Yellow Slicker is a psychological mystery thriller by Deanna Nese. The story covers over two and a half decades of Duncan Knight's life, starting in the mid-90s. Duncan, a young man born into a prosperous family, has his life turned upside down when his car...

The Horoscope Writer is a work of fiction in the crime, thriller, and suspense subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to some explicit language and graphic content throughout, as well as strong references to rape, suicide, and murder. Penned by author...

Absolute Revenge is an outstanding psychological thriller by Margie Miklas. Allison Jamison, an ICU traveling nurse, is found on the bathroom floor. There was a needle in her arm, suggesting that she is a drug user. Allison’s fiancé, Mark Derning, wakes up after three days...

Although the adage “history repeats itself” isn’t usually applied to fiction novels rooted even loosely in fact, it most definitely applies to the characters and plot of DF Kennedy’s The Whole Truth. This novel is the sequel to Kennedy’s previous book, The Truth, in which...

Strands of Guilt: A Murder Mystery by Devadeep Gupta takes place in the fictional country of Theisolh. Someone is killing musicians. There’s a pattern to these crimes, and the killer leaves behind puzzling and intriguing clues in his wake. The elite, mysterious investigative arm of...

The Book of Thomas is a work of fiction in the horror, suspense, and psychological thriller subgenres. It is best suited to mature readings owing to explicit language throughout and the presence of graphic violence. Penned by author Craig R Key, we find ourselves following...

Five Will Die by L.A. Detwiler is a psychological thriller with an interesting plot. Becky has just started work at the Evermore Publishing Team, looking for a new start, but this may not be what she had in mind. Everyone in the office has a...

Never Let Go by Lori Duffy Foster is a horrifying psychological thriller. Carla is thrilled to be invited to lunch by her best friend, Rachel, especially when she is asked to take her baby with her. Rachel doesn’t like kids and wasn’t a close friend...

Dirty Laundry: Not Everything is What it Seems by Cori Nevruz is a fast-paced psychological thriller. Samantha’s husband expected a lot of her. He wanted his house kept nice, meals on the table, and he wanted her to be presentable. When children came along, it...

What makes you decide on your next read? Is it the book’s description? Do you follow favorite authors or preferred genres? For me, the final decision to select a book rests on what I read in that opening chapter. If it hooks me within the...