The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
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I love a good murder mystery and especially ones that involve cold cases, years old, sometimes decades old that seem impossible to solve. With The Book of Cold Cases, set in Claire Lake, Oregon, author Simone St. James delivers a fascinating read that involves two women with deep emotional scars, one an acquitted but possible serial killer, the other a true crime blogger obsessed with the Lady Killer Murders; two timelines; a haunted house; a kidnapping; and a romance between said blogger and a former policeman formerly involved in the case but never able to let go of it.
The plot was fast paced, and the characters were complex, quirky, and sometimes strange but always fascinating, which added to the paranormal touch of the story thread. I loved the twists and turns that kept me guessing to the most unpredictable end. I kept turning the page, just wanting to read a few more pages and then a few more after that. I was unable to put this book down and read into the early-morning hours. This is the first book I have read by Simone St. James and I thoroughly enjoyed it, from the opening paragraph to the last. I give this book five stars and would highly recommend it! Can’t wait to read more of this author’s work.
