Thriller
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Unveiling The Thrilling World Of B.A. Paris: A Review Of ‘Behind Closed Doors
Synopsis Behind Closed Doors” by B.A. Paris is a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story revolves around Grace and Jack Angel, a seemingly perfect couple with a beautiful home and a seemingly idyllic life. But as the title suggests, not everything is as it seems behind closed doors. As the story unfolds, we learn that Jack is not the charming and loving husband he appears to be. In fact, he’s controlling, manipulative, and downright sinister. My Thoughts This was quite a slow start, but 90 pages in I was hooked, I couldn’t put it down. Complete shock at…
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Unravelling Truths: A Review Of ‘None Of This Is True’ By Lisa Jewell
Synopsis This book follows the intertwining lives of several characters, each harbouring their own secrets and hidden agendas. As their paths intersect, shocking revelations come to light, challenging everything they thought they knew about themselves and each other. With unexpected twists and emotional depth, this novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and the power of truth to shatter illusions. My Thoughts Okay, buckle up, because “None of This is True” by Lisa Jewell is one wild ride! Seriously, from start to finish, I was hooked. The way Jewell weaves this story together is pure magic. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, she throws in…
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A Book Review Of ‘The Teacher’ By Freida McFadden
Synopsis Eve leads what seems like a picture-perfect life, with a loving husband and a job teaching math at the local high school. But beneath the surface, things are far from ordinary. Following a scandal at Caseham High involving a student-teacher affair, rumors swirl around Addie, the student at the heart of it all. While everyone sees Addie as untrustworthy and destructive, Eve senses there’s more to the story. Addie’s reputation precedes her, with whispers of lies and manipulation echoing through the halls. But Eve suspects there’s a deeper truth hidden beneath the surface. As she unravels the secrets surrounding Addie, Eve realizes she’ll stop at nothing to protect her…
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My Rollercoaster Ride with Frieda McFadden’s ‘Never Lie’ – A Book Review!
Synopsis Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan embark on a quest to find their dream home and end up trapped in a remote manor once owned by the vanished psychiatrist, Dr. Adrienne Hale. A fierce winter storm confines them to the estate, setting the stage for a suspenseful tale. In a bid to pass the time, Tricia stumbles upon a hidden room containing audio transcripts of Dr. Hale’s patient interviews. As she delves into the cassette tapes, a chilling narrative unfolds, shedding light on the mysterious events leading to the doctor’s disappearance. With each tape, secrets unravel, exposing a web of lies woven by Dr. Adrienne Hale. The tension escalates as Tricia…
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The Inmate – Book Review
Blurb When Brooke returned to her hometown after years away, her decision to take a job as a nurse at the local maximum-security men’s prison surprised many. Unbeknownst to everyone, including her colleagues and neighbours, Brooke harboured a hidden connection to one of the inmates, Shane Nelson, her high school sweetheart. Their past was filled with youthful passion and promises, but circumstances led Shane down a troubled path that ultimately resulted in his imprisonment. The nature of Shane’s crime remained a closely guarded secret, creating an air of mystery and speculation within the community. As Brooke navigated the challenges of her new role within the prison walls, she found herself…
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The Housemaid’s Secret – Book Review
Blurb Behind the closed doors of a mysterious penthouse, secrets unravel as a housemaid grapples with an uneasy feeling about her elusive employer, Mrs. Garrick. Grateful for a job that doesn’t pry into her past, the housemaid focuses on cleaning and maintaining the opulent residence. Yet, Mrs. Garrick remains an enigma, her cries audible through the door. When the housemaid notices disturbing details during her chores, a decision to confront the woman behind the bedroom door sets off a chain of events that changes everything. With a promise made and secrets to keep, the housemaid becomes determined to protect Mrs. Garrick, even if it means confronting the wrongs of Douglas…
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What Lies Between Us – Book Review
Blurb Daughter can never forgive mother for what she did and she can never let her leave. The house that Maggie and Nina share holds plenty of secrets, secrets that are not buried in the past. Every other night, the two sit together for dinner. When they’ve finished, Nina helps Maggie back into the attic, into her heavy chains that keep her there. Maggie has done things to Nina that can never be forgiven, and now she is paying the price. There are so many things about the past that Nina has no idea about and Maggie plans on keeping it that way… Even if it kills her. My Thoughts…
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The Family Upstairs – Book Review
Blurb Just after her 25th birthday, Libby Jones returns home to find a letter she’s been expecting her whole life. It explains not only the identity of her birth parents, but also that she has inherited the abandoned mansion, in the wealthy Chelsea area of London. Everything she once knew of her life is all about to change. What she isn’t aware of though, is the others have been waiting for this day too. She is about to meet them. 25 Years ago, the police were sent to the mansion, with reports of a baby crying. When they arrived, they found 3 dead bodies and a healthy 10-month old baby,…
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She’s Mine – Book Review
She thought her child was gone forever. Until Now… Blurb 20 years ago, Christine Donovan took a call she should never have answered, while she was shopping with her little girl in her buggy. In those few seconds that she turned her back, her toddler was stolen, never to be seen again. Years pass, but Christine remains guilt stricken and haunted by a secret that consumes her. Just as she finally tries to heal, she receives a note with the words she has always wanted to hear. Heidi isn’t dead. Christine might finally get some answers – but what she doesn’t know is that searching for Heidi will uncover dark…
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Verity – Book Review
Blurb Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford has hired Lower to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lower arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years pf Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lower does’nt expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chiling admissions, including Verity’s recollection of the night her family were…