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Corina Corado is a famous journalist that has covered many stories from around the world. With her husband Robert a very important engineer, step daughter Charlotte a rebellious teen trying to find herself, and their adopted son Gabriel, it seems Corina has a good life. Until it becomes a nightmare. Walking home from school through central park Charlotte looses sight of Gabriel and now he's gone. Corina and her families world comes crashing down. Now the NYPD and the FBI are working around the clock to find Gabriel, who took them, and why. As soon as I thought I knew who did it, Rick Mofina throws another character in there that has to he the one who did it. Corina's family and all their secrets will be brought to light. Who took Gabriel? Why? What do they want?
Corina Corado is a famous journalist that has covered many stories from around the world. With her husband Robert a very important engineer, step daughter Charlotte a rebellious teen trying to find herself, and their adopted son Gabriel, it seems Corina has a good life. Until it becomes a nightmare. Walking home from school through central park Charlotte looses sight of Gabriel and now he's gone. Corina and her families world comes crashing down. Now the NYPD and the FBI are working around the clock to find Gabriel, who took them, and why. As soon as I thought I knew who did it, Rick Mofina throws another character in there that has to he the one who did it. Corina's family and all their secrets will be brought to light. Who took Gabriel? Why? What do they want?
dark
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mysterious
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B.A. Paris' latest novel, "The Guest," is a fast-paced thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The story follows a couple whose lives are turned upside down when a distraught friend from Paris arrives on their doorstep, seeking refuge from a marital argument. As they welcome their friend into their home, they also befriend new neighbors who have their own guest staying with them.
As the story unfolds, four deaths occur, leaving readers to question whether they were suicides, murders, or simply tragic accidents. Secrets are revealed, and the lines between guilt and innocence become blurred. The novel's intricate plot and unexpected twists keep readers engaged until the very last page.
While the wait for this book to become available at my local library was lengthy, it was undoubtedly worth the wait. B.A. Paris has once again delivered a gripping and suspenseful read that showcases her mastery of the thriller genre.
B.A. Paris' latest novel, "The Guest," is a fast-paced thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The story follows a couple whose lives are turned upside down when a distraught friend from Paris arrives on their doorstep, seeking refuge from a marital argument. As they welcome their friend into their home, they also befriend new neighbors who have their own guest staying with them.
As the story unfolds, four deaths occur, leaving readers to question whether they were suicides, murders, or simply tragic accidents. Secrets are revealed, and the lines between guilt and innocence become blurred. The novel's intricate plot and unexpected twists keep readers engaged until the very last page.
While the wait for this book to become available at my local library was lengthy, it was undoubtedly worth the wait. B.A. Paris has once again delivered a gripping and suspenseful read that showcases her mastery of the thriller genre.
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sad
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Although I have not read all of Karin Slaughters' books, this one so far is my favorite.
A cold case of a pregnant murdered teen is given new life l when her mother, a federal appointed judge, starts receiving death threats. Newly graduated U.S. Marshall is appointed this case of protecting the judge. While looking for a clue to try and solve the cold case of the judges daughters murder.
Although I have not read all of Karin Slaughters' books, this one so far is my favorite.
A cold case of a pregnant murdered teen is given new life l when her mother, a federal appointed judge, starts receiving death threats. Newly graduated U.S. Marshall is appointed this case of protecting the judge. While looking for a clue to try and solve the cold case of the judges daughters murder.
dark
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medium-paced
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An abandoned boarding school undergoing renovations becomes the setting for a series of unsettling events, including multiple murders, a cover-up, and a haunting tale. Journalist Fiona finds herself repeatedly drawn back to the location where her sister's body was discovered, compelled by a lingering sense that something remains amiss even after two decades.
Idlewild Hall, the focal point of this narrative, stands as a now-deserted all-girls boarding school harboring its own share of secrets and a chilling ghost story. The narrative unfolds across two distinct timelines: 1950, where four students of Idlewild Hall forge deep bonds while confronting the haunting presence of a specter privy to their innermost secrets; and 2014, where Fiona embarks on a dual mission to unravel the enigma surrounding the body found at Idlewild Hall and uncover the truth behind her sister's untimely demise.
This literary work emerges as a captivating read, effectively blending elements of the supernatural, melancholy, and enigmatic intrigue.
An abandoned boarding school undergoing renovations becomes the setting for a series of unsettling events, including multiple murders, a cover-up, and a haunting tale. Journalist Fiona finds herself repeatedly drawn back to the location where her sister's body was discovered, compelled by a lingering sense that something remains amiss even after two decades.
