The Book of Cold Cases

 

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James    Supernatural Thriller

(from Amazon)

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?

(My Review)

Have you ever felt someone was behind you???  This book is a mystery in a mystery in a mystery, with a spooky undertone.  Simone St. James is so good at writing this kind of book.  I really enjoyed her last book, The Sun Down Motel (which I thought was slightly better), but I still enjoyed this one.  I love the idea of someone (Shea) who is into true-crimes, and it leads her to investigate Beth Greer.  There are so many mysteries in this book, but they are not overwhelming.  I thought this book was a fun read.