Saturday, May 01, 2021

Six top revenge thrillers & chillers

New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Joshilyn Jackson is the author of ten books, including Mother May I, The Almost Sisters, and Never Have I Ever.

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At CrimeReads Jackson tagged six favorite thrillers and chillers that feature the kind of “getting even” narrative she loves, including:
After the Flood, by Kassandra Montag

Kassandra Montag’s speculative, action-packed thriller takes place in a watery post-apocalyptic nightmare-scape. It’s narrated by Myra, a woman on a quest to find the child that was stolen by her own husband. Her heart is filled with rage at her betrayals and a desire to put right all that has been done to her. Her dangerous quest is complicated by the presence of her other child, seven year old Pearl, and the group of fellow survivors they join up with along the way. It’s a harrowing and intense ride that’s cathartic and also strangely hopeful.
Read about another entry on the list.

After the Flood is among Tosca Lee's seven top books from the end of the world.

My Book, The Movie: After the Flood.

The Page 69 Test: After the Flood.

--Marshal Zeringue