The Serial Killerโs Wife by Robert Swartwood Bookreview #BookBlogger #BookSky ๐๐ โ Kelly Lacey & Love Books Tours
A Chilling Premise with Uneven Execution
Three-Star Review
The Serial Killerโs Wife by Robert Swartwood offers an intriguing premise, blending suspense, family loyalty, and the horrors of a buried past. The central questionโhow far would you go to save your child?โcreates an intense and gripping framework for the story.
The plot starts off strong, with Elizabethโs quiet new life shattered by a chilling phone call from Cain. The tension builds as sheโs forced to confront her husbandโs gruesome legacy while racing against the clock to save her son. The twists, particularly the revelation about Cain and her husband, are shocking and well-executed.
However, the novel falls short in certain areas. While Elizabethโs plight is compelling, her character often feels underdeveloped, and her decisions occasionally stretch believability. The pacing is uneven, with some sections dragging while others feel rushed, leaving little time for deeper emotional exploration. Additionally, some secondary characters and subplots feel underutilised, detracting from the overall impact.
Despite these flaws, The Serial Killerโs Wife is an entertaining read with enough twists to keep fans of psychological thrillers engaged. Itโs not without its issues, but it delivers moments of genuine suspense and surprise. A solid read, though not quite as memorable as it could have been.
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