I wanted to stop this book 20% in. It was just too graphic and put things into my head that I did not want to imagine. I came onto the reviews to see if I was alone in my opinions and it appears than I am in a huge minority. So give a go yourself, u may just love it!
I just wish books had trigger warnings, I cannot read about the rape and horrible death of a child, this isn't my form of entertainment.
I persisted because of the amazing reviews and the storyline did improve but I just can't get over how graphic some of the description were. Maybe I'm just too soft, who knows.
I think that I was hoping a humerous dark thriller but I got dark, disturbing lack of humour.
Thank u #NetGalley for this advanced read.

This book started off a bit slow but it did getting better.
This book is dark but with humour as well I loved the character of Emmy and Chi.
A twisty psychological thriller

Emys's character (such a strong female lead!), the dark themes, and the well-crafted twists really stood out to me. The suspense kept me guessing until the end. 👏🏻 The author's research and writing style made it a 5-star read! Thank you publisher and NetGalley!

This book kept me guessing throughout. Would she finally find out what happened to her brother? Where he was buried? Gradually she was learning where other bodies were buried, with that exception. The ending of the book was quite fast paced, with a twist from Joe that I never saw coming. I won't say what happens with Emys search, but this is a book I enjoyed reading

Unsurprisingly, it is the title that compelled me to join this blog tour and I am very pleased that I did! Tam Barnett is a very imaginative writer who is able to pull the reader into her stories from the beginning. The central character, Emy, is a large part of this. Her tone is colloquial and it often feels as though she is talking directly to the reader. This made me warm to her very quickly and I felt incredibly sympathetic towards her and her family, in light of her back story, which Tam Barnett has developed really well.

How To Read A Killer's Mind has quite short chapters and is fast pace. Despite the difficult subjects in some places, I found the novel easy to read and highly engaging the whole way through. I loved getting to know the prisoners with whom Emy works, and I was fascinated by their crimes and their motives for them.

As the novel reaches the end, the tension ratches up a notch and I really wanted to know how the different elements of the story would come together. I did not always expect the direction that the story took but I really enjoyed the journey.

This novel follows Emy, a psychologist who has opened a facility where 3 notorious inmates are held so she can try to uncover where they have buried their victims. To do that? She needs to get inside their minds.

Firstly, do not let this cover deceive you. This story was incredibly dark, but peppered immaculately with humour in the right places. It takes a true talent to be able to make my blood run cold and also make me laugh within a few sentences.

If you’ve read the book ‘Mind Hunter’, or watched the series on Netflix and enjoyed it, this book is definitely for you; likewise if you’re a Criminal Minds fan. Enthralling and unsettling, the involvement of the inmates in the plot really makes you question the depravity that the human mind is capable of.

Emy, the FMC, is a fabulous character; her wit and grittiness puts her up there as one of my favourite female protaganists in a thriller book. I had absolutely no qualms as to this being a five star read.

I really enjoyed this one. There were a lot of satisfying twists and small details that paid off. It’s a fast read that I didn’t want to put down. I found Emy to be a believable character with complex choices. While it’s a thriller none of the characters felt far fetched or unrealistic given the book an overall air of creepiness that had me excited to dive back in every time I picked it up.

Okay so this is the first book I have read by Tam Barnett.. can I just say this like frazzled my mind, the research that must have been done.. top notch!

From the title I was intrigued, slight slow pace to start then boom the tension picks up, keeps you hooked & chapter chasing.

I absolutely adore Emys role she quite the houmous character & was also written so well, I really enjoyed all the character development & relationships even with the inmates!! The research that must have went into this book is outstanding.

I enjoyed the darkish theme to this book, the twists really did shockingly twist! The insights in to criminals minds.. Just amazing. Tam written style is expository & narrative, this was an easy 5 star read & would highly recommend if you a fan of crime thrillers!!

I loved this! A unique twist on a psychological thriller - with an actual psychologist trying to get into the minds of infamous murderers. With a hidden motive, the main character pulls you in and makes you feel invested in the outcome of the story. There were a few plot areas that seemed underdeveloped and/or unnecessary to me, but overall I really enjoyed this read and look forward to reading more from this author.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4

This was my first book by Tam Barnett, but I can say that now I'm going to go read her other book!

A bit of a slow start, however, once it picked up then it PICKED UP. I read this book in a day so I could see how it ended. I didn't want to put it down. It felt like watching Mindhunter, however, I wish it had more of the analysis aspect. You can tell that Tam Barnett did her research though! I loved the twists and the suspense.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved every second of this book! My first Tam Barnett book- and deffo won’t be my last!
Loved the characters, loved the different POVs going between first and third person.
I really felt sorry for Emy, who was such a strong female lead.
I was kept guessing throughout the whole book, never able to guess the outcome.
I was gripped from page 1.
The only thing I would comment on is that Emy just left the facility with Frank and no questions asked, no one caught them etc. which would not happen in real life, so maybe some sort of confrontation was needed?

