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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Last Haunt in Books

Jun 17, 2024  
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The Last Haunt
Max Booth III | 2024
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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The Last Haunt
By Max Booth III
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On the one-year anniversary of a young woman’s tragic death, an extreme haunted house attraction reopened its doors to the public. What happened next would forever traumatize a small Texas town. The Last Haunt is an attempt to make sense of the mysterious brutality that occurred on that fateful Halloween night. Constructed from interviews with the survivors, this oral history is the closest anyone has ever come to documenting the truth behind the McKinley Manor massacre.

Another brilliant piece of work from this author! I’m yet to read one I don’t like. This was a really good read and different to the others I’ve read of his. The ending just so justified to a point.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Breakdown in Books

Jul 24, 2017  
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The Breakdown
B.A. Paris | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.0 (16 Ratings)
Book Rating
Stick with it, takes a while to like the protagonist
After reading the brilliant 'Behind Closed Doors', I was wondering how BA Paris would be able to excel expectations - and she has thankfully managed to avoid the usual psychological thriller pitfalls once again.

There was a massive red herring which provides a brilliant twist and opportunity for the ultimate revenge. Feeling claustrophobic throughout, due to the main character's apparent early onset dementia, it sets an unnerving tone from the outset. At this point I did worry it would end up with the same gaps in information such as in The Girl on the Train. However, Paris manages to steer clear of becoming another wannabe Gone Girl, and totally holds her own.

For about 75 per cent of the time, you will find the protagonist's almost neurotic personality quite annoying until the last quarter of the book where you will end up completely empathising with her. Another fantastic dark tale from BA Paris.
  
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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated The Hour of Dust and Ashes (Charlie Madigan, #3) in Books

Apr 27, 2018  
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The Hour of Dust and Ashes (Charlie Madigan, #3)
Kelly Gay | 2011
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I've been anxiously awaiting the release of this book since the second one came out last August. I love this series! The tension starts at the very beginning and follows through the entire book, to the last page. I love the characters (Charlie is my hero) and I was furious about what happened at the end (in a good way. I have to read the next book now!).

I will say I wished I'd read the other two again before reading this one. I didn't forget too much, but there were a few little things were I was thinking "Okay I remember something about that, but no details." I would certainly recommend reading them closer together than one year.

If you liked the first two Charlie Madigan books, you'll love this one. Lots of loose ends were tied up, doors were opened, and secrets were revealed. I loved it!

Content/Recommendation: Some language, no sex. Ages 17+
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2631 KP) rated Dangerous to Know (Lillian Frost & Edith Head #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Dangerous to Know (Lillian Frost & Edith Head #2)
Renee Patrick | 2017
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
In December 1938, an FBI investigation into the smuggling activities of Albert Chaperau has reached the doors of Paramount, where Edith Head is the head of costumes. Since Lillian Frost was at the dinner party where Albert was exposed, she finds herself involved in attempts to head off the investigation. Meanwhile, Lillian is also looking into the disappearance of Jens Lahse. No one has seen him for a week. Where could he have gone?

This book plunges us into the world of old Hollywood, and doesn’t let us out. Real and fictional blend seamlessly on the page, all of them coming to wonderful life. The book takes time to lay the foundation of both stories and introduce the characters, but once that happens, it is off and running and hard to put down. Add in a touch of Christmas, and you have a very charming book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2017/07/book-review-dangerous-to-know-by-renee.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.