“A haunting tale of how a family is torn apart by unspeakable acts of abuse and an illustration about how long-kept secrets can circle back on those whose acts may have been induced by righteous circumstances, but which nevertheless can inflict collateral damage years later.” I am a huge fan of Anna Willett’s stories, which … More Needles and Pins, by Anna Willett [review]
“Chilling, Haunting, and mesmerizing” This well-crafted psychological thriller provides a surprising answer to the question: can a pedophile child murderer be a sympathetic character? Well, perhaps not exactly sympathetic, but Ms. Rheilan manages to provide a realistic narrative set in 1962 England in which the reader’s expectations, attitudes, and emotional reactions toward Ralph, the antihero, … More A Cat’s Cradle, by Carly Rheilan [Review]
“A complex and twisted plot that all comes together in the end in a very satisfying way.” I had not read any of Ms. Elston’s earlier books, but I loved this one! It’s rare for me to find a layered mystery/thriller where the plot is as tight and complex as this one. The characters are … More First Lie Wins, by Ashley Elston [Review]
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