This is part two of my ongoing Alphabet Series. Once again, I've tried to pick books that might not be as well known, or that I haven't talked about on this blog very much if at all.
1. Bad Things Happen by Harry Dolan
- Mystery magazine central part of plot-some of the murders even emulate some of the stories
- Mysterious protagonist with secrets in his past
- Excellent writing
- Strong female detective
2. Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates
- Tagline says it all-One game. Six students. Five survivors.
- Reminiscent of The Secret History
- Brilliantly unreliable narrator
- Jaw dropping twist midway through the book
- Slow, relentless build up of tension
3. Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates
- Based off a true crime
- Oates' incredible, lyrical writing style
- Short, but deep and involved read
- Packs an emotional punch
4. Broken Harbor by Tana French
- Really unique, creepy psychological thriller, involving everything from unexplained baby monitors to mysterious noises in the attic
- One of my personal favorites of French's amazing Dublin Murder Squad series
- Story is complex, full of twists and turns, and packs an emotional punch
5. Best in Show by Laurien Berenson
- Fun, light cozy mystery read
- Set in the world of dog shows
- Has humor, mystery, and romance
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