Patch of Green

This is a great horror story! Perfect to be read during the spooky season. What would happen if plants could reach out and attack or even kill you? The author of this book explores just that.

The book opens with a man found wandering on the side of the road. He collapses and tried to talk but the only thing that comes out is an oozing of green grass sludge. What an opening! I was hooked.

In the outback of Australia in the tiny town of Tinanbla there is a deep crater at which a house sits at the base. It is surrounded by an extremely lush garden. After the death of Uncle Jack, Stuart Anderson and his family inherit his seemingly idyllic property. Except its not and the Anderson family is not okay. The Anderson family has arrived in Tinanbla to not only look over the property but to escape some of their own lives.

Their daughter, Jessica is trying to get away from a stalker ex. The son, Lachlan is not happy at all about having to move out the literal middle of nowhere, a place where there is nothing to do and very spotty internet. The parents are escaping the tragedy of a lost child. They arrive to the town only to be met with strife as a local farmer is determined to get his hands on what he believes is some great secret the property holds. All too soon the Anderson family and the local farmer will discover the secrets the property holds, the only question is, who will survive the discoveries made? After all the land belongs to the plants……

I really liked this story! I felt the characters were written well and the pacing was great. The last few chapters is where the action really picks up and I couldn't stop turning the pages. I look forward to more from this author.

A Stranger from the Storm

A quick Gothic toned novella set in the 1900's. In a place called Odessa a barbarous killer is terrorizing the port city set on the Black Sea. He has been dubbed The Spector and has already killed 5 children including the child of a prominent family. The murderer communicates through the newspaper and is already promising more deaths.

Mrs. Karadopoulinas and her twin daughters, Eleni and Tasia, run a boarding house. When the story opens it is storming hard and the sisters are at home alone when around midnight a man comes to the door asking for a room. They allow him in despite their mother not being home yet. He's an odd man, an Englishman with scars on his face that make him seem sinister. Henry Humble he identifies himself as and without much word he takes a room and settles in. He's an eccentric and stays out most nights, all night. The sisters start to suspect that he is The Spector. They begin to investigate, after all, if they're right then they could catch a killer. What could go wrong? Well, you'll have to read it to find out!

Being a novella, it was a quick read. The story is fast paced, yet there is much packed into it. So much that I wanted more. I love stories set in the Victorian Era and I felt the author did a good job of taking me to that time period. The descriptions of the area, including the tunnels they get lost in were vivid and came alive in my mind. The books description states this story is "a Victorian-style murder mystery with elements of horror, adventure, and Hitchcockian black humor". This of course grabbed my attention a lifelong Holmes and Hitchcock fan and I was not disappointed! This book will be available November 4, 2021. I received this book free from Booksirens for an honest review.

Unsolved Serial Killers: 10 Frightening True Crime Cases of Unidentified Serial Killers

According to statistics, there are anywhere from 25-50 active serial killers in the U.S. today. Which in and of itself is scary but that's only the U.S. Think about how many others are operating around the world. Even worse are the murders that are never connected to a serial killer. I often wonder who they are, where they live and have I come in contact with any of them.

This books was alright. This book highlights the serial killers we've never heard and have yet to be caught. Modern forensics and the ever changing science that catches these heinous killers will continue to improve and with time maybe some of these cases will be eventually solved. 

If you are a fan of true crime and enjoy reading about this topic then this book is worth picking up. I will say that it is not for the faint of heart. The murders discussed are graphic. 

The 27 Club

I've been reading a lot of paranormal and cozy mystery books lately and was looking for a change of pace. This book was short and informative. The book discusses the so called "27 club curse". A club that no one wants to join, yet far too many celebrities have been inducted into it. 

The chapters are short and made for an easy read. I only gave it 4 stars because most of the information can be found online although it is compiled here in a way that's easy to read with the author speaking about different factors that might have led to their deaths. He also give the all too asked question of "what if"? Each story starting with their rise to fame and ending with their sad passing.

Within this book you'll find the big ones, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Janis Joplin, along with ones Id never heard of before and ended up googling while reading. The ending of the book is a collection of superstitions and beliefs amongst other cultures with the importance of the number 27.

All in all, its not a bad read. Honestly, the only one of the 20 that the author talks about that I was really interested in was "The Elephant Man". Such a sad and difficult life. If this is a "club" you've never heard of, it might be worth taking the time to read. I received this book free from Booksirens for an honest review.

