Sometimes covers can be misleading—take, for instance, the paperback cover of She Was the Quiet One by Michelle Campbell. I stumbled upon it at a Dollar General for a mere $3, lured in by the tagline: "The guilty one is never who you think..." My heart raced at the thought of a pulse-pounding thriller. Even after reading the blurb, I felt a twinge of intrigue I couldn't resist. Yet, as often happens in the literary world, the cover and blurb proved to be a deceptive siren call, leading me i...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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Has anyone else waded into the twisted waters of Ted Dekker's thrillers? This "Christian" author is a curious blend of horror and suspense, crafting narratives that often dance on the edge of the supernatural and the psychological. I’ve dabbled in a few of his works, like House—beware, there's another book with the same title from Bentley Little that gives a far more visceral horror experience. I’ve been chewing on my feelings about Dekker; while he dabbles in themes that may not adhere...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
"Pledges" blends cringe-worthy comedy with horror as college students face bizarre hazing and a lurking menace. Perfect for fans of silly, campy fun!| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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Have you ever read so many books that your brain starts to resemble a cluttered attic, full of forgotten treasures and dusty memories? That's where I find myself with Mary Kubica; I could've sworn I’d come across her writing before, yet her titles remain elusive, save for the one in my hands today—Local Woman Missing. I’m at a loss as to whether I picked it up from a dollar store or a thrift store, which is mildly alarming. Either I’m starting to lose my grip on reality or my overflow...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Inside" is a masterclass in horror, blending suspense with stunning cinematography. Discover why this film is a must-watch for thrill-seekers!| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
I stumbled upon a ten-cent paperback of The School Trip nestled inside a dusty cardboard box at my local thrift store. The name on the cover, Miranda Smith-I, rang a bell. I’d seen her mentioned in countless Kindle sales, yet I’d never ventured into her world of words. Why, you ask? Well, her covers and titles seemed to blend into the mysterious crowd, nothing beckoning me to pick them up. But on a whim, fueled by curiosity, I decided to give The School Trip a shot.| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Red Summer offers a unique blend of low-budget horror and questionable production. Despite its flaws, it has moments that might just entertain you.| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
A worn-out used book can tell a million stories, and I stumbled upon one such tale—a well-loved Minotaur paperback edition of A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham—while rummaging through the dusty shelves of a thrift store. The title popped out like a neon sign in a dimly lit alley, and I recognized it from my many Kindle scrolling sessions. This particular copy, with its creased spine and warped pages, spoke of a life lived; it looked older than its 2022 release date, hints of water...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Dive into the Midnight Horror review of 2018's The Church. Discover why this film, despite its potential, fails to deliver genuine chills and thrills.| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Dive into Randall Silvis's 'When All Lights Fail'—a gripping tale that teeters on the edge of suspense but leaves you yearning for a stronger climax.| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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Ah, The Lady in Black. Just uttering the title sends shivers down my spine, and not for the reasons a good horror flick should. This cinematic catastrophe is one of the key culprits that nudged me away from the realm of low-budget horror films. You see, these so-called distributors have a penchant for scooping up smaller projects and marketing them under a flashy guise that has little—if anything—to do with the actual content. Just look at the poster: a creepy ghost girl clutching a teddy...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
I've amassed quite a collection of undead books in my library; it seems every time I turn around, I stumble upon another. Case in point: The Retreat, penned by Sherri Smith, which somehow wound up in my stack of 31 Reads of Terror. This might be my maiden voyage into her work—or perhaps I've read her before, but let’s not kid ourselves; my memory is about as sharp as a butter knife. I likely found this book at Dollar Tree, lured in by its eye-catching cover. After all, who can resist the ...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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I usually breeze past titles like Trust Me by Hank Phillippi Ryan, what with its mind-numbingly redundant title and a cover so dull it could put a caffeine-fueled squirrel to sleep. But when the price tag dips to a staggering $1.25, I’m willing to gamble on my literary luck, even with a flimsy blurb that might make other readers sprint for the exit as if fleeing a masked killer. Seriously, Forge should hang their head in shame over that description. It goes something like this: “There are...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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Ah, the clamor surrounding Jack Heath's debut thriller, Hangman, was impossible to ignore when it hit the shelves in 2018. Yet, as fate would have it, I couldn't find a copy locally. It wasn't until I serendipitously discovered a copy at Dollar Tree that I decided to bite the bullet. A dollar for a book? Surely a harbinger of ill fate, right? But curiosity won out, and I brought it home, promptly tossing it onto my shelf to mingle with the dust bunnies. After a long, unflattering hibernation,...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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Happy October Friday to all my fellow book bloggers! I hope your week has been more rewarding than mine. It’s been a bit of a struggle, honestly. There were moments I considered skipping this week’s post altogether due to a nagging sense of burnout—but I pushed past that thought, because here I am, ready to return to our bookish world.| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
I’m pushing the envelope a bit late tonight—ah, the classic tale of my life. This post should’ve been penned hours ago, but life had other plans. I crashed, burned, re-caffeinated, and here I am, crafting what I hope can pass as an excuse for my tardiness. Enough of my procrastination, let’s talk about my 16th pick for my 31 Reads of Terror, Daddy's Girl by Margie Orford. | Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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I prefer to remain silent on this review, but alas, I needed a book for today’s 31 Reads of Terror, which is beginning to feel less like a celebration of suspense and more like a descent into a pit of mediocrity. I can already hear the chorus of well-meaning readers saying, “Don’t give it a bad review; at least the author made an effort.” But really, what a load of sugarcoated nonsense! Being a writer requires a thick skin. Not everyone will like your creation. Expect to face the musi...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Discover the spine-tingling adventure in "Last Laugh" by K.R. Alexander. Can Victor and Genevieve survive the horrors lurking behind the door?| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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