I loved this amazing thriller of a podcast host hot on the heels of a ruthless serial killer! A marvelous read!

As a true crime and podcast fan, I couldn’t resist this book and I’m glad I didn’t!
This was a fantastic debut novel, carefully plotted, edge of your seat, enthralling thriller.

I particularly loved Elle’s relationship with her husband, as often relationships are only shown as volatile and chaotic within books. Their relationship was something special and gave the character solace amongst the issues that she deals with while investigating for her podcast. Elle is a complex character to follow as she investigates the BTK killer, in this dark, disturbing, novel. For fans of I’ll be Gone in the Dark.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! What a ride.

Chilling tense scary unputdownable.Reads like true crime a podcast host a serial killer on the loose.So well written feels so tense kept me up late into the night reading..Grab this book for a wild ride of a read.#netgalley #hmh

Extremely scary psychological thriller, impossible to put down. Elle is a former children’s social worker who does a true crime podcast. She is doing a series on a serial killer she believes was never caught. Some believe he was killed in a fire after his only surviving victim escaped, but she is gathering evidence to show she believes he is still at work. Taught, razor sharp story with unbelievable twists. Highly recommend.

Girl, 11 caught me completely by surprise, and I'm so glad it did. As a lover of true crime documentaries myself, I loved the narration style-- part transcripts from a true crime podcast, and part story of the podcast's host, Elle, who is dedicated to hunting down a serial killer that authorities presume dead. I truly marvel at the author's ability to have spun such a complex plot, and then narrate it a way which was both fresh and gripping. There was a reveal towards the 75% or so mark which I thought was extremely clever, Elle was likable without being annoyingly perfect, and the pace kept me hooked for two straight evenings. A definite must-read if you like true crime podcasts or documentaries, and police procedurals with a fresh twist.

Must-read for any true crime fan. Track down a killer alongside a super savvy podcast host. Plenty of twists & turns along the way. Enjoyed reading this one!!

Elle Castillo was a social worker specializing in child victims of violent crime. When the job became too much she changed careers and now hosts a true crime podcasts that tackles cold cases involving missing children from her hometown. Her new season focuses on a serial killer known as TCK (The Countdown Killer) who kidnaps and subsequently kills his victims using a mathematical ritual. Only one of his victims ever escaped; the killer presumed dead has been inactive for years, stopping at his eleventh victim. Certain he is alive, Elle is determined to catch a killer, her podcast presents new evidence...and then an eleven year old girl goes missing. Elle is certain the evidence points to TCK and she will stop at nothing to end his reign of terror.

Girl, 11 is a fantastic novel which focuses on a true crime podcast which seems to reignite a serial killer who has been dormant for years. I have to say that cover really caught my eye and then the plot synopsis ensured this was a must read for me. Elle is a determined but somewhat emotionally unstable woman who we later realize is a bit of an unrealizable witness type character. The story primarily alternates between the podcast and Elle searching for clues into TCK. This was a well written, novel which ultimately takes you into the mind of a serial killer and the reasoning behind his methods. As distressing as the subject material is (abduction, abuse, and murder of children) I had a hard time putting this one down. If you enjoy true crime, cold case files, and serial killers then this is definitely a novel you should check out.

After reading some romantic chick lit and having a hard time sinking my teeth into a book as I had a few DNFs before this book. I always find myself enjoying murder mysteries when I am in a reading slump. This book is a little bit different as the format is a podcast run by Elle. She is a true-crime fanatic and runs a cold case/ unsolved crime podcast and currently she is featuring the TCK Killer aka The Countdown Killer whom with each abduction and murder, the killer goes down in age. Starting with 21 years old. Elle is connected to the TCK killer and is convinced that after all these years he is back and picking up where he left off with the one who got away when she was 11 years old. However, the rest of the police departments and authorities aren't convinced as they think Elle is on an obsessive journey and wild goose chase. What will happen when someone close to Elle gets kidnapped? Will they listen to her then or will Elle's friend's daughter be Girl,11. The book is written as if we are reading a Podcast script which I did get used to but could annoy some readers. If you love true crime podcasts and serial killers, then Girl 11 by Amy Suiter Clarke is the read for you.

