A review by redheadbookgirl
The Kill List by Nadine Matheson

challenging dark informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Nadine Matheson is a crime fiction QUEEN. She writes such beautifully complex, brutal page turners that perfectly blend police procedure + the personal lives of the detectives. I really enjoyed 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐣𝐒𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧 last year + now need to go back and read the second book, which I annoyingly missed!

This gory, action-packed, engaging read brings together well developed characters, each with their own flaws + struggles and a relentless pace with short chapters + interchanging perspectives to keep you on your toes. The writing style is clever + captivating writing style, and there’s no shortage of politics, emotion + corruption to have you glued to the pages. 

The characters are authentic + relatable and I loved seeing the human side to the team of detectivesβ€” Matheson brilliantly highlighted the toll this kind of career takes on people and it was both moving + strikingly true. Henley is such a bold and likeable MC, whose vulnerability was explored throughout the plot, and the serial killer was callous, chilling and cunning.. everything a well written serial killer should be. 

That cliffhanger ending has me super excited for (🀞🏽) book four! This series is an absolute must read for any police procedural lovers!

*ARC received. 

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