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101 reviews

Postmortem: What Survives the John Wayne Gacy Murders by Courtney Lund O'Neil

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Twelve Motives for Murder by Fiona Sherlock

mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free by Gregg Olsen

3.5

Hiding Him by Adam Hattan

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup

dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Mental illness, Torture, and Murder

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read [and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did] by Philippa Berry, Philippa Perry, Philippa Carrington Perry

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Night in Question by Susan Fletcher

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death by Caitlin Doughty

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani

dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.0