ABOUT THE BOOK
- Publisher : G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- Publication Date : May 16, 2023
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 336 pages
She escaped a serial killer. Then things got weird.
Amber Jamison can’t believe she’s about to become the latest victim of a serial killer. She’s savvy and street smart, so when she gets pushed into, of all things, a white windowless van, she is more angry than afraid. Things get even weirder when she’s miraculously saved by a mysterious woman . . . who promptly disappears. Who was she? And why is she hunting serial killers?
You’d think escaping one psychopath would be enough, but Amber’s problems are just beginning. Her close call has law enforcement circling a past she’s tried to outrun. She’s forced to flee across the country, ending up at a seedy motel in Las Vegas with a noir-obsessed manager and a sex worker as her unlikely companions . . . and danger right behind. She’s landed in the cross hairs of the world’s most prolific killer, caught up in a deadly game that’s been going on for years. To survive, she is forced to dust off her old playbook and partner with someone she can’t trust. The odds are against her, but sometimes you just have to roll the dice.
My Thoughts
Do you want to read an offbeat story between a cozy mystery and your typical mystery/thriller, with a dash of humor and craziness? This may be your book.
Amber Jamison knows there’s a serial killer terrorizing Johnson City, Tennessee, but she never expects to end up in his clutches. So when she wakes up in his basement naked, shaved head, and painted blue, there is no doubt she is being held hostage by the serial killer who paints his victims to look like Pokémon characters.
But who would have guessed that a woman wearing a ski mask and carrying a cattle prod would come to her rescue?
And off we go into a wild story of escaping the serial killer and dealing with the masked, cattle-prod-carrying lady. But going to the police isn’t possible since Amber has a past she’s hiding from.
Thus begins a chase of cat and mouse across the country.
If you’re ready for quirky humor and an original, off-beat story, this is likely something you’ll enjoy. For me, it was enjoyable, but I had some concerns.
My Concerns
I wasn’t sure where this writing style was going since it didn’t feel consistent. It was somewhat funny, then not. A cozy mystery, yet gruesome in places. The MC was very limited in expressing her emotions.
And for a person who can’t usually guess endings, this one was fairly predictable, yet a twist did occur
Final Thoughts
If you like the Finlay Donovan series, this will be a book you’ll want to take a look at. If Finlay’s not your cuppa tea, it’s unlikely this will work for you. However, Killing Me is an unusual mix, so you still might want to give it a try.
On the positive side, I love the book cover and the fact that the first chapter quickly wrapped me up in the story. Though the writing lacked a little, if you’re looking for a fast, somewhat light read, you might want to pick this book up.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ability to read an ARC of this book.
About the Author
Michelle Gagnon is a former modern dancer, bartender, dog walker, model, personal trainer, freelance journalist, and Russian supper club performer. Critics agree that her performance at most of these professions was middling at best. Her bestselling thrillers have been published in dozens of languages worldwide and nominated for a Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense and a Thriller Award. While they failed to garner either of these prestigious prizes, the banquet dinners were lovely. Michelle has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the foster care system, specializing in work with LGBTQ+ Transitional Age Youth. A graduate of Wesleyan University, she is pursuing a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. A native Rhode Islander (sort of), she is currently a reluctant Angeleno, where she lives with her family and way too many pets.
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