The Perfect Psychopath is an engaging psychological thriller with a clever plot and a strong female lead. Dr. Eleanor Spencer finds herself pulled into an investigation that gets more personal the deeper she goes. The connection to her past added an extra layer of intrigue, and her interactions with Lucas Hayne were some of the most interesting parts.

The pacing is steady, with plenty of moments that make you question who can be The way the story unfolds still kept me turning the pages. I also appreciated how Ellie’s professional background tied into the mystery, giving the investigation a unique perspective.

A solid read for fans of thrillers with layered characters, psychological tension, and a satisfying ending that ties everything together.

The Perfect Psychopath by Alice Hunter is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers hooked from start to finish. Dr. Eleanor Spencer, a respected forensic psychologist, has a seemingly perfect life until a series of women begin to disappear. As the body count rises, Ellie’s past resurfaces, and she is forced to confront the terrifying possibility that the real monster may be closer than she ever imagined.

Hunter crafts a fast-paced narrative filled with unexpected twists and cleverly placed clues, leading readers through a labyrinth of deception and mystery. The mixed media format—featuring alternating character viewpoints, diary entries, newspaper clippings, and case files—adds depth to the story, enhancing its immersive nature. The multiple perspectives and misleading clues keep readers second-guessing at every turn.

With its complex characters and relentless suspense, The Perfect Psychopath is a must-read for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers that challenge every assumption and keep you guessing until the very end.

Read more at The Secret Book Review.

Another amazing book by Alice hunter, again I shouldn’t be surprised as all her books are fantastic from start to finish!
,,

I found this book hard to get into after previously enjoying previous books from this author especially the Serial Killer ones

Some of the storyline I found it didn't seem to flow and I soon got distracted.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for this ARC.

The Perfect Psychopath by Alice Hunter is a twisty, addictive thriller that keeps you guessing until the last page. Psychologist Ellie Spencer gets drawn into a chilling investigation that forces her to confront her sister’s disappearance—and a serial killer who might know more than he’s saying. With mind games, shocking reveals, and an ending I NEVER saw coming, this book had me hooked. If you love psychological suspense (and don’t mind losing sleep), don’t miss this one.

This book was okay. I prefer her other books that seemed to have more thrilling aspects to them. The plot was good. The narratives were hard to follow at times.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

Thank you, Avon Books UK for providing the copy of The Perfect Psychopath by Alice Hunter. I loved Hunter’s Serial Killer book, so I wasn’t sure why this one didn’t resonate with me. Unlike her other books, the writing didn’t keep me entranced with the story. I’m glad I kept reading because there were some unexpected reveals and interesting conversations between Ellie and Lucas. If you love surprise endings you will love this book. 3 stars.

This was a fab read! The plot had me hooked instantly, it was fast paced and full of twists and turns. I found the characters to be believable which isn’t always the case with a thriller and the ending was really good. Would definitely recommend!

The Perfect Psychopath by Alice Hunter delves deeply into the work of psychologist Dr Ellie Spencer, who is seeking answers on the inside from a convicted serial killer, Lucas Hayne, following the disappearance of several women. The case dredges up the unresolved disappearance of her sister years before, and Ellie finds herself locked in a series of mind games with the convicted man. Can he give her the answers she so desperately seeks and, if so, at what cost?

Alice Hunter can always be relied upon to deliver a compelling, edge of your seat pacey thriller, and she has done it once again with The Perfect Psychopath. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for an ARC.

The Perfect Psychopath is a roller coaster read that has you hooked from the first to the last page.

The pace is fast, the characters are shady and ladies are getting murdered.

Ella is a psychologist at the local prison ( and she has her own demons) and a local police detective has asked for her help.

The town is full of secrets, lies and subterfuge.

No one is safe.

I did not who to believe or who to cheer for . Not that any of them deserved being cheered for.

I will leave the journey down the twisted path up to the reader but be prepared to read The Perfect Psychopath in one sitting.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK/Avon for the privilege of reading and reviewing another gripping read from Alice Hunter.

