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The Book of Cold Cases

by Simone St. James
336 pages 2022 Gothic Thriller, Mystery, Horror 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

Shea runs a true crime blog. When she gets access to Beth Greer — a woman acquitted of two murders in the 1970s — she enters Beth's gothic mansion and discovers that the past in this house isn't just history. It's still happening.

Mood Meter

Romance
1/10
Fantasy / Magic
3/10
Pacing
8/10
Darkness
7/10
Humor
1/10
Mystery
9/10
Angst
6/10

Mood Tags

CreepyGothicAtmosphericTwisty

Trope Tags

True Crime BloggerHaunted HouseCold CaseUnreliable Narrator

Spice Check

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Clean — gothic horror atmosphere.

Content Heads-Up

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Ending: Twist ending
Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Creepy Gothic Atmospheric Twisty

Tropes: True Crime Blogger Haunted House Cold Case Unreliable Narrator

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

Is it actually scary?

Gothic creepy rather than jump-scare horror.

Is the twist good?

Excellent — reframes the entire story.

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