Great book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Well written and very engaging. It was a hard one to put down.

Masterful writing! This is one of my favourite books of the year and I would recommend it to anyone who loves a fast paced, witty, fiendishly clever thriller!

A Gripping Tale of Identity and Intrigue

"The Serial Killer's Daughter" by Alice Hunter takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the quaint yet unsettling backdrop of a sleepy Devon village. The story follows Jenny, a local vet, who finds herself thrust into a nightmarish situation when a woman is abducted from the village streets. Hunter weaves a tale that questions the influence of genetics and the struggle to escape the shadows of a notorious past.

What I Liked:
Hunter's narrative prowess shines as she skillfully crafts an atmosphere of tension and suspense. The vivid descriptions of the Devon village and the characters create a palpable sense of unease, drawing readers into the heart of the mystery. The exploration of Jenny's internal conflict, torn between her identity as the daughter of a serial killer and her desire to distance herself from his crimes, adds a compelling layer to the narrative.

The pacing of the novel is commendable, with well-timed revelations that keep the reader eagerly turning pages. The author successfully maintains a sense of mystery, allowing the tension to build organically until the final, satisfying resolution.

What I Disliked:
While the plot is engaging, there were moments when certain character motivations felt a bit predictable or clichéd. The theme of a protagonist grappling with their dark family history is a familiar one in the thriller genre, and at times, the story treads on well-worn ground. Additionally, some secondary characters lacked the depth needed to make them truly memorable.

Despite these minor drawbacks, "The Serial Killer's Daughter" is a captivating read that skillfully navigates the complexities of identity and familial ties in the face of heinous crimes. Alice Hunter's ability to balance suspense and emotional depth makes this novel a worthy addition to the psychological thriller genre.

This ARC was a little rough to get through. There were some parts hard to follow because it switched to a different point of view (Abi’s) with no notice, space differentiation, or anything. I also predicted the end and the twist very early on which is always a bummer.

Really enjoyed this - will definitely be recommending and looking forward to the next one by this author!

Fantastic writing and quite a premise for second-guessing everything you know about your family. This was my first book by Alice Hunter and I will check out her other novels too. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

Loved the full series of these so far, and this one didn’t disappoint, oh how I hope for another addition soon!!!!

I could not get into this book, ultimately it was not form me and I could not finish it. It may be one for other readers

Slow read. Was looking forward to another Alice Hunter book after reader her last one. I look forward to reading what she puts out next

This was enjoyable but a bit of a slow burner for me. Pleased I saw it through though. After a slow start it turned out to be a great read with lots of twists and turns. Didn't actually realise it was a sequel but it can definitely be read as a stand alone.

Thank you Netgalley.

Serial Killers Daughter by Alice Hunter
4 ⭐️

I’ll be honest, this took me a while to read. It actually took me 138 days which is unheard of for me. 138 days!

I just couldn’t get into it for some reason. It’s not a bad book or a hard read it just didn’t grab my attention as I expected it to. Once I committed to finishing it I actually flew through it.

It is a good book and a solid 4 star read. I think part of my problem was the main character, I just didn’t believe in her or want to back her in any way. I fully understand not wanting to delve into your past but there are just some oddities in her (and her husbands) actions that I just find peculiar.

I loved The Serial Killer's Wife so I knew I just had to read this one. I was disappointed when It was not a follow up for the first book at first. But It was well written and captivating story. Alice Hunter is well on her way to being one of the greatest writers of all time. She is so talented. Everyone should read this one.

I enjoyed reading this suspenseful story. This is a newer author for me which I look forward to seeing what is next for her. I enjoyed her writing style as well as her attention to details that made her story pop. This is a well written story where the twists and turns not only had me sitting on the edge of my seat but also turning pages fast. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world. A world of a serial killer's daughter who is trying to run from who she is. But the question remains is that can she? Is she her father's daughter? There is great growth of the plot as well as the characters. A fast paced, engaging story that is hard to put down. The characters bring the story to life and really just added to it for me. I really enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it.

