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A review by mackenzierm
The Kill List by Nadine Matheson
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Twenty-five years ago, Andrew Streeter was arrested by DCI Rhimes and convicted for the brutal murders of five people. Now, his convictions are being overturned as new evidence comes to light indicating the original investigation was corrupt. Rhimes is DI Henley's old boss, making this case personal to her as Rhimes is no longer alive to defend himself. When similar murders start up, Henley must face the truth that Rhimes got it wrong.
THE KILL LIST is the third instalment in the DI Henley series and one that I've been eagerly awaiting. It's fast-paced, graphic, and gory similar to Nadine's previous two books. DI Henley and her team are given the directive from the New Scotland Yard and their higher ups to investigate their old boss and reinvestigate this twenty-five year old case when the original ruling is overturned. This is a case with many twists as DI Henley and her team comb over old evidence and try to put the pieces together. As new murders that have a very similar MO to the old cases start cropping up, DI Henley's team needs to think quicker and get ahead of this killer. I found the investigation to be very intriguing and compelling, making it hard to put down as I strove to put the pieces together before the big reveal.
This story also features a more personal look into DI Henley's home life, as well as her partner's (DC Ramouter). I did find this to slow down the pacing of the story in one sense, but at the same it added a certain context and understanding to both characters. I also think it made them more relatable. There's also a scene with the medical examiner (ME) that made her relatable and added a touch of 'human' to her character as well. I enjoy the dark humour shared between DI Henley and the ME because it shows how they cope with the difficult things they see and the loss that surrounds them. It's also nice to see that DI Henley's team is a close-knit group who care deeply about the well-being of one another and frequently check in with each other.
Can't wait to see what book four will bring!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Hanover Square Press, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.
THE KILL LIST is the third instalment in the DI Henley series and one that I've been eagerly awaiting. It's fast-paced, graphic, and gory similar to Nadine's previous two books. DI Henley and her team are given the directive from the New Scotland Yard and their higher ups to investigate their old boss and reinvestigate this twenty-five year old case when the original ruling is overturned. This is a case with many twists as DI Henley and her team comb over old evidence and try to put the pieces together. As new murders that have a very similar MO to the old cases start cropping up, DI Henley's team needs to think quicker and get ahead of this killer. I found the investigation to be very intriguing and compelling, making it hard to put down as I strove to put the pieces together before the big reveal.
This story also features a more personal look into DI Henley's home life, as well as her partner's (DC Ramouter). I did find this to slow down the pacing of the story in one sense, but at the same it added a certain context and understanding to both characters. I also think it made them more relatable. There's also a scene with the medical examiner (ME) that made her relatable and added a touch of 'human' to her character as well. I enjoy the dark humour shared between DI Henley and the ME because it shows how they cope with the difficult things they see and the loss that surrounds them. It's also nice to see that DI Henley's team is a close-knit group who care deeply about the well-being of one another and frequently check in with each other.
Can't wait to see what book four will bring!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Hanover Square Press, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.