Unmasked: My Life Solving Cold Cases By Paul Holes (Review)

 

I received from Bookishfirsts in exchange for review. 

I love true crime, and cold cases are even better. 

 Paul Holes memoir of investigating the Golden State Killer was amazingly written. I couldn't put it down. As haunting as the case is, you still get drawn deep into it. So many times I felt like I was right there with him right with the case. It's very scary to know you never know who could be a killer, they're hiding in plain sight. The monsters under the bed really are real. Only they're not under the bed. They're your next door neighbor.

 The Golden State Killer was able to hide so long,and that's scary to think about how people can get away with haunting crimes.  Thanks to Paul's work on the case along with DNA analysis, and help from Michelle McNamara (who also has a book on the Golden State Killer 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark' ) He was able to be caught. 

 I'm very glad I was able to read this, and if you love true crime I really think you'll enjoy this. 

The Patient by Jane Shemilt (netgalley review)

 

Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for a ebook review copy.

This book read slow for me. It was more a drama than a mystery or thriller. I liked the synopsis,and idea of the story, i guess I just wanted more thrill. I love fast paced thrills,and page turns,and was hoping this book would provide that,sadly I wasn't that thrilled.  

Hide by Kiersten White (Netgalley review)

 

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Del Rey Publishing for this ebook review copy.
This is my first read by Kiersten White.

I read the synopsis of this. It sounded so so good, don't get me wrong I did like this book, but I didn't love it. The idea of an abandoned amusement park, and a game of childhood hide and seek really drags you in. 

  So many times I was left hidden myself. I felt lost. By the end I was still almost wanting more. A little more of everything. 

I do really love the cover for this book. Seeing it on Goodreads,and other online sources in full color is nice. (you don't get that with e-ink). So I know in person it will be extra beautiful. 

 I love the creepy mustardy yellow is. The black and red viny creepiness of the park. I feel it all just fits.

In all I give it 3 stars because I did enjoy it, I was thrilled just not completely to my expectations. If thr author writes another horror/thriller novel in the future, yes I'll still give it a chance. 

The Couple at Number Nine (Review)

 Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins for a review copy. 

I really enjoyed this book. I was a read page turner. I love the mystery of each chapter. The chapters are quick too, and you see many characters perspectives which I also enjoyed in this novel. It really worked well. It makes you question. What would you do if you found bodies buried in your garden? 

That's exactly what happens when Saffy and Tom move into a little house and start renovating. 

I highly recommend this book if you like thrillers,and or mystery. Claire Douglas is an amazing story teller, and you will not be disappointed with this book.

Kind Regards: The Lost Art of Letter Writing by Liz Williams (Review)

 

First, I love letter writing. I penpal all the time. Writing letters is a wonderful way to make friends and communicate, plus it's fun. This book has lots of info on the history of letters to stamps, to even how to write some types of letters. A wonderful read for anyone who likes to write letters, or is interested in the history of them.

If I Disappear (Review)

 

3.5

This book has such a beautiful cover. It drew me in immediately.  I was on the hold list for a while on Overdrive, but it finally became available to me. I read it pretty fast.

 What could be better than murder, disappearances and podcasts? This is a twisted tale of a missing podcaster and her biggest fan sets out to find her. 

I did enjoy a bulk of the book. There are a few slower parts, but not too many. I do recommend as a read for 2021.

Review for 'The Lost Village' by Camilla Sten

 

Thank you to Netgalley and Minotaur books for this ebook review copy. Thus book had ben on my to-read shelf for a while. I saw the title and cover and knew I had to read it. Patiently awaiting its release.  I hadn't used Netgalley in a while, but figured I'd get back into it. I'm glad I have. 

This was very fast paced. As soon as I got it loaded onto my Kobo i started reading. I got halfway done in one day. (Im sure i would of got further, but did take a break). This book pulled me in from the start. Thus was very well written, and i highly recommend. A top new release of 2021. On my list.

 A group visit this abandoned village for a documentary film. It gets weird quick. Ghostly visions and abandoned buildings. The book goes back and forth between the past and present day. 

If you like creepy haunting stories this is the book for you. 5 Stars on a 5/5 star scale