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The horror genre is one that is designed to evoke fear and terror in its readers. It often features supernatural or paranormal elements, as well as themes of suspense and gore. Horror books aim to tap into the deepest fears and anxieties of readers, keeping them on the edge of their seats and often causing them to feel a sense of dread and unease. The genre has a rich history, with iconic works such as Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Bram Stoker's "Dracula" paving the way for modern horror literature. With its ability to explore the darker side of human nature and delve into the unknown, the horror genre continues to captivate and terrify readers of all ages.
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Home Before Dark

Author: Riley Sager
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Book review added by Mel on 2024-01-02

25 years ago, Ewan and Jess Holt and 5 year old Maggie bought Baneberry Hall, a Victorian estate in Vermont. They made it three weeks before bolting in the middle of the night, claiming it was haunted. The recounting of their stay is depicted in Ewan's infamous book, House of Horrors, a story filled with ghosts, evil spirits, and Maggie's encounters with Mr. Shadow and Miss Pennyface. Not only doesn't Maggie remember a... Read Full Review »

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The Book of Cold Cases

Author: Simone St. James
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Book review added by Mel on 2023-12-30

One of my most anticipated reads of the year. In 1977, young, rich, and beautiful Beth Greer was accused of murdering two men and leaving cryptic notes at her crime scenes. Although she was acquitted, her perception of the public eye never changed, so she's been living isolated in her mansion ever since. 40 years later, abduction survivor Shea Collins is a true crime junkie and the creator of The Book of Cold Cases, a ... Read Full Review »

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The Sun Down Motel

Author: Simone St. James
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Book review added by Mel on 2023-12-29

I love Simone St. James. She knows how to write a story that will give you chills, and this one makes no exceptions. 1982: Upstate New York: Viv is working the night shift at the Sun Down Motel when she vanishes in the middle of the night. 2017: Nearly 35 years later, Carly recently lost her mother and is determined to figure out what happened to her aunt Viv, whom no one ever talks about. The Sun Down Motel is hiring ... Read Full Review »

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The Broken Girls

Author: Simone St. James
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Book review added by Mel on 2023-12-24

This was my first book from Simone St. James, and it won't be my last. I was so intrigued by the story of the girls in 1950 and the infamous Mary Hand. I can honestly say that I don't remember the last time a booking creeped me out this much, and I did not want to put it down. The only missing piece for me was Lady Loon. I wish we had more information on her, as she just disappeared from the story quite early on. I'm u... Read Full Review »

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The House Across the Lake

Author: Riley Sager
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Book review added by Mel on 2023-12-03

**Spoiler alert** Casey Fletcher is a grieving actress who turned to the bottle to forget the day her husband drowned at her family's secluded summer home at Lake Green. Banished to the very same home by her mother after humiliating herself on stage, she spends her days drinking Bourbon and watching the lake. Everything changes the day she saves Katherine, a former model married to the famous tech-savvy Tom Royce, from... Read Full Review »

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The Drift

Author: C.J. Tudor
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Book review added by Mel on 2023-12-02

What a fun, messy read by C.J. Tudor! I was gifted this book as part of Tandem Read Along in February, and boy did I have fun. In this post-apocalyptic world where a virus is threatening the population, three people are facing imminent danger. Hannah wakes up to carnage after her coach bus crashes in the middle of a snowstorm, trapping all survivors inside. Meg wakes up in a cable car, suspended mid-air after a power o... Read Full Review »


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