Dante has come to the small coastal town of Te Kohe, New Zealand, for a fresh start in life. But he doesn't want to open a BnB, or save a charming bookshop, or start a romance with a single mother in need of rescuing.He just wants to forget about his past career (which involved a lot of dead bodies) and have everyone leave him the heck alone. Unfortunately for Dante, life has other plans...
I always know a KJ Charles book will be a great read, with a satisfying romance and plenty of drama. I also knew I’ll like it even better on subsequent reads, as I pick up on the little clues I missed the first time. This is no exception. It’s the house party from hell, and there are clearly things going on behind the scenes that don’t make sense. And doesn’t love a remote, Gothic setting with footsteps echoing in empty corridors and looming thugs for servants? As for the romance, the point of view character and his love interest are such opposites that it’s almost – but not quite – impossible to believe they’ll make it work. Seeing them communicate better over the course of the book, so they understand what went wrong the first time and appreciate each other’s strengths and weaknesses, is so satisfying. I’m confident this will become a favorite reread.
A genre-bending Gothic mystery with a strong LGBTQIA+ romance from beloved, award-winning author KJ Charles.
The lush Gothic drama of Crimson Peak meets the murderous intrigue of Knives Out with an LGBTQIA+ love story to die for from award-winning author KJ Charles.
WHO WILL SURVIVE LACKADAY HOUSE?
When Zeb Wyckham is summoned to a wealthy relative's remote Gothic manor, he is horrified to find all the people he least wants to see in the world- his estranged brother, his sneering cousin, and his bitter ex-lover Gideon Grey. Things couldn't possibly get worse.
Complicated world building, great characters, and an interesting plot make this a page turner. A few clues seemed too obvious for the gang to miss, but they had a lot going on. CW for violent death and grief, and a powerful portrayal of someone with a chronic illness. Overall the tone veers from light to tragic but ends on a fairly high note.
Be gay, solve crime, take naps. A witty and quirky fantasy murder mystery, for fans of Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey and Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune
Be gay. Solve crimes. Take naps.
A magical serial killer is stalking the Occult town of Wrackton. Hypnotic whistling causes victims to chew their own tongues off, leading to the killer being dubbed the Whistler (original, right?). But outside the lack of taste buds and the strange magical carvings on the victims' torsos, the murderer leaves no evidence. No obvious clues. No reason - or so it seems.
Geologist Petra Cloch can touch an object and sense the emotions of the people who’ve held it. It’s a miserable way to live. She studied rocks because they rarely ‘talk’ to her and she’s dodged friendships so she won’t need to explain her gift or feel like a voyeur. But when she takes a job as the rock and mineral curator at an unusual western history museum and picks up a jagged crystal in her new office, flashes of rage, fear and death hit hard.
Everyone says her predecessor died in a car crash, but what if he was murdered? Under normal circumstances, Petra would never become involved, but what if the previous curator died because of something he did on the job? She could be next. Petra knows she’ll need evidence, not her psychic sense she hides. Can she trust her chatty colleagues who invite her to lunch and to join a book club? And what about the far too watchful Sheriff who keeps showing up unexpectedly…
Readers say: “A Stone Cold Murder is one of the most vivid books I’ve ever read. Kris Bock doesn’t just tell a story—she immerses you in it.” “A Stone Cold Murder is exactly the kind of book I crave—tightly plotted, emotionally rich, and impossible to put down. Kris Bock blends murder, mystery, and psychic suspense seamlessly, and I’m obsessed.” “…what truly resonated with me was Petra’s emotional journey. Her anxiety about being discovered, her cautious approach to forming friendships, and her affection for her pets (the cats! the ferrets! my heart!) made her character incredibly relatable. I found myself laughing, gasping, and perhaps shedding a tear or two.” “Kris Bock has crafted a story that’s equal parts murder mystery, psychological deep-dive, and small-town gothic horror (in the best way).”
