I may take a deep breath before talking and thinking again about this book. I read a fair amount of psychological thrillers and crime novels every week even, and many are above the average, but some are really extraordinary.
The Serial Killer´s Party by Amy Cunningham took me on a race in the deepest lows of criminal minds. Lawrence, an insatiable criminal mind and a billionaire, is about to celebrate his marriage. As customary, he is organising a party. A surprise party to die for. Literally.
Amelia, a London-based barrister, is at the same time trying to figure out the fate of her sister, and in order to gather more details, she is impersonating her and attends the party. Once arrived in Norway, where the big event is expected to take place, a chain of deaths and unexpected events may bring more clarity for her, but the stakes are getting higher and higher.
The Serial Killer´s Party is built mostly on events and interactions between characters. The twists seem to neved end, which creates a specific tension of the narrative, with each character assumed a very clear role in the enfolding events. However, as the weight of the story is on the chain of events, this may play against the fully development of characters. It´s fully understandable, because otherwise the story will be too dense and hard to balance.
Personally, I felt overwhelmed during the story. I couldn´t figure out what may be next and the reasons why. But I love to be outsmarted as I always enjoy a good thrilling literary challenge.
The Serial Killer´s Party is a well written eventful read. Only be sure you have a full day for this book because it´s almost impossible to put it down before it´s over.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
Thanks for the blog tour support. x
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