Genre: Thriller
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The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor – A Chilling, Character-Driven Psychological Thriller
If you’re a fan of dark, twisty thrillers with dual timelines, eerie small-town secrets, and deeply psychological storytelling, The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor is a must-read. As her breakout debut, this psychological thriller firmly established Tudor as one of the most promising new voices in the genre—and for good reason. Gripping, atmospheric, and…
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Don’t Let Go by Harlan Coben – A Gripping Thriller Full of Twists and Secrets
If you’re looking for a book that keeps you glued to the page and gasping with every twist, Don’t Let Go by Harlan Coben is a must-read. With his signature fast-paced storytelling and deeply personal character work, Coben delivers a tense and emotional thriller that explores love, grief, and the secrets we bury in our…
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The Flower Girls by Alice Clark-Platts | A Chilling Exploration of Guilt, Innocence, and the Shadows of the Past
The Flower Girls by Alice Clark-Platts is a chilling and thought-provoking psychological thriller that dives deep into the darkest corners of human nature. Exploring themes of guilt, justice, and the complexities of childhood innocence, the book is both a gripping narrative and a powerful exploration of the human psyche. With its intricate plot, morally ambiguous…
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I Am Margaret Moore by Hannah Capin: A Haunting Tale of Secrets, Sisterhood, and Unraveling Truths
I Am Margaret Moore by Hannah Capin is a paranormal thriller that dives deep into the bonds of sisterhood, the power of secrets, and the dark corners of the human psyche. Set at the Marshall Naval School, the story follows Margaret and her three best friends – Rose, Flor, and Nisreen – during their final…
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Unearthing Secrets: A Deep Dive into ‘The Skeleton Key’ by Erin Kelly
Erin Kelly’s The Skeleton Key takes readers on a thrilling journey through the tangled web of family secrets, fame, and the dark side of obsessive fandom. At its heart is Nell, whose life has been overshadowed by her father’s infamous treasure hunt book, “The Golden Bones.” With complex characters and an intricately woven plot, this…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Furies | A 90’s Witch Club Goes Rogue
The FuriesKatie Lowe (Affiliate Links) In 1998, a sixteen-year-old girl is found dead. She’s posed on a swing on her boarding school’s property, dressed all in white, with no known cause of death. Whispers and rumors swirl, with no answers. But there are a few who know what happened; there is one girl who will…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Good Me Bad Me
The book starts of strong as we meet Milly (previously called Annie) as she copes with a guilty conscience from both knowing about her mothers crimes, and turning her in to the police. This has a lot of trigger warnings and is very dark, these include abuse, sexual abuse, murder, child abuse and bullying.
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Blood Will Out
Ari Sullivan is alive—for now. She wakes at the bottom of a cistern with only the shadowy recollection of a low-pitched voice and a gloved hand. No one can hear her screams. And the person who put her there is coming back. The killer is planning a gruesome masterpiece, a fairytale tableau of innocence and blood,…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Stalker
A video-clip is sent to the National Criminal Investigation Department. Someone has secretly filmed a woman through her window from the garden. The next day she is found dead after a frenzied knife-attack. The police receive a second film of another unknown woman. There is no way of identifying her before time runs out. As…