Author: Christina McDonald

A Friend in the Dark by Samantha M. Bailey My rating: 5 of 5 stars An intoxicatingly original thriller that positively simmers with a sexy, brooding tension. Elegant and electrifying, this deliciously twisty thriller examines marriage, motherhood, and the dark secrets of the past. A Friend in the Dark cements Samantha Bailey as one of the…

Don’t Forget Me by Rea Frey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Poignant, emotional, and yet marvelously malevolent, Don’t Forget Me is written with Frey’s traditional gorgeous prose while simultaneously being suffused with dread. The final outcome is deeply shocking and terrifying. Certain to keep readers turning the pages! View all my reviews

Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fresh, atmospheric and mesmerizing conclusion to the Frankie Elkin series! Frankie Elkin is one of my favorite protagonists ever, hands down. She is strong, but broken, courageous, but afraid, hard but sensitive and compassionate. She’s instantly relatable, experiencing the whole range…

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth My rating: 5 of 5 stars A compelling domestic suspense with a clever, utterly beguiling plot and expertly crafted, deeply flawed and relatable characters. I was completely hooked from the start. The story is told from the past and present POVs of Jessica, Norah, and Alicia, as well as one…

The Last Goodbye by Tim Weaver My rating: 5 of 5 stars A gripping, page-turner of a thriller full of intrigue and action! The plotting is sharp and compelling, the characters are multi-layered and believable, and the storytelling is completely engrossing. It begins with a bang at a new theme park. Tom Preacher and his…

The Maid by Nita Prose My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the best feel-good books I’ve read in a long time, I absolutely fell in love with Molly Gray! She is warm, delightful and unique, and the entire story was lovely and fun throughout. After the loss of her grandmother, Molly feels adrift…

The Summer of Love and Death by Marcy McCreary My rating: 5 of 5 stars An old case has repercussions on a new copycat killing in this excellent police procedural. With juicy twists, an engaging cast, and an intriguing case that’s impossible to predict, The Summer of Love and Death is everything I want in…

The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautifully written, atmospheric, suspenseful book club book about domestic violence, and the courage and survival of a band of women determined to help those who need it. After a humiliating divorce, Katie accepts a job as a caretaker at a nature reserve.…