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paisleypetty's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Blood, Cursing, Pedophilia, Violence, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Child death, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Car accident
Minor: Classism, Miscarriage, Medical content, Infertility, and Pregnancy
readwithhugo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a slow burn thriller that’s half crime fiction novel and half haunted house story. Creepy, exhilarating, and fascinating, this book is everything I’ve come to expect from Simone St. James. Is the woman even capable of writing a bad book? I’m really beginning to doubt it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Drug use, Gun violence, Mental illness, Murder, and Suicide
paulasnotsosecretdiary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Book of Cold Cases will enthrall readers who were chilled and delighted by The Sundown Motel.
This latest ghost story by Simone St. James explores the history behind an accused female serial killer, Beth Greer, and a blogger, Shea. Shea is a survivor of an attack by a serial killer that occurred when she was a child; she processes her trauma through her blog, The Book of Cold Cases, writing about murders. Shea and Beth cross paths when Beth comes to the doctor's office where Shea works for a check-up.
When Shea approaches Beth about interviewing her for The Book of Cold Cases at Beth's home, Greer Manor, Shea gets more than she bargained for, not only in Beth but in another unseen inhabitant of the house. As the two women confront their pasts, Shea realizes there is more to the murders Beth was accused of committing.
Simone St. James examines relationships between sisters and how past trauma shapes and guides current behavior throughout the story. The plot twists and turns to keep the reader engaged, and the pacing keeps the story and mystery intriguing.
This latest ghost story by Simone St. James explores the history behind an accused female serial killer, Beth Greer, and a blogger, Shea. Shea is a survivor of an attack by a serial killer that occurred when she was a child; she processes her trauma through her blog, The Book of Cold Cases, writing about murders. Shea and Beth cross paths when Beth comes to the doctor's office where Shea works for a check-up.
When Shea approaches Beth about interviewing her for The Book of Cold Cases at Beth's home, Greer Manor, Shea gets more than she bargained for, not only in Beth but in another unseen inhabitant of the house. As the two women confront their pasts, Shea realizes there is more to the murders Beth was accused of committing.
Simone St. James examines relationships between sisters and how past trauma shapes and guides current behavior throughout the story. The plot twists and turns to keep the reader engaged, and the pacing keeps the story and mystery intriguing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Abandonment, and Mental illness
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