The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler is a fiery thriller. This author was a new one for me, but I was not disappointed. This is a dark thriller with two men on different paths that are joined by one person. There are twists and turns and lots of suspenseful moments. I really enjoyed the two stories and how they interconnected. The story is well-plotted and reads quickly. I was quickly engulfed in the story and wanted to finish it in one sitting. I look forward to reading more from this author soon.
The Divine Devils: Mystery Suspense Crime Thriller: Book 1 By R. Weir
This was such a great sit on the edge of my seat kind of story. This book was full of action, suspense, great characters and so much more. Hunter Divine and his team are trying to keep two teenagers safe from being kidnapped after two attempts have already been made. The team is a diverse group of people with all different skill sets. I was trying to figure out who was behind all of it the entire time I was reading but I was nowhere close to figuring it out. The author did a great job keeping me entertained throughout and got me invested in the people and the story. I cannot wait to read what’s coming next. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2021-06-30 16:51:182021-07-01 09:19:31The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Candida Hopper
I was gripped by this dark psychological crime thriller by Detwiler. Sixteen year old Jameson Wills has never known his father but is keen to find out about him. However having found an old journal in the attic the things he discovers about his father are very disturbing. Reading the journal he learns that his father had a secret addiction to arson and soon Jameson begins to wonder if he also had the “desire to burn” in his blood. Meanwhile, Pete Andrews is a grief stricken businessman following the death of his infant son in a fire. When he is told by the police that the fire was arson Pete is determined to find justice for his son, but as his sinister past emerges he may go to far looking for revenge. I was hooked from start to finish by this novel and was impressed at how the author made both of the main characters, Jameson and Pete really come alive and allowed the reader to get into their minds. I felt fully immersed in the storyline which was fast paced and flowed well. An entertaining and engaging read and one which stayed with me long after I had turned the last page. Detwiler is a new author to me and I am now keen to read other books by her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-06-30 16:24:362021-07-01 09:17:47The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is a very intense psychological thriller! You are kept on your toes until the very end. I definitely did not expect what played out and actually gasped at the end! The characters in this book are ones you hurt for and get angry at all at the same time. At times you may even be disgusted by some of them. This book definitely takes you down a dark path with some great plot twist!
Ok this was a new type of novel for me I will gladly say from the start. I had started it reading oh cool a thriller. I got so much more than I bargained for in a good way, honestly, this book was almost impossible to put down I loved this novel and I feel a strong need for more. Even after completing this story it is far from leaving my mind and still is making me think and wonder…
First reading this I getting a feel for sure about the character named Jamieson He had a rough time with his father being out of the picture and his mom working quite a lot. But Jamieson had a darkness in him like I never thought would be so extreme. He loved to burn things and watch what ever it was burn and I mean really burn the more torture the better it was and enjoyable for him. He later reads an old journal which was his fathers and this just fuels his odd obsession with the love of burning things, creatures you name it. i found as I went on Jamieson I felt for at times and other times he wickedly scarred me and made me worry about these things if this is something that could go on in todays world.
Introduce Pete, whom at first seemed like a sweetheart to me, Pete goes thru something very horrid and his mind set is on revenge and nothing more. And the way he progresses and develops truly is even scarier than Jamieson I think
All in all this was a page turning book and it gripped my soul and left me wanting more. And don’t even get me started on the ending. It was so shocking for me, I didn’t have any inkling to it coming, I feel some of the things could have been for shadowed but this novel was a wild ride of questions and living on your last breath to learn what is happen to next.
Honestly a ride like no other. This body took my body and soul and asked me at the end “wanna go again?” I cant let the thoughts and impact of this novel just go. Its really a imprint made on the reader, and I highly suggest you pick it up and prepare for sleepless nights, and your sanity tested in a good way, this is a novel not to be passed up or forgotten!!
