A review by rachelsread
Killing Jericho by William Hussey

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is without a doubt one of the greatest thrillers I have ever read! I absolutely adored this story from the very beginning and cannot express enough how desperately I want a sequel! Every single character is incredibly well-developed and multi-dimensional, there are numerous smaller plots in addition to the main one that all intertwine in the end leaving the reader gobsmacked, and the grand reveal at the end had me audibly gasping and saying "no way!" out loud. I could not have asked for a more perfect book to start the new year with. Jericho has my heart in every sense of the word - and Harry too! It's very difficult to find a novel that discusses the Travelling community in a positive light, and I can safely say with absolute certainty that I have never found one that also includes LGBT+ characters - not just as the "token gay friend" but as the main protagonist! The murders were grotesque and beautifully described, the mystery was impossible to piece together until the end, and each and every single plot twist had me almost falling off the edge of my seat. This is 100% one of my all-time favourites and a novel I will most certainly be buying in paperback upon its release! It's gritty and dark yet has swooning moments of romance that don't make me cringe the way most "love stories" do. If I could give it six stars out of five then I would. Ten out of ten recommend for quite literally everyone!