What would you do to save the lives of children from a serial killer? What would you do if no one believed you?

Girl, 11 by Amy Suiter Clarke is a thriller written in chapters that alternate between episodes of a true crime podcast, Justice Delayed, that the main character Elle records and present and past tense moments from multiple points of view relating to the Countdown Killer, his victims, and the investigation to bring justice to those he’s harmed.
This book was different than other thrillers I have read recently due to the podcast element, changing points of view and movement of time between past and present.
Enough clues were given throughout to keep me guessing and trying to solve the case, but not enough was revealed to spoil the ending or the journey.
Overall a very enjoyable read and I will be looking for more books by Amy Suiter Clarke in the future!

Elle is the host of a podcast that focuses on cold cases. Her current podcast is about an unsolved serial killer from 20 years ago who kidnapped and killed young girls, with the victims’ ages counting down from 20. “Girl, 11” is a thoroughly creepy and immensely entertaining novel dealing with Elle’s efforts to identify and bring to justice that serial killer. It’s nonstop suspense from the opening pages, absolutely great plot, and a thrilling finish. Set aside some time, as you will not be able to stop once you start this book, and that’s no hyperbole. Fantastic debut novel, can’t wait for the next one. Five huge stars! I received an arc of this book from the publisher through @NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very good story, especially if you enjoy podcasts about true crime. Elle has a podcast Justice Delayed, where she focuses on cold case crimes in an effort to bring them attention and to drum up any tips from her listeners. She decides to turn her attention to the Countdown Killer (TCK), the nickname given to a person that had killed a number of young women 20 years ago based on their age. He started by kidnapping a woman that was 20, kept her for 7 days, and on the 7th day he left her dead body in an area where she would be found. Just before releasing her, he kidnapped a woman who was 19 and so on. The murders suddenly stopped and the case went cold. Elle has decided to spotlight the case in an effort to reveal the identity of the murderer. Then a young girl goes missing and Elle thinks the TCK has started his countdown again. The story is told in the form of podcast transcripts and from Elle's point of view. This works well for this story and I stayed up late to finish. A very good story, I recommend. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC

I absolutely loved this book! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy. So many of my Goodreads friends want to read this book and I will definitely be telling them about it and how good it was. A definite read!! Serial killer thriller books are my favorite and his definitely fits into that genre. Five stars of love. Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

I read the majority of this book in one sitting--something I rarely do, but I just couldn't put it down. GIRL, 11 is an expertly crafted, fast-paced thriller. As a true crime podcast addict, I absolutely loved the way the narrative was weaved with transcripts. Amy Suiter Clarke took great care in her depiction of the victims, in her message about our fascination with serial killers, and with every page of this book. I absolutely loved it and really hope this is going to be a series. Give me more Elle Castillo, please. Highly recommend.

