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Lies She Told
Lies She Told
Cate Holahan | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Mystery, Thriller
8
7.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was an edge-of-your-seat thriller that kept me guessing. Liza is an author, and her agent gives her 30 days to come up with a novel that will wow him and keep her writing career alive. She’s also trying to conceive the child she thinks will make her husband happy again. The story moves between Liza’s world and her protagonist Beth’s world, and the suspense builds as the line between fantasy and reality start to blur. I highly recommend this one to thriller fans!

<i>NOTE: I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book. </i>
  
Game Night (2018)
Game Night (2018)
2018 | Comedy, Mystery
great premise and the comedy isnt over the top (0 more)
nothing much (0 more)
they`re not playing around
from start to finish i was laughing but it wasnt a slapstick over the top comedy , great performances from the main cast and the chemistry between Bateman and McAdams is great ,the film its self was a cross between an action film and comedy with just the right amount of suspense to keep you gripped to the seat .when i seen the trailer i wasnt too sure about this but after my disappointment with Lady Bird and 3 Billboards I was pleasently surprised
  
The Pleasures of Spring (Pleasures, #4)
The Pleasures of Spring (Pleasures, #4)
Evie Hunter | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
What a great read.
This book never has a dull moment with suspense, humour and just the right amount of kink to keep you turning the pages.
Ex Domme and thief, Roz Spring is witness to a murder. Andy McTavish is trying to get her to go into protective custody before the murderer, Ex navy seal turn bad, Hall, gets his evil hands on her. But Roz has other ideas as she tries to raise the money to help her low life dad pay off the bad guys so after he is released from prison they don't put him six feet under.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Blitz (2011) in Movies

Apr 12, 2018  
Blitz  (2011)
Blitz (2011)
2011 | Action, Crime, Thriller
5
6.4 (14 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A gritty hard thriller about a cop killer in London. It has a great well known UK cast, more TV than film though. The only real problem is the story they have to work with, it's a bit weak at best. As a result there is very little suspense in the plot, it also has a fairly low budget feel to it. It's ok for those who like a quick fix of action/thriller with a simple basic story. Others might like a bit more substance in the plot, which could have made it a lot better.
  
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Plain Truth
9
8.3 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is what novels should aspire to be. I read this when it first came out and it went into a box where I recently came across it again. With many novels, it's one and done. I read it once and there is no point in reading it again. But not this one. This is one to savor again and again because each time you read it you come across some gem that you missed before. The suspense is palpable. The drama is real. The heart and soul are apparent on every page. I highly recommend it.
  
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated No Time To Cry in Books

Nov 11, 2018  
No Time To Cry
No Time To Cry
James Oswald | 2018 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
No hesitation in recommending
Loved it, loved it, loved it!

What a fantastic first book in a new series - murder, suspense, action, intrigue, twists and turns aplenty and with the fantastic characters, perfect pace and gripping story line, this makes for one excellent book.

Highly recommended and I can't wait for the next one to see how Con develops and what she gets up to next.

Did I say I loved it?!?

Many thanks to the publisher, Wildfire (a part of the Headline Division of Hachette UK) via NetGalley for my copy in return for an unbiased review.
  
Dirty War (Dirty Justice #2)
Dirty War (Dirty Justice #2)
N.E. Henderson | 2019 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
fab read
This is the second book in this series by this author. Omg this book is just as good as the first one. I couldn't put this book down till I'd got to the end, then I was left wanting more. This book will grab you from the first page. This is a fast paced action packed read. This book has the perfect mixture of romance, suspense and mystery. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.



Highly recommended series

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Vegas (725 KP) rated Airport (1970) in Movies

Dec 17, 2018  
Airport (1970)
Airport (1970)
1970 | Action, Drama, Mystery
Suspenseful (1 more)
Action
Classic disaster movie
A 70s classic disaster movie. A strong cast acts out the action based on a best selling novel.. It follows the action both in the plane and out and also adds the right amount of back story and information about the major players that actually makes you care what happens to them, and also helps balances out the suspense and action so you are not overwhelmed, which many modern action films haven't quite got quite right...

I First saw this many years ago and re watching it, unlike some things, I wasn't disappointed.
  
Alice (The Chronicles of Alice, #1)
Alice (The Chronicles of Alice, #1)
Christina Henry | 2015 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
8.5 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
Delightfully Dark
This is an wonderfully adult take on a classic children's tale. All the characters you loved as a child are there however you may not love them so much in this version. Henry sets a fast paced tale that follows Alice from the depths of an asylum through a blood soaked path of discovery and revenge. Whilst the fast pace can leave you a little bit wanting in terms of build up and suspense this is a great and entertaining read. If you have a couple of hours spare I would highly recommend filling with this book.
  
The Goldfinch (2019)
The Goldfinch (2019)
2019 | Drama
Characters were a good fit (0 more)
Not enough attachment and development of the characters (0 more)
Missed the notes of the book
The Goldfinch was quite a special book full of atmosphere and suspense as well of coming of age. Its also a bloody big book so to make it work in a short film is quite difficult.

That is the movies let down. The development of characters that is expansive in the book was lacking the space they needed in the film. Its still a decent enough flick but you just don't get drawn into the emotion of the people involved.