Alex and her two kids are running from someone. She finds an “eco village” where they can live in peace (commune). However, there‘s an old farmhouse on the property where something happened years ago. Creepy things begin happening, and Alex has to decide how to protect her family. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickThe latest (27th) installment in the Andy Carpenter mystery series stands well on its own. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#flop-dead-gorgeous-andy-carpenter-27
Publication is expected July 4.
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pickThe first line is Poseidon saying “Whaddap, bitches?” So you have to have a sense of humor. In this myth retelling of the Minotaur, every character has a specific rhyme they stick to. I liked how Elliot made Asterion, the Minotaur, have thoughts and feelings. One thing that stuck out to me is that the pages themselves will turn darker as his story progresses, with Asterion‘s last pages - in the labyrinth - completely black with white text.
pickBook 210📚 3⭐️
This one was quite creepy but the ending was a bit of a let down. A lack lustre reveal but the storyline kept me interested throughout!
pickInteresting read. And I appreciate that it ends with a hopeful note. #teamslaughter #scarathlon @Clwojick
pickI liked The Safe Place & couldn't wait to get The Shadow House. I found my palms sweating with this one. I don't know if it was because of the maternal themes or if it was because Downes does such a fabulous job creating foreboding, rich atmospheres but it got to me. Creepy, tense, & unnerving, this was another great book by this author. An easy ⭐⭐⭐⭐.
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In 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 by 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐬 a woman is looking for a safe home. Full of secrets, betrayals, & a shattered family whose tragic history threatens to destroy the new life she's building for herself & her children, it's tense & surprisingly touching, with unpredictable twists, & compelling characters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸: https://tinyurl.com/2p8k9cyv
pickThe Shadow House is the second thriller written by Anna Downes. I really enjoyed The Safe Place so was excited to dive into this one. Downes is really great at setting the scene. I always feel like I am living inside her novels. Taking place in an ecovillage in Australia, The Shadow House took me to a location and community I've never experienced before. With a few fun twists and turns, this book kept me guessing up until the very end.
so-soA dark theme with odd, angry characters and a sci-fi/paranormal feel.
An ok read for me. I was a bit disappointed because I really enjoyed her first book.
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