The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler. This is a very dark book. Its about a kid named Jameson who grows up with his mom because his dad walked out on them. With being a single mom, she works 2 jobs and is home very little to interact with Jameson so he is left to fend for himself quite often. Jameson has a dark burning in his soul and when he finds a journal of his dad’s he realizes he has inherited this dark thing. Jameson loves to burn things, building, animals, and later on humans. When Jameson kills one man’s son his dad, one of the nicest men in town, vows to find who did it. Pete lived for his son and he is determined with all that is in him to find out who killed his son and make them pay. There is also an arsonist loose in the county close to him and he’s wondering if his dad is back. He beings to search for his dad and longs to find him. Will Jameson find his dad and have some answers from his past? Will Pete find out who killed his son and be able to have some peace? This is a very dark, psychological thriller that will keep you turning pages way into the night!
Least Likely Suspect: Revenge by Cooper McKenzie. This book was a good short read but it was emotional too. This is the story of Samantha Wycoff who gets the horrible news that her son has been in a horrible accident and is on life support. What’s worse is she has to make the horrible decision to remove him from life support. Micah one of her son’s best friends comes to support her during this time. All Samantha can think of is revenge for her son and making the person or persons that beat her son pay. Micah comes up with a plan but can Samantha go thru with it? Will Samantha get herself in more trouble or will she get the revenge she thinks she so badly needs? No parent should have to make the decision to remove their kid from life support or bury their child but once they do there is no stopping the grief in any form possible.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2021-06-30 10:14:072021-07-01 09:06:27Revenge (Least Likely Suspect Book 1) by Cooper McKenzie – Review by Tausha Treadway
The best psychological thriller I have read so far this year! The suspense was intense because you had three arsonists telling there story and the tales of revenge just caught you up and never let you out. The collateral damage and tragedy fit right in. The characters were so creepy and well-written as psychos. The arsonist rules sadly sounded like they could exist, and probably do. I find myself taking deep breaths because I was holding my breath reading the book. Disturbing, yet like a train wreck, you have to look!
This is my first book by this author, I got into it pretty quickly and could hardly put it down. The build up throughout had me going crazy wondering how this was all going to end. The writing style was a bit different than I’m used to but caught on pretty quick and then it flowed smoothly.
My feelings towards all the characters were a roller coaster ride. I was never sure whether I liked any of them or even understood them and what they were feeling. Then on the other hand I could find I liked them and then did understand sometimes. It was in all honesty the definition of a hot mess.
I had figured out part of what was happening before the end but the other part was shocking, and totally threw my thoughts of one of the characters totally upside down. I think I wanted more from the ending. Not sure why, I can’t explain it but I felt a little let down for some reason. I guess I wanted that jaw dropping twist that just never seemed to come for me.
In saying all of that, I truly did enjoy this story and will absolutely read more from this author!
I give The Divine Devils: Mystery Suspense Crime Thriller: Book 1 by R. Weir, 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of the Jarvis Mann series by this author and I could not wait to see what this new series had to offer. It is completely different from the Mann series but the author yet again has another hit series on his hands. Less PI and more “do whatever it takes to get the job done,” Hunter Devine reminds me of that certain movie character from the 70s. You know, the one that’s a bad mother- (shut your mouth!), but brought into a more modern time. I also enjoy that the characters in this book are older, they are experienced and have been molded by their pasts, both good and bad. The team Hunter has is spectacular. I really hope to see them highlighted more in future books.
The story itself is intriguing; dangerous, sad at times, shocking, and keeps you on your toes. You are constantly wondering what will happen next and will they all make it out alive. The author weaves such a wonderful world, taking us many places in the US and beyond. I anxiously await the next book to see what the next adventure is. I hope this series lasts quite a while.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2021-06-29 22:06:532021-06-30 09:23:05The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Erin Wolf
WOW! This book was so gripping! I have never read anything by Sirena Van Schaik before but after seeing the cover and blurb I just had to dive in and see what this story was all about. I am so glad that I did because this book brought the thriller ride and the twists and turns that had me going woah the whole time I read. This is told from the murderer’s point of view and it is one that we don’t often get to really dissect quite in the way that Sirena Van Schaik does. I will for sure be going back to see what else is available and what will be coming from her in the future. This is the kind of book you get mad when it is over so I may be re-reading this one sooner rather than later #NOTSORRY.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-06-29 20:15:442021-06-30 09:21:55The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik – Review by Liz Vrchota
The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler
4- stars
I fully enjoyed this story through and through! I loved how the author pulled me in right from the get go, I was intrigued and so captivated.