Grace and Serenity

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I was first introduced to this author through Booksirens and her book Small Forgotten Moments (a fantastic book, pick it up if you haven't already). I had no idea what I was getting myself into with this book. The description sounded sad and yet I was intrigued with it at the same time. As I was reading it I felt a huge range of emotions. Sadness, anger, understanding, and a sense that this could literally happen or be happening at this very moment to any woman out there. I cried in places too, which is something I don't often do. As a mother, this story is gut wrenching and I wonder how the author came up with the story. Did she know someone who went through this, read about it or heaven forbid-did she experience it herself?

Grace is a 17 year old girl who just wants to have a good time. She is about to embark on a new life. One of carefree days and college. She decides to attend a party with a friend, Janie, and it is there she meets Neil for the first time. Neil, a few years older than her, who saw her at the party and made her feel special. From the beginning they were inseparable. Hanging out all the time. But little signs started to show that all was not well with Neil. His saying he didnt like her friends, not liking her hanging out with other boys, being upset she did well on her exams, that she'd go off to college and leave him. Even laughing at her dreams of being a journalist. 

All of it comes to a head when she discovers she's pregnant. He instantly denies its his, calling her names and leaving her. By the time she tells her parents, she's only got 4 months left until that baby comes. Some time goes by and Neil returns. Says he sorry for leaving her and proposes marriage. She knows its not the best idea, but succumbs anyway, thinking of her baby and their predicament. From the beginning things are not well between them. He is controlling, taking the keys when he leaves so she's stuck at home, calling her to see where she is all the time, expecting her to cook and clean despite having a newborn baby to care for and no help.

It doesn't get any better. The beating are regular and vicious, even causing a miscarriage. When Neil almost kills her, she decides its time to leave and goes to her parents house. But Neil has other plans and he gets custody of Sarah. This sends Grace spiraling and she ends up a drunk, homeless mess. Things go from bad to worse when she's pulled into prostitution. Eventually she gets out and ends back at her parents house. But things are not what she thought they'd be. Her parents have reconciled with Neil so they can have contact with Ren. 

This story is tremendously sad. Domestic abuse if often hidden and many women feel shameful over it. The mental decline that Grace suffers leaps off the page. You are thrown into her spiral and cant help but feel like reaching into to the book to rescue her. Its easy to see how someone can get sucked into believing the things they are told by an abuser, especially one that hides it well. 

I decided to give this book 4.8 stars only because I am not too sure how I feel about the ending. Its kind of left open, not much wrapped up. But overall, I really like this story, as much as one can like a story of abuse and sadness. The writing is fantastic and well crafted. There is a clever little addition to the story that helps Grace along but I wont spoil it. This is a book all women should read. I am very much looking forward to more from this author.

The Murder Before Christmas

When I chose this book, I did not realize it is part of a series, however, even with that being the case, this story was easy to follow. A cozy mystery that I was able to read in a few hours. Perfect for a lazy, Saturday afternoon.

The story starts off simple enough, three weeks before Christmas. Courtney Fallon, a very pregnant woman comes into a tea shop in the hopes of acquiring a "love potion" to use on her husband, whom she believes has fallen out of love with her. The shop is owned and operated by Charlie Kingsley, who makes her own special blends of teas and tinctures. She informs Courtney that she does not do love potions. Courtney in turn asks about poisons instead. Shocked, Charlie say no, she doesn't do those either. Laughing it off as a joke, Courtney buys a seasonal tea and leaves. Charlie senses something but shrugs it off.

A few weeks go by and Charlie is surprised to read in the paper that a man has died, of poisoning, on Christmas Eve, and his pregnant wife if beside herself with grief. She cannot believe what she is reading and her heart drops when she sees the photo in the paper and realizes it the woman who came asking about love potions and poisons. So Charlie sets out to talk to her and discover if she indeed found a poison to off him, or was there another person who might have it out for him.

This story, although short, was full of twists and turns that I never saw coming. With each question Charlie asks and each person she speaks to, things become more complicated and go deeper than she can imagine. Can she uncover the truth and prevent the wrong person from being convicted?

