The Patient by Jasper Dewitt (2020) Review

If Lovecraft had written One Flew Over the Cucko’s Nest Why I picked up the book:  The Patient is described as “appealing to fans of Behind Her Eyes and The Cabin at the End of the World.” Because I loved the former and have no interest in the latter, I kept thinking about this book but would neverContinue reading “The Patient by Jasper Dewitt (2020) Review”

The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo (1972) Review

Atmospheric and clever Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #6 Why I picked up the book: I have recently read a Japanese classic murder mystery and fell in love with the style. I am now on a chase to find as many shin honkaku and contemporary Japanese mystery/thrillers possible. The Inugami Curse was both a book that IContinue reading “The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo (1972) Review”

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna (2021) Review

Be your destiny Why I picked up the book:  I read this book earlier in the month for Andy’s book club. As her live discussion approaches, I felt compelled to reread it as an audiobook! I guarantee the discussion will be fantastic, and I want to have facts/impressions fresh in my mind. Perfect opportunity toContinue reading “The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna (2021) Review”

Shiver by Allie Reynolds (2020) Review

Thrilling and addicting. This is what snowboarding must feel like. Why I picked up the book: I feel that the theme for this synopsis is “I don’t need to know more,” but really, they had me at a group of people who haven’t seen each other in 10 years meet at a deserted French AlpsContinue reading “Shiver by Allie Reynolds (2020) Review”