The Fallen Girls

The Fallen Girls
  • Author : Kathryn Casey
  • Publisher : Bookouture
  • Pages : 372
  • Relase : 2020-06-03
  • ISBN : 9781838886011

The Fallen Girls Book Review:

She didn’t notice the corn stalks shiver a few feet to her right. By the time she looked up, the man towered above her. In a single movement he wrapped one thick hand around her waist, the other he clamped over her mouth, muffling her screams. Detective Clara Jefferies has spent years running from her childhood in Alber, Utah. But when she hears that her baby sister Delilah has disappeared, she knows that the peaceful community will be shattered, her family vulnerable, and that that she must face up to her past and go home. Clara returns to find that her mother, Ardeth, has isolated her family by moving to the edge of town, in the shadow of the mountains. Ardeth refuses to talk to the police and won’t let Clara through the front door, believing she and her sister-wives can protect their own. But Clara knows better than anyone that her mother isn’t always capable of protecting her children. When Clara finds out that two more girls have disappeared, all last seen around the cornfields near her family’s home, she realizes it’s not just Delilah who’s in danger. And then she gets a call that a body has been found… Clara will have to dig deep into the town’s secrets if she’s going to find Delilah. But that will mean confronting the reason she left. And as she gets closer to Delilah, she might be putting her more at risk… Gripping and spine-chilling, readers will love Detective Clara Jefferies, reading The Fallen Girls deep into the night. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh won’t stop turning the pages of this unforgettable new series from bestselling and award-winning author Kathryn Casey. What readers are saying about The Fallen Girls: “WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW!... Kathryn Casey has written an amazing book… I cannot wait to pick up where this novel left off! You will not be able to put this book down - fabulous!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “I could not put it down! I rarely give a book 5 stars and can't put it down but this one deserves it!... I read it in three days only because my iPad was running out of battery so I couldn't read it sooner. This was the first book I have ever read by Kathryn Casey and I can't wait to read more!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I absolutely LOVED this book… The book jumps right into the story and catches your attention from page one and holds it throughout.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I loved this book!!... It’s absolutely brilliant… A compulsive read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I was absorbed in the story from page one until the explosive and exciting ending… Intense and heart-pounding… I’m excited to read more in this series, and I want more!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I was sucked in from page one and couldn’t put it down… I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series!... A cracking read.” Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars “Wow… Kept me interested from page one. I didn't want the book to finish. Brilliant mystery… Can’t wait to read more by this author.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “An addictive read, entirely enthralled with the book within the first twenty pages… Looking most forward to the next book in the series!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “The start of a new series and I can't wait to read more… This book kept me reading late into the night I HAD TO KNOW THE TRUTH. Full of tension and suspense.” Goodreads reviewer “First I’ve read by this author and it will not be the last. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It had a great storyline that kept you guessing until the end. Could not put this one down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “An amazing start to a new series… Suspenseful from beginning to end… full of twists and turns… I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys mysteries and thrillers. I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Shattered

Shattered
  • Author : Kathryn Casey
  • Publisher : Harper
  • Pages : 384
  • Relase : 2010-06-29
  • ISBN : 0061582026

Shattered Book Review:

Hero, Husband, Father . . . Monster? In Creekstone, Texas, a small, quiet suburb of Houston, football was king . . . and David Temple was a prince. A former high school and college gridiron star-turned-coach, he had a fairy-tale marriage to bright, vivacious Belinda Lucas, a teacher at the local high school who was so warm and popular her colleagues called her "The Sunshine Girl." The fairy tale ended savagely on January 11, 1999, when Belinda's lifeless body was discovered in a closet. Her skull had been shattered by a shotgun blast at close range. She was eight months pregnant. There was no damning evidence directly linking the brutal murder to husband David, who stood by emotionless and dry-eyed as police searched the crime scene. But a dogged eight-year investigation would expose a shocking history of cruelty and domination, infidelity and rage—ultimately resulting in an epic courtroom battle for the ages—as the scandalous truth was revealed about love betrayed and innocent lives . . . shattered.

