Murder Road | 
pickI read this for book club & I loved it! I‘m a huge fan of the author‘s work bc you know about the supernatural elements ahead of time which makes the story even more enjoyable. Some of it was predictable to me, but that didn‘t take away from the story. The short chapters really build the suspense. I‘m excited for the discussion for this one!
@dabbe Denise 🎉🎉🎉 look what I came home to!!! What a fantastic ending to my school day ❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for this unexpected, thoughtful, and generous gift #litsylove makes the world so much better 🥰🥰 I can‘t wait to read it
pickI have really enjoyed some of this author's previous books and while this one was still entertaining I found the supernatural element a little heavier in this book and a little too much for my tastes. I enjoyed both the main and side characters (especially Rose) and the mystery, but was somewhat disappointed in the resolution. That being said, I finished it in two days, so it was an easy read and held my interest. Thank you to NetGalley! 3.5/5!
pickSimone St. James is an automatic buy for me. Her storytelling gets better and better with each book. And this one was absolutely AMAZING! Full of mystery and heavy on the creep factor! Grab this one as soon as you can and stay off the dark, deserted roads.
pickSt. James's specialty are fast-paced stories about ghosts and murder. In MR, she does not disappoint. April and Eddie, two newlyweds on their honeymoon, find themselves on a deserted, spooky road--aka Janet Leigh's character in PSYCHO--where they pick up a bloody hitchhiker and take her to the nearest hospital. All hell breaks loose from there, and April and Eddie are on the run to solve a murder in order to free themselves from local suspicion.
pick4⭐️ read this one in 2 days- so proud of myself for ignoring ALL responsibilities while the toddler slept so I could devour this book. Supernatural thriller with a perfect amount of spooky. The Carters are on their honeymoon & find themselves on a deserted stretch of road where they find a hitchhiker and offer her a lift. All hell breaks loose and they become murder suspects who can‘t leave town, so they decide to solve the case on their own.
so-so⭐️⭐️⭐️ St. James is a creepy ghost story master, but this backstory bothered me: recurring mention of Eddie fighting in Iraq. This takes place in 1995! And it‘s clearly not referencing the Gulf War. And all actual 90s references felt forced. It should‘ve just been set more recently. These details were so distracting as Eddie and April worked the mystery of the “Lost Girl.” Overall, pretty mid for one of my most anticipated books of 2024. #BOTM
pickApril & Eddie are newlyweds driving on their way to a resort at Lake Michigan for their honeymoon when they see a hitchhiker on a lonely stretch of road just outside Coldlake Falls. The young woman seems reluctant to accept help but eventually she gets in the car. Once in the car, April & Eddie realise something is very wrong & the young woman has been stabbed. Suddenly headlights appear behind them & the woman says “I'm sorry, he's coming.“
pickNot my favorite St. James (I think I enjoyed her last few a bit more), but still a fun read. Solid supernatural thriller.
pickAnother page-turner from Simone St. James that did not disappoint.
Someone is killing hitchhikers along a road called Atticus Line.
A newlywed couple passing through town, with baggage of their own, are drawn into the mystery.
While I‘m not sure I loved the reveal, I was definitely entertained!
pickThe latest Simone St. James was great! Set in the 90s, a couple is on their honeymoon and picks up a hitchhiker injured on the side of the road. When they drop her off at the hospital she dies. They become suspects and decide to try and solve the mystery of her death themselves.
I love her supernatural mysteries!
pickYou know that old urban legend: a boy driving down a lonely, country road, sees a girl, gives her a ride. She‘s cold so he gives her his letterman‘s jacket, drops her off. Next day he realizes she still has his jacket, goes back…it‘s a cemetery…and his jacket is hanging over a tombstone. 😧🪦 😬
Yeah, different story … but it‘s the same road, man.