Idlewild Hall, the focal point of this narrative, stands as a now-deserted all-girls boarding school harboring its own share of secrets and a chilling ghost story. The narrative unfolds across two distinct timelines: 1950, where four students of Idlewild Hall forge deep bonds while confronting the haunting presence of a specter privy to their innermost secrets; and 2014, where Fiona embarks on a dual mission to unravel the enigma surrounding the body found at Idlewild Hall and uncover the truth behind her sister's untimely demise.
This literary work emerges as a captivating read, effectively blending elements of the supernatural, melancholy, and enigmatic intrigue.
challenging
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fast-paced
Disgusting and gory. Aron Beauregard books always make me uncomfortable and slightly nasuase, but hypnotize me into not putting them down until I finish.
dark
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fast-paced
Kip is a really good maid with a really bad snooping problem. Now she has found something. Something dark. Something evil. Something that connects her to the family she is working with. Something some one might kill for. You know what they say. Curiosity killed the cat. I'm not gonna lie I was lost for a good part of this book but the ending was really good.
mysterious
sad
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medium-paced
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A three year old child is left in a hot car by his aunt and sadly passes away. Now, the court must decide if she is guilty or not. Was this just some horrible accident? Or a carefully planned out deal? Who all is to blame? And whose hiding what secrets? I'll tell you this this book was a nonstop read. The ending was mind-blowing.
A three year old child is left in a hot car by his aunt and sadly passes away. Now, the court must decide if she is guilty or not. Was this just some horrible accident? Or a carefully planned out deal? Who all is to blame? And whose hiding what secrets? I'll tell you this this book was a nonstop read. The ending was mind-blowing.
mysterious
sad
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medium-paced
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The serial killer known as "The Sandman," whose real name is Daniel Miller, has vanished, leaving his wife Carrie to face trial as his alleged accomplice. Eddie Flynn is tasked with defending Carrie and demonstrating her innocence. However, the Sandman has resurfaced and is committing new murders to protect his loved ones. The question remains: is this a straightforward case, or is there more evidence to uncover?
While I found this book engaging, I must admit that it did not resonate with me as profoundly as his previous work, "Thirteen."
The serial killer known as "The Sandman," whose real name is Daniel Miller, has vanished, leaving his wife Carrie to face trial as his alleged accomplice. Eddie Flynn is tasked with defending Carrie and demonstrating her innocence. However, the Sandman has resurfaced and is committing new murders to protect his loved ones. The question remains: is this a straightforward case, or is there more evidence to uncover?
While I found this book engaging, I must admit that it did not resonate with me as profoundly as his previous work, "Thirteen."
dark
emotional
mysterious
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First off, I need to know if my mom actually knew what this was about when she bought it as a birthday present for me, knowing it's one of my fears. Louise and Mark, adult siblings who have recently lost their parents, are fighting over the will, the house, and everything. Louise and Mark haven't been close since their teen years, but it's not their fault. Now they know the truth and have to figure out how to fix the problem before it kills Louise's daughter, Poppy, and them too.
A mix of Child's Play and the Puppet Master. A Jim Henson nightmare. It just goes to show you what a powerful imagination can do and what a family's secrets can cause. A true '80s feel that I devoured. Just when I felt things were getting a little far-fetched, you hit with some deep emotional trauma.
First off, I need to know if my mom actually knew what this was about when she bought it as a birthday present for me, knowing it's one of my fears. Louise and Mark, adult siblings who have recently lost their parents, are fighting over the will, the house, and everything. Louise and Mark haven't been close since their teen years, but it's not their fault. Now they know the truth and have to figure out how to fix the problem before it kills Louise's daughter, Poppy, and them too.
A mix of Child's Play and the Puppet Master. A Jim Henson nightmare. It just goes to show you what a powerful imagination can do and what a family's secrets can cause. A true '80s feel that I devoured. Just when I felt things were getting a little far-fetched, you hit with some deep emotional trauma.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
A teen at a day camp falls off the cliff, plummeting to her death. Nine-year-old Katie sees the whole thing and runs to get help. What looks like an open-and-shut case of a horrid accident isn't what Detective Kim Pierce thinks. While the investigation continues, Sara, Katie's mom, has to deal with the payment for her mother's spot in a nursing home and protect her daughter and the secrets her family harbors. Was the teen pushed, or did she fall? What dark secret is Sara keeping, and why is she unsure of her own daughter's involvement?
A teen at a day camp falls off the cliff, plummeting to her death. Nine-year-old Katie sees the whole thing and runs to get help. What looks like an open-and-shut case of a horrid accident isn't what Detective Kim Pierce thinks. While the investigation continues, Sara, Katie's mom, has to deal with the payment for her mother's spot in a nursing home and protect her daughter and the secrets her family harbors. Was the teen pushed, or did she fall? What dark secret is Sara keeping, and why is she unsure of her own daughter's involvement?