Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes is a frightening trip into the mind of madness. With a taste of Robert Bloch’s Psycho and picking up on the current trend of mass murder King tells a tale that is all too close to reality. The characters are so fully developed you could pass them on the street … Continue reading Mr. Mercedes- Stephen King
I waited until most of the hype had ended and the crowds had thinned before venturing to see the new “Godzilla” film. With the multitude of films coming out this summer the theater was virtually empty this weekend. There’s a great deal to like about this movie and very little to complain about. While the story bogs down in some spots, it was nice to … Continue reading Godzilla 2014 – Hero or Villain
Wallflower by Carolyn McCray My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Wallflower” by Carolyn McCray is definitely not for the squeamish! Once again Kent Harbinger is on the trail of a serial killer accompanied by his detective lover Nicole. As with the other Harbinger tales, Wallflower tracks the escalating horrors of a serial killer honing his craft. The plot for this story is great but unlike” … Continue reading “Wallflower” by Carolyn McCray
Do you know someone who everyone goes to with their problems? Is there a person you know who is always sought out to discuss problems and ask advice of? Are you that person in your circle of family and friends? I have noticed over the years there are some people, and very few really, who attract others that need advice, help, comfort, or even just … Continue reading Lighting the Way
Soho Slasher: Jack Is Back: A Harbinger Crossover Novel to International Hunters, Inc. by Carolyn McCray My rating: 5 of 5 stars Soho Slasher- Jack is Back by: Carolyn McCray and Ben HopkinAs an amateur Ripperologist and a fan of the Harbinger series I was thrilled to see this new offering by Carolyn McCray and Ben Hopkin. Kent Harbinger is a world renowned profiler who … Continue reading Soho Slasher-Jack is Back by McCray & Hopkin
Plain Jane by Caroly McCray My rating: 5 of 5 stars Carolyn McCray has hit another one out of the park with her Harbinger series. “Plain Jane” is a combination of Sherlock Holmes meets Hannibal Lecter. Beginning with the short story “Anatomy”, the prequel to “Plain Jane” is a must read to truly appreciate the relationships of the characters. The characters are well developed and … Continue reading “Plain Jane” – Carolyn McCray
Shocking True Story by Gregg Olsen My rating: 4 of 5 stars I knew Gregg Olsen as a true crime writer and when I started “Shocking True Story” I assumed it was in fact a true crime novel. It didn’t take me long to figure out it wasn’t. Olsen cleverly weaves the tale of a true crime writer’s experience of investigating and writing about a … Continue reading Shocking True Story-Gregg Olsen
The Final Winter by Iain Rob Wright My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Final Winter by Iain Rob Wright is a fascinating take on the apocalypse. Concentrating on a small area in Britain and the local pub, The Trumpet, a small group of townspeople are trapped by a freak snow storm. As the evening progresses they learn that the entire world is being buried … Continue reading The Final Winter-Iain Rob Wright
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill My rating: 5 of 5 stars Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill is not just another ghost story. While weaving a supernatural tale Hill manages to invest the story with some of the real life horrors in the world. Through the eyes of Jude Coyne the reader explores the experiences of an aged rock musician and the people in his life … Continue reading “Heart-Shaped Box” by Joe Hill
Torn From the Inside Out by Sara Niles My rating: 5 of 5 stars In “Torn From the Inside Out” Sara Niles takes the reader through the escalating cycles of abuse. Watching her grow from a lively and curious child to a tortured and demoralized wife and mother is a compelling if painful journey. This is not a book for the squeamish but it is … Continue reading “Torn From the Inside Out” Sara Niles
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