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Aug 14, 2024 | 
sacbee.com | Samantha Downing
Whether you’re looking to fill your weekend, pass the time on a long travel day or you’re just in the mood for an exhilarating escape, look no further than psychological thrillers. Extremely popular in the literary world right now, this riveting genre is a cousin to mystery books — and it targets a similar crowd. Runaway bestsellers like The Housemaid by Freida McFadden are going viral on BookTok — with more than 22 million posts and counting — thanks to their twisted plots and shocking endings.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
redcarpetcrash.com | Stella Sands |Maia Chance |Samantha Downing
The book is in stores on Tuesday, August 6th from Harper. Click on the link to buy a copy. https://amzn.to/49yxGM8Tattooed, pierced, and a bit of a mess, Maggie Moore is a surprising genius when it comes to words, a savant able to solve any linguistic puzzle. The top student in her forensic linguistics class, she’s tapped by local police to use her skills to decipher harrowing notes left by a stalker-turned-rapist—and succeeds brilliantly.
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Oct 16, 2023 | 
penguinrandomhouse.co.za | Samantha Downing
The sharpest voice in psychological suspense returns with an unputdownable new thriller on the deadliest subject of all: true love. Wes and Ivy are madly in love. It's the kind of romance people write stories about. But what kind of story? Because when it's good, it's very very good. But when it's bad, it's bad. But their breakneck cycle of catastrophic vengeful break-ups and head-over-heels reconnections needs to end fast. Because suddenly, Wes and Ivy have a common enemy - and she's a detective.
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Jul 22, 2023 | 
bookreporter.com | Samantha Downing
With the release of her fourth novel, A TWISTED LOVE STORY, Samantha Downing has created a true cautionary tale for modern dating. This is a story about obsession, and nearly every character suffers from some form of it. Wes Harmon and Ivy Banks are the worst of the lot, and their intense love affair could be the end of them both. When Detective Karen Colglazier steps into the offices of Siphon, Inc. to speak with Wes, she is about to deliver some news that will rock his world.
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Jul 20, 2023 | 
booktrib.com | Samantha Downing |Susannah Marren |S.B. Frasca
Customize Consent Preferences We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below. The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... Skip to main contentWednesdays at One by Sandra A. MillerIf you don’t confront your past…it might confront you first.
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Jul 18, 2023 | 
readinggroupguides.com | Samantha Downing
From the bestselling author of MY LOVELY WIFE comes a reckless, delicious thriller that gives a whole new meaning to the dangers of modern dating. Wes and Ivy are madly in love. They've never felt anything like it. It's the type of romance people write stories about. But what kind of story? When it's good, it's great. Flowers. Grand gestures. Deep meaningful conversations where the whole world disappears. When it's bad, it's really bad. Vengeful fights. Damaged property. Arrest warrants.
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Jun 22, 2023 | 
redcarpetcrash.com | Samantha Downing
Home > Books > Book Review: ‘A Twisted Love Story: A Novel’ By Samantha Downing June 22, 20232023-06-22T11:18:39-05:00 Was and Ivy have a love/hate relationship. They are mean to each other, they break up, get back together, have hot sex, and seem to love each other, even if they can’t stand each other. Ivy has called the police and told them she has a stalker, and it could be Wes. When a detective shows up at his office to question him, it opens up a whole can of worms, dating back to a...
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Jun 22, 2023 | 
tinyurl.com | Kristina Wright |Lisa Jewell |Samantha Downing
If you’re looking for a twisty mystery or a gripping thriller to throw in your beach bag this season, you’ll love this list of the best mystery and thriller books of summer 2023. From buzzy debuts to new releases from our favorite authors, these page-turning tales of murder and intrigue will keep you turning pages late into the night!Husband and wife hackers Gabe and Jack are the best in the business — until Jack arrives home one day and finds Gabe dead.
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Jun 10, 2023 | 
booktrib.com | Sandra Miller |Samantha Downing |Susannah Marren |S.B. Frasca
UNDER THE NAGA TAILBy Mae Bunseng Taing with James TaingA captivating memoir of a man’s daring escape from CambodiaTHE BOOKMae Taing is a teenager living in modern Phnom Penh when the Khmer Rouge rises to power and forever alters his life—and the lives of millions. Wrenched from his home, Mae endures years of starvation, hard labor, and cruel torture before deciding he must either die slowly at camp, or brave the wilderness crawling with soldiers, if he has any chance of survival.
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Jun 2, 2023 | 
nolaadore.com | Annabel Monaghan |Fiona Davis |Karin Tanabe |Samantha Downing
We turned to local bookfluencer Brei Delahoussaye for her upcoming release recommendations. The reading enthusiast plans to devour at least 25 books this season and loves to read a mix of romance and thriller. “I just like my books to be a little fluffy during the summer,” she explains. “Nothing too heavy. Books that fit the breezy, relaxing vibe.” You can find her on Instagram (@sweethoneyandbrei) or at The Vintage grabbing a latte and a stuffed beignet while kicking back with a good book.
