Althea's Reading Corner

Thank you to MIRA for having me on the blog tour for Two Dead Wives by Adele Parks. Title: Two Dead Wives Author: Adele Parks ISBN: 9780778333579 Publication Date: December 26, 2023 Publisher: MIRA 18.99 US | 23.99 CAN Book Summary: Lost. Missing. Murdered? How do you find a woman who didn’t exist? It's a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder. DCI Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things. You can’t presume anything when it comes to crimes of the heart. Until a body is found, this scandalous and sad case remains wide open. Stacie Jones lives a quiet life in a small village, nursed by her father as she recovers from illness, and shielded from any news of the outside world. But their reclusive life is about to be shattered. How are these families linked, and can any of them ever rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy? Book Exce...

Title: You Can Trust Me Author: Kiersten Modglin Narrator:  Pete Cross; Laura Jennings; Kelli Tager; Susan C. Hunter Genre: Mystery and Thrillers Format: Audiobook Listening Length: 6 hours 28 minutes Date of Publication: November 7, 2023 Description:  Mae Barlowe’s annual beach trip is anything but a vacation. It’s the anniversary of the worst day of her life. When her husband and best friend surprise her with a last-minute itinerary change in the form of a couples’ cruise, she struggles to hide her reservations about the new plan. A week spent cruising around in a tropical paradise sounds like a dream come true to everyone else, but for Mae, it’s an eerie reminder of chilling memories from her past. Once on board the ship, a mysterious stranger causes confusion among the group, leading them to ask unsettling questions of one another. Before they can get real answers, tragedy strikes. Trapped on the vessel as it ventures toward their first destination, the friends struggle to...

THE VACATION Author: John Maars ISBN: 9781335006042 Publication Date: 12/19/2023 Publisher: Hanover Square Press 18.99 US | 23.99 CAD Book Summary:  How far would you run to escape your past? Venice Beach, Los Angeles. A paradise on earth. Tourists flock to the golden coast and the promise of Hollywood. But for eight strangers at a beach-front hostel, there is far more on their minds than an extended vacation. All of them are running from something. And they all have secrets they’d kill to keep… This holiday-set read is a compulsive and addictive thriller, perfect for fans of T.M. Logan. EXCERPT PROLOGUE Venice Beach, Los Angeles      “That’s her,” the driver yelled to the three men waiting in the rear of the transit van.      He pointed a gloved finger in the direction of a slender woman walking along the sidewalk up ahead.      “You sure?” a gruff voice asked. “It’s pretty dark out there.”   ...

Title: The Guest Author: B.A. Paris Narrator: Emily Joyce Genre: Mystery Format: Audiobook Listening Length: 8 hours and 14 minutes Date of Publication: February 20, 2024 Description:  New York Times  bestselling author B. A. Paris captivated psychological thriller fans everywhere with  Behind Closed Doors . Now she invites you into another home full of heart-pounding secrets, in  The Guest . Some secrets never leave. Iris and Gabriel have just arrived home from a make-or-break holiday. But a shock awaits them. One of their closest friends, Laure, is in their house. The atmosphere quickly becomes tense as she oversteps again and again: sleeping in their bed, wearing Iris' clothes, even rearranging the furniture. Laure has walked out on her husband—and their good friend—Pierre, over his confession of an affair and a secret child. Iris and Gabriel want to be supportive of their friends, but as Laure's mood becomes increasingly unpredictable, her presence takes its toll...