Happy October Friday to all my fellow book bloggers! I hope your week has been more rewarding than mine. It’s been a bit of a struggle, honestly. There were moments I considered skipping this week’s post altogether due to a nagging sense of burnout—but I pushed past that thought, because here I am, ready to return to our bookish world.
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This week, my pick is Empty Boxes by Robin Action, courtesy of the lovely folks at Blank State Press, a Missouri publisher that generously sent me an ARC. This murder mystery thriller delves into the life of Pittsburgh crime reporter Rita Locke, who embarks on a chilling investigation after discovering a funeral director who’s been burying empty coffins. Talk about an eerie twist, right? Her journey leads her all the way to western Pennsylvania and an offshore Caribbean medical school, unearthing a web of deception that seems almost otherworldly.
Just a heads up—I’m basing this on the blurb since I only received the book a few days ago. With the release date set for November 18th, I'm planning to save my review until next month.
Here’s a tantalizing snippet to whet your appetite:
As she drifted off to sleep, she thought about her conversation with Carr. If money means trouble, it's time to follow the money.
— Action, Robin. Empty Boxes, Blank State Press, 2025, p. 56.
So, what do you think? Will I be dissecting the plot in my forthcoming review, or will I end up gnashing my teeth at the writing? Only time will tell!
〜B.J. Burgess
I am always so impressed by authors who can think up these types of plots. I hope you enjoy this whole book.
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