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A Talent for Murder
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bookshelves: 2024, series, crime, mystery, suspense, thriller, netgalley
Jun 12, 2024
bookshelves: 2024, series, crime, mystery, suspense, thriller, netgalley
A Talent for Murder was gripping stuff!
First came A Kind Worth Killing, then A Kind Worth Saving, and now we have A Talent for Murder, and all three have totally and utterly bowled me over with their shocking and unpredictable twists, and fast-paced, edge-of-my-seat plots. Just like the first two books in the series this suspenseful domestic noir thriller can be enjoyed as a standalone, but you'd be missing out on some screwed up, mind boggling character histories if you intend to skip them.
I recommend going into this one blind, so I've decided to skip a synopsis in order not to give a thing away. All I'll say is that one page in and I was already engrossed in Josie's story. In this series pretty much all of the characters are unlikable, and untrustworthy, but their predicaments suck you in, and some of them you just can't help caring if they live or die. There was quite a bit of ‘tell’ rather than ‘show' backstories included, but they were exciting, tense, and interesting enough for it not to bother me.
I have no hesitation in recommending A Talent for Murder. Just don't get too attached to anyone, as you never know what direction the story is going to take.
I’d like to thank Netgalley UK, Faber & Faber, and Peter Swanson for the e-ARC.
UK Release Date: 4th July 2024.
First came A Kind Worth Killing, then A Kind Worth Saving, and now we have A Talent for Murder, and all three have totally and utterly bowled me over with their shocking and unpredictable twists, and fast-paced, edge-of-my-seat plots. Just like the first two books in the series this suspenseful domestic noir thriller can be enjoyed as a standalone, but you'd be missing out on some screwed up, mind boggling character histories if you intend to skip them.
I recommend going into this one blind, so I've decided to skip a synopsis in order not to give a thing away. All I'll say is that one page in and I was already engrossed in Josie's story. In this series pretty much all of the characters are unlikable, and untrustworthy, but their predicaments suck you in, and some of them you just can't help caring if they live or die. There was quite a bit of ‘tell’ rather than ‘show' backstories included, but they were exciting, tense, and interesting enough for it not to bother me.
I have no hesitation in recommending A Talent for Murder. Just don't get too attached to anyone, as you never know what direction the story is going to take.
I’d like to thank Netgalley UK, Faber & Faber, and Peter Swanson for the e-ARC.
UK Release Date: 4th July 2024.
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June 11, 2024
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70.0%
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crime
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mystery
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suspense
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thriller
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July 2, 2024
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netgalley
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Fabulous review Lisa 💖
Lauren wrote: "Your review has intrigued me! Adding it to my TBR"Oh awesome. Hope you love it as much as me. 💙
Sounds really good Lisa, enticing review! 💜
Margaret M - (on holiday wrote: "Fabulous review Lisa 💖"Thanks, Margaret. 💙
I'm happy to see five stars from you - I can't wait to read this! 💕
A fab review! I need to read more Swanson!
Awesome review Lisa! I just started reading it!
I have no hesitation recommending this one either! Fantastic review!❤️
Stellar review, Lisa! Glad you loved it! I look forward to reading this!
Another one I’m looking forward to! Happy to see you enjoyed it 😊
Susan (on semi hiatus) wrote: "I'm happy to see five stars from you - I can't wait to read this! 💕"Can’t wait to see what you think, Susan, but I’m picking it’ll be 5 stars for you too because it’s that good. 💙
Tina wrote: "A fab review! I need to read more Swanson!"Thanks, Tina. I’ve rated all his books highly so far - still have three from his backlist to read. 💙
Kevin wrote: "Awesome review Lisa! I just started reading it!"Thanks, Kevin. I hope you’re loving it so far. 💙
Jayme wrote: "I have no hesitation recommending this one either! Fantastic review!❤️"Thanks, Jayme. Glad it was a winner for us both. 💙
Debra wrote: "Stellar review, Lisa! Glad you loved it! I look forward to reading this!"Thanks, Debra. Eagerly await your thoughts. 💙
JanB wrote: "Another one I’m looking forward to! Happy to see you enjoyed it 😊"Such a great series. Can’t wait to hear what you think. 💙
Fabulous review, Lisa! I am so glad that you enjoyed this too!
