Emerald Book Reviews

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Review: ELEPHANTS Fun Facts and Amazing Photos of Animals in Nature: Amazing Animal Kingdom Series

ELEPHANTS Fun Facts and Amazing Photos of Animals in Nature: Amazing Animal Kingdom Series by Emma Child
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elephant Facts and Fun for Kids...

Emma Child’s “ELEPHANTS Fun Facts and Amazing Photos of Animals in Nature” is a super fun read for kids who love animals. The awesome pictures and cool elephant facts make learning feel like an adventure. Following Ella the Elephant through the wild is both exciting and easy to understand, so even young readers will stay interested. This book is a great pick for curious kids, animal fans, or anyone looking for a playful way to explore nature. Highly recommended.

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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Review: Kill Kit

Kill Kit by Maureen Anne Meehan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A High-Octane Crime Thriller...

Maureen Anne Meehan's Kill Kit blends emotional struggles of FBI investigator Mary MacIntosh with dramatic crime thrills, right into the action. Mac is still healing from her previous horrific case and is reluctant to accept another, but she cannot walk away when a hidden "kill kit" is found. Keeping both Mac and readers on edge, the hunt for serial killer Israel Keyes is riveting—he is cunning, always moving, and shockingly orderly.

Meehan maintains the suspense by blending slower periods allowing us to view Mac's doubts and grit with fast-paced passages. The narrative travels fast, never pauses, and the mix of mystery and emotional depth makes it difficult to put down. This novel will definitely grab you if you enjoy your thrillers smart and somewhat dark. Highly recommended.

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Review: HIGHWAY TO JUSTICE, a Mary MacIntosh Novel

HIGHWAY TO JUSTICE, a Mary MacIntosh Novel by Maureen Anne Meehan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Gripping Crime Thriller...

Maureen Anne Meehan's Highway to Justice is a fascinating psychological thriller set in rural Wyoming, where FBI profiler Mary MacIntosh investigates a string of killings linked by a frightening calling card: a black widow in lipstick. Dalila Kane, the killer, emerges as both a victim and a vigilante, shaped by her traumatic experience in the foster care system. Meehan expertly balances genuine criminal aspects with emotional depth, drawing comparisons to real-life instances such as Aileen Wuornos. The novel investigates pain, justice, and the fine line between revenge and atonement. Highway to Justice, with its incisive prose and intriguing characters, challenges cultural views about female violence while also providing a striking indictment of systemic failure. A haunting and thought-provoking thriller. Highly recommended.

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Review: Highway to Hell

Highway to Hell by Maureen Anne Meehan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Masterful Thriller That Redefines Road-Trip Terror...

Highway to Hell, by Maureen Anne Meehan, is a gripping thriller that takes readers on a harrowing voyage down America's darkest roadways. When a body is discovered at an abandoned truck stop, FBI consultant Mary Macintosh is drawn into a decades-long mystery. The killer, nicknamed the Highway Phantom, is always one step ahead, using technology and the open road to hide his tracks. Meehan keeps the tension high by combining clever forensics with heart-pounding scenes that make it difficult to put the book down. As Mary gets closer to the truth, the threat becomes more personal, culminating in a tense encounter. If you enjoy crime stories with cunning twists, this one is definitely worth reading. Highly recommended.

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