a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123337138-cabin-eight” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram. I LOVE this series and each book I read I think its my favorite. This one I flew thru and didn’t want it to be over. Its a psychological thriller which is my favorite genre but this author really knows how to write! This is the story of Miranda Diggs who is a house cleaner and due to a tragic mistake she sets a fire to a motel in the mountains while working. To try to get her mind off of the tragedy she accepts an invitation to stay at a remote resort. Hoping to get her mind straight and get back to her present life and quit living in the past she arrives at the resort with a clear mind only to find her worst nightmare. While on a walk she can’t keep from investigating a old run down barn but when she gets inside the door closes behind her and locks! Trying to find her way out she encounters dead end after dead end and horror after horror. This journey will test everything Miranda has. This book will have you keeping the lights on for a while. I read this book so fast and did not want to put it down. Do yourself a favor and read this series. You won’t be disappointed.
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 Treadway2023-05-07 15:52:072023-05-12 13:25:27Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tausha Treadway
Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram is book number 3 in the Millersville series and it is a thrilling experience.
She is accustomed to scrubbing floors and getting dirty. However, the dirt she just dug up might be fatal.
Miranda Diggs yearns for forgiveness. But the regret-filled young woman seeks tranquility by making a reservation at a strangely isolated resort after she accidentally sets a motel on fire while trying to erase unwanted memories. After ignoring “No Trespassing” warnings, she steps into a dilapidated barn and is frightened when the doors slam shut… and lock. She is driven by an insatiable curiosity.
To escape, Miranda prys down a trapdoor and follows the tunnel down into a sinister game that appears to be aware of all of her most intimate secrets. Her struggle against the ever-tightening walls becomes more and more dangerous as the trials go from gentle emotional prods to life-or-death circumstances.
Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique dark fantasy trilogy. The story brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. I have binge read the series at this point and I love it.
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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram is book number 2 in the Millersville series and it is a thrilling experience.
She might feel as bad as sin for her abrupt venture into crime, but this fiery mastermind won’t allow anyone else to take her loot.
Jasmine Bucker is adamant about helping her father. Her lack of funds forces the loving daughter to commit burglary and rob her shady boss to pay for his rare and fatal lung ailment. She promises to find the fake cops when they steal the money and flee, but sirens end up stopping her escape, and she must return to the scene.
Jasmine understands she must outsmart ruthless criminals accustomed to operating outside the law since she is stranded and broke. She’ll need all the assistance possible because her father’s hourglass will run out of sand.
Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique dark fantasy trilogy. The story brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. I have binge read the series and will continue on book three.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shadel Ayerbehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShadel Ayerbe2023-05-07 14:01:222023-05-12 13:25:16The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shadel Ayerbe
Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram is book number 1 in the Millersville series and it is a thrilling experience.
She feared that her sorrow would engulf her. Jacklyn Stone is battling to maintain her composure. Still in shock at her husband’s passing, the grieving widow sees her usually effectively managing her garden store devolving into chaos. She goes to the isolated retreat when her son and daughter advise a quick getaway to hasten her recovery, only to find she can’t unwind there.
Jacklyn struggles to maintain her mental sanity as she feels her skin crawl as the retreat reveals its actual nature as a psychiatric clinic. She worries that the impenetrably gated grounds will serve as the backdrop to her later years because her child is determined to abandon her confined inside the gilded cage.
Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique Thriller trilogy. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. As the story progressed, it made me glad I got the second one to get started on it right away.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shadel Ayerbehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShadel Ayerbe2023-05-07 13:56:332023-05-12 13:24:56Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shadel Ayerbe
Loved it!! My first book by this author and I want more. She kept me guessing the entire time. I thought our FMC was dreaming or something else was going on. What a ride!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trista Martinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrista Martin2023-05-07 11:41:212023-05-12 13:24:44Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Trista Priest
This is the third book in this author’s Millersville series but only the second I’ve read. That being said, Cabin Eight reads well as a stand-alone book. One thing I noticed in the first book I read by this author is that the thrills throughout each plot make you stop to think… could this really happen? Do people do these things? That in itself is eery and something the author carried into this book as well. I liked the twists and turns throughout this novel and while I didn’t find this book one that I “couldn’t put down” I was still invested from start to finish. Overall, I think this is a really good novel and would definitely recommend to people interested in the thriller/psychological thriller. I hope to read more of this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2023-05-04 20:20:502023-05-12 12:53:50Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Felicia Bates
Miranda decides to take a break and spend some time alone at a cabin. She is guilty of causing a couple to lose their means of income because she did not heed the rules and did what she wanted to do. Now, she discovers a mysterious company while staying in Cabin Eight. She must fight to escape their clutches.
