Hey, it’s Diego.

I’m going through some tough personal weeks, so my reading time is pretty limited. I decided to pick some short stories instead.

I’m reviewing three stories from the collection called Deadly Ambition, penned by very prolific authors.

You can buy these separately or in a bundle.

Let’s check them out.

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Deadly Ambition - Part 1

The Price of Honey by Liane Moriarty

The first entry is not like the others. This one is a sci-fi psychological thriller. Unsurprisingly, the writing is great. We follow a woman who attends her late husband’s funeral, a cutting-edge tech guru. Good set-up and ending. However, it does end a bit abruptly.

The Roommate by Andrea Mara

Domestic thriller set in a small town near Dublin. Great writing throughout. We follow a woman in a successful couple as they watch a TV show where details of the tragedy hit too close to home. This one has a great set-up and ending.

You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone by A. R. Torre

Another domestic thriller, all set in a family home. The writing is not quite Torre’s best, but it’s definitely good. It’s also the most complex of the lot, with three point-of-view characters and a dual timeline. A woman puts herself in danger to save her marriage. A bit of a weird set-up, but it does land the ending quite well!

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That’s all for this week. See you next time.

— Diego Dunne

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