Dark Corners by Megan Goldin. (2023). (Rachel Krall; #2) **4.5 out of 5 stars** Suspected serial killer Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison when he gets a surprise visit from social media influencer Maddison Logan. Hours later she disappears. The FBI reluctantly calls in true-crime podcaster Rachel Krall for help in finding… Continue reading Dark Corners by Megan Goldin. (2023).
Category: Suspense
A Shadow At The Door by Jo Dixon. (2024).
A Shadow At The Door by Jo Dixon. (2024). **4 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free advance readers copy of this novel; published 3 January 2024** After a brutal attack and the breakdown of her marriage, Remi knows it's safer to rely on anyone. She's living in… Continue reading A Shadow At The Door by Jo Dixon. (2024).
Vendetta by Sarah Barrie. (2023).
Vendetta by Sarah Barrie. (2023). (Lexi Winter; #3) **4.5 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 15 November 2023** Ace hacker, former sex worker and vigilante Lexi is now a cop and not keen to revisit her… Continue reading Vendetta by Sarah Barrie. (2023).
Zero Days by Ruth Ware. (2023).
Zero Days by Ruth Ware. (2023). **3 out of 5 stars** Hired by companies to break into buildings and hack systems, Jack and her husband Gabe are the best penetration specialists in the business. But then an assignment goes wrong and when Jack gets home, Gabe is dead. And the police think she's the prime… Continue reading Zero Days by Ruth Ware. (2023).
The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding. (2023).
The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** Lee never thought she'd find herself homeless but when her restaurant fails and she's in debt, she leaves her old life with nothing but her clothes and her car. One day she sees a sobbing woman throw herself into the ocean. Lee helps… Continue reading The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding. (2023).
Crows Nest by Nikki Mottram. (2023).
Crows Nest by Nikki Mottram. (2023). **3 out of 5 stars** 1996. Fleeing problems in her own marriage, child protection worker Dana leaves Sydney for job in Queensland town Toowoomba. Her first house call is to nearby Crows Nest to assess the children of Sandra Kirby, which results in her getting both her new boss… Continue reading Crows Nest by Nikki Mottram. (2023).
Lay Your Body Down by Amy Suiter Clarke. (2023).
Lay Your Body Down by Amy Suiter Clarke. (2023). **4.5 out of 5 stars** When Del fled her small hometown and its cult-like church six years ago, she vowed never to go back. Lars, the love of her life, was marrying local golden girl Eve, author of a popular blog about the church's 'Noble Wife'… Continue reading Lay Your Body Down by Amy Suiter Clarke. (2023).
The Running Club by Ali Lowe. (2023).
The Running Club by Ali Lowe. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** The rules of the running club are the same as they always have been: keep your breath steady, mind sharp, record your laps! Only now there's a new one: don't get killed. The wealthy community of Esperance is picture-perfect: big houses, stunning views,… Continue reading The Running Club by Ali Lowe. (2023).
Home Before Night by J.P. Pomare. (2023, first published by Amazon Audible Originals in 2022).
Home Before Night by J.P. Pomare. (2023, first published by Amazon Audible Originals in 2022). **4.5 out of 5 stars** As another wave of the virus hits, inhabitants of Melbourne are given until 8pm to get to their home. After that, curfew begins and they need to stay there for 4 weeks. When Lou's son… Continue reading Home Before Night by J.P. Pomare. (2023, first published by Amazon Audible Originals in 2022).
Dark Mode by Ashley Kalagian Blunt. (2023).
Dark Mode by Ashley Kalagian Blunt. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** For years, Reagan has kept her life offline - no socials, no internet presence, no photos: safe. Until the day she stumbles on a shocking murder in a Sydney laneway and the victim looks just like her. As more murders shake the city… Continue reading Dark Mode by Ashley Kalagian Blunt. (2023).
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