I really enjoyed this story, as I often do with cozy mysteries. I love the small towns they take place in, the seemingly mundane jobs of the "detectives" and the way everything is always wrapped up so perfectly, sometimes happily, other times bittersweet. This one did not disappoint and I look forward to seeing more of what Charlie gets herself into. I received this book free from Booksirens for an honest review.

Fault Lines

This story grabbed me instantly from the brief synopsis that I read. An intriguing story of love, murder, secrets and regrets. Full of suspense, twist and turns and an ending that I never saw coming.

The tale begins in Solway, Laurie Arbo is at a Halloween party, with her boyfriend Nate Stone, when her best friend and roommate, Ashley, goes missing. After a night of partying, hungover and exhausted, Laurie has little recollection of the nights events. Her boyfriend comes back from a very early morning run, acting strange with clothes covered in blood, which he says is from one of the Halloween decorations. She's not sure but decides to let it go. The police are not convinced that foul play is involved and the case grows cold. Days turn into years and Ashley remains missing. Laurie finishes college and her and Nate grow apart. She moves to Toronto to begin a new life.

Seven years passes when Laurie is called back to Solway. She's working for a tv show and is back to investigate a sordid event from 1974. While asking questions around town she reconnects with Nate and the Stone family and that's when things take an unexpected turn. As Laurie starts to have flashes of the Halloween nights events, will she finally learn the truth about what happened to Ashley, or is this the one truth that needs to remain buried?

This was a fantastic story. Intense, thrilling, suspenseful. I really enjoyed it. I am a little on the fence of how the ending went down though I wont give any spoilers. You'll just have to read it for yourself. The story is fast paced and I felt the characters had depth. I felt it was wrapped up well too. I am excited to see what else this author comes up with. I received this book free from Booksirens for an honest review.

Whispering Bones

SPOILER ALERT
I previously read the authors second book, They Only Come at Night and really enjoyed it so I figured Id check out this book and was not disappointed. Again, I am drawn to serial killer stories, whether real or fictional and this one was a great one!

Bob Standish is detective in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has a special gift that allow him to see the future or events that have just occurred.  There is a serial killer running amok and he is in charge of catching him. Each murder, brutal and precise. The killer methodically taking bones from the victims, victims he somehow knows are going to die and he is therefore saving them from a long drawn out, agonizing death. By taking their lives early, he's saving them, from cancers, from paralyzation, etc. Sort of a sick angel of mercy. 

Bob is a self proclaimed loner. Someone who decided long ago that he needs no one. That is until he meets Veronica, the only survivor of the killer. A killer who is seeking her to fulfill some evil, sick final plan that will give him everything he's ever wanted. Even though she is a witness, he is drawn to her, in a way he hasn't been in a very long time. Not just a physical attraction, but something deeper, in his soul. As the killing intensifies, Bob becomes a suspect. With his gift he is able to see things, to know things about the case only the killer would know and his co-workers think that's just a little too convenient. Can Bob find the killer, rescue the girl and clear his name before he himself is killed?

All I can really say about this story is, wow! I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn't stop. I would have sat here and read it all in one day if I didn't have to be a responsible adult. A well written suspense filled thriller, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. Weaved within the story is a spiritual battle that I really enjoyed. I literally had no idea who the killer was and was surprised by the reveal! This is a must read along with his other book They Only Come at Night.

The Wrong Woman

This is another book that had me hooked from the first chapter. I love a good serial killer story, even if its fiction (you may wonder what's wrong with me), although he doesn't play a huge role in this story. An action packed story about an FBI agent working a case about a father pedophile, a local cop working a murder and then the death of the FBI agents best friend.

Kendall Beck is an FBI agent who lives with her best friend, Gwen. Gwen owns and helps run a local restaurant with her fiancé Ty. While Kendall is working the molestation case, Gwen goes missing one weekend and Kendall has alarm bells going off inside and knows that something isn't right. At the same time, a local cop, Adam Taylor, is working a murder/body dump case and starts to realize that they might be connected to a string of serial murders in the area. As the cases progress, the pedophile, the murder of her best friend and the serial murders, a killer comes into focus and its pulse pounding action to see if they'll catch their man before he escapes or kills again.

