I have to say it takes a bit to scare me or creep me out when I’m reading a story. However, this new book that I was asked to review completely took me by surprise.
Here I was expecting a nice little romance but what I got was something so incredibly different. It is one of those books you just simply must read.
Here are my thoughts on this new release.
The Shape of Night by Tess Gerritsen
Publisher: Ballantine Books (October 1, 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-1984820952
ABOUT:
After an unspeakable tragedy in Boston, Ava Collette flees to a remote village in Maine, where she rents an old house named Brodie’s Watch.
In that isolated seaside mansion, Ava finally feels at peace . . . until she glimpses the long-dead sea captain who still resides there.
Rumor has it that Captain Jeremiah Brodie has haunted the house for more than a century. One night, Ava confronts the apparition, who feels all too real, and who welcomes her into his world—and into his arms. Even as Ava questions her own sanity, she eagerly looks forward to the captain’s ghostly visits.
But she soon learns that the house she loves comes with a terrible secret, a secret that those in the village don’t want to reveal: Every woman who has ever lived in Brodie’s Watch has also died there. Is the ghost of Captain Brodie responsible, or is a flesh-and-blood killer at work? A killer who is even now circling closer to Ava?
The Shape of Night by Tess Gerritsen Review
I just love it when a book blows me away. I’ve had several instances this month that a book completely surprised me. The Shape of Night is one of those books.
This is a story within a story. You know she is escaping from something, you just don’t know what or why, but we get glimpses along the way.
You know the house is more than what it seems. The town thinks it’s haunted and it very well may be. But there’s also secrets about this house. Things have happened in the past. Things are happening right now.
The Shape of Night definitely sets your emotions on edge. It’s incredibly sensual and explosive in many ways. It’s also very creepy and in several places I was thinking “why am I reading this at night before I go to bed??!!”
The reason is I could not stop reading it. I was consumed by the story. Ultra sexy but so very bizarre. A bit of paranormal romance that just is off the rails and takes you on a wicked journey. It’s loaded with suspense and thrills.
It is just one of those books you have to experience as it’s very difficult to explain how this author really got to me. I am not giving any spoilers either!
If you want a story you will never forget, you have to grab this book. It is intense, twisted, psychologically creepy, and even a bit scary! You’ll love it!
Fabulous 5 stars!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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