JaymeO's Reviews > Murder Road

Welcome to the honeymoon from Hell!

In 1995, newlyweds April and Eddie take a wrong turn while driving to their honeymoon destination and find themselves lost on Atticus Line. They pick up a hitchhiker, afraid that she might be in danger. However, they soon learn that the woman has recently been stabbed. The only words she speaks are, “I’m sorry. He’s coming.” Unfortunately, she won’t survive the night.

Now the couple are stuck in Coldlake Falls, Michigan, questioned by the police and suspected of her murder. They decide to investigate a string of murders that all took place on Atticus Line. Are they all connected? Could there be a serial killer on the loose? Or is it just urban legend?

“If you see her, you’ll be the next one found at the side of the road.”

They think they saw her…

Simone St. James is one of my favorite gothic authors. I can always count on her books to grip me from the first page, and Murder Road does just that. I read this one in two days and it did not disappoint! She explores themes of racism and PTSD, while delivering a spooky gothic mystery. I really enjoyed Rose Jones’s quirky character and the amateur detective duo of the Snell sisters.

This book was a five star read for me up until the reveal, as the motive just wasn’t believable. However, I did really enjoy the ride! Pun intended.

4/5 stars

Expected publication date: 3/5/24

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley publishing for the ARC of Murder Road in exchange for an honest review.