I really liked this story. I felt all three cases were tied together in a believable way. The descriptions of the crimes were intense but I'm used to reading things like that as I like to read true serial murder cases but if that's something you don't like then I would skip this story. The characters are well thought out and have rich backgrounds with potential for future showings. The ending was all wrapped up although I felt a hint that maybe The Reaper, as the serial killer has been dubbed in this book, may still be out there, I'm not sure if this is a book series or not but I would definitely read more from this author and would like to see more stories involving Kendall in the future. I received this book free from NetGallery for an honest review.

Anonymous Source

I was hooked from the first chapter of this book. A flashback chapter at the beginning clenched it for me. I read 60% of the book the first night, staying up way too late but I just had to see what was going to happen. 

There's a serial killer on the loose. Once loose in Chicago, he's now shown up in Colsboro, Ohio. Jennifer Gibbs, an investigative journalist, has been tracking him for years. Or, has he actually been tracking her? The murders are elaborate and brutal. The killer takes a photo of the victim, staged, with clues only Jennifer should be able to decipher. Clues that should help her to identify him. Years go by and much to her and the killers disappointment, she is unable to figure out who he is. The murders start to come closer and closer to Jennifer, with her most likely being the final victim. Can Jennifer uncover who he is and save herself from being the final victim?

Like I said, I was literally hooked from the very first lines of this book. I love a good mystery and I really like serial killer stories, whether real or fictional. The last few chapters is where the action really pick up as we see who the killer is and how the story is coming to a close. I had an inkling as to who the killer might be, but was still surprised to actually read who it was. This is book one and this one ends on a "to be continued".  I felt the flash back chapters were a great addition. It gave background to certain areas of the story that were important and enriched the characters so much more. The pacing I felt was very nice, even at 400 pages, it was a quick read. I am definitely looking forward to the sequel and anymore books that are in this series. It has great potential. I received this book free from Booksirens for an honest review.

The Music Hall Murder: A Ruby Redlick Mystery

I love a good mystery, especially from past eras. This story takes place in the Edwardian Era, pre-war, early 1900's. When women were starting to really get out and advocate for their independence and fight for the freedoms we have access to now. This is book one in the series.

Ruby Redlick is a 15 year old girl who dreams of more than just getting married and having a lot of kids, something that is she is expected to do during the period of time. She is resolved to get out and become a real actress on the London Stage. A large majority of women use the profession of actress to get the attention of a lord or a king in the hopes of marriage.

She runs away from home and ends up in a little coffee shop in the West End of London where she makes quick friends with an actress by the name of Ivy. Ivy offers her a place to stay and tells her that the place she works at is hiring soon and she should try out. Ruby is only there a short time before one of the other actresses is murdered and some jewels are stolen. Ruby often talks about how she loves to read Sherlock Holmes or the penny dreadful stories and decides she will set out to find the murderer/thief. 

A side story of this mystery is Ruby meeting a guy who is a waiter and hangs out in a restaurant in Soho that is full of anarchists and also takes up with a woman who is involved in a militant suffragettes group. We also see the seedy underworld of the elite, who partake in sexual debauchery and drugs. As Rubys fame increases on the stage, she puts herself in danger to discover the secrets and stop a murderer.

I could have really liked this story, however, I really thought it was a bit too long. This would have been better as a cozy mystery size book. Around 220-250 pages would have been perfect. I felt there was too much filler. I also had a hard time believing that a 15 year old child was able to focus in on things such as the types of cigarettes the killer smoked and little bits of fabric found on the body that end up matching a tunic worn by another body found later. Maybe it was the time, maybe 15 year olds were more mature then but Rubys background for me just didnt line up. After running away from home there is only one mention of the family she left. They didn't come looking for her and I felt like her falling into Ivy's company was super convenient. It seems like everything goes her way and there's little strife.

Overall the story wasn't bad, its just not for me. I found myself skimming chapters for the important stuff and ignoring what I considered to be filler. The author loves history and did a lot of research into the era and while that was obvious, I thing the love of history is why there was so much filler. I received this book free from Booksirens for an honest review.

Garden of Sins

When I chose this book I did not realize that it was part of a series, let alone book #6. However, despite not having read 1-5, I still thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was thrilling, sad and had me turning pages almost faster than I could read. 

