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Alex Cross Must Die

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Her No. 1 Fan

Author: Abby DaviesPublisher: Apple Loft PressDate Published: September 28, 2023 I was happy that the author acknowledged Stephen King’s Misery as the inspiration for this story. Misery was one of those stories that just stayed with me and I think possibly Her No. 1 Fan will as well. This is the story of how a…
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The Intern

Author: Michele CampbellPublisher: St. Martin’s PressDate Published: October 3, 2023 What I liked about The Intern:• The Harvard campus and court settings felt real.• The characters were well-developed, complete with backstories.• The storyline was fast-paced.• I loved the insider knowledge of Harvard and the law (see Campbell’s bio). The only thing that kept me from…
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The Family Secret

Author: Mikayla DavidsPublisher: Mikayla DavidsDate Published: September 1, 2023 I seem to be drawn to books that take place in chalets on ski mountains. Without a doubt, you know that something bad is going to happen. This book was a perfect recipe for disaster: the grandmom, the 3 sisters who all have secrets, and the…
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12 Months to Live

Authors: James Patterson and Mike LupicaPublisher: Little, BrownDate Published: September 25, 2023 Jane Smith is a gritty defense attorney with only 12 months and nothing left to lose. Except for her best friend and partner Jimm Cunniff, her rescue dog RIP (Rest in Peace), and a new relationship with veterinarian doctor Ben. When I first…
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Pretend You Don’t See Her

Author: Mary Higgins ClarkPublisher: Simon & SchusterDate Published: September 12, 2023 This is a September 2023 reissue of the 1997 classic. When I first picked it up, I was afraid that it would be dated – no cell phones, no GPS, and definitely no dual timelines that I’ve become accustomed to reading. But this book…
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Coming Soon – A New Thriller by James Patterson

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The Trade Off

Author: Sandie JonesPublisher: Minotaur BooksDate Published: August 15, 2023 If you have any dreams of becoming a journalist, this book will definitely squash them! The story pits two reporters, Stella, a high-powered assistant editor, against the new and idealistic Jess. Jess thinks she’s been recruited because of her high morals, but is that really the…
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Darkness Calls

Author: Michael Katz KrefeldPublisher: Podium PublishingDate Published: May 16, 2023 I am a fan of Nordic thrillers so I don’t know how I missed this author, but I am so glad there will be more in the Inspector Cecile Mars series! The translation from the Danish by Ian Giles is flawless! Cecile is a recently…
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The Expat Wife

Author: Courtney HargrovePublisher: One Moment BooksDate Published: July 11, 2023 This was my first 5-star book of July, and probably my favorite book of the year! This is a thriller done right! First of all, can we talk about the backdrop for this book? The setting is the beautiful area of Lucerne in Switzerland. The…