Author: Christina McDonald

Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another slam dunk by Lisa Gardner! Before She Disappeared is intoxicatingly original, intelligent, and completely gripping. Full of dark secrets and surprising twists, and with a story narrated by Frankie, a complex, realistic, flawed, and deeply layered character. She’s a recovering alcoholic, a…

Her Last Breath by Hilary Davidson My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fast-paced, expertly plotted mystery about the depths of the secrets we keep hidden from ourselves—and those we love. Thoughtfully plotted and skilfully told, I really enjoyed and empathized with the flawed characters, especially Theo. Addictive and emotional. View all my reviews

For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing My rating: 5 of 5 stars A delightfully twisty and wickedly fun thriller that takes a fresh spin to privileged academia. I love every Samantha Downing novel, and For Your Own Good is no exception. It’s fun, dark, and beguiling. Teddy Crutcher is our protagonist and he’s as…

The Couple at No. 9 by Claire Douglas My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fun and claustrophobic summer read, The Couple at No 9 is everything you want in a thriller: a murder to solve, a clever plot, compelling characters. The tension ratchets tighter and tighter until you’re suddenly flying toward the gasp-worthy end.…

Hostage by Clare Mackintosh My rating: 5 of 5 stars Phenomenal! This explosive locked-room thriller has everything a reader could want in this genre: murder, mystery, morally grey areas, and a very empathetic heroine. Mina is a mother first, but when someone presents her with an anonymous note while on her most recent flight, she’s…

I Don’t Forgive You by Aggie Blum Thompson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Allie, her husband and their young son have recently moved to an affluent neighborhood in DC. While meeting the new neighbors, Allie is assaulted in the bathroom. When her attacker is later found dead, Allie immediately becomes a suspect in the…

The Therapist by B.A. Paris B.A. Paris returns to her psychological suspense roots in The Therapist, an absolutely flawless, addictive and utterly compelling read. With a ratcheting sense of unease and suffused with dread, you won’t be able to put it down until you’ve inhaled every last page. The story follows Alice, who learned that…

Six Weeks to Live by Catherine McKenzie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Smart, engrossing and richly emotional, Six Weeks To Live is a deep dive into the secrets and lies between a dying mother and her three daughters. Part who-dunnit, part family drama, this textured and utterly spellbinding story unravels in surprising ways you…

Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens My rating: 5 of 5 stars You’ll never drive down a deserted highway with quite the same feeling again! Gorgeous, gritty and poignant, this dark tale will leave an emotional handprint on your heart. With a creeping sense of dread and tension ratcheting up every page, Stevens weaves a tale…

The Night We Burned by S.F. Kosa My rating: 5 of 5 stars Tense and unsettling, this captivating tale follows Dora, a newspaper fact-checker with dark secrets, as she desperately tries to outrun her past. With high stakes and a compelling protagonist, the story rockets towards its shocking conclusion, deftly exploring the line between fact…