SHANAYA TALES

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Mystery / Thrillers

Something in the Water | Thriller Book Review

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There are many good books, but few that have a near-perfect first chapter. But this one does. The author absolutely nails the opening, which btw begins with a woman googling the correct way to dig a grave, the proper height, width & depth etc. And you tell me – how can any self respecting mystery…

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The Wife Between Us – A Psychological Suspense/Thriller You Do Not Want to Miss!

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Have you ever read blurbs that have compelled you to read the book? I have, many many times. And in my experience I’ve found that more often than not, these books have a hard time living up to their great blurbs. But then there are wonderful exceptions like The Wife Between Us, which not only…

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The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond

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I got a free ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of this book from NetGalley, when I was looking to read a good mystery/thriller, so it was a perfect fit, or so it seemed at the time. But now that I have read this book, I have mixed feelings towards it. The plot of this book revolves…

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The Girl on The Train | Spoiler Free Book Review

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I have read very few reviews, or even mentions of this book, which did not include a comparison with Gone Girl. So let me address this elephant in the room first. I haven’t read Gone Girl, though I have seen the movie (I know that is not the same thing at all), and I did…

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The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom | Book Review

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“On the day the world received its first phone call from heaven, Tess Rafferty was unwrapping a box of tea bags.” We live in the day and age of smartphones. Ever wondered HOW smart are they? Smart enough to put through a call from Heaven? Picture this – You are going about your daily chores,…

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