Book Review: As Disaster Strikes: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (The Safety Plan Book 2) by Jack Hunt From the moment I picked up As Disaster Strikes, I was drawn into a world that felt both chillingly familiar and disturbingly close to home. Jack Hunt, renowned for his gripping narratives, continues the saga in this …
A Gripping Journey into Dystopia: My Thoughts on Unwind by Neal Shusterman When I first spotted Unwind by Neal Shusterman on the shelf, I was instantly drawn in by its intriguing premise. The idea that in a dystopian America, the fate of teens hangs in the balance based on societal acceptance of “unwinding” is both …
The Stranger in Her House: A Gripping Tale of Deception and Desperation When I first picked up The Stranger in Her House by John Marrs, I knew I was in for a rollercoaster ride. With its promising premise of psychological tension and deceit, I couldn’t resist diving into its pages. Marrs has a knack for …
A Thousand Natural Shocks: A Journey Through Grief and Resilience When I first came across A Thousand Natural Shocks by playwright and author, Caryl Churchill, I was instantly captivated by its haunting title. It suggests an avalanche of emotions, doesn’t it? The words felt like an echo of my own experiences with loss and recovery, …
Exploring the Dreamscape: My Journey with City of Golden Shadow When I first laid eyes on City of Golden Shadow, the first book in Tad Williams’ ambitious Otherland series, I felt an exhilarating tingle of nostalgia for the realms of fantasy and sci-fi that had captivated my younger self. The tantalizing promise of virtual reality …
A Reflection on Never Flinch by Stephen King When it comes to Stephen King, I’m always ready to dive into whatever dark corner of the human psyche he’s exploring. His latest, Never Flinch, featuring the ever-compelling Holly Gibney, initially drew me in with its promise of thrilling twists and gripping tension. But as I closed …