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The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

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Sydney Shaw is single, unlucky in love, and exhausted by the dating scene. When she meets Tom, charming, attentive, successful, and seemingly perfect, it feels like she’s finally caught a break. Their relationship moves quickly, but not so fast that it feels unrealistic. In fact, that’s part of what makes this book work: everything feelsplausible. But then women in the city start disappearing. And suddenly, the question isn’t whether Sydney has found the right guy, it’s whether she’s made a catastrophic mistake.

Keep It in the Family by John Marrs

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There are thrillers that make you look over your shoulder, and then there’s what John Marrs does in Keep It in the Family, where every horror, every secret, and every warped loyalty makes you question humanity itself. This isn’t just a domestic mystery about a creepy house, it’s a tangled, unhinged psychological exploration of family, identity, trauma, and the lengths people go to protect, or destroy, those they love. From the first unnerving scrawl scratched into a floorboard to the final bone-chilling twist, Keep It in the Family is Marrs at his darkest, most disturbing, and most emotionally jarring.

Tell No Lies by Allison Brennan (Quinn & Costa #2)

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In "Tell No Lies," the second book of the Quinn and Costa series by Allison Brennan, FBI agent Kara Quinn and LAPD detective Matt Costa investigate the mysterious death of activist Emma Perez. The novel offers a deeper, introspective exploration of trauma and secrets, enhancing character development, particularly in Quinn and Costa’s evolving partnership.

The Ex by Freida McFadden

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In "The Ex," Freida McFadden explores themes of jealousy and insecurity within relationships. Despite a gripping narrative and emotional tension, the plot can become convoluted, making it hard to follow. The climax reveals deeper issues with character motivations, leaving readers perplexed. Overall, it’s an intriguing but messy psychological thriller.

Misery by Stephen King

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Every time I pick up a Stephen King novel, I expect something monstrous lurking in the shadows, a clown, a creature, a curse. But Misery reminds you that some of King’s most terrifying villains are painfully, horrifyingly human. There are no ghosts here, no cosmic horrors or ancient evils. Just a farmhouse, a snowstorm, a broken author, and the most chilling biggest fan of all time.