Meredith (Trying to catch up!) wrote: "Fabulous review, Lisa! I am so glad that you enjoyed this too!"Thanks, Meredith. 💙
Fantastic review! You’re right, it’s better to go into this one with no synopsis, that’s how I did and I loved it.
Rachel wrote: "Fantastic review! You’re right, it’s better to go into this one with no synopsis, that’s how I did and I loved it."Thanks, Rachel. About a month ago I did read some reviews that included a synopsis but since then I've forgotten what they said so maybe it only matters for those who have a good memory. 💙😆
Wow, super exciting review, Lisa!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Wow, super exciting review, Lisa!"Thanks so much, Jennifer. 💙
I haven't started this series, but I have a few of his books. You obviously love these stories, and that's good enough for me. Brilliant review, Lisa.
Terrific review, Lisa!! 💗 So glad that you enjoyed this book. I loved the previous two books, so I’m definitely looking forward to this one!
Peter wrote: "I haven't started this series, but I have a few of his books. You obviously love these stories, and that's good enough for me. Brilliant review, Lisa."Thanks for valuing my opinion and for liking my review, Peter. You’re in for a treat with this author. 💙
Rachel wrote: "Terrific review, Lisa!! 💗 So glad that you enjoyed this book. I loved the previous two books, so I’m definitely looking forward to this one!"Thanks, Rachel. Can’t wait to hear your opinion of this one. 💙
Intriguing review, Lisa……you have me really looking forward to reading this!
So glad you liked this one! Wonderful review
Fabulous review, Lisa! This sounds like a compelling follow-up to the first two books! 🩵
Paromjit wrote: "Intriguing review, Lisa……you have me really looking forward to reading this! "Thanks, Paromjit. I think you'll love it. 💙
Whitney Erwin wrote: "So glad you liked this one! Wonderful review"Thanks, Whitney. 💙
Kat (will try to catch up soon!) wrote: "Fabulous review, Lisa! This sounds like a compelling follow-up to the first two books! 🩵"Thanks, Kat. It sure was. 💙
Fab review, Lisa!💖 Glad this was a winner for you!
Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile) wrote: "Fab review, Lisa!💖 Glad this was a winner for you!"Thanks so much, Sujoya. 💙
Excellent review. I am really looking forward to this one! 🥰
Nevin wrote: "Excellent review. I am really looking forward to this one! 🥰"Thanks, Nevin. Hope you love it. 💙
Agreed, this is a great book!
Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) wrote: "Agreed, this is a great book!"🥰
Awesome review Lisa! I finished the last 150 pages without leaving my chair!
Kevin wrote: "Awesome review Lisa! I finished the last 150 pages without leaving my chair!"Thanks so much. Same here, except couch. 💙
Fabulous review, Lisa. So glad that you enjoyed this one, too.
Jayne wrote: "Fabulous review, Lisa. So glad that you enjoyed this one, too."Thanks, Jayne. 💙
Loved Martha! And love your last line! Great review Lisa 🩷
Holly wrote: "Loved Martha! And love your last line! Great review Lisa 🩷"Thanks so much, Holly. I second the love for Martha. 💙
Lisa wrote: "Terrific review Lisa! 🧡"Thanks, Lisa. 💙
“Don’t get too attached to anyone”. So true. Great review. I went in blind and was very entertained by it all.
Karen wrote: "“Don’t get too attached to anyone”. So true. Great review. I went in blind and was very entertained by it all."Thanks, Karen. Yes, even the first chapter threw me. 💛
I totally agree! All three were amazing! Great review!
