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Our Reviewers won’t judge your book as compared to other self-published titles, but against other books, period. Our ratings are based on the following criteria, although reviewers are able to award partial stars (i.e. a 1.3 or a 4.7), rather than rounding up or down to a whole or half number.
1/5
Really bad
Work on it.
2/5
Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.
3/5
Good
Worth reading.
4/5
Very Good
1-2 spots that need work
5/5
Excellent!
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4.5 / 5.0
Tightly-wound, Regina Buttner's THE REVENGE PARADOX is a haunting tragedy of a domestic thriller. Messy family dynamics, complicated characters, and a rollercoaster of shocking twists...
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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
K.P. Gresham’s intriguing characters, sparkling prose, and multi-layered plot make MURDER TAKES THE FIFTH a sure-fire winner.
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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
An expertly crafted plot, richly drawn characters, and thought-provoking themes help Alretha Thomas's THE DAUGHTER BETWEEN THEM stand out in the crowded thriller genre.
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
RIGHT ACROSS THE BAY is an enthralling thriller with more than its fair share of twists and turns. Quinn Avery displays a knack for hooking...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Nicole Dieker uses a sharp eye for detail and a deft hand with characters to craft a fun, surprising mystery that’s sure to entertain in...
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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
THE GATES OF DAWN by Michael J. Gowers is a well-written, engaging novel that weaves a complex story with a cast of interesting characters and...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
THE THIRD MAN, Geoffrey M. Cooper’s latest installment in his thriller series starring Brad Parker and Karen Richmond, is a fun, fast-paced medical mystery that...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Ken Cruickshank's THE EMERALD CROSS is a great, action-packed thriller about revenge and second chances.
Rating:
2.2 / 5.0
THE SHADOWS OF AGENT J is an opaque and mysterious series of disparate vignettes. It starts with an interesting premise, but lacks focus to make...
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Rating:
4.7 / 5.0
Fans of romantic thrillers will appreciate this all-too-relatable debut by Jessica Carrasquillo. A legit page-turner, THE MANCHINEEL is exciting and addicting—so readers won’t be able...
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3.9 / 5.0
R.J. Halbert's CARETAKER is a heady read once the pace starts to pick up, making for a promising start to this supernatural thriller series.
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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
An informed, interesting, and well-paced novel set in a world very similar to our own, Mike Trigg's BURNER is a cautionary tale for the digital...