A Thousand Natural Shocks is a twisty debut thriller where memory is a drug, cults lurk in the shadows, and nothing—not even the past—is what it seems.
When Ebby’s wedding day ends in heartbreak, she uncovers family secrets and ancestral connections that change everything. Read my review of Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson.
American Murder: Gabby Petito on Netflix offers a deeper look at the well-known case and transforms a true crime headline into a heartbreaking, human story.
Go behind the scenes of 48 Hours with Claire St. Amant’s Killer Story—a gripping look at the cutthroat world of true crime TV, told through the eyes of a producer juggling career and chaos.
A chilling mystery set in Iceland, The Lost House follows Agnes as she unearths dark family secrets while a new disappearance shakes a remote town. Atmospheric and well-crafted, but not as gripping as hoped. Read my...
We Begin At The End is a small-town mystery with unforgettable characters, emotional twists, and Chris Whitaker’s signature heart-wrenching storytelling.
Once the murder capital of the world, El Salvador is now safer than the U.S.—but at what cost? A powerful homecoming story reveals the country's dramatic transformation.
From courtroom drama to real-life injustice: John Grisham fights for the wrongfully convicted in his newest non-fiction book, Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions.
Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson is smart, funny, and packed with memorable characters—though a bit crowded and slow in the middle. Read my review.
Netflix's Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter follows Cathy Terkanian’s search for her missing daughter, Aundria Bowman. As dark secrets about the adoptive family surface, Cathy’s pursuit of justice reveals shocking truths...
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