Category Archives: Psychological thrillers

“A Death At The Party” by Amy Stuart – Book Review

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Fictionophile

“The tentacles of fate and coincidence”. I’ve read this author’s previous books (which were a connected trilogy) and enjoyed them very much. Therefore, I was eager to try her latest stand-alone novel. I was not disappointed. The entire book took … Continue reading →

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“The Institution” by Helen Fields – Book Review

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Fictionophile

I’m worn out. This novel was one of the most intense novels I’ve ever read. Set in a very isolated, maximum security prison hospital, the novel was so claustrophobic that I longed to leave there… but not before I found … Continue reading →

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“Locust Lane” by Stephen Amidon – Book Review

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Fictionophile

“4 high school students – 9 adults – 1 unsolved murder” “Locust Lane” was an engrossing, contemporary murder mystery. With echoes of the family dynamics of “13 Reasons Why“, this modern thriller gave an observant and fascinating portrayal of the … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – January 10, 2023 #NewBook #TheWritingRetreat @juliabartz @simonschuster #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog @AtriaBooks @EmilyBestler

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Fictionophile

My Tuesday post where I’ll ‘tease‘ you with the cover, blurb, and first paragraph of one of the titles from my own TBR. This book is a title I received from Emily Bestler Books / Atria Books via Edelweiss and … Continue reading →

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“Cliff Edge” by Florrie Palmer – Book Review

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Fictionophile

The cover and the setting are what attracted me to this particular novel. Also, it was set during the Christmas season, so for me it was a seasonal read. I had never read anything by this author, so didn’t know … Continue reading →

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“The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden – Book Review

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Fictionophile

If you are in the mood for a compelling, twisty, domestic thriller you need look no further! This is the type of novel that you could easily read in one sitting. It is riveting, and would make an awesome movie. … Continue reading →

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“Her Buried Lives” by Katlyn Duncan – Book Review

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Fictionophile

The old Victorian house located on the outskirts of a small Pennsylvania town leant itself to a creepy vibe and you just knew it was packed full of unsavory family secrets. Though I loved the premise and the setting, I … Continue reading →

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“We Spread” by Iain Reid – Book Review

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Fictionophile

O.M.G.! What a  creepy and unsettling novel. I’m astounded that a young author like Iain Reid could so eloquently and sympathetically write of advanced old age. His understanding depiction of the vulnerabilities, loneliness, frailties, and memory loss, were quite outstanding. … Continue reading →

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“The Guest House” by Robin Morgan-Bentley – Book Review

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Fictionophile

If you are a fan of dark, twisty, and somewhat disturbing thrillers then you should read “The Guest House“. Although I’m a real fan of page turners, this one might have been just one plot twist too far. Jamie and … Continue reading →

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“Run Time” by Catherine Ryan Howard – Book Review

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Fictionophile

Adele Rafferty – an Irish actress has moved to Los Angeles after a major career set-back. She works as a motel receptionist and is almost on the brink of giving up her dreamed of acting career altogether. Then… she receives … Continue reading →

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