Genres: Crime, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, thriller
Format: ARC, eBook
Gripping, dark, mysterious, and horrific! LIE LIKE THE DEVIL – A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller is an intense and addictive book where Martina and her partner, Neil, hunt a killer who leave horrific crime scenes in his wake. Crime scenes where scriptures from a Geneva Bible are left on the bodies. From the very first page, I was fully invested in the plot that gives glimpses into the past during the Salem witch trials to the book’s current day where a Puritan-indoctrinated killer is wreaking havoc.
Whew! This book kept me on my toes and turning the pages! I enjoyed the tension and the sense of unease and dread that leapt from the pages. I also loved the settings in Boston and Salem. Religion and judgement are expertly utilized in the telling of this book. The themes of judgement, religion, hyperreligiosity, true belief, history, and persecution all come into play. I enjoyed the detectives relentless search for a killer while coming across some ‘interesting’ characters who enjoy taunting Marina. Speaking of the detectives, I enjoyed their dynamic, banter and teamwork. Their investigation into the killings is intriguing as were the bible passages used.
LIE LIKE THE DEVIL – A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller is wonderfully written, well thought out, and shocking. I enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. The ending had my pulse pounding and I could not turn the pages fast enough!
Thank you to Birgitte Märgen who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
