Books matching: brutal killing
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Save:A fast-paced, throwback slasher full of creative kills, perfect for fans of campy horror. Don’t expect deep characters, but if you just want a fun, gory ride, Camp Blaze delivers.
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Save:A love letter to gory, campy horror movies - fast, fun, and self-aware. Not perfect, but a seriously entertaining slasher romp for those who enjoy their horror bloody and a bit tongue-in-cheek.
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Save:Relentless, shocking, and deeply atmospheric - "Police" is a prime Nesbø thriller that packs an emotional punch. It’s best enjoyed by fans of the series or those who like their crime fiction dark and labyrinthine. Expect twists, chills, and a need to read the next book ASAP.
IT HAD BEEN a long, warm September day. The light transformed Oslo Fjord into molten silver and made the low mountain ridges, which already bore the first tinges of autumn, glow. It was one of those d...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Harry Hole ) - #4
Save:A dark, intense crime thriller that's not for the faint of heart - if you like your mysteries gritty and shocking, "Birdman" is well worth the read, but be prepared for some truly disturbing scenes.
North Greenwich. Late May. Three hours before sunup and the river was deserted. Dark barges strained upstream on their moorings and a spring tide gently nosed small sloops free of the sludge they slep... - #5
Save:A fascinating, twisty true crime read that exposes more about Italy’s system than the killer, with page-turning moments and some unsatisfying loose ends - but definitely worth a read for crime fans and armchair detectives.
The morning of June 7, 1981, dawned brilliantly clear over Florence, Italy. It was a quiet Sunday with blue skies and a light breeze out of the hills, which carried into the city the fragrance of sun-... - #6
Save:A brutal and brilliantly written revenge saga for readers who like their fantasy dark, their characters complex, and their stories dripping with blood and betrayal.
The sunrise was the colour of bad blood. It leaked out of the east and stained the dark sky red, marked the scraps of cloud with stolen gold. Underneath it the road twisted up the mountainside towards...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series First Law ) - #7
Save:A riveting and essential account of the Rwandan genocide that doesn't just inform - it will leave you changed. Haunting, thought-provoking, and superbly written, this book is a cornerstone for understanding both Rwanda and the global response to atrocity.
IN THE PROVINCE of Kibungo, in eastern Rwanda, in the swamp- and pastureland near the Tanzanian border, there’s a rocky hill called Nyarubuye with a church where many Tutsis were slaughtered in mid-Ap... - #8
Save:A complex, powerful portrait of a corrupt era; challenging but ultimately rewarding for readers who like their fiction deep, daring, and unflinching.
FROMTHE DOORWAY of La Crónica Santiago looks at the Avenida Tacna without love: cars, uneven and faded buildings, the gaudy skeletons of posters floating in the mist, the gray midday. At what precise... - #9
Save:A powerful, unforgettable chronicle of love, brutality, and resilience - hauntingly beautiful but not for the faint of heart.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit’s offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan’ao, a man destined to become a legenda... - #10
Save:A richly detailed true crime exploration that's perfect for history and crime enthusiasts, but its academic approach and lack of closure may not be for everyone.
