"The Last Room on the Left" by Leah Konen

In The Last Room on the Left by Leah Konen, Kerry's life is not good.  Her husband left her.  She is back to drinking and she has a big money deal if she can finish a book.  However, she has writer's block.  She decides to get  job at a motel in nomans land.  That will be the trick.  Is she right or dead wrong?  This book has a good storyline and good characters.  It needed a bit more action in my opinion, but overall was a good read.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)  

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"Never Lie" by Freida McFadden

In Never Lie by Freida McFadden, Tricia and Ethan go to look at a house in the middle of a snowstorm.  Ethan loves the place; Tricia not so much, until she finds a secret room!  What is in the secret room?  Do they buy that house or move on?  

The great thing about this book is that you get two really good stories.  Freida McFadden is a master storyteller.  Good luck in figuring how this book ends!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Inmate" by Freida McFadden, A Wild Read!

The Inmate by Freida McFadden is a quick read because the chapters are short and the whole book is like a puzzle with each chapter being a new piece.  I did not figure this one out at all!  I was way off track on this.  Brooke is a single mom, never married, but in a love triangle.  What was supposed to be a fun sleepover turned into a multi-murder.  Luckily, she got away before getting killed herself; however, the whole incident haunts her ten years later.  This is a good mystery and a thriller as well.  I think this one would be a good book club read since it even has discussion questions in the back.  I was flabbergasted 

by the surprise ending but loved the epilog.  All I can say is WOW after reading this book!  I highly recommend it if you enjoy modern-day thrillers.  (Karen's review, 5 stars)

Gerard's review:

In The Inmate by Freida McFadden teen boys and three teen girls decide to party all night at Shane's farmhouse since his mom will be away.  It will be a night they will always remember!  This author is always on her game, and this is no exception.  It has a great storyline, interesting characters, and I never knew what was going to happen.  She definitely kept me guessing!  Freida McFadden is a master storyteller.  I LOVED THIS character driven murder mystery.  (5++ Stars)

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"One by One" by Freida McFadden

In One by One by Freida McFadden, three couples head off to the woods for a week's vacation.  Sounds like fun.  It is for the reader!  This if filled with twists and turns and good action!  Characters are brought out very well.  Do not even try to figure this out as you go, just enjoy the read.  Freida McFadden is my favorite author!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"Ward D" by Freida McFadden

In Ward D by Freida McFadden, Amy is a medical student who was to spend one night locked in a psychiatric ward.  It is for only one night so what could possibly go wrong?  Read this to find out.  What a great book!  This has plenty of action, a good storyline and interesting characters.  Freida McFadden is the best!  I think she is my favorite author now.  I've read several of her books and every one of them was fantastic!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden

In The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden, Syd wants a boyfriend real bad.  She finally meets a guy who she really falls for!  Is he Mr. Right or is she better off without him and dead wrong?  This might be the best book I have read this year!  It is fantastic!  I never wanted to put it down, but forced myself to make it last a little longer.  Everything is in it that a good book has.  I highly recommend this one!  I LOVED it!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"That's Not My Name" by Megan Lally

In That's Not My Name by Megan Lally, a young girl goes missing.  Everyone thinks her boyfriend killed her, but he knows he did not.  Where is she?  Will he find her and clear his name?  This was okay for this author's first novel.  I found it dragged along some so give it 4 stars.  (Gerard's review)

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"High Stakes" by Iris Johansen

In High Stakes by Iris Johansen, Logan needs to get Lara out of Russia and away from two Mafia bosses.  This book was okay but needed more action.  It had a decent storyline and I was involved with the characters.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"The Sequel" by Jean Hanff Korelitz

In The Sequel by Jean Korelitz, Anna is enjoying her new found fame and reaping the rewards of being a great author.  But when she begins to receive book excerpts in the mail, she knows that something is wrong indeed.  I enjoyed this as much as the first book.  It has a great story line that kept me turning pages.  (Gerard's review  5++ stars)

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"The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Series Book 1)