The story centers around Sarah and Thomas Barrett. She a famous crime scene photographer and he a police officer. Apparently they had a hand in stopping Jack the Ripper, a story I must now read, prompting me to look for books 1-5. This time though Sarah is dealing with the impending trial of her estranged father, who is looking at hanging for the death of a young girl 24 years earlier. She has doubts on his innocence but is still open to finding out the truth. At the same time this is going on, Sarah and Barrett (what she calls him) are drawn into a murder involving a circus, royalty and a massive cover-up of heinous crimes. The events taking place at Cremorne Gardens, a place Sarah remembers her father taking her before he went on the run. 

Set in the Victorian Era, Sarah is unlike the other women of her time. She has a job most people consider to be unconventional and even unsavory, she's independent and sticks her nose in where it isn't welcome (from what I could tell from this book) I felt like the story for the most part fits the time period and I like the use of real places. I felt the pacing was good and the climax at the end was perfect, and a tad frustrating. But all in all, I really enjoyed the story and I am very much looking forward to picking up books 1-5 so that I can get to know these characters better! I received this book free from NetGalley for an honest review.

A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons

Five stars! I love a good who done it with a bit of light romance thrown in. A great mystery with a rich cast of characters.

The book opens in 1920's London at an academic, high society party. The author introduces us to a cast of characters that are each believable and yet each have their own flaws as well. The party was a perfect way to start introducing the cast and within pages, the scene was set! The game was a foot so to speak 

Saffron Everleigh is the only woman in the biology department of the University College of London. Although she is fighting against the boys club and societal expectations for a woman of her time, she is determined to follow in her fathers footsteps and she has the support of her mentor, Dr, Maxwell. During the party, a fellow scientists wife, Mrs. Henry, is poisoned and falls into a coma. Dr. Maxwell is the prime suspect as he is not only well versed in poisonous plants, he has had an argument with Dr. Henry her husband. Now Saffron is in a race against time to prove her mentor innocent. With the help of the alluring Alexander Aston, Saffron not only sets out to clear the name of her mentor but she also finds love as well. 

I found the character of Saffron to be likeable. She's independent, strong, smart and hardworking. Although she does get herself into some pretty precarious situations, I felt like she was a believable character. I really liked the little bit of romance that was thrown in between her and Alexander and found myself rooting for them to be together. If this is to be a series, I am excited to see what else she gets herself into and how she progresses at the University in her career, plus of course what happens between her and Mr. Ashton. 

The last 3-4 chapters were more action packed than I anticipated and I found myself reading feverishly to find out what was going to happen next. Would she and Mr. Aston be able to solve the mystery of who poisoned Mrs. Henry, or would they become victims themselves? I definitely give this book five stars, not only for the story, but also for the writing and the beautiful cover. I received this book free from Netgalley for a honest review. Book is available June 7, 2022.

Catch The Sparrow

I am a long time reader of all things true crime. I started reading this genre when I was around 13, beginning with The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy: The Shocking Inside Story by Ann Rule, So suffice it to say, I am well versed in true crime. So when I read the synopsis, I figured this might be a good to add to my never ending collection of not only books but true crime books.

I was very intrigued by the story. A young woman cut down in her prime by a maniac. Who could have murdered such a well liked person? Stephanie Kupchynsky seemingly disappeared in 1991. She was a violinist and teacher who had fled an abusive relationship and had ended up in Greece, New York. She was dating again and everything seemed good for her. Rachel Rear, the author, is her step-sister, although they never met. Her mother married Stephanie's father when Stephanie had already been missing for 6 years. Rachel was 20 then after Stephanie's bones were found in 1998, she was determined to find out who had murdered her. She does a really good job of describing how she started to investigate and how she spoke to everyone involved not only in the case itself but of Stephanie's life when she was alive. The book goes into how the town was a place of dysfunction and corruption, something that most likely played into not only her death but the inability to find her murderer sooner. I felt there was a bit too much time spent on this topic and a lot of filler here and there but overall the story itself was interesting.

I received this book for free from NetGalley for an honest review.

Knock Knock

I have had this book for several months now. I was debating reading it because its not my preferred genre. But seeing as I am related to the author (by marriage) and its the spooky time of year, I thought I might give it a go. 

The story is one of love, loss and disfunction. Millie Carver lives alone in the house she grew up in and raised her own children in. She starts to hear things, voices, music and knocking. Shadowy figures and lights coming on by themselves, even items being moved about her house. Is she losing it, or is the house haunted?