Deliver Us

Deliver Us
  • Author : Kathryn Casey
  • Publisher : Harper Collins
  • Pages : 368
  • Relase : 2015-01-27
  • ISBN : 9780062300508

Deliver Us Book Review:

Critically acclaimed author Kathryn Casey delivers a riveting account of the brutal murders of young women in the I-45/Texas Killing Fields—a chilling true story that has already helped police uncover evidence that may link suspected serial killer William Lewis Reece to some of the heinous crimes Over a three-decade span, more than twenty women—many teenagers—died mysteriously in the small towns bordering Interstate 45, a fifty-mile stretch of highway running from Houston to Galveston. The victims were strangled, shot, or savagely beaten. Six met their demise in pairs. They had one thing in common: being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The day she vanished, Colette Wilson waited for her mother after band practice. Best friends Debbie Ackerman and Maria Johnson loved to surf and were last seen hitchhiking. Laura Kate Smither dreamed of becoming a ballerina and disappeared just weeks before her thirteenth birthday. In this harrowing true crime exposition, award-winning journalist Kathryn Casey tracks these tragic cases, investigates the evidence, interviews the suspects, and pulls back the cloak of secrecy in search of elusive answers.

Rise to the Sun

Rise to the Sun
  • Author : Leah Johnson
  • Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
  • Pages : 336
  • Relase : 2021-07-06
  • ISBN : 9781338662245

Rise to the Sun Book Review:

From the author of You Should See Me in a Crown, Leah Johnson delivers a stunning novel about being brave enough to be true to yourself, and learning to find joy even when times are unimaginably dark. Olivia is an expert at falling in love . . . and at being dumped. But after the fallout from her last breakup has left her an outcast at school and at home, she’s determined to turn over a new leaf. A crush-free weekend at Farmland Music and Arts Festival with her best friend is just what she needs to get her mind off the senior year that awaits her. Toni is one week away from starting college, and it’s the last place she wants to be. Unsure about who she wants to become and still reeling in the wake of the loss of her musician-turned-roadie father, she’s heading back to the music festival that changed his life in hopes that following in his footsteps will help her find her own way forward. When the two arrive at Farmland, the last thing they expect is to realize that they’ll need to join forces in order to get what they’re searching for out of the weekend. As they work together, the festival becomes so much more complicated than they bargained for. Olivia and Toni will find that they need each other, and music, more than they ever could have imagined. Packed with irresistible romance and irrepressible heart, bestselling author Leah Johnson delivers a stunning and cinematic story about grief, love, and the remarkable power of music to heal and connect us all.

The Inheritance Games

The Inheritance Games
  • Author : Jennifer Lynn Barnes
  • Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Pages : 354
  • Relase : 2020-09-01
  • ISBN : 9781368053242

The Inheritance Games Book Review:

1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Don't miss this New York Times bestselling "impossible to put down" (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists, and juicy secrets -- perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out. Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch -- and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he's determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather's last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive. **Avery's story continues in The Hawthorne Legacy and The Final Gambit

The Lieutenant's Girl

The Lieutenant's Girl
  • Author : Shari J Ryan
  • Publisher : Bookouture
  • Pages : 376
  • Relase : 2022-06-22
  • ISBN : 1803146141

The Lieutenant's Girl Book Review:

