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The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

115 reviews

amccurley's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Alcohol, and Murder

Minor: Blood, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Infertility, Gore, Child abuse, and Cursing

cyndi1966's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Addiction

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Rape

maddiearthur's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, Alcoholism, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Addiction, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Car accident, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

Minor: Infertility and Pregnancy

lbaclian's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping

Minor: Car accident

lmorrell13's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed this book! It was fast-paced, with twists and turns to keep you guessing. Some aspects were predictable, but not to the point that I lost interest. It’s more of a crime/mystery story than a ghost story, though ghosts are involved. I recommend this book for anyone looking for a fun read. 

I listened to the audiobook, and the performance was excellent. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Blood, Child abuse, and Kidnapping

ashleyelizabeth's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, Murder, Kidnapping, and Child abuse

mourningstarr's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

It's a decent ghost story, I'm not sure I'd say it's terribly suspenseful, I like the dual time line. Beth Greer is a great villain. Didn't absolutely love it, but definitely was a solid read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Minor: Kidnapping and Rape

someryarns's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Pedophilia, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Infertility and Pregnancy

annajoyreed93's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed the way this novel blended genres. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Kidnapping

thereadedit's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.75
Unsettling:  😬😬😬😬😬
SCARY: 👻👻👻/5
DEATH: 💀💀💀💀/5
INTRIGUE: 🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠
Creepy: 🎈🎈🎈/5

The Book Of Cold Cases packs a punch that I never expected. When I picked this up I knew that I was going to fall hard when the story really started. In Simone St. James fashion, she did the damn thing. 

I have been a Simone stan for the last few books and I knew I couldn't not read this. And I was right. It was fantastic. I loved how well the characters were well fleshed out and really brought them to life. Simone covered an aspect of crimes that some people won't and she covered it well. These characters brought so much to life, whether it was the storyline or just the feeling you have while reading. 

I was constantly questioning what was real and what wasn't. Whether it be from Beth's life or Shaes with many circumstances. But it was the best guessing I have had in a while. And I cannot say enough good things about this book. 

Do yourself a favor and pick it up!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Rape