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The Demon Of Unrest
by Erik Larson
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Excellent read of how the American Civil War (1861-65) started.

The Housemaid’s Secret
by Frieda McFadden
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Somehow the second book was even better than the first one. At multiple times throughout the book I had a feeling which direction the story was going in, but Frieda surprises us and adds a twist. A must read!

The Ember Stone
by Katrina Charman
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A very fun adventure book for young readers. Great first chapter book series.

The rise of nine
by Pittacus lore
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Finally meeting most of the rest of the characters

When The Moon Hits Your Eye
by John Scalzi
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Solid Scalzi. Lot of heartfelt moments and the right amount of wtf

Demon Copperhead
by Barbara Kingsolver
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Life story, decent but sad to see in that fiction can be based on fact.

None Of This Is True
by Lisa Jewell
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I always enjoy a good story w twists and turns

My Lady Greensleeves
by Frederik Pohl
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A very interesting book about segregation, classism, and the future of the police force. Quite thought provoking. Seeing the different viewpoints of those within the Jug and those without. A short story that gives just enough detail about the world it’s set in without wasting pages going too deep in it. This is just a slice of these lives, but it’s a very interesting slice.

The Summer Fun Massacre
by Craig
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More of a small-town police procedural than a campy summer slasher. The Summer Fun Massacre by Craig DiLouie has a fantastic hook, but it didn't quite deliver the high-energy slasher vibes I was hoping for. What worked: * Great opening: It throws you right into the brutal aftermath of a camp massacre. * Creepy folklore: The myth of the "Hungry Hare" adds a really cool folk-horror element. * Grounded protagonist: Deputy Tom Bailey is a solid, relatable lead character. What didn't work: * Misleading setting: The actual summer camp elements are pushed to the background very quickly. * Slow middle: The plot gets bogged down in repetitive, slow-moving police investigation work. * Frustrating ending: The finale leaves too many big questions unanswered regarding the killer's true nature. It is a well-written book with great atmosphere, but it lacks the pacing and active terror of a traditional slasher. Worth a read if you prefer slow-burn crime mysteries over gory horror.

Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin
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Interesting story of a past time and the growth and change of technology