Tag Archives: Upstate New York

“Red Means Run” by Brad Smith – Book Review

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Fictionophile

I originally reviewed this title on January 2nd, 2012. Back then, I didn’t have many followers so the book didn’t get any attention. I thought that since Lume Books have taken over the Endeavor Press catalog, I would try to … Continue reading →

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“The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James – Book Review #FFRC2020

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Fictionophile

Fell, New York, is a small town that has somehow escaped progress. A town where the library still has paper archives, cell phone reception is sketchy at best, and a town with a history of dead and missing girls. As … Continue reading →

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“Trace of Evil” by Alice Blanchard – Book Review

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Fictionophile

A small town in Upstate New York idyllic to the casual observer. Beautiful autumn foliage, stunning scenery, and an interesting history of witchcraft. Now the witchcraft is a tourist industry but the town still holds many dark secrets beneath the … Continue reading →

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“How Will I Know You?” by Jessica Treadway – Book Review

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Fictionophile

“When people get themselves into a hole, other people like to watch them try to get out.” Susanne Enright – age 42, is an accomplished sculptor turned college art instructor. Susanne’s husband, Gil has squandered their nest-egg in an ill-advised … Continue reading →

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“The Widow’s House” by Carol Goodman – Book Review

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Fictionophile

I’ll admit first off that it was the stunning cover that first attracted me to this novel. Then, when I realized I had already read a book by this author that I really enjoyed (“The drowning tree“), the deal was … Continue reading →

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