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Horror / Thrillers

Abandon

Author
Blake Crouch

Staff Comment
A blizzard threatens as a psychic tries to find why all Abandon's residents disappeared.

Suggested by
Ginger, East Shore Area Library

A Bad Day for Sorry

Author
Sophie Littlefield

Staff Comment
A formerly abused woman becomes a vigilante to help other abused women.

Suggested by
Millie, East Shore Area Library

Criminal Justice

Author
Barbara Parker

Staff Comment
In private practice having lost his U.S. Attorney job, Dan Galindo takes a case that ends up in murder. Smart legal thriller.

Suggested by
Ginger, East Shore Area Library

Fidelity

Author
Thomas Perry

Staff Comment
This is a fast-moving thriller with lots of plot twists and interesting characters.

Suggested by
Pat, East Shore Area Library

Heart Shaped Box

Author
Joe Hill

Staff Comment
A middle aged rock star, who collects morbid items, buys a "haunted" suit online. It's no joke and the ghost is out to kill him! Truly scary!

Suggested by
Phyllis, East Shore Area Library

The Most Dangerous Thing

Author
Laura Lippman

Staff Comment
A funeral reunites four childhood friends, forcing them to relive the terrible secret they share.

Suggested by
Pat, East Shore Area Library

Never Look Away

Author
Linwood Barclay

Staff Comment
A fast-moving thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. Excellent dialogue.

Suggested by
Pat, East Shore Area Library

Sworn to Silence

Author
Linda Castillo

Staff Comment
This is a gripping story of serial murders committed in an idyllic Amish community. The ending will surprise you.

Suggested by
Pat, East Shore Area Library

The Last Alibi

Author
David Ellis

Staff Comment
Couldn't put down this terrific courtroom thriller. Move over, John Grisham… Seriously!

Suggested by
Ginger, East Shore Area Library

Playing With Fire

Author
Tess Gerristen

Staff Comment
Can a piece of music make a child want to hurt others? Find out in this captivating quick read page turner.

Suggested by
Kelly, East Shore Area library

Dream With Little Angels

Author
Michael Hiebert

Staff Comment
A beautifully written novel about small town life and death seen through the eyes of an observant eleven year old boy.

Suggested by
Pat, East Shore Area Library

The Athena Project

Author
Brad Thor

Staff Comment
Four women are about to undertake one of the nation's deadliest assignments.

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Alex, East Shore Area Library

The chemist

Author
Stephenie Meyer

Staff Comment
Strong female character, sibling rivalry and dogs.

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Alyssa

The Mystery of Hollow Places

Author
Rebecca Podos

Staff Comment
Imogene's father has gone to look for her missing mother. Imogene must follow the clues he left for her to find them both. Endearing characters in a good mystery.

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Phyllis