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What Secrets the Walls Keep

4.8

8 ratings

What Secrets the Walls Keep

Rachel Graham

A quick creepy story perfect to read alone on a dark night. I want to know the secrets of that scary apartment, what went on there before Richard moved in and what happened to that poor cat.

Michele M.

Joy Ride: When a Prank Turns Deadly

3.5

2 ratings

Joy Ride: When a Prank Turns Deadly

C.K. Smith

If you enjoyed the Joyride movies (I am a huge fan), then you will definitely enjoy this book. I was really excited to see that this is Book 1, and I cannot wait for the rest of the series to come out. I have seen this book recommended a lot, which is why I was so eager to pick it up. I devoured this book in a morning. It is gory and scary and plays out very similarly to the movies in regard to violence and motive. That being said, it is not a cut and paste and they are different storylines. My only gripe with the book (and it is a small one to be fair), is that I found Tessa irritating. I am fully aware that this is probably a ‘me’ thing but just have to put it out there. Other than that, I really loved this book.

Kerri Dix-Peek

Not A Word

4.5

15 ratings

Not A Word

Kay Elem

Bound and trapped in an enclosed space; the epitome of nightmares. The lucid dream doesn't end there. Instead you find yourself running through the woods, barefoot and alone. Hunted, for sport like an animal, by a faceless stalker. "Not A Word" delivers incredible tension with non-stop impact. I blew through each page, biting at my nails in anticipation of where this tale would take me. Mix in a splash of family love and now you have a high stakes chase. Will she survive to see them again? Dig into this quick and satisfying read to find out.

John Alaia

Black Horn Vengeful

4.4

5 ratings

Black Horn Vengeful

Uilleam Whitedale

Mother Nature has had enough of the abuse of its little inhabitants. Hunting for the sport of it has damned us all! This gripping tale depicts what happens when the Earth decides to hit back. Full of mystery and gruesome animal attacks, this story kept me engaged and thirsting for more. A perfect blend of thriller and horror that won’t leave you disappointed!

John Alaia

Bloodlines: A Psychological Thriller

4.6

27 ratings

Bloodlines: A Psychological Thriller

Carly Black

How important would it be to know where you came from? Whose blood runs in your veins? How much danger are you willing to face to find your past? Alyssa faces all these questions when she takes a DNA test. What she didn’t expect was the FBI showing up on her door, she didn’t expect to be stalked or hunted down either and she sure didn’t expect to come face to face with a killer. But she wants the truth - she’ll keep going. This book was a pleasure and a little creepy to read - with an interaction/ending that I didn’t see coming but I’m so glad it did!!! First time author Carly Black really knocked it out of the park. I read this in less than 8 hours just could not put it down

Michele M.

Stay Silent

5

1 rating

Stay Silent

Keeley Webb

Holy crap, this book was so freaking good!! The intensity, the pacing, the atmosphere — everything hit exactly the way I wanted it to. It was off‑the‑charts exciting and had me fully locked in from start to finish. Keeley has this incredible way of writing that makes you feel like you’re right there in the middle of the chaos, and I was completely immersed the entire time. I seriously can’t explain enough how much I loved this story. It’s gripping, vivid, and absolutely unforgettable. Without a doubt, it’s sitting at the very top of my 2025 favorites list. If you want a read that keeps your pulse up and your mind spinning, you’ve found it.

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