Home Is Where the Lies Live

by Kerry Wilkinson

Pub Date: Dec 05 2024

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Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on Jul 11 2025

Home Is Where the Lies Live is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into deception, betrayal, and the dark secrets hiding behind closed doors. When a woman returns to her childhood home, buried truths resurface, threatening everything she thought she knew.
Wilkinson’s sharp writing and well-paced plot keep readers hooked, blending suspense with emotional depth. A compelling read for fans of domestic thrillers with twists and complex characters.

 

The Young Widows

by S. J. Short

Pub Date: Feb 01 2024

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Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on Jul 11 2025

The Young Widows is a gripping domestic thriller that explores grief, secrets, and the complexities of female friendship. When two young women are widowed under mysterious circumstances, their lives become entwined in a tense, emotional battle for truth and survival.
The book delivers a suspenseful, character-driven story with sharp twists and a haunting atmosphere. Perfect for readers who enjoy psychological dramas with dark secrets.

 

Last Witness

by Lucie Whitehouse

Pub Date: Apr 25 2024

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Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on Jul 11 2025

Last Witness is a powerful and emotionally charged thriller that explores trauma, memory, and the pursuit of justice. When a woman’s testimony resurfaces years after a tragic event, the consequences ripple through lives in unexpected and gripping ways.
Whitehouse’s evocative prose and complex characters create a haunting atmosphere, blending psychological depth with suspenseful storytelling. A compelling read for fans of thoughtful, character-driven thrillers. A real page-turner.

 

The Son

by Elena Wilkes

Pub Date: Sep 27 2023

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Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on Jul 11 2025

The Son is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into family secrets, trauma, and the search for truth. When a young man goes missing, the unravelling investigation exposes dark pasts and complicated relationships, keeping readers hooked until the final twist.
Elena Wilkes crafts a tense, emotional narrative with well-drawn characters and a suspenseful pace. A compelling read for fans of domestic thrillers with psychological depth.

 

The Blackout

by Sarah Goodwin

Pub Date: Aug 31 2023

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Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on Jul 11 2025

The Blackout is a tense psychological thriller that explores the devastating aftermath of a mysterious city-wide power failure. As secrets unravel and panic spreads, the characters’ true natures are put to the test in a gripping battle for survival and truth.
Sarah Goodwin delivers a fast-paced, atmospheric story with well-drawn characters and unexpected twists. Perfect for readers who enjoy suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat thrillers with emotional depth. An enjoyable read.

 

A Death At The Party

by Amy Stuart

Pub Date: Aug 03 2023

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Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on Jul 11 2025

A Death at the Party is a compelling domestic thriller that unravels the dark secrets lurking beneath a seemingly perfect social gathering. When a guest is found dead at a party, old tensions resurface and everyone becomes a suspect.
Amy Stuart expertly builds suspense through shifting perspectives and sharp character insights, keeping readers guessing until the final twist. With its intimate setting and psychological depth, this novel is a gripping page-turner for fans of cozy yet intense mysteries.

 

Taken Girls (Detective Amanda Steele Book 8)

by Carolyn Arnold

Pub Date: Jun 20 2023

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Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on Jul 11 2025

Taken Girls is a fast-paced and chilling instalment in the Detective Amanda Steele series. When teenage girls go missing—and one is found murdered—Amanda is pulled into a disturbing case that tests her instincts and her emotional resilience.
Carolyn Arnold crafts a tightly plotted procedural with strong character dynamics and just the right dose of personal stakes. Gritty, suspenseful, and grounded in realism, this is a solid crime thriller for fans of strong female leads and complex investigations.
Arnold never fails and the Amanda Steele series is never a disappointment.