An aimless young woman starts writing to an
accused serial killer while he awaits trial and then, once he’s
acquitted, decides to move in with him and take the investigation into
her own hands in this dark and irresistibly compelling debut thriller.
Recently
ghosted and sick of watching her friends fade into the suburbs,
thirty-something Hannah finds community in a true-crime forum that’s on a
mission to solve the murders of four women in Atlanta. After William, a
handsome lawyer, is arrested for the killings, Hannah begins writing
him letters. It’s the perfect outlet for her pent-up frustration and
rage. The exercise empowers her, and even feels healthy at first.
Until William writes back.
Hannah’s
interest in the case goes from curiosity to obsession, leaving space
for nothing else as her life implodes around her. After she loses her
job, she heads to Georgia to attend the trial and befriends other
true-crime junkies like herself. When a fifth woman is discovered
murdered, the jury has no choice but to find William not guilty, and
Hannah is the first person he calls upon his release. The two of them
quickly fall into a routine of domestic bliss.
Well, as blissful as one can feel while secretly investigating their partner for serial murder…
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What I thought about Love Letters to a Serial Killer
Hannah's unfulfilled life causes her to begin a pen pal relationship with a serial killer. She becomes obsessed with William Thompson who is accused of killing four women. That pretty much sums up the craziness that is Hannah in this debut novel from Tasha Coryell.
This story was what I expected -- part thriller, part wtf, with a dash of romance that shouldn't be, so if you like that sort of wayout there story, this one might just be what you are looking for. It does pull you in, and makes you watch the train wreck, so readers should be prepared for the ride.
I
can't say the characters are likeable -- it's more like they are
complex and in need of therapy. They are all part of the above-mentioned train wreck.
There are a few twists that I mostly saw coming which is just how I like it with this sort of story. I've often wondered why women are attracted to criminals. This didn't answer those questions completely, but it did make for good discussion with friends.
Overall, an intriguing debut.
About the Author
Tasha Coryell lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband, son, and greyhound. She holds an MFA and PhD from the University of Alabama. Her stories, essays, and poems have been featured in a multitude of journals, and Love Letters to a Serial Killer is her first novel. In her free time, Tasha can be found running, cross-stitching, and watching copious amounts of television.
1 comment:
Love Letters to a Serial Killer is a dark, gripping debut that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Hannah's twisted journey is both disturbing and fascinating.
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