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The conspiracy theory behind a government entity ignoring laws and procedures to turn a profit is something you hear about often. At the very least I do. I loved the questions at the end of the book that make you think about what you have read. More authors should do this! I want to discuss a book with someone once I finish a novel, but the questions helped me settle that feeling.
This book was very interesting. It gives Alice in Wonderland vibes. It is also pretty corny, especially near the end. It didn’t stop me from reading it though. I highly enjoyed every page. We all have to face our fears eventually and Miranda’s strength shows that anyone can preserve. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fast paced, conspiracy thriller. I have not been able to put down a novel by this author once I start it, so I may have found a new favorite author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allyson Whttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllyson W2023-05-04 05:50:432023-05-12 12:45:02Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Allyson Ware
This book has EVERYTHING. I was hooked from the 1st chapter. I lost sleep. I ordered pizza instead of cooking… I could NOT put this book down. The characters are so well written. The plot is strong. The story flows. There is some MAJOR twists I did NOT expect. Usually I can figure out the “who done it” aspect of books. But this one had me SHOCKED. I 100% recommend this book!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Manda Kellyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngManda Kelly2023-05-03 19:30:032023-05-03 19:30:03A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Manda Kelly
This thriller made me stop and think on multiple occasions. There are so many points in the novel where one can stop and think “what if this really happened?” or “what if this is already happening?”
At one point, I was questioning my use of social media…that is how the author sucks you in on the high paced “journey” with Miranda.
It all starts with the simple ritual of writing down her feelings and burning them. One fire later and a trip to a cabin resort and she’s trapped in a barn. Thus, begins her fall down the rabbit hole and descent into the non-wonderland.
While she is trying to escape the madness, she faces her demons and rises victoriously.
I will admit when I first started reading this book, I questioned my choice but after the first few chapters I was pleased I kept reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maria Colonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaria Colon2023-05-03 14:49:082023-05-12 12:33:33Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Maria Colon
A River of Crows is a Crime Thriller that is packed with revenge, suspense, drama, mystery and so much more. This is my first book by this author and I’m a fan already. This is full of suspense and the twists and turns had me turning the pages on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. There’s so many layers to this story I was pulled in from the beginning and found myself lost in the pages. I lost all track of time until I finished. This story a bit of an emotional rollercoaster ride with all the different things going on and all the emotions the characters are feeling. There was a couple spots my emotions were all over the place. This story touches on Mental Health , trust and PTSD. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I don’t want to accidentally give anything away. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-05-03 04:15:012023-05-03 14:12:21A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This was a new author to me and sometimes you just never know what you’re going to get. I am glad I gave Ms. Gluhm a try with this gripping murder mystery tale because I could not put this book down.
We start off cryptically with a water scene and crows but never truly knows who is exactly speaking to us. Then we find out about Ridge and how they suspected he died but never actually recovered the body. Could that be the voice that started off the story? Sloan is hitting a rough spot in her life with her divorce coming to a close and now her mother checking herself out of her facility. Sloan returns to the town she grew up in and the place where they lost her brother. However, she gets more than she bargained for when things regarding her brother’s death don’t add up. Add in another boy’s body being found and Sloan is on the case to solve exactly what happened to her brother. Unfortunately, what she unravels will shock the entire town.
This book is an amazing read that lets you know when secrets come out, they can’t be taken back. It was a gripping read from start to finish and left you trying to figure out exactly what happened. Some characters you love and others you love to hate which is the telling of a great author. I now need to go read her other books because she definitely knocked this one out of the park.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Vanessa Wattshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVanessa Watts2023-05-03 03:46:262023-05-03 14:11:57A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Vanessa Watts
What an amazing story! This book will hook you from the first page and keep you hooked until the very end. Lots of surprises, twists, and turns. I did not want to put this book down; I also didn’t want it to end. This is everything and more you could want from a book. I highly recommend picking this up today. You do not want to miss out on this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2023-05-02 23:03:532023-05-02 23:03:53A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Ashley Westerman
I LOVED LOVED this book. I am not going to say anything about the story in this review about the actual characters or story because it is better to experience every juicy detail without knowing much. The author did a magnificent job in this book with a balance of not getting into the gory details but leaving you to your imagination. She has a penchant for not describing a room a character walks into but adding details here and there. I loved that fact as a reader. I don’t need pages of descriptions. The story itself will keep you guessing and your emotions flying. If you haven’t read this story or this author, she is a MUST and if she continues to write books this good, she will be a best seller soon.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Deb Robinsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDeb Robinson2023-05-02 22:32:422023-05-03 14:11:25A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Deb Robinson
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123207396-a-river-of-crows” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A River of Crows” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1678304251l/123207396._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123207396-a-river-of-crows”>A River of Crows</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20042646.Shanessa_Gluhm”>Shanessa Gluhm</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5526880407″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Let me just say that the beginning of the book kind of threw me off, but it got me hooked and had me turning the pages. After 20 years Sloan Hadfield is still trying to recover from the death of her brother. It seems like she has come to terms with it, but she is in the middle of a divorce when she gets the news that her father is about to be out of prison and her mother is being discharged from a mental facility. She has to face her past by going back to her hometown where it all went down. Her brother was never found so she had always wondered if he truly was out there living a good life like her mother has been saying. When another young boy turns up she is determined to get to the truth no matter what. A lot of secrets come out and everyone will be shocked when they finally hear what truly happened. Will Sloan be able to reconcile the past and the present?