Pearl Harbor, 1941. War planes hurtle across the horizon, skimming the clouds. Gunpowder fills the air as the earth shatters. Everett's hands cup my cheeks. "If I lose you, Elizabeth, please know that the time I've spent with you has been worth every second I've been alive." On the fateful day that sirens rend the air and warplanes fly over the harbor, Elizabeth and Everett had sneaked away to whisper sweet nothings to each other. As bombs rain down, they cling to each other, the ground shaking and smoke suffocating them. Miraculously, they survive-but their world is ripped apart. The beautiful island, where the turquoise ocean once lapped the golden sand, is destroyed. Over a sweltering summer, the couple had fallen madly in love. Elizabeth was in awe of Everett's sacrifices for the Air Force, and Everett adored strong-willed Elizabeth, a Jewish girl who defied her father's wishes for a sheltered life by training to be a nurse. But tragedy changes everything. Although they are hopelessly devoted to one another, they vow to serve their country. Elizabeth joins the Army Nurse Corps in Europe and Everett flies across the world chasing down the enemy. With a tearful goodbye, they promise to write. When Everett's letters stop arriving, heartbroken Elizabeth fears the worst. Will she ever see the love of her life again? And what chance does she have of surviving Europe, where Hitler's tyrannical rule places her in grave danger? Fans of The Girls of Pearl Harbor, The Alice Network and The Tattooist of Auschwitz will be utterly addicted to this unputdownable and devastatingly romantic tear-jerker about the heartbreaking reality of war and the power of love to overcome all. Readers love The Lieutenant's Girl: "I can barely see now because I spent so much of the book in tears. I cried because my heart hurt. I cried in joy. I cried because I was laughing so hard... I will not hesitate to go back and read it over and over again... My book hangover at the end of this one is going to take hours, possibly even days, to recover. Take this as the warning it's meant to be and keep boxes of tissues handy." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow wow wow, what a book... I don't think any words will do this book justice. It was powerful, emotional, breathtaking and just absolutely beautiful... I adored the love story." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Will leave you feeling all the emotions. I was fully immersed in this book... I had tears streaming down my cheeks into my face mask while flying at 30,000 feet." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I loved everything about this book... I had tears in my eyes... Will stay with me for a long time." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This novel left me breathless, wanting more... I don't think there are any adjectives, other than breath-taking, to describe this novel. Ten worthy stars." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Forever Home

The Forever Home
  • Author : Sue Watson
  • Publisher : Bookouture
  • Pages : 413
  • Relase : 2021-06-04
  • ISBN : 9781800192799

The Forever Home Book Review:

‘Wow!!! What an absolute cracker of a book!!!… I just loved everything about it… An absolutely addictive page turner that kept my heart in my throat on the edge of the seat… A compelling, page turning, mind blowing psychological thriller.’ Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You thought you’d always be safe there… you were wrong. Carly had thought they’d always live there. The beautiful Cornish cliffside house they’d taken on as a wreck, that Mark had obsessively re-designed and renovated – a project that had made him famous. It was where they’d raised their children, where they’d sat cosily on the sofa watching storms raging over the sea below. It was where they’d promised to keep each other’s secrets… Until now. Because Mark has fallen in love. With someone he definitely shouldn’t have. Someone who isn’t Carly. And suddenly their family home doesn’t feel like so much of a safe haven. Carly thinks forever should mean forever though: it’s her home and she’ll stay there. Even the dark family secrets it contains feel like they belong to her. But someone disagrees. And, as threats start to arrive at her front door, it becomes clear, someone will stop at nothing. Because someone wants to demolish every last thing that makes Carly feel safe. Forever. An utterly unputdownable psychological thriller about what lies are hidden in the most beautiful homes. Perfect for fans of Date Night, Gone Girl and The Woman in the Window. Readers are loving The Forever Home: ‘WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!… The top #1 stop of my recommendations for 2021… So fast-paced it is unputdownable, intense, emotional, mind blowing, gripping, filled with betrayal, secrets, and “omg she went there” moments!!... wickedly good!’ Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was completely hooked from the first page and honestly could not put the book down… I did not predict the end and audibly gasped at the final twist. Just fantastic.’ Greatreadsflowersandseeds ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly compelling… Oh my goodness… I sat mouth wide open as I held my breath, just utterly brilliant!!!... A page turning thriller that hooked me in and gripped me so tightly I felt captive, breathless and broken… An outstanding read that will stay with me forever.’ CrooksonBooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hold on tight, buckle up baby, the ride’s about to begin… An epic thriller!... it’s hot, it’s sizzling, it’s a scorcher and it’s like right out of the oven and into the fire – real drama!... that ending was the bomb!’ The Secret Book Sleuth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW… her best one yet!… Each time I *think* I have it all figured out and practically lose my mind in anticipation of finally getting it right, then BOOM! Just a snap, crackle, and pop, and I’m all twisted up again!... Jaw-dropping!’ Misty’s Corner Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow this was an incredible book… I was hooked from the very first page and once I started reading I couldn’t put it down… Every time I thought I had sussed out what was happening something else cropped up and really kept me on my toes.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sue Watson knocks it out of the park… such a great read! Just when you think the story is almost over, another twist comes happens and shocks you! I couldn't put this book down!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!... Sue Watson delivered big time… If you are looking for a great edge-of-your-seat thriller jam-packed with surprising plot twists... this is your book. Definitely a great book to start off your summer 2021 list!’ Two Girls and a Book Obsession ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Legendborn

