Category: Horror/Thriller

Ages 18+

Isabelle Drake’s toddler son Mason was taken out of his crib while Isabelle and her husband slept in the next room. That was a year ago, and she hasn’t slept a wink since. The case had gone cold quickly due to lack of evidence, but Isabelle is determined for Mason to return to her.  Isabelle agrees to be interviewed by a true crime podcaster. She is hesitant to do so, however, because of his interest in her past. Can she trust him? And worse, because of her insomnia, can she even trust herself? 

Ages 18+

Jake and Nina Hayes are good friends with Christian and Lily Scott. The two women are teachers at the same school, and the couples socialize a lot. However, when Jake Hayes goes missing, Lily Scott confesses her fear to Christian that she may have been the last person to see Jake. Part mystery and part thriller, I couldn’t turn the book’s pages fast enough!  

Ages 18+

Catherine Ryan Howard’s most recent novel is about Final Draft, a psychological thriller, a movie to be directed by Steve Dade. It will be filmed in West Cork, Ireland, in a cottage deep in the forest. Adele Rafferty is a former soap star looking for her next big break, and she jumps at the chance when the original actress slated for the role is down for the count. However, everything isn’t as it seems, and Adele will soon find out that the real horror lies behind the scenes. 

Ages 18+

The main character doesn’t remember who she is, let alone her first name. She arrives at the train station and realizes her bag has been stolen – so she doesn’t have I.D. to help her. She does remember where she lives, however. She goes to her home, only to find a couple living there who say that it’s their home, and don’t recognize her either. Will she ever figure out who she is? This thriller gripped me from the first page to the last.