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Blinds, The

The Pain Of Remembering Author: Adam Sternbergh Memories are bullets. Some whiz by and only spook you. Others tear you open and leave you in pieces. ~ Richard Kadrey The entire town of Caesura is filled with criminals – killers, rapists, and worse. The twist? They don’t know it. Welcome to Caesura, or The Blinds as the locals call it. They’re all here for life, for better or worse. They all got here by accepting a desperate deal, allowing the memory of their crimes or, in rare instances, of what they have witnessed, to be wiped free. In exchange, they must [...]

Frances Carden2024-07-28T16:35:38-07:00July 28th, 2024|Tags: book review, botm, read, reading, scifi, western|

Golden Couple, The

Deadly Secrets Authors: Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen Marissa and Matthew Bishop have an outwardly perfect life; after all, they’re both attractive and wealthy, the seeming golden couple with nothing but good luck and luxury in their future. Underneath that polished surface, however, there are issues. It began as a drifting and ended in an unexpected betrayal. Marissa, more than anyone, knows that drastic measures are needed to save this marriage, and so she seeks out the unorthodox, blockbuster therapist, known for losing her license because of her extreme methods. This therapist, Avery Chambers, is also known for her success, and [...]

Frances Carden2024-07-22T16:08:37-07:00July 22nd, 2024|Tags: book review, botm, read, reading, thriller|

First Lie Wins

The Last Mark Author: Ashley Elston Evie Porter has a good life, at least, from what you can see. She’s living with and engaged to Ryan Sumner, a wealthy man with a good business. The problem? Evie Porter is a lie – everything from her history to her name – and her fiancé is her mark. This is her last chance. She dares not think of what will happen if she doesn’t provide her elusive boss, Mr. Smith, with the information he wants about Ryan. The stakes are high. Failing again is not an option. But perhaps this job isn’t a [...]

Frances Carden2024-05-29T11:11:53-07:00May 29th, 2024|Tags: book of the month, book review, botm, read, reading, thriller|