When actress Lana Farrar finds her mood dragged down by London’s dreary weather she does what any of us would, invites her friends for a weekend away on her private Greek island. All right, probably not what we would do, but Alex Michaelides needed a remote backdrop for his new novel, The Fury and what’s better than a private island? Unfortunately, once on the island, old ... Read More...
Summer Thrillers: Mini-Reviews
Summer is a great time for thrillers. Hot weather, vacation, and short attention spans are all made for engaging reading that moves fast. Of course, my expectations are higher, because humidity makes me cranky and we have plenty of it in Michigan. For that reason, I’m a picky reader right now so take these reviews with a grain of salt (what does that even mean?). On Monday I’ll ... Read More...
Creepy December: Part Two
Oh boy, my month of mood-reading thriller-mania continues! Earlier in the month I shared my creepy December reading. Today's version is going to be super specific: women who leave behind diaries. Somehow, two of the suspense novels I read this month have a main character who narrates through their writing. And yes, that does mean they’re no longer active in the plot except for ... Read More...
