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Merissa (13979 KP) rated One to Die For (Les Petites Morts) in Books

Jun 2, 2023  
One to Die For (Les Petites Morts)
One to Die For (Les Petites Morts)
Arial Burnz | 2011 | Erotica, Paranormal, Romance
8
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
In this short erotic paranormal story, we meet Russell; he's a self-published author with enough money to pay for a clever marketing campaign and to donate to his favourite causes. He lives in a mansion with his childhood friend and makes use of the stories told about him to get what he wants!

This is not a romance story, but it is compelling reading! There is murder, an obsessed crazy woman, journalists, and of course, a vampire. All of this is packed into a steamy bundle of fun.

Well-written, fast-paced, and steamy! Definitely recommended.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 16, 2016
  
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Then She Vanishes in Books

Jun 27, 2023  
Then She Vanishes
Then She Vanishes
Claire Douglas | 2019 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
6
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
83 of 235
Book
Then she Vanishes
By Claire Douglass
⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jess and Heather were once best friends - until the night Heather's sister Flora vanished. The night that lies tore their friendship apart.

But years later, when a brutal double murder shakes their childhood town, Jess returns home.

Because the suspect is Heather.

What happened to the girl you used to know?

I’m not sure where I stand with this book. It took me so long to read and not because it was bad because it wasn’t it was a good story but I think it was just a bit drawn out and a bit slow to begin with. The ending was good which is why it’s a 3 and not a 2 star. I’m definitely sitting on the fence with this one.
  
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David McK (3791 KP) rated Wake Up Dead Man (2025) in Movies

Dec 21, 2025 (Updated Dec 21, 2025)  
Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
2025 |
6
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Third entry in the so-called Knives Out series of murder mysteries, this time relocating to a quiet country church and following Benoit Blanc - who doesn't appear until a good 30 minutes or so into the movie - and priest Reverend Jud Duplenticy, who most of the hard-core followers of the flock of fire and brimstone preacher Monsignor Jefferson Wick believe to be responsible for said Monsignor's death, in another locked room mystery.

The film really belongs to Josh O'Connor as the ex-boxer and now priest Duplenticy, ably supported by Daniel Craig's southerner (and atheist) Benoit Blanc. The denouement is maybe dragged out a bit too long, and it does take a while to get going, but at least this shows that faith and logic can coexist.
  
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ClareR (6202 KP) rated What a Way to Go in Books

Mar 20, 2025  
What a Way to Go
What a Way to Go
Bella Mackie | 2024 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Bella Mackie writes horrible people really well. Everyone in this book is obsessed: self obsessed, wealth obsessed, status obsessed. They’re all obnoxious, frankly.

When Anthony Wistern dies (was it an accident or murder?!), no one is particularly upset. He left enough money behind, after all.

This is told from 3 viewpoints: dead Anthony, his “grieving” wife, Olivia, and an internet True Crime investigator called The Sleuth.

This is a dark, at times hilarious, comedy of errors. There are numerous twists and turns, as well. I loved the sections from the Afterlife, with its many rules that maddened Anthony - he’s not a fan of rules.

I loved listening to this on Xigxag, performed by Kimberley Capero, Gabrielle Glaister, and Colin Mace. They all acted suitably obnoxious and/ or unhinged!
  
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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated The Family Plot in Books

Sep 16, 2021  
The Family Plot
The Family Plot
Megan Collins | 2021 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Dahlia Lighthouse and her siblings were all named after various people murdered by serial killers. Her parents are obsessed by true crime, and the children were raised in an isolated island home known as the "Murder Mansion" to the locals. Each sibling left when they received their inheritance, except for Dahlia's twin brother, Andy, who disappeared when they were sixteen. Dahlia's been gone from home for seven years when she reluctantly returns after her father's death. Once home, the family receives some terrible news; someone is already buried in their father's plot: Andy, his skull split with an ax. As Dahlia tries to work through her grief over Andy and attempt to figure out what happened to him, she begins to realize that it may trace back to her island home and her family.

"I have to find out what happened to Andy. Then I have to leave this place for good."

This is a dark thriller that will appeal to true crime fans. The Lighthouse family embodies true crime--home schooled, the kids write reports on various serial killer victims and they perform rituals related to their deaths. The obsession with death and murder runs deep, and it's certainly unsettling at first. Dahlia's mother lost her own parents in a gruesome way, and it's definitely apparent that this family isn't quite right.

The first half of this book was really fascinating for me. Weird yes, but oddly interesting as you get to know this messed up family and all their dark secrets. Dahlia seems like a sister grieving the loss of her twin brother, and you find yourself wanting to know what happened to him. There's certainly a limited pool of suspects (small island) but the book keeps you guessing.

The second half did not seem as strong as the first. The weirdness factor ratchets up to almost unbelievable. Dahlia's older siblings are annoying and too much. The limited pool of subjects becomes almost cloying, suddenly making things seem too obvious as the plot thickens and become a bit too bizarre. Things get incredibly grim at times.

Still, while this is a strange read, overall it's a page-turner and something kept me reading. It's like a trainwreck from which you cannot look away. Collins definitely includes some good points about the bonds of family and people's obsession with crime and murder. 3.5 stars.

I received a copy of this book from Atria Books and Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.