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Christina McDonald is the USA Today bestselling author of 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.
Kimberly Belle
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Kimberly Belle

by Christina McDonald December 5, 2022 259 comments
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The Second Husband by Kate White

by Christina McDonald December 2, 2022 0 comments

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…

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The Next Time I Die by Jason Starr

by Christina McDonald December 2, 2022 0 comments

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…

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When She Disappeared by Steph Mullin & Nicole Mabry

by Christina McDonald December 2, 2022 0 comments

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…

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The Secret Witness by Victor Methos

by Christina McDonald December 2, 2022 0 comments

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

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The Devil You Know by P. J. Tracy

by Christina McDonald November 8, 2022 0 comments

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…

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Clare Mackintosh

by Christina McDonald November 3, 2022 196 comments
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He Said He Would Be Late by Justine Sullivan

by Christina McDonald November 3, 2022 0 comments

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

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A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

by Christina McDonald October 30, 2022 0 comments

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…

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The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

by Christina McDonald October 21, 2022 0 comments

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,…

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Paper Ghosts by Julia Heaberlin

by Christina McDonald October 20, 2022 0 comments

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…

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The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey

by Christina McDonald October 18, 2022 0 comments

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,…

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