Murder, family, love , twists and turns. This book has it all.
Forensic Psychologist Dr Nadine Finch is new to her job in Sarasota. She is asked by the police to help profile the killer of a couple found murdered.
As more deaths occur Nadine recognises a pattern from her own past - her mother is a serial killer and Nadine had given evidence against her to help out her in jail.
Unsurprisingly Nadine has problems opening up to people and struggles to trust people and make friends however she is immediately drawn to the detective in charge of the case Detective Demko and they develop a close relationship.
Whilst I really enjoyed it some of the storylines were over the top but I would still recommend this book.
4 Stars ⭐️
Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for a fair review.

Nadine works for the police department, and is pushed into the role of being a profiler of a recent series of killings. She sees a trend, as the murders as similar to the ones her mother had committed. She is in prison, so who is doing these? Working with several different people, and finding out they all have a checkered background of family criminals, is disturbing. Who put this team together? Why are the victims being targeted? Can Nadine overcome her dread and foreboding and help catch the killer? Can she overcome her fears and explore her growing feelings for Detective Demko? A little disturbing to read her memories of her mother's activities, but add a lot to the story. Highly recommend this psychological thriller. Good story and good writing.

I received this book fax an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Nadine is working as a forensic psychologist and is determined to try and hide herself away from her mother serial killer past when copycat murders of her mother’s crimes start happening and she is thrown in the middle of things.

This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and I am really impressed. I’m already signed up for the next book featuring Nadine and detective Demko, I felt like this book was a really good introduction to both of their character but it still leaves plenty of room for development as the series goes on. Although there is some romance, it isn’t the central part of the story and the crime aspect is definitely centre stage. This book definitely kept me guessing as to who the killer could be and everyone’s individual motives and back stories, this is an author I will be following for more books in future.

Dr Nadine Finch was once known as Nadine Fowler, the 14-year old daughter of a serial killing mom, who turned her own mother in.  She has spent all of her life attempting to distance herself from her mom's legacy while also trying to appear as "normal" as possible.  She works for the police as a forensic psychologist and gets requested for a case with a murderer who's MO is eerily similar to her own mother.  Is this a copycat? An accomplice?  What do they want with Nadine?  

I loved how Nadine was sympathetic, but also a difficult person striving to ensure she didn't give into the darkness she is worried that is inside her.  I also loved the supporting characters, and how this unique idea for a thriller was executed.  This book has such an interesting premise and the story really moves in unexpected and interesting ways.  This book was impossible to put down!

Dr. Nadine Finch is a forensic psychologist in Sarasota, Florida, when two bodies are found in the water. When she is called in to consult, she finds that the victims of this violent murder bear a shocking similarity to crimes that Nadine is all too familiar with. Nadine knows these crimes so well because her mother is a notorious serial killer of adulterous couples. Are the new murders a coincidence, a copycat killer, or something worse?

The premise behind this story is an interesting one and overall, I found the storyline to be engaging and original. However, this is Jenna Kernan’s first foray into this genre and it shows. There’s a lot of telling instead of showing, and I sometimes felt I was being smacked in the face with thoughts I could deduce on my own. I also felt some things were implausible. The reader is expected to believe Nadine is learning the fine details of her mother’s crimes at the same time the reader is, even though her mother has been in prison for more than a decade. There are a number of continuity errors, but I did read an uncorrected advance copy, so those may be resolved in the final published edition. But all in all, a decent thriller and enjoyable read. There will be a future novel continuing Nadine’s story and I will likely seek it out.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I liked the book... and i did not like it at the same time.. i found the relashion between the characters superficial. There was no meaning to it. I felt no connection to anyone in the book. The intrigue is there.. but i did not feel the stress that i usually feel in a good mystery novel. The idea was good... the storyline was good... but there was no enotions for me there and the author lacked that when writting.

I enjoyed this 1st novel from Jenna Kernan. I liked the MC & her back story made an interesting addition to the plot. I felt it could have done with a little extra editing though as some of it was overwritten & corny in places. However it's an absorbing read on a quiet afternoon.

Captured my interest from page 1 and could not put it down. Loved everything about it! Can’t wait to see where the characters and story goes next.


Thank you#NetGalley and #bookouture for the eARC.

Wow!! This book!!! Where do I begin? This is a book which will pull you in and be completely and utterly impossible to put down.
I most definitely need more and have been instantly converted as a fan of Jenna Keenan. This is a book which is unique to any I've read previously and has a focus of female serial killers.
I have attempted to work out where the author was taking this book but it has been completely impossible. I have been so caught up in what was talking place.
The author has literally had me on the edge of my seat. I have devoured this book in just one sitting and really wish that I could re read this book for the first time again.
There is nothing negative I can say about this one. It has been gripping, engaging and a superb read. A definite five star rating from me.