Freaking, do not go down this road.
pick4.75⭐
This is another fabulous ghost story from the queen of ghost mysteries. She makes ghosts palatable for someone, like me, who doesn‘t typically like the paranormal. This totally gave me some Jeepers Creepers vibes in the beginning. So creepy, the atmosphere she sets is top-notch. The characters are believable and the ending was really satisfying. The narration by Brittany Pressley was absolutely fantastic…she‘s my all-time fav.
pickEddie and April, get the hell out of Dodge. What‘s wrong with you!? …Ohhhhh😳😳
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pickOh my God, this book is so good! I think it‘s one of Simone St. James‘ best, ever. It is scary as hell, but also a really good detective story, a good mystery. I love April and Eddie. They are the most flawed protagonists imaginable, but they are also so very likable. Murder, serial killer, of a sort, ghosts, haunted locations, found family, again, of a sort. Don‘t miss this one! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickWell, Broken Girls is still my favorite Simone St. James book, but Murder Road gave it a good, solid run for its money. April and Eddie are sympathetic characters, and the story is interesting with just the right touch of the supernatural.
“”Librarians know everything.” My husband will say this periodically, and I always tell him that I appreciate it, but it‘s not true. What many of us are good at, though, is knowing where to find answers.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 for both of my last read thrillers!!😱
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pickHORROR - MYSTERY - PARANORMAL
Being a good Samaritan doesn‘t always work out.
A wrong turn found Eddie and April Carter on a deserted road with a girl that was stabbed. They picked her up, she died, and they are now murder suspects.
A spine-tingling page turner with paranormal scenes and characters with secrets kept from each other and of course from us.
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It was SO NICE of Simone St James to dedicate her new book to all of us! 🤭📚📚📚
Love this #dedication 🤍
Hell yes! I love when #BOTM arrives quickly. Starting the St James immediately!
I got to meet Simone St. James tonight! It was late and I was tired, so I only said hi to her. It was a great listening to her talk.
Also, look at this great cover page she signed!
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Murder Road came today! I love Simone St. James, but I forgot I‘d pre-ordered this. 😊
1. Dental checkup (boo), hospital volunteer lunch
2. The tagged book
3. Contemporary fiction
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1. Bloodwork yuk and schedule mammogram blech
2. Tagged
3. Classic Literature
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My #BOTM box for March! I was torn between Annie Bot & Listen for the Lie but since BOTM gave me a credit as my February books are either on a VERY slow barge to Hawaii or lost 🥺I used it & got both. I also added the tagged book (Yay, Simone! 🎉) as it‘s July‘s #SundayBuddyRead pick. My freebie for the 2024 Lolly is Shark Heart as I own/ have read all but it & the Lisa Jewell & it sounded more intriguing. Yikes! 4 more books to the pile! 🤦🏻♀️
I‘m not thrilled with any of the main picks, but I really wanted the tagged book! I also have all of the BOTY picks except Shark Heart and I‘ve seen mixed reviews… Anita de Monte sounds interesting and unique so I went with it 🤷🏻♀️
What did you choose?!?! #BOTM
Ha….so much for my book ban. 🤣
Lots of these will be added to my list! 📚📚📚
https://speakingof.org/2024/02/19/march-2024-most-anticipated/?fbclid=IwAR3tDeKG...
https://mailchi.mp/ee3b4a860f28/the-countdown-to-the-new-book-is-on?e=b81c7e0f61
Our JULY #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD ♥️
Nowhere close for me 😩
I preordered last year the minute you could 😂
I‘ll watch for deals 🙃
Review 3/7
HORROR - MYSTERY - PARANORMAL
Being a good Samaritan doesn‘t always work out.
A spine-tingling page turner with paranormal scenes and characters with secrets kept from each other and of course from us.
I‘m not a fan of paranormal, but I always enjoy how Ms. Simone incorporates it into her books.
The ending is a good one. 4/5
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Congratulations, lovely Barbara! I‘m so thankful for Litsy and grateful to have “met” you here 💚 The tagged is one I can‘t wait to read! Here‘s to many more years 🥂 🎉
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#SUNDAYBUDDYREAD this comes out March 2024 I‘m planning it for our JULY 2024 read!!! I‘ll watch for sales 👀♥️
Everyone welcome to join us for this and anytime!
