Monday, October 14, 2024

The Deep, Deep Snow


by Brian Freeman


A story well-written story and smooth narration with developed characters, an interesting setting with a long history back story, and a nice hook in the beginning. 

The loyalty and strength of the town locals played against the uncertainty and evil that intrudes the serenity.

I enjoyed the natural surroundings that meshed into the plot and was also used to control the pace. The voice was entertaining and wholesome. The characters rang true while they dealt with personal choices, personality conflict, and sickness—things most people will relate to. 

This is a definite page turner, though I listened to the audio version. I recommend this story if you enjoy women sleuth crime stories with natural surroundings. Some moments will touch your heartstrings.

5 STARS

Brian Freeman (Author), Ana PiĆ©vic (Narrator)

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Housemaid 

by Freida McFadden 


Excellent plot and characters





Unique storyline with psychological plot twists, this tale is intriguing. The characters lead us down a trail of everyday horrors. I listened to the audio version and the reader’s voice was perfect for the characters and added a touch of realism. It’s no wonder so many like this book—a real nail-biter. Excellent story.


I recommend listening to this story

 https://www.amazon.com/Audible-The-Housemaid/dp/B09XRF2SWN/


Sunday, August 6, 2023

Welcome Back...


It's been a while since I've posted a book review here, but that doesn't mean I haven't been reading. I also have been listening to audiobooks since my reading time has been pinched. Like many of you, family life throws a curve ball and we have to follow the pitch. I've been an active grandma for the past five years though surely you're not here for pictures.

Books! That's what we're all about, and I have plenty of reviews to share with you.

First Books 5 and 6 of The Scariest Legends Series by Jeremy Bates 

The characters jump off the page in The Dancing Plague Book 5



It's an enjoyable, intense tale about childhood friends who fend off bullies and so much more… Ben, Chunk, and Sally face dark forces together, but Ben has many demons confronting him in this coming to age story. Ben is an author who writes about his childhood home on Cape Cod —I loved the scenery and sense of place, the boyhood shenanigans, and the adult shadows that haunt this tormented soul. Great suspense with flowing, page-turning thrills. Great writing. A must-read for all horror/thriller fans.

Excellent story progression in The Dancing Plague Book 6 



It's an enjoyable read! with a dramatic plot and fast-paced action. The second book stayed true to the characters who were fleshed out in the first story. It was fun to see how the characters reacted to each other so many years later. Our three heroes connect to save each other, friends (kind of) to the end.

Great character arcs and deep dives into motivations. The horror is there, tense situations with bloody scenes, and supernatural beings for all horror fans. A fantastic 2 books from the series that are fun to read. 

Jeremy Bates knows how to write real page-turners!

Find his work here:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeremy-Bates/author/B007AX4IVM