearances Versus Reality, and The Psychological Impacts of Isolation.