In The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, Jake wanted to write a big best-seller book for a long time, but he found out it wasn't easy.  Then one day he is praised as a great writer and is famous.  However, fame is fleeting as Jake is about to discover.  I thought this book was very good.  It has a great storyline and interesting characters.  I wish I had The Sequel to read right now!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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Terrible Book: Head Games by Eileen Dreyer

Head Games by Eileen Dreyer is about a serial killer and a creepy teen who harass the teen's aunt.  This book is awful!  I hated it!  I would have given up on it halfway through except I was curious as to who was sending the body parts to Molly Burke.  This book was really gruesome, creepy and depressing. I'm not even going to give it away.  (Karen's review, 1 star) 

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"The Reappearance of Rachel Price"

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson is about an 18-yr.-old girl whose mom just disappears one day.  Where did she go and why?  People think she is dead and that is the end of it.  However, the mom comes back and she has a story to tell!  I thought this book was really good because it has a great storyline and action.  I LOVED IT!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"Bad Liar" by Tami Hoag

Bad Liar by Tami Hoag is about two detectives both looking for missing people.  When they both show up at the same place, what is going on?  This is a great book with good action, a real good story line, and well brought out characters.  I enjoyed very much!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"Talking to Strangers" by Fiona Barton

In Talking to Strangers by Fiona Barton, Elise and Kiki are both trying to solve a murder.  The closer they get to an answer, the closer they get to being in real danger.  This book had a good storyline, but I would have liked more action.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"I Will Ruin You" by Linwood Barclay

In I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay, English teacher, Richard Boyle, becomes a hero when he is able to stop a school shooter from causing real damage.  However, he soon finds out that being a hero comes with a price.  This is really good with lots of action and characters that I cared about.  I liked the storyline because I wasn't able to figure out how it would end.  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Teacher" by Freida McFadden

The Teacher by Freida McFadden is about lots of inappropriate behavior.  I did not care for this one because first of all, I didn't like any of the main characters, I thought Addie was very stupid, Eve and Nathaniel were both unfaithful.  A lot of the storyline seemed too far-fetched to believe.  It had a wild ending, but not believable.  The only part that was believable for me was the bullying of Addie.  I had high expectations for this one because my husband loved it so was disappointed in it.  I did like that it was quick read!  (Karen's review, 3 stars) 

Gerard's review 6/15/24:
In The Teacher by Freida McFadden, Addie is 16 and bullied in high school.  Eve is one of her teachers who would like to befriend Addie; however, Eve finds out that sometimes it is better to leave things as they are.  This book is really good!  I LOVED IT!  The storyline is excellent and the chapters are short so it goes quickly.  I was always happy to get back into it.  What an ending!  (5++ stars)

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"Identity" by Nora Roberts

In Identity by Nora Roberts, Morgan has a plan for her life, things are going well and her future is bright.  A guy chats her up at the bar where she works.  Little does she know that all her plans will soon change.  Nora Roberts is always good.  This has characters I cared about with a good story line that kept me turning pages.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Darling Girls" by Sally Hepworth

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth is told by three girls who grew up in the same foster home.  I loved all three of them!  Years later, they get called back to their childhood home.  You will have to read the book to find out why!  I'm not telling.  This book is really good!  The storyline kept me turning pages quickly with a fantastic ending!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"If Something Happens To Me" by Alex Finlay

In If Something Happens To Me by Alex Finlay, Ryan has been trying to put the past behind him--the night he was beat up and his girlfriend was taken.  It was 5 years ago, but when new details come to light, what Ryan thought he knew, he got all wrong!  

This was good stuff with action galore and twists and turns.  You will not fall asleep on this one!  (Gerard's review, 5+ stars)

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"Still See You Everywhere" by Lisa Gardner

In Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner, a serial killer has three weeks until she is put to death.  She wants Frankie to find her younger sister, who has not been seen in years, to say a final goodbye.  Who knows if she is even alive?  Lisa Gardner is always good and this book is no exception.  It starts out fast, but then there is a dull part.  However, the action more than makes up for that!  What an ending!  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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