Author: Lisa Gardner
I just finished The Neighbor: A Detective D. D. Warren Novel by Lisa Gardner, and wow—what a ride! This book had me hooked from the very first chapter. It starts with the sudden disappearance of Sandra Jones, a young mother who seemingly vanishes without a trace. Her husband, Jason, is secretive and uncooperative, their marriage isn’t as perfect as it seems, and their four-year-old daughter may know more than she lets...
Author: Nicole Lundrigan
Hideaway follows Rowan and Maisy, two siblings trapped under the control of their manipulative mother, Gloria. When Rowan escapes, he seeks refuge with a stranger, but soon discovers that his new “safe place” isn’t as secure as he thought. As Rowan navigates his escape, Gloria’s influence continues to haunt them both, and the story unravels layers of family dysfunction, trauma, and hidden dangers. The book is a slow-...
Author: Nicole Lundrigan
Nicole Lundrigan’s The Substitute is a slow-burning psychological thriller that creeps under your skin and stays there. It’s dark, unsettling, and deeply psychological, focusing on the twisted relationship between a mother and her son. The story follows Warren Botts, a socially awkward substitute teacher who finds himself entangled in a nightmare when a student of his, Amanda, is found dead. As suspicion falls on h...
Author: Lisa Jewell
I just finished Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell, and I couldn't put it down. This psychological thriller grabs you right from the start and doesn’t let go. The story follows Owen, a lonely schoolteacher with a shady past; Saffyre, a troubled young woman who becomes obsessed with Owen; and Cate, Owen’s sister-in-law, who starts to think he’s hiding something. What I really liked about this book was how real the charac...
Author: Bret Easton Ellis
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis is a chilling and satirical look at the emptiness of consumer-driven 1980s America. The novel follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy, privileged Manhattanite with a double life as a ruthless serial killer. Ellis’s portrayal of Bateman’s descent into madness is unsettling, filled with graphic violence and a cold, detached narrative that mirrors the protagonist's inability to connect wit...
Author: Benjamin Stevenson
A refreshingly unique mystery novel, Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone combines dark comedy, crime fiction, and a classic whodunit in a way that’s both entertaining and clever. Ern’s family has a dark past—every single member has killed someone, including himself. As the narrator, he breaks the fourth wall, addressing readers directly and guiding them through a chaotic family reunion where, of course, the bod...
Author: Ed Duncan
An action-packed crime thriller, Pigeon-Blood Red follows Rico, an underworld enforcer on a relentless chase after Robert, a desperate gambler who has stolen a priceless necklace. The pursuit takes them from the gritty streets of Chicago to the tropical beauty of Honolulu, where betrayals, danger, and unexpected twists keep the tension high. At first, I struggled to get into the story, but once the chase was in full ...