A Dark and Secret Place: A Novel | 
so-so⭐️⭐️⭐️
At first I found that “A Dark and Secret Place” was an interesting read that was a bit creepy, however by the time I reached the end I was confused and disappointed. I didn‘t understand the rationale for some of the character‘s actions and the ending didn‘t make sense. I found the end of the book and plot line lacking and unsatisfactory.
pickThis is one of the better thrillers that I've read in a while. A mix of dark suspense and fairy tales that was original in it's storyline. While some thrillers are easily guessable or lose their gusto midway through, this one held my attention start to finish. It had elements of literary fiction and several clever surprises that I didn't see coming. There are themes of child abuse that may be difficult for some. Overall, a clever thriller.
so-soJen Williams definitely knows how to write creepiness. The imagery she created in this book was vivid and chilling. I had to pause to chew on certain lines, as I was so impressed by how palpable those moments of shock and terror were.
My full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3761471394
pickWith an attractive cover & an intriguing premise, this one hooked me right in! After Heather‘s mother unexpectedly passes away, she returns to the home that she hasn‘t felt welcome in since she was 16. Once there, she learns her mother had a lifelong pen pal - a notorious serial killer known as the Red Wolf. Though incarcerated, a new string of murders bears an uncanny resemblance to his crimes! Fast paced & a twisting plot makes this a fun read!
A DARK AND SECRET PLACE by Jen Williams
This is one dark and creepy book. A thriller that kept me turning pages. My first book by this author.
Can you turn a child into a future serial killer? Can you groom them and shape them to be evil? Is that even possible? What happened in the commune all those years ago?
4/5 stars
Full review here: https://tinyurl.com/mfxekve2
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so-soA womans mother dies and she finds out shes been writing letters for years to a serial killer. That sucked me right in. Started out great, had some weird added in stories that didnt need to be there and the last quarter just flew! Definitely a thriller based on that synopsis. I didnt figure anything out until closer to the end and even then I still had my doubts. Good but not great.
Im enjoying sitting outside, eating my soup for dinner and finishing up this book!
Cant focus to read today!
Im almost too nervous to read
Needed this today, badly.
My favorite lunches. Coffee and scary books!
Book 198 of 2020
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I changed my mind! Thinking of ebooks on my kindle so I wont have to worry about holding flashlight or lantern. But of course taking 1 physical book as backup!
