Erynna
13 1/2 by Nevada Barr
recounts the story of Dylan, an 11-year-old boy convicted in 1971 of murdering his family with a hatchet, sparing only his older brother Rich, who was severely injured. He is dubbed “Butcher Boy.” Polly, fleeing an unimaginably abusive home at 15, makes her way to New Orleans. As an adult, she encounters Marshall Marchand and falls in love with him, as do her two daughters. However, she soon discovers that Danny, Marshall's brother, appears to be overly controlling. Appearances can be deceiving.
The Forgotten Sister by Caroline Bond
is a novel that centres on a teenager named Cassie and her quest to uncover her past. Adopted at a young age, Cassie discovers she was separated from her older sister, who was seven at the time and not adopted with her. Initially unaware of her sister's existence, Cassie's desire to find her birth mother is complicated by her adoptive parents' reluctance to reveal her sister's existence, opting instead to conceal it. Throughout the narrative, Cassie confides in her younger sister, Erin, highlighting the deep connections and potential bonds between siblings, reflecting on what might have been with her older sister. Eventually, Cassie locates her older sister and they begin to meet secretly, following a social media search that brought them together. However, their reunion is fraught with challenges, leading to events that ultimately expose their secret to their parents.
11 Missed Calls by Elisabeth Carpenter
,Anna's mother vanished thirty years ago. Anna believed her mother was dead, but suddenly, she starts receiving notes could they be from her mother? Her father remarried her mother's best friend, raising questions about a possible affair. Anna is struggling; she knows little about her mother, and no one will disclose the events of that night. Frustrated by claims of her insanity and urged to forget her mother, Anna seeks her husband's support, only to discover a photo that suggests he might be unfaithful.
Previously, Anna had obsessively followed a woman resembling her mother, leading her family to worry she might repeat the past. The narrative alternates between the present and thirty years prior, revealing characters whose identities may not be as they seem. As Anna feels increasingly threatened and suspects she's being followed, she must unravel why someone is determined to conceal the truth from her.
Black Bird of the Gallows by Meg Kassel
Angie Dovage gains a new neighbour, Reese Fernandez, who is attractive and athletic, and at the heart of some strange occurrences. Although he isn't Angie's usual type, she is intrigued and begins to shadow him, seeking to unravel the enigma. Her curiosity leads her to discover more than she anticipated, including paranormal events involving non-human entities and ominous gatherings of crows.
The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston,
Xanthe and her mother acquire an antique shop in Marlborough, a peculiar place ideal for starting anew. Xanthe possesses an extraordinary gift; she can hear objects “speak” to her, learning their histories and calming restless spirits. The property they purchased harbors its own ghost, which Xanthe soon discovers. This spirit endangers her mother, compelling Xanthe to act in order to protect her.
Alphabet Weekends by Elizabeth Noble
is a romance novel that explores the relationship between Natalie and Tom, who are old friends at different stages in their lives. Tom senses a potential for romance beyond friendship, while Natalie is recovering from a heartbreak caused by Simon, her long-term boyfriend's departure. In an effort to help Natalie reengage with life, Tom convinces her to partake in a series of weekend activities, each starting with a successive letter of the alphabet.
1st to Die by James Patterson
features a tough yet empathetic homicide detective who, with the help of three friends, attempts to solve gruesome murders. As someone targets newlyweds on their honeymoons, Lindsay and her friends establish the Women's Murder Club, determined to apprehend the killer before another attack occurs.
“A” is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
“A” is for Alibi” is the first book in Sue Grafton's alphabet mystery series, featuring Kinsey Millhone, a 32-year-old Private Investigator residing in California. I've just begun this series and found this book quite enjoyable. The mystery is compelling, suspenseful, and makes for a quick read. Kinsey's character is fiercely independent, and she's portrayed in a way that makes you feel intimately acquainted with her. Nikki Fife, recently released from prison after serving eight years for the murder of her husband Laurence, enlists Kinsey to uncover the real culprit. As Kinsey delves into the investigation, she discovers a similarly executed murder that occurred days after Laurence'sÃÆ'ƒÆ’ÃÆ'†’ÃÆ'ƒâ€ ÃÆ'¢â‚¬â„¢ÃÆ'ƒÆ’ÃÆ'¢â‚¬Å¡ÃÆ'ƒâ€Ã...¡ÃÆ'‚¢ÃÆ'ƒÆ’ÃÆ'†’ÃÆ'ƒâ€Ã...¡ÃÆ'‚¢ÃÆ'ƒÆ’ÃÆ'‚¢ÃÆ'ƒÂ¢ÃÆ'¢â‚¬Å¡ÃÆ'‚¬ÃÆ'ƒâ€¦ÃÆ'‚¡ÃÆ'ƒÆ’ÃÆ'¢â‚¬Å¡ÃÆ'ƒâ€Ã...¡ÃÆ'‚¬ÃÆ'ƒÆ’ÃÆ'†’ÃÆ'ƒâ€Ã...¡ÃÆ'‚¢ÃÆ'ƒÆ’ÃÆ'‚¢ÃÆ'ƒÂ¢ÃÆ'¢â€Ã...¡Ã‚¬ÃÆ'…¡ÃÆ'ƒâ€Ã...¡ÃÆ'‚¬the victim being Libby Glass, the accountant for Laurence's law firm, poisoned in the same manner. With the trail cold for eight years, Kinsey is aware that uncovering the truth will be challenging. She starts piecing together the profiles of those involved and the events leading to Laurence's death. However, her probing does not sit well with someone who is intent on keeping the truth buried. As Kinsey edges closer to the truth, she finds herself in peril, with a determined adversary attempting to thwart her efforts.
Sabriel by Garth Nix
is an engaging fantasy novel that delves into a realm filled with magic and necromancy. The protagonist, Sabriel, is a young woman thrust into a role for which she is unprepared. She embraces this destiny to locate her father and rescue the Old Kingdom. This book marks my introduction to Garth Nix's work.
Born at midnight by C.C Hunter
This is the first book I have read by this author I liked this book. This book is about kylie Galen has been having not a good summer her parents divorce and her boyfriend dumps her than she was caught at a party with alcohol present her mother than send her to camp, the camp is called shadow falls, kylie than find out the camp is for supernatural. Then she embarks to find out what she is