The Perfect Psychopath by Alice Hunter is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Dr. Eleanor Spencer, a respected forensic psychologist, is drawn into a chilling investigation when a series of women begin to disappear. As the body count rises, Eleanor’s past resurfaces, and she is forced to confront a terrifying truth— the real monster might be closer than she ever imagined. With unexpected twists and turns, the narrative is fast-paced, and the clues are cleverly placed, leading readers down a winding path of deception and mystery.

What sets this novel apart is its fascinating characters, who are far more complex than they initially seem. The mixed media format, with alternating character POVs, diary entries, newspaper clippings, and case files, is expertly executed and adds a unique depth to the story. The multiple perspectives and false clues keep you second-guessing at every turn, making The Perfect Psychopath an incredibly clever and immersive read. This book is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers that challenge your every assumption.

I was gripped by the complex, multi-layered plot. The author uses her experience as a psychologist to add realism to the story. There was a lot going on and the action seemed quite slow in places. The twists at the end were totally unexpected. Overall, a thrilling read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book . I’ve read a few from this author and this one doesn’t disappoint. Just when you think you’ve solved the plot off it goes in another direction and I definitely didn’t expect the ending at all . I would definitely recommend this book and give it 5 stars , I can’t wait for the next

The Perfect Psychopath by Alice Hunter is a gripping thriller that pulled me in and I just had to read till I couldn't. Fell asleep reading this and couldn't put it down. Another fab book by Alice. Although sometimes the povs were a little confusing but loved it so much. Cannot wait to read more from Alice as this was my first book by her. I'm now looking into her backlist

Overall, it enjoyed this book and was surprised by the ending. Certain POV sections were very hard to follow and I’m still not sure who’s perspectives they were.

This is a slow burner, gritty thriller that I ultimately enjoyed. It’s definitely a slow burner bits it’s worth persevering with! I really enjoyed it and didn’t predict the twists at all!

My first Alice book and not my last!

I found it more of a slow thriller but I thought it worked really well, it wasn't fast paced and action packed that keeps your heart rate up the entire time.

The synopsis instantly drew me in (as tends to happen with this author I've figured out). And while on the whole I enjoyed this one more than I did some of the other stories I have read by them; personally, I would call this one more of a slow burn mystery rather than a psychological thriller.

Don't get me wrong, it has all of the elements to make a good thriller - the still grieving sister who has more questions than answers, the in jail for life former serial killer who may or may not know more than he is letting on, the dogged detective who failed to solve a disappearance years ago, and of course, the bona fide psychopath who has seemingly picked up where the other left off. But when it comes to the story itself, things happen so slowly that even when "big things" were happening, I never felt any real sense of urgency. It felt more like a leisurely car ride through the countryside than a highspeed chase through the city.

Part of this is due to the fact that once again, as in other books, Ellie is an unreliable narrator because she both flat out doesn't remember certain things from her past, and she is also unwilling to confront those memories that she may have written down (she has kept journals for years, but says there are some entries that she just can't bring herself to re-read for whatever reason). Honestly, I never understood why she didn't want to re-read those earlier passages especially when there might have been something in them that would have helped her help the detective in charge.

To give credit where it is due, I will admit that I was a bit surprised by the outcome of this novel for two reasons. To start, the killer was not the person I had been anticipating, so that was a (pleasant) surprise. But then there was that one twist closer to the end that I'm sure they author meant to be one of those sit up straight, gasp out loud moments. But for me, it just wasn't. I was more confused by it than anything else. What do you mean this happened? Why? I felt the reason given was mediocre at best. I wanted more of that conflict, but what is more important, I needed to know what came once certain aspects of the new investigation had been carried out. What repercussions were there (if any)?

As it stands that whole plot-line seemed very incomplete to me, and I would go so far as to say that even the closing chapter was unsatisfying because it was exactly the same as the opening one without any extra detail. Sure, we can take an educated guess at who the characters were at the end. However, I would have made that passage for one or the other, but not both. At least not without more detail. The first time I read it, I was intrigued. The second, confused as by that point we knew what had happened, so there could have been more detail included in the text. And if by chance someone else was involved in those texts (which I initially thought and would have made things so much more interesting), that could have been revealed as well. But sadly, it was not.

That being said, I'm sure this novel will appeal to those who are fans of this author, or those who like more mystery than thriller. I would read more from this author myself, as they seem to keep getting better every time.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.