Author: Christina McDonald

The Second Husband by Kate White My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this fantastic domestic suspense about a woman’s perfectly happy second marriage that is threatened by a discovery about the death of the her first husband, who was killed in a still-unsolved alleyway shooting. With several unexpected twists and wonderful character…

The Next Time I Die by Jason Starr My rating: 5 of 5 stars Inventive and clever, this thriller is a mind-bending ride about what happens after a guy dies. Somewhere along the lines of the Butterfly Effect and the Twilight Zone, this fast-paced thriller blends sci-fi thriller with an unreliable narrator. This one will…

When She Disappeared by Steph Mullin My rating: 5 of 5 stars With a memorable, shocking opening scene, When She Disappeared is a beautifully written mystery about the 15 year old disappearance of a woman’s childhood friend. A gorgeous slow burn thriller that intricately extracts all of the details of what happened that night all…

The Secret Witness by Victor Methos My rating: 5 of 5 stars A compulsive, engaging read with twisted serial killer and a horrific family secret. An excellent Amazon First Reads pick, I truly enjoyed this one! View all my reviews

The Devil You Know by P.J. Tracy My rating: 5 of 5 stars A clever, gripping thriller with lots of twists and a fun detective to root for. Maggie Nolan is a detective for the LAPD who’s used to working cases for not only the rich and glitzy actors, but the homeless and destitute. When…

He Said He Would Be Late by Justine Sullivan My rating: 5 of 5 stars A pacey, compelling tale of obsession that’s also an insightful and intimate look at marriage and the many vulnerabilities of new motherhood, this gorgeous debut truly shines! View all my reviews

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham My rating: 5 of 5 stars All the stabby stars for this one, and what a *perfect* Halloween read! What a stunning debut! Fierce and bold with an elegant, atmospheric heart, I couldn’t put this southern Gothic thriller down. Our protagonist, Chloe, is compelling despite her many…

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave My rating: 5 of 5 stars *This* is my kind of book! Smart, textured, wholly absorbing and absolutely heart wrenching, the story grabbed my attention and didn’t let go until I turned that last page. Beautifully written, richly evocative, with characters that are flawed yet relatable,…

Paper Ghosts by Julia Heaberlin My rating: 5 of 5 stars After reading (and LOVING!) We Are All The Same In The Dark, I downloaded a number of Julia Heaberlin’s backlist books. Paper Ghosts was up first, and it is hands down one of the most original, unique premises I’ve ever read! Is he the…

The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Part coming of age, part whack-you-in-the-throat thriller, this gripping, pacey story is unique and wonderfully twisty, leaning into our worst childhood fears and telling a tale of secrets as dark as the tunnels the characters explores. Urgent, unsettling, and sharp as a knife,…