Amy Among the Serial Killers: A Novel

Carla Karolac has escaped her controlling mother and founded a successful writing retreat. Toonie, a therapist and retreat participant, is found murdered in her cell, and Carla's memoir is the least of her concerns. Amy Gallup, a retired writing instructor, is surprised to hear from Carla three years after they last spoke. She is swept up in a murder investigation that brings her whole old writing group back together, and suspicions of a serial killer mount across San Diego. Amy Among the Serial Killers is a dark humour novel with an unforgettable cast of characters and two endearingly imperfect protagonists who attempt to solve a murder.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 23 August 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Carla Karolac has successfully escaped the control of her overbearing mother and established a thriving writing retreat where participants are confined to windowless cells until they meet their daily word count. She leads a comfortable but solitary life, although she longs for her therapist, Toonie, to focus on her writer's block rather than her non-existent love life. However, their lives take a shocking turn when Toonie is found murdered in her cell.

Carla's memoir becomes the least of her concerns when she dials an old phone number, unaware of the consequences that await her. To her surprise, she reconnects with her former writing instructor, Amy Gallup, who is now retired. Amy is even more shocked to learn the reason behind Carla's call: she is embroiled in a murder investigation that brings her entire old writing group back together.

As the investigation unfolds, one murder leads to another, and suspicions of a serial killer mount across San Diego. With Jincy Willetts trademark dark humor, an unforgettable cast of characters, and two of the most endearingly imperfect protagonists who have ever attempted to solve a murder, Amy Among the Serial Killers takes readers on a thrilling journey as they explore the power of breaking down walls and letting others into our lives, even if they are not murderers.

The story unfolds with a mix of suspense, humor, and unexpected twists, keeping readers engaged and guessing until the very end. Carla and Amy must navigate through a web of lies, secrets, and red herrings as they attempt to unravel the truth behind the murders. Along the way, they confront their own demons, fears, and insecurities, and learn to trust each other in a way they never thought possible.

The characters in the book are well-developed and relatable, with their own unique personalities and motivations. Carla, the protagonist, is a strong and independent woman who has overcome a difficult past to establish her writing retreat. She is determined to succeed, but her past trauma and her struggle with writer's block often hold her back. Amy, on the other hand, is a retired writing instructor who has lost her passion for teaching. She is drawn into the investigation because of her connection to Carla and her desire to find closure for her friend's murder.

The writing style is engaging and evocative, with vivid descriptions and a keen sense of place. San Diego is brought to life through the author's vivid descriptions, and readers feel like they are right there with Carla and Amy as they navigate through the city's streets and neighborhoods.

Amy Among the Serial Killers is a captivating and thought-provoking book that explores the complexities of human relationships, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of letting go of the past. It is a must-read for fans of mystery, suspense, and character-driven fiction.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 208 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250275141