Tag Archives: Thriller

Lost Girls by Celina Grace

British Literature August 14, 2013 Superfast Reader

Synopsis: Maudie’s childhood friend disappeared without a trace when they were girls–but now Maudie is seeing her everywhere, but nobody else knows what she is talking about. Review: Lost Girls had a great sense of place and character, but was lacking in the plot department. I felt like it was missing at least 2-3 twists and the ending was the obvious one, unfortunately. If you like supporting up-and-coming authors and indie publishing, then this is definitely one to get because Celina Grace definitely will improve…

Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet

American Literature August 14, 2013 Superfast Reader 2 Comments

Synopsis: When Patrick called the cops on his drunk-driving dad after a hit and run, he turned into one of the most hated people in the area, but he’s not prepared for the force of nature that is Layla, a wayward preacher’s daughter involved with a dangerous goth crowd, or the feelings he develops for his brother’s girlfriend, and either one could explode at any moment. Review: Save Yourself was a meaty thriller with fabulous characters and heart-clutching emotional suspense. The best thing about the…

The Neighbors by Ania Ahlborn

American Literature January 2, 2013 Superfast Reader 1 Comment

Synopsis: When a troubled young man moves into a dilapidated house with his childhood friend, the perfect life of the sexy next door neighbors entices him–and ensnares him. Review: The Neighbors is a creepy little thriller whose twists take the form of character revelation. I was never exactly surprised by the actual plot, but I kept turning the pages because of the complexity of the characters, their backstories, and their relationships.

The Twisted Window by Lois Duncan

American Literature October 3, 2012 Superfast Reader

Synopsis: A high school girl agrees to help a mysterious stranger rescue his little sister, whom he claims has been kidnapped by her father. Review: I used to love me some Lois Duncan back in the day (Stranger With My Face, anyone?) but this one just didn’t do anything for me. Many thanks to Laurel Leaf Suspense for the review copy.

The Playdate by Louise Millar

British Literature September 4, 2012 Superfast Reader

Synopsis: A single mom decides to return to work, inciting a chain of events that puts her daughter in jeopardy. Review: The Playdate felt like a great follow up to Gone Girl. It’s not that they are so similar in terms of plot or genre. But they both built great suspense from intimate relationships, and had plenty of twists and turns. I also really loved the way the book dealt with the stresses faced by working moms in the creative sector. It’s so competitive and…

Huntress Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers)

American Literature July 19, 2012 Superfast Reader 1 Comment

Synopsis: When an FBI agent’s undercover contact is killed in a seemingly random accident, the presence of a striking young woman leads him back into the world of profiling, possible on the trace of a rare female serial killer. Review: I have long been a big fan of Alexandra Sokoloff‘s paranormal thrillers, and was excited to see what she would do with a different genre. Huntress Moon is a pitch-perfect serial killer thriller, with a riveting, suspenseful plot enhanced by vivid descriptions and truly fascinating…

The Games by Ted Kosmatka

American Literature March 30, 2012 Superfast Reader

Synopsis: A geneticist prepares a computer-designed monster for competition in an Olympic gladiatorial competition between genetically engineered creatures, only the codes may have engineered the creature for more than just a game. Review: The Games is a fast-paced, scary thriller that harkened back to Michael Crichton’s down-and-dirty days. I have to say I regretted finishing it so late at night! Creepy monster + creepy computer + gladiatorial spectacle = quite the riveting read. Plus the prose was better-than-average and I actually enjoyed the author’s style.…

Saving Max by Antoinette van Heugten

American Literature September 28, 2010 Superfast Reader

Synopsis: When her autistic son is accused of murder, a lawyer takes the law into her own hands, convinced of his innocence despite the rampant evidence against him. Review: I really don’t think that many parents of autistic children are going to be pleased with Saving Max, which preys on the common fear that autistic children are unmanageable and unable to love. Combine that with parental anxiety over watching your vulnerable little boy grow into a strong man, and you have the roots of the…

Still Missing by Chevy Stevens

American Literature July 24, 2010 Superfast Reader 2 Comments

Synopsis: Freed from the clutches of the madman who abducted her, a broken young woman tries desperately to make sense of what happened to her. Review: I find it really strange that the New York Times gave Still Missing such a glowing review, because while I enjoyed the read I didn’t think it rose above genre expectations at all. The prose is pedestrian and the revelations contrived. Oh well.

The Long Way Home by Andrew Klavan

On Reading February 8, 2010 Superfast Reader

Synopsis: An amnesiac high school boy is on the run from both the US government and fundamentalist Islamic extremists. Review: I couldn’t get into The Long Way Home, despite Andrew Klavan’s stellar reputation. It had a lot of action but the plot and characters seemed too simply drawn. Many thanks to Thomas Nelson for the review copy.

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