Millie and her husband Arthur had two children, Mitch and Suzanne. Her relationship with her kids was strained. Mitch went off to be a busy doctor and Suzanne was just a huge disappointment. No grandchildren, no one to leave a legacy. As a mother, I think this is one of all our fears. That our kids will grow up and never have a relationship with us. I know that I myself have a strained relationship with my own mother, a result of the same thing that happened to Suzanne in the book (you'll have to read it to find out what I'm talking about). But I could also feel the love between Millie and Arthur. I feel very much like that with my own husband and have often wondered what I will be like if he's goes first. The thoughts of being without him are often too much for me to handle.

When Millie's daughter calls in a local paranormal research team they aren't sure if or what they'll find in this big, old house. And yet they do find something. More than Suzanne was ready for, I think. Without giving too much away, I figured out part of the ending. But was surprised by the final ending for sure. I felt sad in a way with how it ended. I did like the paranormal notes at the end, a neat way of tying things up. 

All in all its a good read for the spooky season. Its a novella so its a quick read, I was able to read it in one sitting. If you enjoy the paranormal, ghost stories and surprise endings then this book is surely one you should pick up.

The Women of Blackmouth Street

If you are a fan of Jack the Ripper stories, then this is the book for you. A historical thriller that is fast-paced and one you will not be able to put down.

Georgia Buchanan is an alienist, a mind doctor as they call her, a psychologist. With Victorian London in the late 1800's as our setting, we find someone who is not your typical woman for her time. Educated, independent and opinionated, Georgia is  thrust into a world of murder, secrets and scandal. Someone has been murdering women in London's East End. She is determined to find the killer of these women, even at the cost of her own sanity. At first I thought this just was another Jack the Ripper book, I was much surprised to find out the author gave it a new spin, one I was not expecting. 

The characters will definitely hold your attention and as someone who has read a lot about Jack the Ripper, the research done to convey this story was done very well. A graphic story with a backdrop that focuses on mental illness and those misunderstood with it, this story will keep you entertained for sure. I really enjoyed this story. Like I said, I have read and watched a lot when it comes to the story and lore of Jack the Ripper. This book had more of feminist feel to it than I normally prefer. But all in all, I really liked the idea of the story. I received this book free from Booksirens for an honest review.

The Fall of the House of Thomas Weir

This book was not at all what I thought it was going to be. To me, this book was more Lovecraftian than I prefer. 

The story is set in the 1770's in Edinburgh. Focusing on two men, Doctor Samuel Johnson and his lawyer friend, James Boswell. Johnson has come to visit his dear friend after hearing reports of ghouls and ghosts haunting the are of Old Town. Johnson and Boswell team up to help some local noblemen with some burglaries as well and are thrust into more than they bargained for when they discover the supernatural stories are in fact true. The tunnels underneath "new" Old Town hide a hideous sect of creatures that are set on destroying the city and eventually taking over the world.

While I enjoyed parts of the story like the setting descriptions and even the characters of Johnson and Boswell the story just fell flat for me. They story felt all over the place and had some nods to some of todays "conspiracy" type stories. Statements like "fear makes the blood so much richer" (adrenochrome) and "abolishing princes and nations in favor of a one world order". Both of these things along with the talk of lizard like people was very much like what is talked of today amongst those who believe such things. 

All in all I think it had the makings of an interesting story but it just wasn't for me. If you like Lovecraft type stories then this is probably a book you will enjoy. 

Once Upon A Murderous Delusion

The year is 1980 and a sleepy small town is about to face a murderous rampage they aren't prepared for.

Its 1980 and a series of murders dubbed the "mommy murders" is taking over the small town of Parkhirst and the people are in a panic. Murder doesn't happen here, let alone a serial killer. At the center of this story is the Parkhirst General Hospital. The locals are concerned that one of the "crazies" from the hospital is the one who is perpetrating these violent acts. Can the local cops, coupled with the FBI catch this killer before he commits another heinous act?

This story had me hooked from the onset. First, I love a good serial killer story, even one that may not be true. Second, I love a good mystery and even though this story was about a serial killer, it was still a mystery as to who was terrorizing this small New England town.  I felt the characters were well fleshed out and the pacing on this was perfect. I was able to finish it in a few hours. 

If you enjoy a good thriller, especially good psychological thriller then make sure to pick this one up. I will definitely be checking out more from this author. I received this book free from Booksirens for an honest review.