I loved the dual POV of both Jameson and Pete, it made for a really entertaining read as I got to dive into each of their worlds. I felt as if I had all kinds of suspicions and I enjoyed trying to piece everything together.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author in the future and would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next thriller read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2021-06-29 18:47:292021-06-30 09:20:43The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
The Murders of Lillian Rose is a story within a story. This author is new to me and I will be looking up other stories from her as well. The plotline is interesting because it captivates me from the first page until the last page. The characters are realistic and believable. It is an amazing feat to write a murder thriller but to have a true murder mystery within the story is awesome. There were clues to both mysteries that I didn’t see coming down the pike, There were twists and turns that I didn’t see coming around every corner. I highly recommend this story especially if you love murder thrillers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-06-29 17:57:592021-06-30 09:19:10The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik – Review by Erica Fish
Jameson Wills is a kid who has grown up in a family where his only company has been his mum after his dad left, he is the kid who sits at the back of the classroom minding his own business and keeping to himself, he is the forgotten one, the ignored one, but he keeps up his grade and is working on his sketches so he can get into a good college, but all he has really ever wanted is to know about his dad, who he was and why he left. Pete Andrews has it all, the job, the house, the car, the wife and the kid he always thought he wanted, but he felt that it was never enough and he then started searching for things in the wrong places.
Jameson is just going through the motions like he does everyday, he isn’t too close to his mum because of all the hours she works at her two jobs and when she is at home, they barely communicate, but on this day, he goes into the attic to get his hockey stick, but instead, he finds a journal and as he reads through it, he realises that it is his fathers and it is not what he expected to read, but it rings true to him in a strange way. Meanwhile, Pete is having breakfast with his wife as she rocks their son, but it isn’t the amicable conversation it used to be, the atmosphere is icy and the distance is palpable, but as she makes sure everything is ready for her business trip but eh way she does it frustrates him and so he decides that he needs some kind of release, so he arranges for someone to look after his kid for a few hours so he can find it. However, when he is finally ready to return home, he finds that he has many missed calls and voicemails from his wife, because this isn’t the norm, he is worried and calls her back, btu when she starts screaming incoherently down the phone at him, demanding to know where he is, he has a feeling that something is definitely wrong.
Pete’s suspicions are confirmed when he returns home to find that there isn’t a home to return to, it is just a smoldering pile of ashes, there are fire crews, ambulances and the police there, but all he can do is try to breathe, hoping that his mind is working overtime and that the worst hasn’t happened, but as he sees the woman who was babysitting his son approach him and burst into tears, his worst fear is realised, his son was in the house and is now dead. As he tries to come to terms with what has happened, he takes the blame upon himself and his wife does the same, she demands to know where he was and why he wasn’t there to save their son, the police want to know the same thing, but he cannot bring himself to say it.
As Jameson reads more of the journal, the days turn into weeks and he begins to realise that his father was an arsonist and as he watches the news, basks in the knowledge that he has come back, but he also feels like he has met with his destiny and that maybe if the same blood runs through his veins as his father, will he be able to something to finally get his attention? As the investigation continues and arson is confirmed, Pete vows to find the arsonist and get his revenge, but will his chequered past come back to haunt him before he can find the one he is searching for? This is a thrilling story with plenty of action, revelations and a lot of fire as the hunt for the arsonist progresses, emotions blaze and walls come crashing down as you are drawn deeper into the arsonists handbook until a fiery conclusion is reached.
The Arsonist’s Handbook A Gripping Psychological Thriller By L.A. Detwiler ☆☆☆☆☆ Let me just say “WOW”! This was not what I was expecting. It was far better. Full length novel into the mind of an arsonist. This story is not intended for those under 18, due to adult content.
