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The Book of Cold Cases

Written by: Simone St. James
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Kirsten Potter, Robert Petkoff
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Publisher's Summary

A Most Anticipated Novel by PopSugar * CrimeReads * Goodreads

A true crime blogger gets more than she bargained for while interviewing the woman acquitted of two cold case slayings in this chilling new novel from the New York Times best-selling author of The Sun Down Motel.

In 1977, Claire Lake, Oregon, was shaken by the Lady Killer Murders: Two men, seemingly randomly, were murdered with the same gun, with strange notes left behind. Beth Greer was the perfect suspect - a rich, eccentric 23-year-old woman, seen fleeing one of the crimes. But she was acquitted, and she retreated to the isolation of her mansion.

Oregon, 2017. Shea Collins is a receptionist, but by night, she runs a true crime website, the Book of Cold Cases - a passion fueled by the attempted abduction she escaped as a child. When she meets Beth by chance, Shea asks her for an interview. To Shea’s surprise, Beth says yes.

They meet regularly at Beth’s mansion, though Shea is never comfortable there. Items move when she’s not looking, and she could swear she’s seen a girl outside the window. The allure of learning the truth about the case from the smart, charming Beth is too much to resist, but even as they grow closer, Shea senses something isn’t right. Is she making friends with a manipulative murderer, or are there other dangers lurking in the darkness of the Greer house?

©2022 Simone St. James (P)2022 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

"Lovers of true crime will get a kick out of this thriller that oozes atmosphere."—Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night

"Simone St. James knows how to haunt you. The Book of Cold Cases is St. James at the top of her game, expertly weaving the past and the present to reveal a chilling tapestry of real world mystery and supernatural suspense that will have you turning pages well past your bedtime and jumping at every little sound."—Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of The Drowning Kind

"No one writes a ghost story like Simone St. James, whose uniquely spooky thrillers are as chilling as they are captivating, and The Book of Cold Cases is St. James at her best. Steeped in atmosphere and spine-tingling chills, this gripping mystery will haunt you from the very beginning."—Laura McHugh, award-winning author of What's Done in Darkness

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Excellent!!!

The story is interesting and keeps you hooked. The voice actors are great. Definitely found a new favourite author.

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A great ghost story

This was different than any book I have read in the mystery genre - I liked the ghost/haunting element. At times - especially near the end I felt like it could speed up a bit. But with that being said there were some things that never got addressed that I wish had. Overall I really enjoyed reading it and will be looking for more books by the author - a good sign.

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These were great well-written heroines

I love how the women were written and how the writer took me on a journey to discover depth of their characters.

there were a few things she didn't tie up in the end.

thanks for the awesome novel and production!

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Completely Fell Apart

There was so much potential with this tale but it all fell apart about 3/4 of the way through, topped only by a truly nonsensical ending that left me disappointed and surprised. The ghosty part finally showed up about 1/4 of the way through and seemed an afterthought that was never resolved. So Beth hears her mother scratching at the bedroom door? Then what? Nothing. This is never even mentioned again. Many unanswered questions and, again, the ending just felt like the author said, "OK, I'm bored of this; let's just end it here. Bye."

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