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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.