After reading the Serial Killers Wife, I was extremely excited to read this book. This was a good book but unfortunately it wasn't a follow on story so I was a bit disappointed. This is a completely new storyline. However, the story was ok.
Thank you to Alice Hunter and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, the premise intrigued me and the plot turned out to be super interesting and compulsive. The alternating viewpoints worked well and added a layer of complexity and kept the pace quick. However, the story seemed to sag part way through and I felt like my interest dipped in and out. The ending wasn’t great; it was underwhelming, and I was a little disappointed. Overall, this wasn’t a terrible book and I think many people will love it. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher, for a chance to read and review this book.

If you want a thrilling read that has you held in suspense for the whole book then The Serial Killer’s Daughter is the one for you, A book you cannot put down once you start and has you gripped.

Jane is the daughter of a serial killer. She is married and has two children, When she finds out that her husband has had an affair she is devastated.. When the women disappears Jane is suspected of seeking the ultimate revenge, is she a killler like her father?? A great and exciting read that keeps the reader at the edge of their seat.

The sequel to The Serial Killers Wife which I enjoyed. Slow in parts and some tedious narration which detracted from pushing the story forward. The potential twist at the end I saw at the beginning and I also guessed one of the secondary characters was vital to the plot.

When you have enjoyed a debut novel so much, the next story is always approached with a mixture of excitement, anticipation and trepidation. Can the writer follow with a second story that is equally as thrilling? Will it be just as enjoyable or have you put too much expectation on the book? Alas for me, this read from Hunter felt nowhere near as good as the first novel and I thought it was the complete opposite in terms of suspense and excitement.

This is the second book of the series about being related to a serial killer. This novel is not connected with the previous story, instead exploring a new connection to a murderer. In this book, Jenny’s father is the serial killer and has been imprisoned for many years. However, Jenny has managed to keep her family connections a secret, starting all over with a successful job, husband and children. But, it is evident that Jenny has been traumatised by her childhood and she frequently suffers from ‘blackouts’. Happening at night, Jenny barely has any recollection of what she does whilst wandering around, pretty much sleepwalking, but doing other things too. Waking up in unusual places with dirty pyjamas, it doesn’t take long for Jenny to panic that she might be involved in a local woman’s disappearance. After all, with her father being a serial killer, surely she is guilty by association?

There’s a lot of ambiguity in this story as Jenny suspects many others around her, including her husband. She is paranoid she is being framed because of her family connections, but her sleepwalking does little to lighten her own suspicions – especially when she sees video footage of some of her night-time behaviours. At the same time, Hunt makes it clear that her marriage to Mark is not especially strong and there is a lot of deception between the two. With the local abduction adding to the tension, I found it difficult to understand whether this couple would ever reconcile their growing differences.

What was felt different to this story was the considerable lack of pace. In my opinion, not a lot happens apart from the abduction. There is a lot of thinking and deciding, but little action. Whereas the previous novel was pacy and left me breathless with information, this was far slower in plot development and caused my attention to wane. As a result, I think I was more focused on the characters surrounding Jenny, so that when final revelations were brought to light, I was hardly as surprised as I wanted to be.

To make this book more exciting, I think the plot would have benefitted from being more disjointed. Readers join Jenny after the blackout has finished and I think finding a way to incorporate these movements into the plot would have added further confusion to Jenny’s actions. Furthermore, there are small sections dedicated to Jenny’s father; I wanted to see these feature more to give a better understanding of Jenny’s childhood and how she may have been impacted by her father’s crimes.

Overall, I thought this story was quite disappointing and the antithesis to Hunt’s debut novel. That was so much more enjoyable than this slow plodder that felt lacking in substance and pace. I hope the third book of the series is far more gripping.

With thanks to Avon books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely adsorbed in this book i forgot that i had to eat or had housework to do. i was gripped so much by the serial killer's wife but this was just something else. Alice has proved she can write a good addictive thriller.