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The Six Murders of Daphne St Clair
by MacKenzie Common
Just finished this book and I can’t stop thinking about it.
Meet Daphne: 90 years old, living in a care home… and apparently a serial killer.
Meet Ruth: true crime podcaster, desperate for her big break.
When Daphne confesses to a lifetime of murders, she chooses Ruth to tell her story. Each episode of the podcast dives into Daphne’s life — from surviving the Dust Bowl to living it up in 70s New York — all while leaving a trail of bodies behind.
At first, I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. The characters took a few chapters to grow on me, but once they did, I was hooked. Completely obsessed. I couldn’t put it down.
Daphne is unforgettable — sarcastic, sharp, and darkly hilarious. Her commentary is brutal in the best way, and I was smiling through the most unsettling parts.
It’s not just a murder story. It’s layered, complex, and deeply thought-provoking. The structure is brilliant — part transcript, part narrative, with social media snippets showing the public’s reaction as the podcast blows up.
This book had me questioning my own judgment more than once. The way it touches on power, womanhood, and survival across generations is seriously impressive.
If you love morally grey characters, true crime vibes, and a plot that keeps you thinking, you need to read this.
MacKenzie Common — I need more from you, ASAP.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author of the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Meet Daphne: 90 years old, living in a care home… and apparently a serial killer.
Meet Ruth: true crime podcaster, desperate for her big break.
When Daphne confesses to a lifetime of murders, she chooses Ruth to tell her story. Each episode of the podcast dives into Daphne’s life — from surviving the Dust Bowl to living it up in 70s New York — all while leaving a trail of bodies behind.
At first, I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. The characters took a few chapters to grow on me, but once they did, I was hooked. Completely obsessed. I couldn’t put it down.
Daphne is unforgettable — sarcastic, sharp, and darkly hilarious. Her commentary is brutal in the best way, and I was smiling through the most unsettling parts.
It’s not just a murder story. It’s layered, complex, and deeply thought-provoking. The structure is brilliant — part transcript, part narrative, with social media snippets showing the public’s reaction as the podcast blows up.
This book had me questioning my own judgment more than once. The way it touches on power, womanhood, and survival across generations is seriously impressive.
If you love morally grey characters, true crime vibes, and a plot that keeps you thinking, you need to read this.
MacKenzie Common — I need more from you, ASAP.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author of the ARC in exchange for my honest review.