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The Good Samaritan by John Marrs

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 I can always rely on a John Marrs book to be twisty, twisted, and propulsive. This one was no exception. The Good Samaritan kept me guessing as it kept going in directions I didn't see coming at all. And the ending was satisfying even though it wasn't completely resolved the way I usually prefer an ending to be. An easy 5 stars, I'm looking forward to reading more from this author. 
Seven Days by Alex Lake

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dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 I love this kind of thriller, not a lot of surprise twists but an intense story that had me on edge. Many trigger warnings for dark subject matter - kidnapping, sexual assault, violence, addiction. I'm absolutely going to check out some of this author's other books. 
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Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight

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Did not finish book.
too many characters - hard to keep the thread of the story
Don't Look for Me by Wendy Walker

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

 This was an ok read up to the ending. The surprise twist made no sense at all and actually took away from the story. And I loathe info-dump endings. 
Don't Lie to Me by Willow Rose

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

In the Blink of an Eye by Jo Callaghan

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tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 Thanks to GirlWithThePinkSkiMask's brilliant review that pointed me to this excellent police procedural. I found it a compelling story that kept me completely engaged from start to finish. I don't really do sci-fi either but I found the concept of using nearly sentient AI to assist with detective work to be utterly fascinating. Great plot, great characters, great writing - easy 5 stars. 
After We Were Stolen by Brooke Beyfuss

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dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

The Maid's Diary by Loreth Anne White

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mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

 Very twisty. A little over the top but definitely kept me engaged. Excellent audio narration 
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 I enjoyed this even more than A Flicker in the Dark by this same author. Well paced and eerily compelling story that touches on motherhood, mental illness, sleep disorders, trauma, and many other issues that affect women. I can't wait to read another book by this author. Also, this was a great narration by Karissa Vacker