Category Archives: suspense

The Cold Weather Brings out the Thrill (er) in Me: A Review of The Girl on the Train

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Collection Development Department

There is something about the winter that makes me read dark psychological suspenseful  books that keeps me on the edge of my seat.  I’ve just finished reading, The Girl on The Train by Paula Hawkins.   I remember hearing buzz about … Continue reading →

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Sick of the Snow: Read These Books to Keep You Warm

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Collection Development Department

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2013’s Gone Girl – Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Collection Development Department

Author Kimberly McCreight has certainly written a gripping page turner in her debut novel, Reconstructing Amelia.  The book starts off with Kate, a single mom and hardworking law partner, getting a call from the administrator of her daughter’s fancy prep … Continue reading →

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April is also National Autism Awareness Month

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Collection Development Department

April is also Autism Awareness Month, so I thought I’d share this review for Saving Max by Antoinette Van Heugten.  This title was recommended to by another avid reader who said this novel was a page-turner and as I finished … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Collection Development Department

I just finished reading The Art Forger  by B. A. Shapiro and was swept away into a world of art history, deception and romance.  This book came out in October shortly after the high tech art heist at the Rotterdam … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Collection Development Department

I recently finished reading Trust Your Eyes by author Linwood Barclay and was happy to add this author to my list of authors to read.  Barclay definitely updates Hitchcock’s movie Rear Window in this 21 century version of voyeurism. Thomas … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Whisperer by Donato Carissi

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Collection Development Department

If you’re one of those people who can always guess “who done its” I suggest you try reading, The Whisperer by Donato Carissi.  This debut thriller originally published in Italy in 2009 has become an international bestseller and has just … Continue reading →

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