Jacinda "Jac" Brodie hasn't been home in six years. Not since the night her father, Chief Montavius Brodie Jr, died. And Jac was blamed for the murder. But in present day, her grandfather, Montavius Brodie Sr, suffers a heart attack. Jac rushes to see him before it's too late. But that means returning home to… Continue reading Not What She Seems by Yasmin Angoe
Anna and Jennie live in a historic bungalow along the Chicago River in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Their parents are no longer alive, but they made sure that the young women would be taken care of. And sometimes, it seems as if the house is alive – unexplained drips, creaks, and other noises that they can’t explain. Even so, Anna works diligently to repair and take care of it, on top of taking care of Jennie, who is mentally unwell. As a way to connect with the outside world, Anna hosts a podcast where she talks about Chicago’s unknown history. And when she gets a message from a listener, she considers the world outside of her strange home and sick sister. But the closer Anna becomes to her new friend, the more paranoid Jennie becomes. There’s also a growing number of men that go missing, whose bodies eventually turn up in the Chicago River. And when a couple of detectives start investigating near the women’s house, Anna and Jennie worry about what their connection to it is. Forgotten Sisters by Cynthia Pelayo is a psychological thriller in which the women’s connection to Chicago’s tragic past and present is more prominent than they ever imagined. Read more
Carrie Reynolds has found her Prince Charming, Oliver Phoenix, and will be his wife in a few short weeks. But before the seemingly perfect couple officially tie the knot, they have a joint bachelor/bachelorette weekend at the renowned Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO. One of Carrie’s coworkers, Lana, invites her friend and FBI Agent Andi Castle to tag along, not wanting to attend by herself. Eager to get out of the spotlight from recently catching a serial killer, Andi reluctantly agrees. What starts off as a celebration turns into a murder mystery when someone turns up dead in their hotel room, with multiple stab wounds. And when the only witness is missing, Andi’s thrown back into another case. But as she quickly discovers, everyone has secrets, including the bride and groom. The Wedding Party by L. R. Jones is a thriller novel in which Andi must beat the clock to uncover the truth and solve the murder before the killer stops any other secrets from coming out. Read more
