Love Letters to a Serial Killer: This summer’s most unmissable, compelling and original debut novel

This book was amazing; if I could give it ten stars, I would! I was hooked from the beginning and it wasn't what I expected. Reader Review: I didn't plan to fall in love with an accused serial killer, but my wrists and ankles are bound to a chair, and I can only blame myself. Hannah Wilson is unlucky in life and love, but she finds comfort in the true crime forums she trawls. After lawyer William Thompson is arrested, Hannah decides to write him a series of angry letters. She doesn't count on him writing back, but each response is more surprising than the last. Love Letters to a Serial Killer is a surprising, original, and deeply entertaining debut that will appeal to fans of Yellowface, You, and How to Kill Your Family.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2024
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

This book was absolutely incredible! If I could give it ten stars, I would! I was hooked from the very beginning and it was nothing like I expected. If there's one thing you should do this year, make sure it's reading this book!

Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I didn't plan to fall in love with an accused serial killer. Nevertheless, my wrists and ankles are bound to a chair, and I can only blame myself. I strain at the ropes, take a deep breath, and prepare to die.

Hannah Wilson is embarrassingly unlucky in life and love. Her only comfort comes from the true crime forums she trawls, desperate for more news about the case of serial murders she's obsessed with. After all, she can't save herself from more disappointment, but maybe she can figure out who the killer is and save another woman from losing her life.

And then, handsome lawyer William Thompson is arrested. And Hannah is so filled with female rage about everything he's done and everything she's going through that she decides to write him a series of angry letters. She just doesn't count on him writing back...

Each response from William is more surprising than the last. He listens. He cares. And for the first time, Hannah feels seen.

When a shocking twist gives Hannah the chance to see William, she can't resist meeting her pen pal to work out his secrets. But what does she really want him to be - innocent victim, or her own personal monster?

Love Letters to a Serial Killer is a surprising, original, and deeply entertaining debut. Part thriller, part romance, part satire. Perfect for fans of Yellowface, You, and How to Kill Your Family.

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What a ride! Arch, dark, original, and so witty... remarkable! SARAH PINBOROUGH

May be this summer's hottest book!

I was completely blown away by this book. The characters were well-developed, the plot was intriguing, and the writing was superb. I couldn't put it down and was constantly surprised by the twists and turns.

One of the things I loved most about this book was the way it explored the nature of obsession and the blurred lines between love and hate. Hannah, the main character, is obsessed with the serial killer she's writing letters to, and she's willing to do anything to get closer to him. But as she gets to know him better, she begins to question whether he's really the monster she's made him out to be.

The other characters in the book were also well-developed and nuanced. William, the lawyer who's arrested and becomes Hannah's pen pal, is a complex character who's hiding a lot of secrets. He's not necessarily innocent, but he's also not necessarily guilty. I found myself rooting for him throughout the book, even though I knew he was hiding something.

The writing in this book is stunning. The author has a way of describing things that's both vivid and evocative, and I found myself completely immersed in the story. I also loved the way the book was structured, with the letters from Hannah to William interspersed with chapters that gave us more insight into Hannah's past and the serial killer's motivations.

Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller. It's dark, it's twisted, and it's absolutely unforgettable. I can't wait to see what the author comes up with next!

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 241 x 164 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398716711