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC. How to Read a Killer’s Mind by Tam Barnett is a gripping and thought-provoking thriller that delves into the psychology of criminals. The book offers an insightful look into criminal behavior and the minds of killers, mixing real-life research with fascinating case studies. Barnett’s writing is engaging and informative, making complex psychological concepts accessible to readers. The suspenseful tone keeps you hooked, and the exploration of human nature adds depth to the narrative. Overall, it’s a compelling read for those interested in true crime or psychological thrillers.

I went in thinking this would be a lighthearted, comedic take on the subject, but it was a little darker than i expected! I loved the twists and the author kept me guessing until the last few chapters. All of the puzzle pieces came together so perfectly!

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Love love LOVED this! I enjoyed Tam’s first book however this for me was a whole different ball game. The premise was so different and kept me absolutely hooked. It captured all emotions with elements being horrifying, sad and really funny. I would 100% recommend!

I truly loved this book! It had been far too long since a thriller made me lose sleep—and this one did, in the best possible way. From the very first page, I was addicted to the story, desperate to know what would happen next.

Clever, witty and totally binge-worthy—think Mindhunter vibes with a gripping deep dive into the psychology of serial killers. If you love thrilling mind games and unraveling the darkest corners of the human psyche, this one’s for you.

The writing? Fantastic. The pacing? Fast and relentless. And the twist? OH, the twist—it absolutely blew my mind! This book has such a refreshing and unique premise and unlike many books that start strong but lose momentum, this one delivers from start to finish. Every moment kept me hooked and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.

This was my first book by Tam Barnett, but it won’t be my last. I’m already planning to go back and read his debut - he has officially earned a spot on my favorite authors list. I truly hope we get many more books from him in the future!

A big thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Hugely enjoyable book giving a different side to getting inside the mind of a serial killer. In this book the crime has already been solved, the murderer is serving their prison sentence, but there are things left unspoken - like where the bodies are - and it is up to Emy and her team to get them to give up the goods.

This refreshing take on the subject explores the workings of Dr Emy Rose and her team as they embark on a controversial project to glean the missing information. The usual restrictions and legal processes don't seem to apply and Emy walks a constant knife edge as the centre is under continual threat of being shut down.

But Emy has a particular reason for wanting to crack one particular case and she will stop at literally nothing to get the information she needs.

I didn’t really get into the book at first. But I kept reading, and I’m so happy that I did. This book is amazing. The plot twist are absolutely unexpected, and the characters development is also really well written. This book could not have been written any other way. Absolutely amazing

A fast paced thriller, with multiple mysteries. I flew through the last 30% of the book, as all the pieces of the puzzle started to come together.

wow. i went into this book expecting it to be a lighthearted comedy despite its dark title. i saw the description that said darkly comedic, and i think that misled me. it was much darker than i expected, but i ended up loving it! the twists just kept coming and the characters were great. it took me a little to figure out everyone because so many characters were introduced in the beginning, but once i established them, i was hooked. and the ending had my jaw on the floor!

Let me first start of by saying this easily falls between a 4.5 and 5 star read for me. Despite some of the British banter that wasn’t really for me, especially in the beginning before things really start to take off, overall it was BRILLIANT! I can say with certainty that I won’t be shocked when it enters the Bestsellers list. It’s one that I’ll be recommending all year!

It was a little slow to start but once it got going, boy did it go!! So many minor (yet major) little plot points that truly came together PERFECTLY throughout the entirety of this book. Everything made sense in an addictive, page turning way. It never felt “fluffy” or like any unnecessary filler was used. Everything served an important purpose and I LOVE that in any novel.

The amount of research and carefully thought plot and meticulous attention to detail really made this book stand out amongst other psychological thrillers I’ve read in the past. It’s very heavily focused on the psychological aspect rather than thriller but in a digestible, edge of your seat, full body goosebumps kind of way. Every single character had such depth and intrigue that you genuinely wanted to know everything about everyone.

My only real feedback would be feeling a little disappointed we didn’t find out more about what happened with Chi and Tom. I feel like I was still left with some questions and would have loved a little more finality to wrap up those storylines and relationships.

All in all, Impeccable writing and an absolutely brilliant book! I audibly gasped, didn’t expect to cry but shed actual tears TWICE!

Thank you to BoldwoodBooks for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

PLEASE pick this one up April 7th - you will not be disappointed!