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I‘ve read so many horror stories I seldom get freaked out anymore. This book had me on the edge of my seat with fear, shock, and disbelief at the gruesome behaviors of these twisted serial killers. The narration sucked me in immediately and added creepy vibes to the story. Excellent writing and unique characters. #MountTBR #ReadingUSA2019 #Utah (part of the story takes place there and I want to check it off 😬)

“Ambush” ✅
Still working on “The Killing Lessons.” Hoping to finish it before #Scarathlon is over 😱

#TeamSlaughter #ReadaJourney

This is actually a re-read for me, though this #Thriller definitely felt fresh and had me hooked with realistic characters, some gory murders and short chapters that made it easy to say “just one more...” It‘s the first in a series by one of my favorite authors (this is actually Glen Duncan) - and here‘s my newest #FavoriteFallCandle! #Candle #TeamStoker 11pts #ChillingPhotoChallenge #FallIsBooked #ScreamathonPhotoChallenge

Another group of TBR books from my Kindle 🖤
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Halfway through this morning at work, I had to admit defeat and take a sick day - I‘m so congested! Started this (unputtdownable so far) book in a very hot bath with peppermint and eucalyptus oil. Pictured with just some of my sick day paraphernalia (I get man colds), some random crap, and my every day buddy #Chloe #catsoflitsy #tuxedokittiesoflitsy @MinDea

This book was insane. I saw some reviews of people not being crazy about it but I actually enjoyed it. The fact that there was a more in depth story with the inner thoughts and desires of the killer both disturbed and interested me. I dont think this is a book for everyone because it can be very graphic but if you're a fan of psychological thrillers I say give it a try

This book is 100 ways f*****up but I think pretty good so far.

This book contains very descriptive sections with violence towards women. So do not read it if that is a trigger for you.

The lead detective, Valerie Hart, is after a serial killer who carves letters into his victims. This was just a so-so for me because I felt like the book could have benefited from some editing.

When two strangers turn up at Rowenas farmhouse, she knows that its the end of everything. For the haunted and driven men, it's just another stop on a long journey. They have more miles to go, and victims to sacrifice.

But the murders at the farmhouse didn't go according to plan. There was a survivor, Rowena's daughter Nell. Injured and terrified, Nell has only one place to go. And that place could be more dangerous than what she's running from.

@ReadingSusan I read this a few years ago, but it was horribly wonderful! The Beloveds sounds great and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for the win in your #giveaway.

Decent serial killer thriller/police procedural, win interesting main characters. But, all the trigger warnings in the world, the violence against women was too vivid on the page. The plot also relied a little too much on serendipity and coincidence. Took this picture at the zoo near my house one day a while back on an audio walk!

Overall, this was a pretty good book. It kept me interested, and it made me tense worrying about the characters. The only drawback is that I feel it was on the long side. A good editor could have tightened this up and made the story more concise. I listened to this on audio on Hoopla; the the woman reading did a nice job.

I absolutely love this book, it was incredible and had be hooked the entire time.

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Because I can't stay out of Barnes and Noble since I bought that membership🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

Evening porch reading. 📚

#TBRtemptation post 5! This is the first installment in the Valerie Hart series. Two haunted men leave a long trail of blood and death in their wake. Women are abducted, tortured, & left with strange objects inside them. On a Colorado farm, a 10-year-old girl survives. Det. Valerie Hart is on the case, and she must get to Nell who may hold the key to stopping the psychopaths. Tense and suspenseful. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Good reading weather ;)

When you are getting a pedicure and your book is titled The Killing Lessons 😂#HopeNoOnePaysAttention

Hair salon and my book ❤️❤️

I was in the mood for a fast paced read, and this was perfect. Very dark, but Black kept the tension up from the first page to the last and I enjoyed getting lost in this read.

...meh.

The book tells the story of a serial killing duo who like to torture, rape, and murder women (why is this the plot of EVERY damn thriller these days?!) and the damaged police officer determined to bring them down. "The Killing Lessons" featured at least two unnecessary subplots, including one that still makes me angry ?
If anyone has some GOOD thriller recs for me, I'll love you forever

I have mixed feelings about this one. It was brutal and gritty, the characters deep and intense, but it should have been 100 pages shorter. This is what I call a literary thriller, where the author bogs down the pacing with all the wonderfully crafted words he wants you to read. Despite all the parts I could have lived without, I did enjoy it, so I'll give it a pick. #LitsyAtoZ #LetterK

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You know in titanic when they keep getting stuck in the decks below while the ship is sinking and you wish they'd just get on with it, escape to the outside? Well this book felt like that. Carla was not who I thought but close to being cliche. This would probably make a good thriller of a movie.