Crime Reading Pays in Thrills and Chills – Chicago Review of Books

Crime Reading Pays in Thrills and Chills – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Personally, I’ve already made a plan to forget 2021 ever happened—except when it comes to mystery and thriller reading. In that realm, it’s been a banner year. Of course, I haven’t read everything published, so some crime fiction which has already seen huge success in sales or will soon dominate the awards programs next … Read more

Thrills with a Pointe in “The Turnout” – Chicago Review of Books

Thrills with a Pointe in “The Turnout” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] With a Megan Abbott book, you have a good idea what you’re going to get. Ever since 2012’s Dare Me, Abbott has carved out a niche writing about women and girls in high-pressure environments, pushing back against restrictions and limitations until tempers boil over. Dare Me and You Will Know Me rendered high school … Read more

Modern Chills and Thrills in “The Nesting” – Chicago Review of Books

Modern Chills and Thrills in “The Nesting” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] C.J. Cooke’s new novel, The Nesting, ticks all the boxes of a satisfying thriller, but it’s more than just a safe bet for a good read on a dark and stormy night. Cooke’s thought-provoking depiction of the sinister side of motherhood and Mother Nature adds depth to the book’s fast-paced, gripping plot and amplifies … Read more