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Ann McDonald

Ann is originally from Dublin, Ireland and currently lives in Dallas, Texas. She was the secretary to the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland for many years and is an avid book reader and reviewer.

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Book Review: ‘How Quickly She Disappears’ Is A Relentless, Unyielding Thriller

Ann McDonaldJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 2020

  The Dry meets The Silence of the Lambs in this intoxicating tale of literary suspense, set in the relentless Alaskan landscape, about madness and obsession, loneliness and grief, and the ferocious bonds of family….

Book Reviews

Book Review: ‘Salvaged’ Is Intriguing Sci-Fi That Follows In The Footsteps Of “Alien” And “The Thing”

Ann McDonaldOctober 10, 2019October 10, 2019

  In this dark science fiction thriller, a young woman must confront her past so the human race will have a future.

Book Reviews

Book Review: “Because You’re Mine” Is A Gripping And Clever Thriller

Ann McDonaldAugust 12, 2019August 12, 2019

  Single mother Lee has the daily routine down to a science: shower in six minutes. Cut food into perfect squares. Never leave her on-the-spectrum son Mason in someone else’s care. She’ll do anything ― anything ― to keep his carefully constructed world from falling apart. Do anything to keep him safe!

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Book Review: ‘The Swallows’ Is Filled With Panache And Vivacity

Ann McDonaldAugust 11, 2019August 11, 2019

  A teacher at a New England prep school ignites a gender war — with deadly consequences — in this dark and provocative novel by the bestselling author of ‘The Passenger.’

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DVD Review: “Jesus: His Life” Is Well Presented But Adds Nothing New

Ann McDonaldAugust 4, 2019August 4, 2019

  “Jesus: His Life” explores the story of Jesus Christ through a unique lens: the people in his life who were closest to him. Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role in Jesus’ life including Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother …

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Book Review: ‘Stone Cold Heart’ Is A Slick, Expertly-Woven Whodunit

Ann McDonaldJune 30, 2019June 30, 2019

  With her trademark wit and brilliant plotting, author Caz Frear ratchets up the tension and keeps you guessing as she explores the things we keep from our loved ones — and the secrets we’d kill to keep safe in the dark.

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Book Review: ‘Bone Deep’ Is A Scary, Page-Turner Of A Tale

Ann McDonaldJune 11, 2019June 11, 2019

  A twisty and propulsive read, this dark psychological thriller of sibling rivalry, love, betrayal, and the dire consequences of family fallout brilliantly plays on our fears of loneliness and abandonment, harkening to the modern gothic bestsellers by Ruth Ware and Liz Nugent.

Book Reviews

Book Review: ‘Prairie Fever’ Is A Wonderful Love Story That Demands Repeat Reading

Ann McDonaldMay 10, 2019May 10, 2019

  Set in the hardscrabble landscape of early 1900s Oklahoma, but timeless in its sensibility, ‘Prairie Fever’ traces the intense dynamic between the Stewart sisters: the pragmatic Lorena and the chimerical Elise. The two are bound together not only by their isolation on the prairie but also by their deep emotional reliance on each other. …

Book Reviews, Books

Book Review: You Do Not Need To Read This Book By ‘Any Means Necessary’

Ann McDonaldUpdated on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

  In the highly anticipated sequel to ‘Leona: The Die is Cast,’ a corrupt detective deals with the emotional fallout of her actions while investigating a terrorist attack in the heart of Stockholm.

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