Murder Road
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by Simone St. James
Publication Date: March 5, 2024
Publisher: Berkley
Hardcover: 352 Pages
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Review
Murder Road was a thrilling ride from start to finish. The book follows April and Eddie, a newlywed couple who find themselves in the middle of a murder investigation while on their honeymoon.
Simone St. James does an excellent job building suspense and mystery around Coldlake Falls and Atticus Line. The small town and its inhabitants are shrouded in dark secrets, making it the perfect setting for a supernatural thriller.
What I particularly enjoyed about St. James’ work was how she seamlessly incorporated supernatural elements into the plot, adding an extra layer of intrigue and fear. Each twist and turn had me on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating what would happen next.
April and Eddie, the main characters, were not just well-developed, but also incredibly relatable. Their journey, filled with danger and the need to clear their names, had me rooting for them. The supporting characters, each with their own secrets and motivations, added depth to the story and made it even more engaging.
Overall, Murder Road is a must-read for anyone in search of a spooky and suspenseful read. St. James’ writing style is not just captivating, but also commendable in its ability to create an eerie atmosphere. I recommend keeping your lights on while reading this one – you never know what could be lurking in Coldlake Falls’s shadows.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Penguin Random House International through Edelweiss. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
About the author
Simone St. James is the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel, The Broken Girls, and The Book of Cold Cases. She spent twenty years behind the scenes in the television business before leaving to write full-time.
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Praise
“Simone St. James is known for brilliantly mixing thriller elements with supernatural mayhem, and Murder Road her most recent novel, offers readers plenty of both…Fast, chilling, entertaining, unexpectedly touching, and with two broken, memorable characters at its core, this might be St. James’s best novel yet.”- The New York Times Book Review
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“Buckle up for a grisly ride… there’s more going on than meets the eye.” — People
“St. James’s (The Book of Cold Cases) intricate plot skillfully mixes gumshoe detective work with unexpected supernatural chills, not to mention winning characters that easily earn readers’ affection. This highly recommended title will thrill fans of St. James’s work and earn new ons along the way.” – Library Journal, starred review
“From its nerve-shredding start to its thrilling end, MURDER ROAD steers the reader down creepy backroads, past urban legends so vivid you’d swear they were true, and into the marriage of two damaged souls you can’t help but root for. Part love story, part campfire tale, it’s a trip well worth taking.” — Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Only One Left
“As creepy and unsettling as a rain-faded wreath and teddy bear found by the side of the road to mark a missing person, Murder Road lingers like a ghost long after it’s finished.”—Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House
“From its terrifying opening to its jaw-dropping conclusion, this thriller has it all–small town secrets, ominous dark deeds after midnight, and a young couple desperate to learn the truth before it costs them their very lives. You will follow this shocking road to its climatic end!” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Still See You Everywhere