Jameson is a 16 year old looking to find his father. During his search, he finds a journal written by his father. Wondering if he is at all like him, Jameson set out with a plan. Could he find his father by the clues he has? Pete Andrews has lost his infant son to a house fire and is out to seek revenge. Will Pete put his son to rest. Family secrets and fire may not mix in this Crime story.
Well L.A. Detwiler has written this thriller and had me reaching for the next page. A true page turner, with family fires to boot. I really felt the pain her characters displayed. So many broken hearts all under the Arsonist’s hand. I love a well written thriller. This one is above any I have read. You can be sure I am out to find more from L.A. Detwiler! Well Done L.A. Detwiler! Well Done!!
“Why do you have to write this?” He had emphasized the last word. Allison had given no answer. How could she when she didn`t know herself? She’d been writing since she was a child, but after college, she’d focused on true crime. She wasn’t sure why the stories that actually destroyed lives were the ones she longed to put on paper. In the end, she supposed, it was unanswerable. That was her muse and she never felt settled unless she was pursuing a case. Allison arched her back to remove the knot slowly building in her shoulders, before finding a more comfortable position in the metal chair. She knew who she was going to meet, who she was getting ready to interview, but she still didn’t understand why she’d agreed. That was the source of her stress. Not the fact that she was going face to face with a criminal. Since launching her true crime career a decade earlier, she had waited in similar rooms for sociopaths and murderers many times. It wasn’t the criminal who made her nervous; it was the fact that this one had sought her out… had begged her to write the story behind her. A loud click pulled Allison from her thoughts and the door swung open to reveal the guard and her prisoner. Lillian Ross. The name seemed ordinary enough; refined even. Yet this was a killer who had coldly murdered two men. Two men who had loved her. Allison wasn’t naive. She was positive the two men had committed sins of their own, but there was nothing that could condone the way Lillian had butchered them.”
The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik is a riveting crime story that had me flipping the pages to find out what was going to happen. It is an unexpected little gem of a story- one I am still thinking about long after finishing the final page. This is really well woven- with intensity, complexity, layers, intrigue, a psychological aspect, and so much more. I am so glad I took a chance on this story, as it really did surprise me in the best possible way! I have also found another author to add to my ‘must read’ list. Having not read an of her work before taking a chance on this book, I am looking forward to stalking her, oops, I mean exploring her catalogue of work, as well as going on a one-click spree. Allison McKinnon is a well-known true crime writer who has been contacted by a prisoner, Lillian Ross, who was placed on death row for the shocking murders she committed. Normally Allison writes from the victims’ perspective- so this will be the first time she writes from the criminals’ perspective. Lillian has never told her story before, with much speculation and rumours surrounding her case, getting Lillian’s account could make for quite a sensational story. As the interviews unfold, a bigger picture begins to develop, and Allison realises that she shares a lot in common with Lillian. We get a front row seat to it all as the story unravels- and let me tell you, it makes for a fantastic read! Sirena Van Schaik doesn’t shy away from exploring the darker side of life- and some of the subject matter might trigger some readers (trauma, violence, abuse, murder). Highly recommended reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-06-29 09:30:292021-06-29 14:07:43The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik – Review by Angela Hayes
Holy cow! This book – I couldn’t put it down. Detwiler does an amazing job crawling into the mind of the arsonist and drawing you in with her. I always enjoy when a thriller is written in first person; that is to say, when it is done well it is very effective. It forces the reader to experience the journey first hand. And boy did the author ever deliver a riveting read. I couldn’t put it down once I started. This is the perfect escape for thrill seekers. Loved every single page.