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I cannot adequately describe how great this book is. I was hooked immediately and the book twisted and turned in ways I never expected. The characters are mired in tragedy and trauma, yet are hopeful and real. The events that unfold are intertwined spectacularly. The writer has a masterful grasp of story telling! I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a good book. Stunning.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie stapletonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie stapleton2023-05-02 20:57:472023-05-03 14:10:59A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by katie stapleton
If you are looking for a beautifully written novel full of atmospheric storytelling, mystery, a murder, lies, and secrets with well-rounded characters, then this read is for you.
A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm is written in 2 timeliness. The past, 1988 when main character, Sloan Hadfield’s went missing after a fishing trip with their father and 20 years later in 2008 as she is forced back to her hometown, where it all happened.
This story was masterfully crafted by the author. The well-rounded and beautifully flawed characters help build the plot that is full of mystery, intrigue, and lies. My weakness is a flawed character, and this book is full of them. The way the story unraveled had me gasping and not wanting to stop reading. This slow burn builds to a blazing fire that will leave you satisfied but so sad that it ended. I was already a fan after reading Enemies of Doves, but this book solidified my need to read everything this author will ever publish.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Enisha Reaveshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEnisha Reaves2023-05-02 20:13:212023-05-03 14:09:44A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Enisha Reaves
Wow! If you’re looking for a page-turning, drama-filled, action-packed book, this one is for you! The author is a talented storyteller and exceptional writer. I read this in two sittings (only because I didn’t know when I picked it up I wouldn’t be able to put it down and I had other plans)….just plan to read it all the way through once you start. There are twists and turns and jaw-dropping moments perfectly placed and makes you wonder what is coming next. The family secrets and drama take you where you least expect surrounding the death and disappearance of Sloan’s brother Ridge. The setting, characters, and plot are well developed and it is extremely well written. This is by far the best book I have read so far this year!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2023-05-02 19:54:402023-05-03 14:09:05A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Jess Engel
Cabin Eight is tense, has unexpected twists, deep conspiracies, and explores the dangers of technology. This novel is a gritty search for survival that leaves you wanting more as the pages turn. The main character is well developed and you can feel the fear as she faces her fears. With horror and danger lurking at every turn, it’s a fast-paced Alice-in-Wonderland-feeling crime thriller! Just like the other books in the series, Cabin Eight will keep you on the edge of your seat.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-05-02 18:54:392023-05-03 14:08:09Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Brandy Vaughn
This book was absolutely amazing! I have not read a page turner like this one in a long time. This story had so many unexpected plot twists. The story flows so well and the characters are intricately written. I was taken by surprise at every turn of the page. This author definitely takes you on a wild ride. My heart breaks for so many of the characters for different reasons but especially Sloan. Her and Ridge are the two characters that do not make you mad at some point. So much happens in the book but the author makes it so easy to follow. I will definitely be following this author for future reads!
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Sloan Hatfield wishes she could keep the destruction of her past in the past, but her mother has checked herself out of the mental hospital. Her father who was charged with murder of her brother Ridge is about to get out of jail and Sloan is having to head back home to Crow’s Next Creek to sort it out. As all this is surrounding her, she begins to question what really happened. Lies are told, secrets are revealed and the truth is about to come out that will have everyone reeling.
This was an excellent page turning suspense. The story vacillates between 1988 and 2008, you think the story is going one way only to have a twist you don’t see coming.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Heislerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Heisler2023-05-02 17:41:212023-05-03 14:06:06A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Emily H
I hadn’t read anything by Shanessa Gluhm before A River of Crows, but this blew me away with such force that I’ve already picked up her another one of her books! I can’t remember the last time I was literally gripping my eBook so hard because of the suspense. The author takes us on a highly emotional rollercoaster with impossible to predict twists and turns throughout the entire story. Family ties will be challenged and some of their deepest secrets will be revealed. Can they all make it through in one piece, or will it be too devastating to go on? I cannot sing praises for this enough. I highly recommend picking this up if you want to be fully invested in a riveting crime thriller!