Legendborn
  • Author : Tracy Deonn
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Pages : 544
  • Relase : 2020-09-15
  • ISBN : 9781534441620

Legendborn Book Review:

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Winner of the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy reinvents the King Arthur legend and “braids together Southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power, and self-discovery” (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles). After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape—until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus. A flying demon feeding on human energies. A secret society of so called “Legendborn” students that hunt the creatures down. And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts—and fails—to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw. The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital. Now that Bree knows there’s more to her mother’s death than what’s on the police report, she’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, even if that means infiltrating the Legendborn as one of their initiates. She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group, and their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society’s secrets—and closer to each other. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and explain that a magical war is coming, Bree has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down—or join the fight. This paperback edition of Legendborn contains a teaser to the thrilling sequel, Bloodmarked, as well as an exclusive short story from Selwyn Kane's perspective!

The Girls in the Snow: A Completely Unputdownable Crime Thriller

The Girls in the Snow: A Completely Unputdownable Crime Thriller
  • Author : Stacy Green
  • Publisher : Nikki Hunt
  • Pages : 318
  • Relase : 2020-10-19
  • ISBN : 1838888802

The Girls in the Snow: A Completely Unputdownable Crime Thriller Book Review:

Madison walked through the fallen snow, looking left and right. It had been Kaylee's idea to use the trail through the forest; she said no one would follow them. But Madison lost sight of Kaylee for a moment and when she found her again she wasn't alone... In the remote forests of Stillwater, Minnesota, you can scream for days and no one will hear you. So when the bodies of two fifteen-year-old girls are discovered frozen in the snow, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is sure the killer is local: someone knew where to hide the girls and thought they would never be found. Though Nikki hasn't been home in twenty years, she knows she must take over the case. The Sheriff's department in Stillwater has already made a mistake by connecting the girls' murders to those of a famous serial killer, refusing to consider the idea that the killer could be someone from town. Then another girl's body is found, a red silk ribbon tied in her hair, and Nikki realizes that the killer has a connection to her own dark past, and the reason she left Stillwater. Nikki is not the only person in town who wants those secrets to stay hidden. Will she be able to face her demons before another child is taken? Gripping and spine-chilling, The Girls in the Snow will make you gasp, unable to put it down until the final heart-pounding twist. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni. What readers are saying about The Girls in the Snow "This is the thriller that I didn't know I was waiting for and needed in my life until I picked it up. SO GOOD. I'm still reeling and trying to catch my breath from this highly suspenseful and emotionally charged story... I need more ASAP." Reading in Autumn, 5 stars "First time reading this author and I couldn't put it down. Suspense that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Even when I wasn't reading it, I couldn't stop thinking about it... I had to see what happened." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A dagger sharp crime thriller. Highly recommended... I loved Nikki Hunt... Engaging. I never figured out what was going to happen next until I read it myself." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "This is the first book in a long time that I've given up all household responsibilities, all TV time for and all my study time for. [I] knew nothing was going to get done outside of my day job until I finished this book, which I did in 24 hours... Fast-paced and jam-packed from start to finish." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Kept me guessing throughout... This one gets 5 stars, great series starter... a compelling mystery that had me wondering whodunit right up until the killer was revealed." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book was fantastic! Everything about it worked... I was hooked from page one and didn't put it down until I was done... I had no idea who the killer was until it was revealed. This is going to be a must read series!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The Polish Girl: An Utterly Heartbreaking and Gripping World War 2 Historical Novel