Wow!!! I’m not sure I have the appropriate words to fully express the ride I was just taken on nor express the full scope of emotions I went through. As a mother, I was utterly shattered by the events that unfolded the choice that Sam was confronted with. Just an amazing rollercoaster of a book that shattered me in just a mind blowing way.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-06-29 07:26:112021-06-29 07:26:11Revenge (Least Likely Suspect Book 1) by Cooper McKenzie – Review by Heather Lovelace
The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler certainly grabbed my attention from the very first page. Thrillers are definitely one of my go-to reading genres, and with such an intriguing blurb when this showed up on one of my recommended book lists, I certainly couldn’t pass it by. Even though it is written in a slightly different style to what I am used to- the journal like writing really added to the overall atmosphere the story created. Throw in plenty of intensity, gripping details, unexpected twists and turns ensured that I was completely engrossed, not wanting to put it down until I had read every last word. This has been a great introduction to L.A. Detwiler’s work, I can’t believe I hadn’t read any of her work before now- I have been missing out and that is something I plan to rectify right away. I can’t wait to explore her other books. If you like a gripping read that makes you think, throws in unexpected twists and turns, and keeps you guessing- then this is definitely the book for you! Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-06-28 23:29:052021-06-29 13:58:26The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Angela Hayes
The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler was awesome and consuming. It was in depth, and took you on twists and turns throughout the book. This book triggered some things in my past for me but still kept me reading. When I mean consuming, I mean it isn’t a light read and it takes and pulls you into it. It has emotional ups and downs and is extremely well written. This book didn’t rush into anything, or dump a load of information or on a whimsical thought jump here and there, Detwiler knew what she was doing and was very methodical when she put her plot twist in the story and built up for each climax. I would suggest reading this and reading other books of hers without a doubt.
I have to admit I struggled a bit with this book. It is so dark, but the twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat. It was an interesting read though. I really enjoyed the normalcy of the characters and that they all clearly have flaws like all of us do. Not only can we all relate to personal flaws, we can also relate to family dysfunction. This book was fascinating as a psychological thriller, and I definitely recommend it if this is your kind of story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2021-06-28 22:30:532021-06-29 13:55:05The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Rebecca Hill
So this book was a little outside of my wheelhouse. I’m generally a fantasy/sci fi nerd, however I thought the description sounded pretty interesting and I liked the writing style, so I decided to go out on a limb, so to speak. I don’t regret it. This was a quick, enjoyable book that was very easy to read. I did find the “suspense” aspect a bit frustrating, but that says more about me than the book, as there’s a reason I don’t read many suspense/thrillers. I would definitely say this is a bit of a “fluffy” book, in that none of the characters are super deep, nor is the writing as a whole. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it just depends on what you’re looking for. Some parts were a bit obvious/predictable from the beginning, but since the main character doesn’t see it, you spend the whole book screaming “you’re looking at wrong person, dummy!!” (Did I mention suspense isn’t really my thing?) However, there were still some twists that surprised me and kept it interesting. Overall, it’s a book that I would recommend, especially if you like this type of story, and you’re looking for something quick and easy-to-read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeth2021-06-28 21:48:502021-06-28 22:06:07House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Beth McKitrick
Definitely not for the faint of heart. This book is dark from the get go and stays that way. I mostly read psychological thrillers, but I’ve never read a novel with a focus on arson. It was an interesting change of pace for me. Not a lighthearted, but definitely a worthwhile one that sticks with you even after the story is over.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristy Nelsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristy Nelson2021-06-28 19:11:082021-06-28 22:02:25The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Kristy Nelson
This was a great thriller. Samantha Wycoff gets the most horrible news that her son has been beaten and is at the hospital. She has to make the worst decision a parent has to make of deciding to unplug her brain-dead son. Samantha knows in her heart that his abusive girlfriend did this to him, but there are no witnesses and no proof. The case goes nowhere. Her son’s childhood best friend, Micah shows up to help support her during this horrible time. Samantha is focused on revenge and how to get it. Micah has a solution, but is she up to it? She has three months to prove herself to be able to join Micah’s team. Samantha being in her 50’s wonders if she can accomplish it. This book really took me on a ride and was a very powerful read for me. Samantha really touched my heart, and I was rooting for her the whole way. Made me really think about how far I would be willing to go if one of my kids was murdered
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2021-06-28 18:19:592021-06-28 22:00:19Revenge (Least Likely Suspect Book 1) by Cooper McKenzie – Review by Angela Packard
The Arsonist’s Handbook is the first book by L. A. Detwiler that I have read. I will be looking for more books by her. The plotline has plot twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. There were points that I thought I knew which way the story was going to go but then it turned in the opposite direction. The characters are sincere with their description. There were emotions in the main characters that kept me on my toes because of the complex nature of their beings. Jameson was a young man who found a journal that was written by his father. He discovered that his father was an arsonist and he felt like he was taking up his father’s legacy. Then there was Pete, a father of an infant that had recently died in a fire. Since we know there is an arsonist and the two main characters are linked by an arsonist. Will Jameson follow in his Father’s footprints? Will Pete find the monster that killed his son? I highly recommend this book, but I will warn you may get so far into the story that you may forget your surroundings. Be prepared to read this story in one sitting.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-06-28 17:14:002021-06-28 21:59:19The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Erica Fish
This book is ever-woven into the fabric of my being. I could not put this book down. The Murders of LIllian Ross is a gripping, thought-provoking tale of finding who you are after trauma. Sirena doesn’t tiptoe around the issues; she jumps right and examines them from nearly every angle with reverence.
