Book Blog – Page 19 – Write on the World

Lisa Unger’s novel, Christmas Presents, is the perfect blend of cozy holiday charm and chilling suspense. Set against the backdrop of a quaint bookshop in a snow-dusted small town, the novel invites readers to unravel a decade-old mystery alongside Madeline Martin, the sole survivor of a brutal attack.

Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger is an excellent holiday gift choice for the thriller reader on your shopping list!

The story begins when Harley Granger, a notorious true crime podcaster, arrives in Madeline’s bookstore just days before Christmas. Known as much for his fame and wealth as for his controversial tactics, Granger is on a mission to reexamine the horrific events that forever altered Madeline’s life.

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Sally Hepworth’s Darling Girls is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of sisterhood, trauma, and the haunting shadows of a past that refuses to stay buried. At the heart of the story are Jessica, Norah, and Alicia—three women whose childhoods were marred by tragedy and shaped by the unpredictable and controlling presence of their foster mother, Miss Fairchild.

A Story of Secrets and Survival

From the outside, Jessica, Norah, and Alicia had everything a child in foster care could wish for—a safe, idyllic home on a sprawling estate, and the promise of a second chance at happiness. Miss Fairchild, their foster mother, was seen as a saint by the outside world, offering them a haven in the wake of their traumatic pasts. However, the truth of their upbringing was far from idyllic. Miss Fairchild’s “love” was superficial and performed only for others to see.

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