The Polish Girl: An Utterly Heartbreaking and Gripping World War 2 Historical Novel
  • Author : Gosia Nealon
  • Publisher : Secret Resistance
  • Pages : 0
  • Relase : 2023-02-24
  • ISBN : 1838887008

The Polish Girl: An Utterly Heartbreaking and Gripping World War 2 Historical Novel Book Review:

Poland, 1944. "Please, officer, I beg you-", I cry. But my father has already fallen. "Don't leave me, Tata," I whisper, rushing to desperately cradle him close. As the kind, loving man who raised me takes his last breath, I weep into my hands and promise to fight to end this terrible war, no matter the cost... Although it won't bring her beloved father back, twenty-three-year-old Wanda vows to honour his memory and all he stood for. Throwing herself into the Polish resistance, she risks her life on the dangerous mission of transporting ammunition for the underground network's uprising against the Nazis. Slipping through the night-time shadows of an empty park to meet an informant-one who could provide crucial supplies in the battle for what's right-the sight of the man waiting turns Wanda's blood to ice. Even in the dim light, she instantly recognises him as the soldier who killed her father. The soldier claims he is a double agent, working for the resistance. Questioning everything, Wanda's heart races as she is forced to make a split-second decision. Believe the man who she thought was the enemy? Or endanger the lives of her network-and their secret plans to fight the Germans? Can Wanda trust the man she hates most in the world? Did her father die in vain? Or if she fights her every instinct, will she truly change the tide of the war? Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and The Tattooist of Auschwitz will adore this utterly heartbreaking page-turner. You will not forget this unputdownable story of love, loss, and the courage it takes to hold on to hope in darkest times. Previously published as The Last Sketch. Read what everyone's saying about Gosia Nealon: 'Absolutely spectacular!!!.... Devastating... Beautiful... I could not stop... Grabbed my heart and it didn't let go... An absolute MUST READ!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The Guest Room

The Guest Room
  • Author : Rona Halsall
  • Publisher : Bookouture
  • Pages : 274
  • Relase : 2022-01-31
  • ISBN : 1800192967

The Guest Room Book Review:

You think you're safe in your home. You're wrong. Steph used to think her life was perfect. A happy marriage, two wonderful kids, and a home she felt safe in and called her own. But now her husband has walked out after thirty years, her daughter Bea is married and lives miles away, and Steph's estranged son hasn't made contact in years. Home doesn't feel like the safe haven it once did. When she begins to hear noises in the night, at first she thinks she's imagining things. But then she finds open windows she knows she left closed, and a strange smell in the kitchen - and she knows none of it feels right. Then her front window is smashed, and a young man named Noah helps her fix it. He's fallen on hard times and Steph impulsively offers him a place to stay. He reminds her of her missing son, and as a mother she finds herself wanting to help him. Also, if he is there, she won't be home alone. Before long Noah is living in Bea's old bedroom, paying rent, and getting his life back on track. Steph's ex-husband and Bea are furious. But Steph feels secure at last, and that's what matters. Until the strange things start happening once more. And Steph realises that someone is out to scare her... Someone who will stop at nothing to make her never, ever feel safe again. The most twisty and unputdownable thriller of the year - perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and Gone Girl. Readers are loving The Guest Room: 'O.M.G. This book blew my socks off. It was just brilliant! I love a book that slaps you into shock in the end. This was one I will remember... 10 stars.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved, loved, loved it!!! Again, Rona Halsall delivers a gripping, edge of your seat read to keep us guessing right up until the end!!... The plot twist was goooood!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow!... This book got into my head... When I thought I had it figured out, the plot went in a very different direction with a shocking ending. There were many twists and turns and dark corners in the story... Unforgettable.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything you could wish for in a psychological thriller' Book Mark! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! What a crazy twisted story!... BAM!! What a twist!... Suspense, intrigue, action, and many twists and turns! I definitely recommend reading this book!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gripping... Kept me page turning until almost midnight. WOW! A must read.' Lucy's Books 26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG, you always know that you are starting on one hell of an emotional roller coaster ride whenever you start reading one of Rona Halsall's incredible thrillers and The Guest Room is no exception... Addictive... Once I started, I couldn't put down and simply had to read in one sitting... Very very highly recommended and definitely one of my favourite reads of this year.' Nicki's Life of Crime ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reign of the Fallen