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A gripping mystery, thriller which kept me hooked throughout. The fast paced storyline and plot twists kept me guessing and turning the pages desperate to find out what would happen next! The story is told through a dual timeline, it starts off set in 1988, when Sloan Hadfield’s brother Ridge goes fishing with their father at Crow’s Nest Creek, and never returns home. Sloan’s Vietnam veteran father, who although mostly good natured, was also prone to violent outbursts was arrested and charged with the murder, although Ridge’s body was never found. Sloan’s ornithologist mother never excepted that her son was dead and insisted he was still alive, and went slowly mad. The story picks up twenty years later and Sloan who is in the middle of a bitter divorce, is once again in her hometown, to collect her mother who’s been discharged from a mental health facility. Being back is overwhelming for Sloan, who has so many unanswered questions, and so returns to Crow’s Nest Creek, the last place her brother was seen. Sloan is shocked by the sound of a crow muttering the same syllable over and over, which sounds like ‘Ridge’. Then the body of another boy is found, making Sloan question what really happened to her brother all those years ago, and was her father guilty. It’s not just Sloan and her family who are shocked by what she discovers, the whole community will be as well. This tale of family secrets, deception, and revenge is a real page turner. The descriptive narrative really brings the aerie and atmospheric Crow’s Nest Creek vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story, along with the wonderfully defined characters. An enjoyable and engaging read, which I definitely recommend, and I’ve discovered a new author.
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 Gordon2023-05-02 16:17:362023-05-03 13:57:56A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Jennifer Gordon
A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm. I absolutely loved this book. Its been one of the best books I’ve read this year. Its the story of of Sloan whose brother disappeared on a fishing trip with their dad years ago and her dad was charged with his murder. Their father was a good man just prone to PTSD outbursts due to him being a Vietnam Vet. After Ridge died their mom went down a maddening path of destruction eventually being locked up in an asylum. When it was decided their mom was going to be away long term Sloan decided to go on to college. 20 years later she get a call from the facility her mom is at telling her she is being released. Sloan has no desire to return but she is the only family her mom has. When another young boy is found dead questions begin to appear about Ridge’s death. Did their dad really kill Ridge or was it someone else entirely? This book was so good I had a hard time putting it down. Do yourself a favor and read this mystery now!
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 Treadway2023-05-02 14:03:342023-05-03 13:56:47A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Tausha Treadway
Shanessa Gluhm had me in a choke hold from the first page and didn’t let go until the very end. This novel kept me up into the wee hours of the night because I had to know what was going to happen next and I was furiously tapping on my Kindle to get the pages to turn faster. This is the gripping tale of Sloan and Ridge and the lies that tore their family apart for years. A River of Crows has so many twists and turns I got whiplash. I cannot praise this book enough. If you love thrillers, family drama, and really not knowing what’s going to happen until right before it happens, pick this book up right now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Reahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Rea2023-05-02 13:03:562023-05-03 13:56:28A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Megan Conley
Sloan Hadfield’s life was changed forever in 1988 when her younger brother disappeared while on a fishing trip with their father. Although Ridge’s body was never recovered their father was charged for his murder and sent to prison. It was suspected that their father killed Ridge while in the midst of one of the blackouts he was prone to having from his flashbacks of his time spent in Vietnam. After Ridge’s death his mother started to spiral out of control and slowly descend into madness that had her repeatedly being admitted into a mental facility. After her mom was committed to a mental health facility long-term, Sloan moved away to attend college and start a life of her own.
Twenty years after her brother’s death, Sloan is forced to return home to look after mother who has been released from the mental health facility. Sloan is reluctant to return home because of the painful memories from her past but she is the only family her mom has left. After suffering from a recent divorce, she really has nowhere else to call home. Seeing her childhood home dredges up her painful childhood and how much she misses her brother, and her childhood prior to his death. They were once a happy family but now she feels lost, alone, and bitter at how her life turned out.
Missing her brother, Sloan visits their favorite place, Crow’s Nest Creek, which also is where he was last seen. This is the place Sloan, Ridge, and their childhood friend, Noah, spent countless hours watching the crows. This is the one place that helps her feel close to her brother and where she feels a sense of calm. Sloan still has numerous unanswered questions about her brother and what happened to him twenty years ago and starts reliving the moments leading up to his disappearance. When the body of another young boy who disappeared around the same time as her brother is discovered Sloan starts to wonder if the two disappearances were somehow linked. As she starts to ask questions and search into her brother’s disappearance, Sloan is shocked at the secrets that are revealed. The truth shocks her to her core.
