On a muggy night in 1978, a Florida State University sorority girl decides to not go out with her friends—a decision that saves her life. In the early morning, Pamela investigates a noise in the house, sees a man leaving, and discovers a brutal crime. With her sorority sisters brutally murdered, Pamela finds herself in […]
crime novels
Book Review: How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano
This is the story of Jade, her first love, and her first time. But Jade isn’t her real name. And this isn’t so much about her first sexual experience as her first murder. Jade (also known as Sissy, though that’s not her real name either) has come to Rainwood, AZ for her first kill. She […]
Book Review: Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman
Ten years ago, what should have been a trip filled with sunshine and memories forever altered the lives of friends Joni and Bess when their friend, Evangeline died. Both girls were accused of conspiring in Ev’s death and found themselves in a Greek prison awaiting their very uncertain fate. Acquitted of any wrongdoing, and returned […]
Book Review: The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Houses remember. That is how The Villa opens. Once you read about Villa Aestas, you’ll have no doubts! Emily and Chess’s lifelong friendship is feeling the strain of their stressful and diverging lives. Fresh from a divorce, Emily jumps at the chance for an Italian getaway with her friend. Six weeks in the a high-end […]
Book Review: After You Died by Dea Poirier
Asher has just been found guilty of a crime he doesn’t remember committing. All he knows is he woke up covered in his girlfriend’s blood and now, with his fathers “help” he’s been sentenced to five years in the most terrifying reform school in Florida. But even the psychiatrist at the Dozier Reform School can’t […]
Author Interview: Dea Poirier
Author of: The Next Girl to Die (coming May 1, 2019) Can you tell me about the first piece you remember writing? It was a piece for a creative writing class in 9th grade, about a man who was turned into a potted plant (mistakenly) by a witch. When did you first realize you […]
Book Blitz: Blackbird Road by James L Weaver
Blackbird Road James L. Weaver (Jake Caldwell #3) Published by: Lakewater Press Publication date: September 25th 2018 Genres: Adult, Thriller With his wedding day fast approaching and his PI boss heading out of town, ex-mob enforcer Jake Caldwell decides to take one more job before a much-needed vacation. But in a matter of days, […]
Author Spotlight: Susan Harris
Name: Susan Harris Author of: Shattered Memories; Jessie’s Girl; The Ever Chase Chronicles (Skin and Bones; Collateral Damage; Smoke and Mirrors; Night of the Hunter and Never Back Down) From: Cork Ireland Can you tell me about the first piece you remember writing? I used to write a lot of poetry as a child […]