Bibliophile Amber's Book Reviews

Title: Silent Creek Author: Tony Wirt Published: October 7,2025 Publisher: Thomas & Mercer/ Brilliance Publishing Genre: Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Suspense Pages: 253 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: I just finished reading  Silent Creek  by Tony Wirt, and wow — this book was definitely creepy, but in a really good way! From the first few chapters, it had this dark, unsettling vibe that totally pulled me in. The small-town setting felt so real that I could almost picture being there, which made the scary moments even more intense. What I liked most was how the story kept building tension little by little. There weren’t a ton of jump scares, but that made it even creepier — the kind of story that makes you glance over your shoulder while you’re reading. The characters were interesting too, especially because you’re never quite sure who to trust. Even though some parts honestly gave me goosebumps, I really enjoyed it. The mix of mystery, suspense, and those eerie details ma...

Title: Pressed to Kill Author: Dolores Johnson Published: September 23,2025 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Fiction Pages: 240 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: 🧼💀  Pressed to Kill  by Dolores Johnson is a deliciously twisted mystery that had me hooked from the first chapter—and I didn’t even realize it was part of a series! This is book eight in the Mandy Dyer mystery collection, but trust me, you can dive right in without missing a beat. I devoured it in one sitting, and now I’m racing to add the rest of the series to my TBR! Mandy, our sharp and spirited protagonist, runs a dry cleaning business that’s usually more starch than scandal—until one of her customers, Ardith, starts dropping off stylish new outfits and hinting at a budding romance. Mandy is thrilled for her, especially when she learns Ardith met the mystery man at the cleaners. But the excitement turns to horror when Mandy reads a news article the next morning: Ardith ...

Title: Death Of An Ex Author: Delia Pitts Published: July 15,2025 Publisher: Minotaur Books Genre: Private Investigator, Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction Pages: 306 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: 🔥 *Death of an Ex* by Delia C. Pitts is the kind of mystery that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. I’m officially obsessed. This is the second book I’ve read by Pitts, and once again—she delivers. Vanity Myrick returns in a high-stakes, emotionally charged thriller that’s dripping with secrets, betrayal, and the kind of twists that make you gasp out loud. It all starts when Vanity’s ex-husband, Phil Bolden, shows up asking for help repairing his fractured relationship with his son. What follows is a night of shared grief, passion, and vulnerability as they mourn the loss of their daughter, Monica. But by morning—Phil is dead. Murdered. A whirlwind investigation throws Vanity into Phil’s life, revealing layers she never anticipated. Bribes. Blackmail. A shady scheme to fu...

Title: Spirit, Are you there? It’s me Travis Author: Travis Holp Expected Publication: November 4,2025 Publisher: Spiegel & Grau Genre: Memior, Self-Help, Nonfiction Pages: 240 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: ✨  Wow.  This book is a soul-stirring experience. Spirit, Are You There? It’s Me, Travis  is not just a read—it’s a journey. I had to take it in small, reflective bites because every chapter offers so much to think about, feel through, and sit with. Travis Holp’s storytelling is raw, unfiltered, and deeply human. His vulnerability leaps off the page as he shares personal experiences, spiritual encounters, and the lessons that shaped him. What moved me most was how openly Travis describes what it feels like to connect with Spirit. He doesn’t sugarcoat the emotional toll or the beauty—it’s all there, laid bare. His honesty taps into truths many of us quietly carry but often second-guess. Through his stories, he reminds us that we are never truly alone, even in our...

Title: Murder Between Friends Author: Liz Lawson Published: April 22,2025 Publisher: Delacorte Press Genre: Mystery, Young Adult, Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Murder Mystery Pages : 384 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: 💥  Murder Between Friends  by Liz Lawson is a gripping, emotionally charged YA thriller that had me hooked from page one and didn’t let go until the final twist. If you love stories that blend high-stakes mystery with complex friendships and moral dilemmas, this one’s going to keep you up all night. Two years ago, Jake was convicted of murder—thanks in large part to the testimony of Grace, his brother Henry’s close friend. Her words sealed his fate, and the community was quick to turn on him. But now, due to a court error, Jake is released. And while the law may have given him a second chance, the people around him haven’t. Suspicion, judgment, and whispers follow him and Henry everywhere. Grace is unraveling. The weight of her testimony—and the possibil...

Title: You Belong Here Author: Megan Miranda Published: July 29,2025 Publisher: Simon Element Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Suspense Pages: 341 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Megan Miranda strikes again—and wow, did she deliver. She’s been on my auto-buy list for years, and her latest thriller? A pulse-pounding, anxiety-laced masterpiece. Beckett Bowery never planned to return to her hometown nestled in the Virginia mountains. It’s a place steeped in academic prestige and personal trauma. Her parents were professors at the local university, and Beckett herself was a student there—until one tragic night during her senior year shattered everything. A deadly fire. Two classmates gone. Her roommate, Adalyn, vanished. And Beckett? Left behind with suspicion hanging over her like smoke. She swore she’d never go back. But fate has other plans. Years later, Beckett’s daughter Delilah is accepted to the same university. Despite the dread clawing at her chest, Beckett driv...