Review by chaptersofchase - Dead Money

A review by chaptersofchase
Dead Money by Jakob Kerr

mysterious medium-paced

4.0

Here’s a new debut novel to add to your reading list!

Thank you, PRH Audio and Bantam Books, for the gifted copy of Dead Money {partner}

Genre: Mystery

Format: 🎧📖

Pub Date: 1.28.2025

Pages: 416

Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆

"Everything in our society - from the smallest thing to the biggest thing is driven by money. How long you live, how well you live, who you're friends with, what you eat, where you can go, how you get there. All the way down to the smaller stuff, like whether your son gets kicked off the team. All of it. It's driven by money."

I wasn't sure what to expect from Dead Money, but I knew I needed something fast-paced and gripping to break me out of my reading slump. Well, it did that — and then some.

At its core, this book explores one universal truth: our world is fueled by money. It explores the sacrifices, moral lines we cross, and consequences we face in our relentless pursuit of wealth. There were moments when it made me uncomfortable because it felt all too real. The author, with a background as a lawyer and communications exec in the tech industry, infuses the book with a sharp, authentic energy that truly stands out.

What made the story shine for me, though, was Mackenzie. Her character added the perfect depth to the plot. I found myself rooting for her every step of the way, hoping she'd see the redemption she so desperately sought.

Audiobook Review: ☆☆☆

The audiobook is narrated by Rachel Music, a narrator I wasn't familiar with before, but I enjoyed her style overall. There were moments when I struggled with how she handled a few of the characters, especially the pacing of their voices.

Read if you enjoy:

✌🏼 Dual Timeline

🧐 Complex Plots

📖 Debut Novels

👩🏽‍💻 Silicon Valley Tech

I recommend reading Dead Money if you think a whodunnit in the tech world would be enjoyable!

A review by chaptersofchase Dead Money by Jakob Kerr

A review by chaptersofchase
Dead Money by Jakob Kerr