Reign of the Fallen
  • Author : Sarah Glenn Marsh
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Pages : 304
  • Relase : 2018-01-23
  • ISBN : 9780448494418

Reign of the Fallen Book Review:

"This edgy fantasy doesn't just blur boundaries of genre, of gender, of past and present, life and death--it explodes them." --Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Realms and The Shattered Realms Without the dead, she'd be no one. Odessa is one of Karthia's master necromancers, catering to the kingdom's ruling Dead. Whenever a noble dies, it's Odessa's job to raise them by retrieving their soul from a dreamy and dangerous shadow world called the Deadlands. But there is a cost to being raised: the Dead must remain shrouded. If even a hint of flesh is exposed, a grotesque transformation begins, turning the Dead into terrifying, bloodthirsty Shades. A dramatic uptick in Shade attacks raises suspicions and fears around the kingdom. Soon, a crushing loss of one of her closest companions leaves Odessa shattered, and reveals a disturbing conspiracy in Karthia: Someone is intentionally creating Shades by tearing shrouds from the Dead--and training them to attack. Odessa is forced to contemplate a terrifying question: What if her magic is the weapon that brings the kingdom to its knees? Fighting alongside her fellow mages--and a powerful girl as enthralling as she is infuriating--Odessa must untangle the gruesome plot to destroy Karthia before the Shades take everything she loves. Perfect for fans of Three Dark Crowns and Red Queen, Reign of the Fallen is a gutsy, unpredictable read with a surprising and breathtaking LGBT romance at its core.

The Girls with No Names

The Girls with No Names
  • Author : Serena Burdick
  • Publisher : Harlequin
  • Pages : 383
  • Relase : 2020-01-07
  • ISBN : 9781488050992

The Girls with No Names Book Review:

INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A beautiful tale of hope, courage, and sisterhood—inspired by the real House of Mercy and the girls confined there for daring to break the rules. Growing up in New York City in the 1910s, Luella and Effie Tildon realize that even as wealthy young women, their freedoms come with limits. But when the sisters discover a shocking secret about their father, Luella, the brazen elder sister, becomes emboldened to do as she pleases. Her rebellion comes with consequences, and one morning Luella is mysteriously gone. Effie suspects her father has sent Luella to the House of Mercy and hatches a plan to get herself committed to save her sister. But she made a miscalculation, and with no one to believe her story, Effie’s own escape seems impossible—unless she can trust an enigmatic girl named Mable. As their fates entwine, Mable and Effie must rely on their tenuous friendship to survive. Home for Unwanted Girls meets The Dollhouse in this atmospheric, heartwarming story that explores not only the historical House of Mercy, but the lives—and secrets—of the girls who stayed there. “Burdick has spun a cautionary tale of struggle and survival, love and family — and above all, the strength of the heart, no matter how broken.” — New York Times Book Review “Burdick reveals the perils of being a woman in 1913 and exposes the truths of their varying social circles.” — Chicago Tribune

The Silent Victim

The Silent Victim
  • Author : Dana Perry
  • Publisher : Bookouture
  • Pages :
  • Relase : 2019-11-20
  • ISBN : 9781838881696

The Silent Victim Book Review:

The woman’s golden hair is spread out beneath her on the bed of leaves where she’s fallen, her beautiful blue eyes open wide. The police are calling it a random attack, but Jessie Tucker isn’t so sure – she’s seen this crime scene before… she was the victim. Twelve years ago, Jessie Tucker was attacked as she made her way home from an outdoor concert. She still walks with a limp from that night, and every day since has been a struggle to rebuild her life. The police told her she was unlucky – that she was safe after they charged a local man for the crime. But Jessie has never managed to shake the feeling that there was someone else in the park that night… someone she knew. But then Margaret Kincaid’s murder file lands across her desk, and Jessie knows she can’t keep silent any longer. Margaret’s wounds so exactly match her own its spooky – but Jessie’s attacker is in prison, and Jessie has never met the victim. What links her to Margaret Kincaid, and why did the attacker let one woman live, and the other die? Nail-biting, gripping and absolutely unputdownable! Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Gregg Olsen. What readers are saying about The Silent Victim: ‘Wow...this book was extremely unexpected… From beginning to end, every page was a thrill ride. I was hooked right from the start… I can't wait to read more.’ Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars ‘I loved everything about it! It was really interesting to read from the view of the reporter and what happened to her and the end. OMG was not expecting that! It was really gripping.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This mystery will keep you guessing until the very end… It will keep you on the edge of your seat.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘So tense, so chilling, full of twists and turns. Kept me up well past my bedtime, I could not put it down. Great beginning to a new series I will be following.’ Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars ‘This book grabbed me from the first page. It’s a great story with all sorts of twists and turns. Just when I thought I had it figured out the author veered off in another direction.’ NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars ‘I really enjoyed this psychological thriller! So many levels of domestic drama, political secrets and good cop/bad cop. Loved the characters. So easy to fall in love with the star of the book Jessie Tucker… So many thrilling twists and turns. The book caught me from the very beginning and just could not put it down. Lots of wonderfully intense emotions in this book! I highly recommend it!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

After I've Gone

After I've Gone
  • Author : Linda Green
  • Publisher : Quercus
  • Pages : 432
  • Relase : 2017-06-15
  • ISBN : 9781786483010

After I've Gone Book Review:

'Enjoyable, original and intriguing' B A Paris 'Authentic, absorbing and unputdownable' Louise Jensen 'Stunning' Jenny Blackhurst Status Update: you have 18 months left to live . . . Jess Mount goes online and discovers that her Facebook appears to have skipped forward 18 months. Her timeline is full of shocked family and friends sharing heart-breaking tributes to her, following her death in an accident. Is she the target of a cruel prank or is this a terrifying glimpse of her true fate? Jess is left scared and confused, even more so by the photos of a gorgeous baby - a son she has not yet conceived. When a post from her best friend suggests her death was deliberate, Jess realises that if she changes the future to save her own life, the baby boy she has fallen in love with may never exist... An emotionally gripping psychological suspense for fans of FRIEND REQUEST by Laura Marshall *** What readers are saying about AFTER I'VE GONE 'One of the best books I've ever read!' ***** 'Fantastic, tense and gripping' ***** 'Grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let go' ***** 'Totally gripping' *****

The Railway Girls in Love

The Railway Girls in Love
  • Author : Maisie Thomas
  • Publisher : Random House
  • Pages : 400
  • Relase : 2021-04-15
  • ISBN : 9781473571754

The Railway Girls in Love Book Review:

The brand new Railway Girls novel set in Manchester during WWII. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Margaret Dickinson. ___________________ Readers LOVE the Railway Girls: 'Gripping and intriguing' 'Great story lines' 'Exceptional story . . . a must-read' 'Poignant' 'Emotional . . . strong women' ___________________ Love is in the air, and together the railway girls can overcome even the hardest of times. Mabel has finally put the past behind her, and her relationship with the dashing Harry is stronger than ever. That is, until an old flame shows up, leaving Mabel questioning her future. Meanwhile Joan has made amends with Bob - if only she could do the same with Gran. And there's still that family mystery she wants answer to, isn't there? As a mother and grandmother, Dot Green has always put her family first. Her job as a parcels porter has brought new purpose to her life, so is it finally time to start following her heart . . . Life as a railway girl is busy but as war rages on and air raids disrupt daily life, the women realise they need each other more than ever, especially when there might be wedding bells on the horizon.

