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The Second Sister
9.0
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The chilling new psychological thriller by Claire Kendal, author of the bestselling novel, THE BOOK...
Added: Jun 17, 2017, 2:20:34 AM
The Bell Witch
6.0
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The Bell Witch by John F.D. Taff is an historical horror novel/ghost story based on what is perhaps...
Added: May 27, 2017, 7:50:38 PM
Supernatural Witch Bell Witch historical
What Alice Forgot
8.4
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What Alice Forgot is a compelling story about relationships, staying true to yourself and embracing...
Added: May 27, 2017, 7:34:13 PM
Tortured Dreams (Dreams & Reality Series #1)
5.5
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Aislinn Cain's life is a horror story - A Serial Killer Thriller When the US Marshals Serial...
Added: May 27, 2017, 7:27:17 PM
The Devil's Prayer
9.5
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A nun commits suicide in front of thousands in Spain. In Australia, Siobhan Russo recognises that...
Added: May 27, 2017, 7:17:02 PM
The 13th Black Candle
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A secretive cult, known as The 13th Black Candle, have developed a community network of loyal...
Added: May 27, 2017, 7:06:40 PM
Supernatural occult cults satanism
The Devil, The Witch and The Whore (The Deal #1)
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“Leave the forest alone. Whatever's out there, just let it be. Don't make it angry.” When a...
Added: May 27, 2017, 6:56:06 PM
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Sarah
6.5
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Seventeen-year-old horror fan Cain Shannon thought helping a ghost find her killers would be the...
Added: May 27, 2017, 6:39:31 PM
Young adult supernatural
The Streets (The Pines Trilogy #3)
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THE STREETS is the final part of Robert Dunbar's THE PINES TRILOGY: In a desolate city, as...
Added: May 27, 2017, 6:25:27 PM
Demon Lights (Blackwater Lights Trilogy #3)
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From the cult-favorite author of Blackwater Lights comes the finale to a dark paranormal horror...
Added: May 27, 2017, 6:16:23 PM
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Rachel (48 KP) rated The Second Sister in Books
Jun 17, 2017
There are some flaws that stopped me from rating it 5*. Occasionally the actions and dialogue are not natural at all, especially when it comes to a couple of peripheral characters.
Although the ending was very well written and exciting to read I was disappointed by the identity of the perpetrator. There are some hints about past actions right at the end of the book that I with had been detailed a little more - that would have been very interesting.
Altogether, though, this novel is extremely well written and the pace is just right. The characters well rounded and very sympathetic, I cared about what happened to them and always wanted to know more.
Even the bit part character's were interesting - especially the rose carver. The mixture of pity and menace was perfect.
I would most definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thrillers, mysteries and suspense. I am definitely going to purchase the authors first book and any future ones
Rachel (48 KP) rated The Second Sister in Books
Jun 17, 2017
There are some flaws that stopped me from rating it 5*. Occasionally the actions and dialogue are not natural at all, especially when it comes to a couple of peripheral characters.
Although the ending was very well written and exciting to read I was disappointed by the identity of the perpetrator. There are some hints about past actions right at the end of the book that I with had been detailed a little more - that would have been very interesting.
Altogether, though, this novel is extremely well written and the pace is just right. The characters well rounded and very sympathetic, I cared about what happened to them and always wanted to know more.
Even the bit part character's were interesting - especially the rose carver. The mixture of pity and menace was perfect.
I would most definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thrillers, mysteries and suspense. I am definitely going to purchase the authors first book and any future ones
Rachel (48 KP) rated The Bell Witch in Books
May 27, 2017
The characters, at times, feel very thin. It would have been nice to know them more before the witch makes her, surprisingly early, appearance. It is the character of the witch that we get to see the most, despite her being cast as the most mysterious.
No time was really given to creating tension or mystery - in this tale the witch appears quickly and makes her intentions and the source of her creation obvious almost immediately.
The author's explanation for the witch is one that is the most bandied about. This was a shame, I was rather hoping for a new take on it.
The book is well written for the most part, the witch given an extremely strong voice. I would recommend this to those who are looking for an undemanding read, not a scary or fraught one
Rachel (48 KP) rated The Venetian: This Haunted World: Book 1 in Books
May 27, 2017
This novel is certainly a slow burn, for the first 20% of it I was highly unimpressed. It felt flimsy and rushed, making it hard to sympathise with the main characters struggles. To be frank - I almost gave up on it. Suddenly, though, the story really kicks in and I read the remainder in one go.
This story is about anger,madness, betrayal and disappointment. It is also about survival, determination and love.
The main stage for the story is an island that is painted so vividly I can almost believe I have been there! The growing suspense and fear is skillfully built to a crescendo, the story woven between different times in just the right way. The ending is very satisfying - not a fairy tale where suddenly everything is perfect but instead a believable end note.
The medical practices described are even more distasteful and repugnant because they actually occurred. In fact a lot were very common sadly.
This would have been a 10/10 review had it not taken so long for the real, meaty story to start. Hopefully others who have purchased this book also continued with it and discovered this gem of a story.
Rachel (48 KP) rated What Alice Forgot in Books
May 27, 2017
I got this book after reading 'A Husband's Secret', which is fantastic, and wanted to read more of Liane Moriarty's novels.
I'm so glad that I did as I enjoyed this story just as much as her latest work.
Yes - this novel does have romance in it and isn't as tense or fast paced as her latest work but it does have a lot of other things in common with it. Really fleshed out character's that act in a believable way, a whiff of mystery, the main narrative accompanied by a few other character's voices and the power to make you try to imagine just how you might cope with the problems that are experienced within the story.
If, like me, you are allergic to so called 'chick lit' then please don't be put off from reading any of Liane Moriarty's work. They really are thought provoking, gripping tales and I look forward to discovering more of her work. Perhaps I won't be so hasty to put a book down if any of those dreaded words are on the cover next time, I could well be missing out on a gem of a book
Connor Sheffield
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Merissa
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I am a mum of three, currently living in Germany. I started Archaeolibrarian in October 2013, and...
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Connor Sheffield
(293 KP)
Poet / Storyteller - Drinker of Rum!
I'm an aspiring writer of Fiction and Poetry. I also love playing Videogames and watching Films :)
Last Active: Dec 27, 2020
