Murder Road
Books | Fiction / Thrillers / Supernatural
3.6
Simone St. James
A young couple find themselves haunted by a string of gruesome murders committed along an old deserted road in this terrifying new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Cold Cases.July 1995. April and Eddie have taken a wrong turn. They’re looking for the small resort town where they plan to spend their honeymoon. When they spot what appears to a lone hitchhiker along the deserted road, they stop to help. But not long after the hitchiker gets into their car, they see the blood seeping from her jacket and a truck barreling down Atticus Line after them.When the hitchhiker dies at the local hospital, April and Eddie find themselves in the crosshairs of the Coldlake Falls police. Unexplained murders have been happening along Atticus Line for years and the cops finally have two witnesses who easily become their only suspects. As April and Eddie start to dig into the history of the town and that horrible stretch of road to clear their names, they soon learn that there is something supernatural at work, something that could not only tear the town and its dark secrets apart, but take April and Eddie down with it all.
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Author
Simone St. James
Pages
352
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2024-03-05
ISBN
0593200381 9780593200384
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"This was my first book by this author and I was reasonably captivated. It was a mix of crime and supernatural, which is a combo that is not normalement my cup of tea. I did like the two main protagonists, especially the female protagonist. "
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Brian strong
"I love Simone St. James! This was probably my favorite of her novels that I have read so far. I always love the paranormal elements in her stories and the way that it adds layers to the mysteries the characters are trying to solve. When I started reading this yesterday, I honestly couldn’t put it down and it has been a while since a book has captured my attention so thoroughly. "
Lianna
"Finally after so many disappointed reads in 2024 a good one.
Great Supernatural thriller, super fast and kept me on edge , what's gonna happen next. "
WangXian
"Good quick read! The plot keeps the reader guessing and wanting more."
Kali Jam
"Murder Road by Simone St. James is a chilling, atmospheric thriller that expertly blends suspense with supernatural elements. The story follows a woman named Cassidy who is drawn into the mystery of her sister's disappearance after encountering strange, unexplainable events on a desolate road known for its dark history. St. James' writing is both eerie and immersive, with a compelling narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The haunted atmosphere and the well-crafted twists create a tense, unpredictable plot that keeps you guessing. While the pacing slows in a few areas and some characters could have been further developed, the overall suspense and mystery make it a highly enjoyable read. A gripping, spine-tingling tale that will satisfy fans of psychological thrillers with a touch of the paranormal. 4 stars."
Victoria Smith
"Such a good ghost story! <br/><br/>Eddie and April go on their honeymoon and somehow are drawn to get off a certain exit. They don’t remember why they got off on that exit. While driving in the desolate road they see a hitchhiker. The hitchhiker is injured and they take her to the hospital. She dies and they become suspects. They decide to solve it themselves and soon realize it’s a ghost. The ghost was killed on that road in the 70s and was drawing people to that road when hitchhikers were on it. She would possess the driver to kill the hitchhiker. After the killing the killer would forget but then get brain cancer and on their deathbed they would remember all the murders before them as well. You find out it was eddies mom that was killed by her dad and tossed in a ditch. She drew Eddie there to see him and to have him find the truth. She left after Eddie and April solved the murder"
Elizabeth Hart
"I very much enjoyed this one. I'm a big fan of Simone St. James in general so I was super excited when this one came out.<br/><br/>Granted, it wasn't as amazing as some other works by her that I've read and loved, but I still liked it a whole lot and loved her supernatural aspects and such in the story like she does all the time.<br/><br/>It was not what I expected with the ending of the story of the cursed road and the ghost girl, but still kept me interested and wanting to know more until the end of the story."
Annette W
"Soo good! Had me on my toes the whole time. "
Vallen
"Interesting story. Simplistically written"
Jen Aubichon
