This is a weekly event that highlights a book we can't wait to be published. It's hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
I'm excited to see that Jennifer McMahon has a new book coming out at the end of the summer. I read her latest, The Winter People, earlier this year and shared my thoughts here. This author's books are always mysterious - sometimes a crime is involved and sometimes there is a hint of the supernatural - usually both. Lovely. My selection for this week is:
by Jennifer McMahon
Publication Date: August 4th
Once the thriving attraction of rural Vermont, the Tower Motel now stands in disrepair, alive only in the memories of Amy, Piper, and Piper’s kid sister, Margot. The three played there as girls until the day that their games uncovered something dark and twisted in the motel’s past, something that ruined their friendship forever.
Now adult, Piper and Margot have tried to forget what they found that fateful summer, but their lives are upended when Piper receives a panicked midnight call from Margot, with news of a horrific crime for which Amy stands accused. Suddenly, Margot and Piper are forced to relive the time that they found the suitcase that once belonged to Silvie Slater, the aunt that Amy claimed had run away to Hollywood to live out her dream of becoming Hitchcock’s next blonde bombshell leading lady. As Margot and Piper investigate, a cleverly woven plot unfolds—revealing the story of Sylvie and Rose, two other sisters who lived at the motel during its 1950s heyday. Each believed the other to be something truly monstrous, but only one carries the secret that would haunt the generations to come.
I've heard a lot of good things about The Winter People. I need to check out her books!
ReplyDeleteI liked The Winter People a lot. You might try one.
DeleteThis book sounds interesting; I love the cover. Very mysterious.
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It does look mysterious doesn't it? :-)
DeleteSaw this on other people's sites too!
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So I'm not the only one who has noticed it? LOL
DeleteGreat choice! I like the sound of this one and am adding it to my list.
ReplyDeleteMy WoW: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/04/waiting-on-wednesday-letters-to-lost.html
I like this author's way of telling a story.
DeleteOooh, I really like Jennifer McMahon, even though her books totally creep me out. This one sounds good like another good one from her. I'll definitely have to keep me eye out for it!
ReplyDeleteYes, creepy, but the supernatural part is usually not overwhelming.
DeleteI've never read anything by Jennfier McMahon but this definitely caught my interest. It sounds like a good mystery thriller. AND it comes out on my birthday! I'm adding this on my tbr list! :D
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It could a be a birthday gift to yourself! LOL
DeleteI've only read one book by this author, and didn't like it that much, but this one sounds really good. I love books about secrets from the past! Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThis author does have a unique way of telling a story. I think it either speaks to the reader or puts them off. Not much in between LOL
DeleteMysterious and the cover is haunting! I hope you enjoy the book! Check out my WoW!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm looking forward to it.
DeleteI knew your WoW would not be good for me. This sounds so creepy. I love mysteries that involve mysteries from the past as well. Thanks for sharing! Now I'm waiting on this one too!
ReplyDeleteGood, I won't be the only one! LOL
DeleteJennifer McMahon used to be on my TBR for a long time but I have not read a book by her yet. They do come heavily recommended though, so I need to give one of her books a try.
ReplyDeleteThey are different, but I've enjoyed the 3 I've read.
DeleteOh that sounds so good and it's one I've not heard of before - thanks for bringing it to my attention (and my wishlist)
ReplyDeleteYou should try some of her previous books. No series. Just standalones.
DeleteI've read all her books except The Winter People. I now want to read this one. Sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteIt does, doesn't it? Looking forward to it.
DeleteI didn't know McMahon had another book coming out - yippee!
ReplyDeleteI was glad to see it too!
DeleteThe cover looks very gothic. Sounds like a good read. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteGothic - yes, and I suspect the story will be as well.
DeleteI'm excited! I loved The Winter People. It was one of my faves last year. I'm looking forward to this one.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I really like the way she tells a story.
Deleteomg I love creepy thrillers. I added this to my TBR!
ReplyDeleteYes, this author does creepy very well. :-)
DeleteOoh, I love anything to do with hotels/motels (especially if it's something creepy!) and I remember really liking Island Of Lost Girls back when I read it a few years ago, so I'll have to keep this one in mind for the summer.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds kind of Hitchcock-like doesn't it?
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