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Enter a World of Suspense: The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

20 Apr

Turn of the Key
Ruth Ware is known by many as the Queen of Thriller Mysteries. The writing style carried through all of her books will draw even new readers into her work and a world of murder and suspense, that makes her books impossible to put down. This continues to be the case with her newest work, The Turn of the Key.

We are introduced to our main character, Rowan Cain, as she writes to a would be Solicitor Advocate, from jail in Scotland, proclaiming her innocence and pleading with him to take her case. Her case has received international coverage and she is desperate to find a lawyer that will actually listen to her. We discover why she is in prison and that things look rather grim.

Through the course of the novel, we learn more about the events preceding the crime and are led through to a very satisfying ending that will leave even the best sleuth guessing. If you are seeking a new thriller or simply wish to check out some of Ruth Ware’s writing, The Turn of the Key is something that should be on your radar.  You can borrow it as an ebook or digital audiobook from eBCCLS and eLibraryNJ.

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Lauren Lapinski
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Everything You Want in a Thriller: Lock Every Door

1 Apr

Lock Every Door

Riley Sager’s newest thriller, Lock Every Door introduces us to Jules Larsen, who has just received the mother load of second chances after being hired as an apartment sitter for the prestigious Bartholomew. There she befriends Ingrid, a fellow apartment sitter, who warns her that the building is not what it seems and disappears only a few days later.

This is everything you can want in a thriller, excellent writing, an engaging protagonist, and a mystery that keeps you guessing at every step of the way. Sager’s storytelling skills shine in this novel and the reader will find themselves plunged into the danger that Jules experiences throughout the book.

The flaws of this book exist, but are few and far between. We find out the identity of the antagonists far too early and the change in personality does come off as a bit cartoony after we learn the truth of what’s going on. The twist in the story is also something some readers will love but others maybe disappointed with. All in all, this is a great one to scratch that thriller itch and one I would highly recommend.  It is available as an ebook from eLibraryNJ and ebook and digital audiobook from eBCCLS.

Written by:
Lauren Lapinski
Circulation Assistant

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