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Necessary Lies
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Bestselling author Diane Chamberlain delivers a breakout book about a small southern town fifty...
The Fallen (Amos Decker #4)
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Amos Decker is the Memory Man. Following a football-related head injury that altered his...
Of Curses And Kisses
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Make Me (Make or Break, #1)
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"Make me, Channing. Make me fall. Push me, shove me, just make sure I get there.” I shout at him,...
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The second in the delightful Dear Miss Hermione mystery series from Anastasia Hastings—when you...
Merissa (14046 KP) rated Bella's Countryside Christmas in Books
Oct 4, 2024
This was such a great story! It is gentle, with no unnecessary angst or drama, with a healthy dose of mystery. Character-led with cameos from characters out of other books, this was a story I didn't want to end. The people here were funny and likeable, especially the ones from the home!
The flow of the story was smooth and left me wanting to continue reading, even when I got to the chapter breaks. It has Christmassy vibes but doesn't rule the whole story. A fantastic read and definitely recommended by me.
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The House of Odysseus
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From the author of the critically acclaimed Ithaca - A Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the...
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Spark & Heir (Royal & Piper #3)
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Over a year after his disappearance, the Piper of HameLonn has returned. As winter delays...
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Recluse in Books
May 11, 2024
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Recluse
By Gabriel Zavala
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HE'S WEAVING HIS WEB OF MURDER.
Lukas Retter is a recluse in the correctional city of East Haddam, Connecticut, washing cars and dreaming about taking back control of his life. He has been ever since The Safety First Act redefined criminal justice in America.
Meanwhile, the children of criminals are placed in psychiatric hospitals to be evaluated.
But when Lukas murders Rebecca Waylow, his girlfriend, he leaves her dismembered and strung-up on a web of bloody ropes and wires. And she won't be the last.
As Lukas recalls his sinister past and becomes the new nightmare of his correctional city, he transforms into the serial killer he was destined to become. He'll do whatever it takes to feel control, even if it means stringing a few people up in the process.
This was pretty brutal from start to finish. Not one of these characters have any redeeming qualities. This main character was taken from his home at a young age, accused of killing his father even though he watched his sister do it to then be put into a violent situation by the government.
It’s a tough read but actually really well written especially from such a young author who definitely has a long promising career ahead of him.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.