It is not very often that you come across a murder mystery that keeps you on your toes despite knowing who the killer is. “The Kind Worth Killing” is a book that will cater to anyone who likes thrillers and mystery books with lots of twists and turns. A safe book to gift to a fellow reader, the book is quite fast-paced and will keep you guessing until the end, all the while making you truly believe that you know it all. Each character, especially Lily, will make you root for them and in the end, make you question a very morally controversial question – are some people worth killing? Before I get more into the review of the book, here is a mini-synopsis:
On a night flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson meets the stunning and mysterious Lily Kintner. Sharing one too many martinis, the strangers begin to play a game of truth, revealing very intimate details about themselves. Ted talks about his marriage that’s going stale and his wife Miranda, who he’s sure is cheating on him. Ted and his wife were a mismatch from the start—he the rich businessman, she the artistic free spirit—a contrast that once inflamed their passion, but has now become a cliché.
But their game turns a little darker when Ted jokes that he could kill Miranda for what she’s done. Lily, without missing a beat, says calmly, “I’d like to help.” After all, some people are the kind worth killing, like a lying, stinking, cheating spouse. . . .
Back in Boston, Ted and Lily’s twisted bond grows stronger as they begin to plot Miranda’s demise. But there are a few things about Lily’s past that she hasn’t shared with Ted, namely her experience in the art and craft of murder, a journey that began in her very precocious youth.
Suddenly these co-conspirators are embroiled in a chilling game of cat-and-mouse, one they both cannot survive . . . with a shrewd and very determined detective on their tail.
If this synopsis is not enough to hook you, then let me tell you just how amazing this book is. First of all, it is very fast-paced and will capture your attention quite well thanks to the writing style of the author. Peter Swanson has a gift for replaying a crime scene with a new twist, which is a quite rare trademark. As an author, he has done a brilliant job of making us believe that we know the truth, but it is when he deep dives into the mindsets of each character and the events that unfolded, that you realize just how wrong you were. The book makes you question how you think, how others should think, and what is right or wrong.
Although the book focuses less on character development, it manages to pack a lot of perspectives and tales in just a few pages. I was quite thrilled to gain insight into each character. At one point, I felt I was a part of their lives, and this truly could be happening in front of my eyes. However, there were times when I thought the book did drag on a bit towards the end. Despite that minor detail, the book is very satisfying for a thriller lover.
If you haven’t read this gem yet, I suggest you do as soon as possible! Let me know what your thoughts are on the book.
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