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: Kristen Arnett
Kristen Arnett’s Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One is a darkly funny and surprisingly emotional journey of self-reinvention. The story follows Cherry Hendricks, a down-on-her-luck clown in Orlando who’s struggling to make ends meet. She’s a mess, caught between self-sabotage and a desperate need for change. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Margot the Magnificent, a magician offering her a new opportunit...
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong is an exciting and fast-paced novel that introduces readers to Elena Michaels, the world’s only female werewolf. Elena struggles to maintain a normal life while being pulled back into the dangerous world of the supernatural, and the story balances action with emotional depth as she faces the challenges of both human and wolf sides. What really makes Bitten stand out is the way Armstrong...
Author: Elif Batuman
The Idiot by Elif Batuman is a wonderfully offbeat and darkly comic coming-of-age novel. It follows Selin, a Turkish-American student starting her first year at Harvard in the 1990s. As she navigates the awkwardness of college life, Batuman takes us inside her mind, where humor and confusion blend together seamlessly. The novel’s charm lies in its dry, intellectual humor and the quirky lens through which Selin view...
Author: Pagan Kennedy
The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story by Pagan Kennedy is an eye-opening exploration of the history, development, and impact of rape kits in criminal investigations. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, Kennedy brings to light the essential role these kits play in solving cases, while also addressing the systemic flaws that have led to the underutilization of this crucial evidence. T...
Author: Freida McFadden
Never Lie is a captivating psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story centers on Dr. Lila, a woman who is trying to rebuild her life after a devastating personal tragedy. She gets involved in a chilling case when she’s asked to evaluate a woman named Amber, who claims to have witnessed a crime. As Lila digs deeper into Amber’s past, she uncovers startling secrets and begins to question...
Author: Freida McFadden
The Inmate by Freida McFadden had me hooked from the first page. The story follows Gwen, a woman who is wrongfully convicted and sent to prison, where she quickly learns that the world behind bars is far more dangerous than she ever expected. As she battles to survive, Gwen starts uncovering chilling secrets that might just be her ticket to freedom. McFadden does an excellent job of building suspense throughout the...