Invasive Species by Ellery Adams

Invasive Species

Book Summary

The women in Cold Harbor all have something to prove, and they'll have to do it in a world full of monsters.

Something’s not right in Cold Harbor—more so than usual. While this sleepy small town has seen its fair share of monsters in cheating husbands and leering bosses, none are as hungry as Mrs. Smith. The mysterious resident has finally emerged from her crumbling mansion on the hill, mesmerizing the townspeople with her beauty. Her secret? Nine human sacrifices to feed her immortality.

Natalie Scott is more worried about Mrs. Smith blocking her first real estate sale—the one that will take her from stay-at-home mom to working woman extraordinaire. She's eager to prove herself in a world where the social mores of 1980s suburbia reign, where she's expected to keep a magazine-perfect home and raise beautiful children, all while sticking to her husband's budget. Natalie's two best friends are facing their own demons, and Mrs. Smith and her deep, dark woods are an easy scapegoat for everyone's problems.

But Natalie's twelve-year-old daughter, Jill, and her Icelandic housekeeper, Una, can sense something deeper at play. Armed with library books and a whole lot of grit, Jill and Una team up to save the town once and for all. But as the rest of Cold Harbor sinks into anger, fear, and jealousy, they’ll have to confront the question: What does it really mean to be a monster?

My Thoughts

Invasive Species by Ellery Adams is a departure from the author’s charming cozy mysteries.   Invasive Species is a unique blend of several genres into one engaging story.  It is an amusing story that will have you laughing often.   The multiple POV enhanced the story (added another layer to it).  The book is reminiscent of classic eighties science fiction films (had a bit of humor, horror, suspense, paranormal).  You cannot help but love a story that has you cringing one minute and laughing the next.  Invasive Species provided an enjoyable escape from everyday routines.

Invasive Species can be obtained from Amazon*.  You can find Ellery Adams' other novels here.  Ellery Adams has The Liars' Book Club coming out October 27.  It is the ninth A Secret, Book, and Scone Society Novel.  

Thank you for joining me today.  I will be sharing my thoughts of The Lost Story of Via Belle by Melanie Dobson on Thursday, April 16.  I am still working on our storage shed.  I did not realize that I owned so many inflatables.  I am getting them sorted (by holiday), rolled tightly, and stored into storage totes (making sure they are labeled). We also have more Christmas decorations than I realized (my mother's favorite holiday).  I am trying to get all the outdoor projects done before the 90 degree weather hits.  I am currently reading A Child to Bind Them by Donna Gartshore. This is one of the great books coming out at the end of the month.  I hope that you have a wonderful Wednesday.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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