Author: Christina McDonald

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…

Girl One by Sara Flannery Murphy My rating: 5 of 5 stars Gripping and utterly captivating, this sci-fi-thriller blend is a powerful and lyrical acclamation of love, sisterhood, feminism and empowerment. Girl One follows Josie Morrow, one of nine “Miracle Babies” conceived without male DNA (parthenogenesis). After a suspicious fire destroys the commune she was…

Cross Her Heart by Melinda Leigh My rating: 4 of 5 stars A clever combination of police procedural and romantic suspense, Cross Her Heart is a thriller with heart. Skilfully exploring the line between love and hate, the story follows Bree, a kickass homicide detective with a tragic past of her own. Bree has tucked…

The Family Plot by Megan Collins My rating: 5 of 5 stars A dysfunctional, true-crime obsessed family, a long-missing brother, a serial killer, and a secluded island mansion filled with murder memorabilia: how could it get any better? Megan Collin shines in this absorbingly atmospheric tale filled with a magnificent sense of macabre. After a…

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Finally, I’ve read this book! I found it quite complicated and a little difficult to follow, but a compelling ending. I can see the appeal. I think. View all my reviews

Win by Harlan Coben Skilfully crafted and intricately plotted, Win shows Harlen Coben at the top of his game. We take a deep dive into a character who is probably a psychopath, definitely shady, yet still pretty likeable. This complex, action-packed nail-biter is a massively entertaining read! We have a murdered recluse. A stolen painting.…