Lillian Ross is sitting on death row for two murders. She has not discussed the events surrounding the deaths, not with the police, not with her own defence attorney, not with the flocks of reporters. Lillian has decided she is ready to tell someone what happened, why two people wound up dead that night. Lillian has decided that she wants Allison McKinnon to tell her story.
Allison McKinnon is an experienced true crime writer. Allison has a reputation for writing from the view of the victim and not focusing on the sensational aspects of the case. This is what Lillian says is the reason she picked Allison. Allison starts visiting the prison to listen to Lillian’s story. As Lillian tells her side, Allison finds a kindred spirit. Could she be where Lillian is? If things had been different, could Allison be Lillian? Allison must confront the secrets of her own past to find those answers. Can Allison learn to live again? Will Lillian save Allison from becoming her?
Sirena weaves the strings of the past with the fabric of the current and strings of hope for the future of these women affected by their shared traumas. I don’t know how one reads this novel and is not affected by Lillian, Allison, Kaylee, or the others left in the wake of the power of men. This book is powerful. If all of Sirena’s works are written with such intelligence, grit, feeling and power, I will forever be a fan!!
This book contains detailed descriptions of domestic violence, child abuse and murder. The material discussed may trigger some readers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2021-06-28 14:56:452021-06-28 21:57:06The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik – Review by MPolicicchio
The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik is a fantastic thriller book that really intrigued me from the moment I started reading. I thought this was such an exciting story, I could not put it down once I had started. I just had to see how it was all going to play out. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a gripping book and so well written. The author knew just what to do to draw me in and make sure she had my full attention. I am so pleased to have discovered this author and I can’t wait to read more of their work.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-06-28 14:39:142021-06-28 21:56:33The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik – Review by Kerry Baker
The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller is one of those books that you think you know what’s going to happen, but then the author throws you a new curveball. This book was nothing like I expected, but I have to say that it only made it that much better. It had had me on the edge of my seat and wondering what was going to happen next. It seemed to me that Jameson and Pete both had rocky histories with their mothers, and both had fathers who were MIA growing up. I thought this would have given them a connection, but I had this story all wrong. It was definitely worth the read!
I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is a well written story about a mother and getting justice, revenge for a son that was beaten to the point of no recovery. How far will a mother’s love go? I enjoyed the characters in this story. Some are good and some are bad but they all made the story entertaining and easy to read. With each page and twists and turns they brought the story to life. This is a faster paced story that is engaging and full of action. This is a great story that I really enjoyed and the characters just made the story for me. Will this mother change careers and get the justice for her son she is so determined to find? I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-06-28 14:07:492021-06-28 21:53:04Revenge (Least Likely Suspect Book 1) by Cooper McKenzie – Review by Bobbi Wagner
What an awesome book this was! At first I had time trying to connect with Molly but after I learned more of her life and how things were, i was able to find i understood her a little more and why she was the way she was. This had some twists and turns i Wasnt expecting and some of the things i guessed but not 100% (i was shocked at the depth of things) What a great read and was a wonderful afternoon read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2021-06-28 13:18:092021-06-28 13:18:09House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
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