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The Enigma of Absence: Delving into the Heart of Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin

“Saint X” by Alexis Schaitkin is a novel that defies simple categorization. While at first glance it appears to be a mystery centered around the disappearance and death of a young woman,

September 23, 2024

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Identity, Trauma, and Missed Marks: “My Murder” by Katie Williams

My Murder by Katie Williams is an intriguing psychological thriller with a unique premise, but like The Deliverance on Netflix, it struggles to balance its big ideas with its execution. The novel

September 21, 2024

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True Crime Meets the Supernatural: Inside “The Book of Cold Cases” by Simone St James

‘The Book of Cold Cases’ by Simone St. James, published in March 2022, has swiftly garnered acclaim in the realm of supernatural thrillers. Known for intertwining eerie paranormal elements with gripping mysteries,

September 7, 2024

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Léna Situations Takes Toulouse by Storm: A Celebration of Success and Positivity

We see her on our screens every day, but for once, we saw her in person. Léna Situations came to Toulouse for the finale of her famous August vlogs. For those who

September 2, 2024

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Philippe Boxho, the Forensic Pathologist Who Will Make You Want to Speak for the Dead

Born on June 15, 1965, in Liège, Philippe Boxho is a forensic pathologist and criminologist who is widely known on French-speaking social media platforms. Philippe Boxho became famous through his appearances on

August 29, 2024

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Waves of Change: Examining the Evolution of “The Fifth Wave” from Book to Film

‘The Fifth Wave,’ a renowned young adult science fiction novel authored by Rick Yancey, immerses readers in a dystopian reality where Earth is under siege by a mysterious alien force. Released in

August 29, 2024

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Twists and Turns: Exploring the Mind-Bending Thrillers of Alice Feeney

Alice Feeney has firmly established herself as a celebrated author in the realm of psychological thrillers. Known for her gripping narratives, Feeney’s works are distinguished by their unpredictable twists and complex characters,

August 28, 2024

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Rupi Kaur and Her Transformative Poetry

“I am not the whisky you want, I am the water you need.” You’ve probably already heard this famous, mythical phrase. It went viral on the internet during a conference with its

August 24, 2024

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Why Lucy Foley’s Murder Mystery Books are Unmissable in 2024

Lucy Foley has carved a distinctive niche for herself in the contemporary literary landscape, becoming an unavoidable name in the murder mystery genre by 2024. With her signature blend of atmospheric settings,

August 23, 2024

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The Art of Unresolved Mysteries: Why “The Long and Faraway Gone” Redefines Crime Fiction

Lou Berney’s The Long and Faraway Gone is not just another crime novel—it’s a literary masterpiece that has firmly claimed its place as my favorite crime novel of the last decade, if

August 22, 2024

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