This book was intense and impossible to put down! I was a bit upset when I was interrupted a few times while trying to read it because I needed to see what happened next. I was not prepared for the twists and turns the storyline took and I am certain I gasped out loud at points throughout as the truth behind Ridge’s disappearance were revealed. The storyline was well developed, well laid out, and clearly thought out from start to finish.
The characters were ones that I immediately felt a connection to. Sloan was to be admired for standing by her mom no matter how bad things got. Caroline was one that I both loved and hated at the same time. As I was able to catch a glimpse into her past, I could empathize with her because of the trauma she has been through. This helped to explain her actions to a certain extent. However, it is not a reasonable excuse for her outrageous behavior and violent outbursts. When Sloan made excuses for her, or covered up and lied for her mom, it made me want to slap her. Yet, at the same time, I could understand that she still loved her mom and wanted to protect her. It was a true rollercoaster ride for me as I felt the emotions alongside each character. This book had action, suspense, drama, intrigue, lies, hidden agendas, betrayal, sinister family secrets, and a lot of information about crows. I have a whole new outlook on the lives of crows and a whole new respect for them. This book did not disappoint and I will definitely be looking for more by this incredibly talented author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-05-02 12:10:552023-05-03 13:56:03A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I really enjoyed this story. The author has an amazing way of gripping the reader within the first chapter and not letting them go. I read this book in one sitting as I just couldn’t put it down. There are so many secrets and lies to uncover and it deals with some sensitive subjects such as grief and mental illness.
Sloan has had a hard childhood. After witnessing her father attack her mother in violent outbursts she is always on edge however things go from back to worse when her brother is murdered. This event completely sends Sloan’s life spiralling as her mother’s mental health declines and her father is arrested and charged with her brother murder the only thing she want to do is escape. Years later Sloan is forced to return to her home town when her mother checks herself out of the mental health facility she was placed in. On her return Sloan now has to finally face up to the demons of her past and with her fathers release from prison finally come to terms with what happened to her young brother. However the story isn’t as it seems and as all the secrets and lies begin to unravel we are shown the truth of what happened to Sloans family and why. This was a great read. The twists and turns I couldn’t see coming which meant I couldn’t stop reading till I reached the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-05-02 11:58:002023-05-03 13:55:55A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Kerry Carr
What a twisty turny mystery! I enjoy the way this author writes her book. It is a lot of flash bang then the mystery that follows and explains the Bang. Everything is not as it would seem. I enjoyed all the crow analogies..very interesting. There are quite a few characters but the story revolves around just a handful. So many times I await the other shoe to drop especially in the second half. I keep thinking I know what happened or is happening…sometimes I was right and others I was wrong. I had mixed feelings about who I feel sorry for and who I disliked or liked. It really fluctuated up and down as the story moved along. I really have a lot to say about all the characters but I can not without giving something away.
Revenge never hurts only one person because secrets always rise to the surface.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2023-05-02 11:03:372023-05-03 13:55:35A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Lisa Helmick
Cabin Eight is the third book in The Millersville Series by Susan Specht Oram. It is a bit of a psychological mystery, with some sci-fi elements, intrigue, agendas, quirky characters, twists, and dramatic developments. Another intriguing story in this series- as Susan Specht Oram has crafted another well woven, creative, and tense read. Looking forward to seeing what Susan Specht Oram does next. 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 Hayes2023-05-02 00:07:492023-05-03 13:59:48Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book #3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Angela Hayes
This is the 3rd book I’ve read by this author, and it’s definitely the most bizarre. Cabin Eight is strangely satisfying. The author keeps you intrigued and wanting more. It feels like Alice in Wonderland meets Labyrinth with everything going on. Miranda finds herself in a lot of unfortunate trouble. Needing a break from life her mom suggested she respond to a resort invite and to take a mini-vacation. Well that mini-vacation sends Miranda on an unwanted adventure that ends up turning into so much more. Lessons to be learned, fears to overcome, and acceptance of things one wants to forget. The resort facility is truly testing Miranda’s strengths and limits. Stating it’s an experiment. All Miranda wants is to get out of this place, get to her car, and leave. Will she get out of the facility? Will she complete the experiment? This book makes you think. Tests one’s limits. While keeping it interesting all the same. No matter the book I will recommend this author. This book is no different but you might want to go into this with a clear and open mind.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2023-05-01 22:26:262023-05-03 13:46:37Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Beverly Finnie
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