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266 reviews

Stay on the Line by Clay McLeod Chapman

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

As someone who grew up in the era of landlines and phone booths, I must say I really enjoyed this one. 

I vaguely remember an episode of Supernatual that was kind of like this. The dead calling their loved ones from landlines only to find out it wasn’t actually their loved ones but something far more sinister. Creepy. 

Losing someone is tough. I can’t lie and say I wouldn’t pick up the phone if someone I’ve lost was on the other end. I would definitely be suspicious though! Especially after reading this! 

Raven House by Dean Rasmussen

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Turning of the Bones by Mike X Welch

dark fast-paced

4.0

This was a collection of 11 short stories. These stories were all creepy and honestly kind of fun to read.

If you’re looking for a quick read that’s full of creepy, diverse stories, I would definitely check this one out. 

Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

The Girl in Red by Christina Henry

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

None of You Shall Be Spared by Brian Evenson

4.0

This is a collection of  about 20 short stories all widely different from one another. 

I’m always so picky with anthologies and short story collections (which is why I hate reviewing them) because I feel it’s hard to really get a grasp on what an author has to offer but I wasn’t disappointed by this one. 

Infernal Moon by Andrew Adams

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

You all know how much I love books by Andrew Adams, but this one? THIS ONE IS IT FOR ME. I fucking LOVED this book. 

Nightmares are terrifying to begin with most of the time but start dreaming that you’re in the shoes of someone being murdered? HELL TO THE NOPE. 

This story really keeps you on your toes the entire time, all the while continuing to knot that ball of dread in your stomach as you read it. 

10/10 would recommend!

Down with the System: A Memoir (of Sorts) by Serj Tankian

emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a decent thriller. I personally feel like the ending felt a little rushed although the plot itself was enticing. 

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent

dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun, campy read filled with dark humor and wit. Women serial killers are always so interesting and I thought Kitty was brilliant. She definitely gave Dexter vibes when it came to killing and choosing her victims. 

I’m happy I gave this one a go.