Fallen

Fallen
  • Author : Linda Castillo
  • Publisher : Minotaur Books
  • Pages : 320
  • Relase : 2021-07-06
  • ISBN : 9781250142948

Fallen Book Review:

In New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo’s new thriller Fallen, a rebellious Amish woman leaves the Plain life, but the secrets she takes with her will lead Chief of Police Kate Burkholder down a dark path to danger and death. When a young woman is found murdered in a Painters Mill motel, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is shocked to discover she once knew the victim. Rachael Schwartz was a charming but troubled Amish girl who left the fold years ago and fled Painters Mill. Why was she back in town? And who would kill her so brutally? Kate remembers Rachael as the only girl who was as bad at being Amish as Kate was—and those parallels dog her. But the more Kate learns about Rachael's life, the more she's convinced that her dubious reputation was deserved. As a child, Rachael was a rowdy rulebreaker whose decision to leave devastated her parents and best friend. As an adult, she was charismatic and beautiful, a rabble-rouser with a keen eye for opportunity no matter who got in her way. Her no-holds-barred lifestyle earned her a lot of love and enemies aplenty—both English and Amish. As the case heats to a fever pitch and long-buried secrets resurface, a killer haunts Painters Mill. Someone doesn’t want Rachael’s past—or the mysteries she took with her to the grave—coming to light. As Kate digs deeper, violence strikes again, this time hitting close to home. Will Kate uncover the truth and bring a murderer to justice? Or will a killer bent on protecting a terrible past stop her once and for all—and let the fallen be forgotten?

Naughty Boss

Naughty Boss
  • Author : Whitney G.
  • Publisher : WhitGBooks
  • Pages :
  • Relase : 2016-12-15
  • ISBN : 9781942847045

Naughty Boss Book Review:

He definitely wasn't supposed to get that email... Subject: My Boss. Have I already told you that I hate my boss today? Sexy as hell or not, this pompous, arrogant, ASSHOLE asked me to pick up his dry cleaning the second I walked through the door. Then he told me that I needed to take his Jaguar to a car wash that was ten miles outside of the city, but only after I needed to stand in a never-ending line to buy some type of limited, hundred-dollar watch. I honestly can't wait to see the look on his face two months from now when I tell him that I'm quitting his company and that he can kiss my ass. KISS. MY. ASS. All those former fantasies about him kissing me with his "mouth of perfection" or bending me over my desk and filling me with his cock are long over. OVER. Your bestie, Mya PS--Please tell me your day is going better than mine... Subject: Re: My Boss. No, you haven't already told me that you hate your boss today, but seeing as though you've sent me this email directly, I know now... Yes, I did ask you to pick up my dry cleaning the second you arrived to work to day. (Where is it?) And I did tell you to take my Jaguar to the car wash and pick up my thousand-dollar watch. (Thank you for taking five hours to do something that could be accomplished in two.) You don't have to wait two months from now to see the look on my face when you tell me you're quitting. I'm standing outside your office at this very moment. ( Open the door. ) No comment on your "fantasies," although I highly doubt they're "long over." Your boss, Michael PS--Yes. My day is definitely going far better than yours...

The Fallen

The Fallen
  • Author : David Baldacci
  • Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
  • Pages : 432
  • Relase : 2018-04-17
  • ISBN : 9781538761373

The Fallen Book Review:

Star FBI detective Amos Decker and his colleague Alex Jamison must solve four increasingly bizarre murders in a dying rust belt town--and the closer they come to the truth, the deadlier it gets in this rapid-fire #1 New York Times bestseller. Something sinister is going on in Baronville. The rust belt town has seen four bizarre murders in the space of two weeks. Cryptic clues left at the scenes--obscure bible verses, odd symbols--have the police stumped. Amos Decker and his FBI colleague Alex Jamison are in Baronville visiting Alex's sister and her family. It's a bleak place: a former mill and mining town with a crumbling economy and rampant opioid addiction. Decker has only been there a few hours when he stumbles on a horrific double murder scene. Then the next killing hits sickeningly close to home. And with the lives of people he cares about suddenly hanging in the balance, Decker begins to realize that the recent string of deaths may be only one small piece of a much larger scheme--with consequences that will reach far beyond Baronville. Decker, with his singular talents, may be the only one who can crack this bizarre case. Only this time--when one mistake could cost him everything--Decker finds that his previously infallible memory may not be so trustworthy after all...

Reckless Girls

Reckless Girls
  • Author : Rachel Hawkins
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Pages : 298
  • Relase : 2022-01-28
  • ISBN : 9780008495596

Reckless Girls Book Review:

The gripping new thriller and instant New York Times bestseller, perfect for escapist reading!