Nanny Needed by Georgina Cross My rating: 5 of 5 stars Deliciously creepy and absolutely riveting, Nanny Needed is a gripping thriller about what happens when one woman’s dream job turns into her waking nightmare. Full of dark secrets and surprising twists, nothing is as it seems amidst these pages. Watch out…this one will take…
Author: Christina McDonald
Christina McDonald is the USA Today bestselling author of the Jess Lambert series, Do No Harm, Behind Every Lie and The Night Olivia Fell (Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books), which has been optioned for television by a major Hollywood studio. She’s currently working on her next book.
His & Hers - Alice Feeney
His & Hers by Alice Feeney A dark and twisty tale switching between Anna (Hers), Jack (His), and the killer’s POV, so we never know who exactly to trust. Intricately plotted and incredibly fun, the story is filled with lies, revenge, and nasty secrets. Okay, some of the twists, especially the last one, were just…
We Are All The Same In The Dark - Julia Heaberlin
We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lyrically beautiful and emotionally astute, We Are All The Same In The Dark is raw, stunning, and darkly twisted. Rather than being a frenetic page turner, it is one of those books you want to sip rather than…
Before She Disappeared - Lisa Gardner
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 - Hilary Davidson
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 - Samantha Downing
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 - Claire Douglas
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 - Clare Macintosh
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 - Aggie Blum Thompson
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 - BA Paris
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…