Sharing my favorite books - I am a thriller girly, so all my recommendations are centered around psychological or crime themes.
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Unputdownable! It's about a daughter who keeps her mother locked in the attic - not typically something I would be into, but there's so much more to it and lots of twists and turns, I really couldn't put it down!
What Lies Between Us|Paperback
Very well written whodunnit - a woman is murdered, and a local journalist is reluctant to cover the story.
His & Hers: A Novel|Paperback
Excellent psychological thriller centered around a wife who kills her husband and ends up in an asylum, refusing to speak.
The Silent Patient|Paperback
Well.. what a rollercoaster this was! The story follows the mother of a missing teenage girl and the mystery surrounding her disappearance. A tough read in parts, but it held my interest!
Then She Was Gone|Paperback
This was my last read of 2024. Not the usual genre I would pick (this was more sci-fi), but I loved it nonetheless. It follows the story of a scientist who developed a portal to the multiverse in another life, and how every decision you make means an...
Dark Matter: A Novel|Paperback
Alice Feeney is by far one of my favorite authors at the moment. Rock Paper Scissors is a domestic thriller about a couple celebrating their 10 year anniversary with a weekend away to Scotland, but things get weird quickly… I had whiplash from the tw...
Rock Paper Scissors: A Novel|Paperback
Sometimes you just need a spooky read, and this one ticked the boxes! Carly Kirk starts working at the same motel that her aunt disappeared from in 1982, and quickly discovers the motel is haunted by victims that want to tell their story.
The Sun Down Motel|Paperback
This is the perfect gothic novel, and it's a classic! Published in 1938, it follows an unnamed narrator who marries a man who's former wife, Rebecca, died under suspicious circumstances. It's so well written, it's eerie, beautifully descriptive and e...
Rebecca|Paperback
Excellent domestic thriller, very suspenseful and an enjoyable read. Shelby Tebow goes missing, and a short time after, Meredith and her six year old daughter, Delilah, are missing too. Out of nowhere, Deliah returns - alone - and the mystery starts ...
Local Woman Missing|Paperback
Just when I thought I knew how this was going to end… the twists kept coming! The story follows Kit, who is a health aide and she is sent to care for an old lady who has long been suspected of murdering her family, but it was never proven. Kit tries ...
The Only One Left: A Novel|Paperback
The quintessential domestic thriller follows Millie, a housekeeper than is down on her luck and is offered an opportunity that seems too good to be true…
The Housemaid|Paperback
This was such a clever read, and a story of perfectly executed revenge. It was complicated, yet easy to follow. It kept my attention from the very beginning and between all the twists and turns, I was unable to put it down!
Look Closer|Paperback
Well… this had me spinning! If you're looking for a book that's tough to put down and that you can read in a couple of sittings - this is it! The story follows Finn and Mia who make a grim discovery in the attic of their new house. I promise you won'...
Keep It in the Family|Paperback
This was a great read that had me hooked from the start - it follows a woman who has fallen on hard times, she saves a wealthy local woman who will stop at nothing to protect her secrets. Very compelling and I enjoyed the complex relationships betwee...
The Drowning Woman|Paperback
This is the second book I've read from Mary Kubica and I've really enjoyed her work so far. This book follows Meghan - a nurse, who is caring for a woman that was severely injured in an accident. The characters are more intertwined than you realize.....
She's Not Sorry (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive