Murder Road

by Simone St. James
Murder Road cover
Good Books rating 3.67
Horror
Technical:
  • ID: 997
  • Added: 2025-09-24
  • Updated: 2025-10-11
  • ISBN: 9781405962285
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2024-03-28
  • Formats: 42
  • Reviews: 3
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April and Eddie's lives take a terrifying turn when they pick up a bloodied hitchhiker on a desolate road late at night. Their brief encounter leads to a deadly consequence, and they soon find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and fear in the small town of Coldlake Falls. As prime suspects in a murder investigation, they must uncover the dark secrets of the road they barely escaped from to clear their names and survive the night./n/nThe novel is praised for its ingenious plot and heart-stopping terror, with critics lauding it as one of the scariest reads of the year. Author Simone St. James weaves a tale that is not only thrilling but also unexpectedly touching, with memorable characters at its core.

Reviews
Baddie Book Reviews · 2024-07-20
engaging 4.00

The reviewer found this mystery thriller to be twisty and engaging, with a paranormal element that adds depth to the story. They highlight the book's ability to keep readers on edge with its suspenseful plot.

The reviewer really enjoyed the twists and turns in this mystery thriller, noting that the paranormal elements add an extra layer of intrigue. They appreciated how the story keeps readers guessing and maintains a high level of suspense throughout. The reviewer also mentioned that the book's setting and atmosphere contribute to its chilling effect, making it a standout in the genre.

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    Released earlier this year, Murder Road is a twisty mystery thriller that like other of Simone's books has a paranormal element to it as well.

    The book's atmosphere is incredibly eerie, making it a perfect read for fans of suspenseful thrillers.

    The paranormal elements add a unique twist to the traditional mystery, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

The Lit Bitch · 2024-03-13
thrilling 4.50

The reviewer thoroughly enjoyed this book, finding it entertaining and chilling. They noted it might not be their favorite from the author but still found it highly engaging.

The reviewer had a great time reading this book, finding it both entertaining and chilling. They mentioned that while it might not be their most favorite work by the author, it still managed to captivate them with its thrilling and suspenseful plot. The reviewer appreciated the way the story blends supernatural elements with real-world mysteries, creating a unique and engaging reading experience.

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    First of all, I really enjoyed this book.

    While maybe not my most favorite from St James, but certainly entertaining and thrilling/chilling as well.

    The blend of supernatural and real-world mysteries makes this book a standout in the genre.

The Library Ladies · Kate · 2024-03-05
disappointing 2.50

While the reviewer appreciated the strong main character and some fun supporting ones, they felt the book didn't fully connect with them. They found the plot to be lacking in certain areas.

Kate had high hopes for this novel, especially given her enjoyment of the author's previous works. She liked the main character and found some of the supporting characters to be quite fun. However, she felt that the plot didn't quite live up to her expectations, making it hard for her to fully connect with the story. Despite this, she acknowledged the book's strengths and appreciated the effort put into character development.

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    I was sad that this newest Simone St. James novel didn't connect for me.

    Murder Road had a strong main character and some fun supporting ones.

    The plot felt a bit lacking, making it difficult to fully engage with the story.

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