13. “Gwendy’s Magic Feather” by Richard Chizmar
In Washington D.C., thirty-seven-year-old Gwendy Peterson couldn’t be more different from the self-conscious teenaged girl who once spent a summer running up Castle Rock’s Suicide Stairs. That same summer she was entrusted - or some might say cursed - with the extraordinary button box by a mysterious stranger in a black suit. The seductive and powerful box offered Gwendy small gifts in exchange for its care until the stranger eventually returned. The curious reappearance of the box, along with the troubling disappearances in Castle Rock, leads Gwendy home again. Something evil has swept into town on the heels of the latest winter storm.
Review : ⭐️⭐️. I’m not really sure what the point of this book was. I enjoyed the occasional small nods to King & Castle Rock, but there just wasn’t anything compelling in this story. All the magic and creepiness seemed to hover around the edges of a so-so small town mystery plot, neither of which came to much. It’s a quick read and not badly written, however not a lot of substance. #gwendysmagicfeather #richardchizmar #thriller #mystery #castlerock #bookstagram #books #fiction #bookreview #hodderandstoughton #series
12. “Stillhouse Lake” by Rachel Caine
When a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, Gina Royal must remake herself as Gwen Proctor - the ultimate warrior mom. With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake. Though still the target of stalkers and internet trolls who think she had something to do with her husband’s crimes, Gwen dares to think her kids can finally grow up in peace. But just when she’s starting to feel at ease in her new identity, a body turns up in the lake - and threatening letters start arriving from an all-too-familiar address.
Review : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Rachel Caine does a great job of maintaining an anxious atmosphere & the pacing was great. Though a bit repetitive in places, I liked the characters and was behind Gwen all the way (but not in a serial killery way). The online trolling was handled well and the twisty plot was entertaining. Definitely one to put on your tbr stack if you’re a thriller fan 😎🏞🔪#stillhouselake #rachelcaine #thriller #mystery #suspensenovel #bookstagram #books #fiction #bookreview #thomasandmercer #series
