Author: Christina McDonald

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister My rating: 5 of 5 stars On the longest day of the year, Cam finds out there’s a hostage situation developing in London. And her husband is the gunman. What follows is hands down one of the best thrillers I’ve read in years. The story of a crime, a…

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fun, easy read that’s utterly captivating with all the things you look for in the genre, suspense, secrets and lots of twists. No one is who you think they’re going to be. The writing is crisp, the pacing fast, and…

Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey My rating: 4 of 5 stars An atmospheric Southern Gothic thriller about a small town with big secrets set in an alligator-infested bayou. We follow a young reporter looking to find out how her estranged friend really died. Brooding, dark and beautifully described, the story is a slower-burner,…

One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke My rating: 5 of 5 stars Vivid and evocatively writing, gorgeously drawn characters, and incredibly suspenseful throughout, you’ll love every minute of this thriller. An exotic Greek island, secrets at every turn and bitchy backstabbing from all six women, what’s not to love? All of the characters were…

The Spider: Joona Linna Series: #9 by Lars Kepler My rating: 4 of 5 stars A creepy, vividly written thriller. Lots of gore and gruesome details, but absolutely captivating. I didn’t realize it was the 9th in the series and I think that might have made a difference to how well I knew or understood…

The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump lately, but holy wow, did this one yank me right out of it! I love a good wedding thriller, but this one was a cut above the rest. A unique storyline,…