Author: Kelley Armstrong
I just finished Cold as Hell, the third book in Kelley Armstrong’s Haven's Rock series, and I couldn’t put it down. The story takes place in the isolated town of Haven’s Rock, where Detective Casey Duncan is called in to investigate a crime during a brutal blizzard. The storm traps everyone inside, and the tension is palpable as Casey works to uncover the truth behind the crime. Kelley Armstrong’s writing is as e...
Author: Lisa Jewell
The Family Upstairs is a gripping psychological thriller that weaves together suspense, dark family secrets, and shocking twists. The story follows Libby Jones, who inherits a mansion linked to a family found dead under mysterious circumstances. As Libby uncovers the truth, the narrative shifts between multiple perspectives, including those of surviving family members, revealing a haunting past. Lisa Jewell excels ...
Author: Lisa Jewell
Lisa Jewell’s Then She Was Gone is a gripping psychological thriller that masterfully blends suspense with deep emotional tension. The story follows Laurel Mack, a mother struggling with the decade-old disappearance of her teenage daughter, Ellie. When Laurel meets a man whose young daughter bears an uncanny resemblance to Ellie, long-buried secrets begin to unravel. Told through multiple perspectives and timelin...
Author: Truman Capote
In Cold Blood is a gripping true crime novel that details the brutal murder of a Kansas family in 1959. Truman Capote, the author, immerses readers into the chilling real-life story of the Clutter family’s deaths and the subsequent investigation into the killers, Perry Smith and Richard Hickock. Capote’s writing is both elegant and haunting as he builds suspense while uncovering the emotional and psychological comp...
Author: Riley Sager
Riley Sager’s The Only One Left is a gripping thriller set in a creepy mansion on a cliff in Maine. The story follows Kit, a young woman who becomes a caretaker for Lenora Hope, a mute woman accused of killing her family years ago. The book has a great, eerie atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re right there in the mansion, uncovering its dark secrets with Kit. Lenora’s silence adds a lot of mystery, and as Ki...
Author: Margaret Atwood
I liked "The Handmaid's Tale" because it really made me think about the dangers of a society where power and control are in the hands of a few. The way Margaret Atwood built this dystopian world was both fascinating and terrifying. I liked how the protagonist, Offred, was relatable and complex, even in such an oppressive environment. The writing was sharp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. It's a boo...
Author: Ann Rule
I really enjoyed The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule. The way she combines her personal experience with Ted Bundy and her investigative research creates such a compelling, eerie narrative. What makes this book so unique is Rule’s close connection to Bundy—she knew him before his crimes were discovered. They even worked together at a crisis hotline, and she considered him a friend. It’s incredibly unsettling to read abo...
Author: Alice Feeney
Rock Paper Scissors is a psychological thriller filled with twists, tension, and a foreboding atmosphere. Adam and Amelia’s marriage is crumbling, and a weekend retreat to a secluded Scottish castle is meant to save it. But the trip quickly turns sinister as long-buried secrets come to light, and it becomes clear they are not alone. Alice Feeney masterfully builds suspense with dual perspectives and unreliable...