3 out of 5 stars Photo by Flash Mama Photography In this murder mystery, Kate Marshall and Tristan Harper, two private investigators at Kate’s new agency, work together to find out what happened to Joanna Duncan, a journalist who went missing 12 years prior. After gaining access to the old case files, Kate uncovers a … Continue reading Darkness Falls by Robert Bryndza
Tag: book blog
Fear Farm by S. J. Krandall
Photo by Flash Mama Photography 4 out of 5 stars With the exception of my Stephen King obsession in high school, I haven’t read many horror books over the course of my life. When S. J. Krandall asked if I’d be interested in reviewing Fear Farm, Spooky September seemed like the perfect time to give … Continue reading Fear Farm by S. J. Krandall
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
4 out of 5 stars Hannah Hall and Owen Michaels are happily married newlyweds, and Hannah has been trying unsuccessfully to build a relationship with Owen’s teenage daughter, Bailey. When Owen suddenly disappears, Hannah is left with Bailey and a few cryptic clues suggesting that Bailey may be in danger. “This is the thing about … Continue reading The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
The Humane Algorithm by Trevor Wynyard
4 out of 5 stars Photo by Flash Mama Photography The Humane Algorithm, a newly-released dystopian novel, is told from the perspective of Matt Turner, an older brother and father figure to Kevin. Matt lives with Kevin and his mother in a society where the government strictly regulates electricity and controls access to medical care. … Continue reading The Humane Algorithm by Trevor Wynyard
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
3 out of 5 stars Photo by Flash Mama Photography “Sometimes your life changes so slowly and imperceptibly that you don't notice it at all until one day you wake up and think, 'How did I get here?' But other times, life changes in an instant with a lightning stroke of good or bad luck … Continue reading Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Out Front the Following Sea by Leah Angstman
photo by Flash Mama Photography 4 out of 5 stars Set in 1689 in New England, this historical fiction work centers around Ruth Miner, a young woman accused of witchcraft following the tragic murder of her parents. She stows away on a ship to escape her town’s barbaric plans for her. Owen, a handsome sailor … Continue reading Out Front the Following Sea by Leah Angstman
Queentide by Donna Fisher
★★★★☆ “She swore from that point on that no one else would ever edit her story.” This book is set five years (2026) in the future in Australia. It tells the story of several women who are part of Queentide, a political movement formed to elect a female prime minister and all-female government with the … Continue reading Queentide by Donna Fisher
The Abandoned House by Karen Louise Hollis
★★★★☆ Every house has a story. That’s one of the reasons I like photographing abandoned houses so much. The broken windows, chipped paint, and overgrown yards always make me wonder what the house was like in its glory days. So, when author Karen Louise Hollis offered me the chance to read her new novella focused on an abandoned house, I could hardly wait to dive in.