Podcasts and true crime seem to be all the rage these days. And I don’t get it. No, I mean, I intellectually understand the appeal of it on, but viscerally those things do nothing for me. Fictional crime on the other paw, yes, please. Even fictional crime involving podcasts, which is most definitely a thing, since this is the second such book I’ve read in just the last two weeks.
This one was definitely the superior of the two, though. Superior, in fact, to a great many other thrillers I’ve read recently. This book grabbed me from the get go and did not let go. Which is, presumably, the appeal of a good podcast, too.
The basic plot revolves around Elle, the podcaster extraordinaire, who utilizes the platform to do investigative journalism/mystery solving, specializing in crimes never solved and oftentimes forgotten by many, though never the victims’ families. Because podcasts and true crime are so popular and because Elle is great at what she does, her show is trending and her fans are many. And so for her latest season she decides to go after the mysterious and terrifying TCK, The Countdown Killer, who terrorized Minnesota 20 years ago and then got dead, allegedly. At any rate, the killings were over, the countdown ended…or maybe just hit a prolonged snooze. The thing is, though, Elle is convinced TCK is still alive and a string of recent deaths and kidnappings is making that theory increasingly plausible. The police may not be on board and Elle might be going into this entirely too emotionally involved, her own childhood trauma colorizing her perspective, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t onto something. It’ll be a great story, if she lives long enough to tell it.
So…just how dangerous it is to not let the sleeping serial killers eternal lie? Short answer…very. For longer answer…read the book. Seriously, do. It’s so freaking good. I’m a fan of dark psychological fiction and I read tons of these thrillers and it is so infrequently I stumble upon one so strikingly well done. This book is smart, dynamic, it lets you tag along on Elle’s journey and solve the mystery at her or your own pace, it doesn’t cheat its readers, the clues are laid out as they are discovered, plus you slowly get to know both Elle and the killer (when the time is right), find out what made them as they are. Elle remains a single narrator throughout and makes for a terrific compelling protagonist on her obsessive, sleep deprived quest. The wintery Minnesota provides a very apt canvas, after all what’s more striking than read blood on white snow. And yes, I did read it on a now unusual (thanks, global warming) snow day. I liked the story, the characters, the mystery. I really liked the writing, it realized the story with cinematic vividness.
And I loved what the book had to say about the modern day serial killer obsession. Because we do, in so many ways, feed into their twisted psychosis by never shutting up about it. Not the things that solve crimes and actually make a difference, but the books and the movies about the crimes already solved, from attempts to understand their aberrant psychology to pure entertainment for entertainment’s sake. Most of the time these killers crave attention and we continue to give it to them, loads of it. Does the world need Zac Efron as Ted Bundy? It’s entertaining, sure, but isn’t all of that just feeding (posthumously or otherwise) the outsized egos of maniacs? Are they not best left forgotten or at least not Efroned? Might it be enough to just have your serial killers fictional, enjoying some well prepared livers? Should the abyss be stared at quite so intently? Are we so moral, good and conscientious that a contrast needs to be provided? Anyway…some food for thought there.
Back to it…the book…very impressive, especially for a debut. In fact, as much as I abhor serials and adore standalones, I’d definitely check out the next season of Elle’s podcast, should the author decide to do a sequel. Finally, a properly thrilling thriller. Recommended. Thanks Netgalley.

Tense, thrilling, and chilling story of a whip-smart podcaster determined to uncover a serial killer. Atmospheric and at times terrifying, this thriller has themes ripped from the headlines and a breathtaking pace. Anyone who loves true crime podcasts will love the chapters from the podcast’s perspective. The main character Elle is smart, gutsy and compassionate and you are rooting for her in this race against time, For fans of I’LL BE GONE IN THE DARK.

Wowzas, this was an awesome book. I read a ton of thriller/mysteries and listen to lots of true crime podcasts so it is difficult to impress me in the psychological thriller aspect....but this one did! It was written as part podcast and part story which I didn't think I was going to enioy. However, the format grew on my very quickly and I found the interviews in the podcast an excellent way to add more details to the crimes. It was also a super unique way to talk about the past rather than the typical back and forth narrative.
Loved the main character, she was fiesty and interesting and I am definitely hoping we see more of her. In this story she is chasing a decade old case called the Countdown Killer who is known for his particular numerical patterns in his killings. Super creepy.
I highly highly recommend this book if you love a good psychological thriller. I devoured it in 2 days and it left me feeling just the perfect amount of creeped out like a good Criminal Minds episode.
Don't miss out on this one!! Thanks Netgalley for the advanced copy!

GIRL, 11 by @asuiterclarke is a must-read for any true crime fan. Track down a killer alongside a super savvy podcast host with plenty of twists and turns along the way. I’LL BE GONE IN THE DARK meets SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. 5 out of 5 Elizas.

Thankyou to NetGalley, the publishers and the author, Amy Suiter Clarke, for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of Girl, 11 in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I thought the storyline was well written. The central character is a bit of an enigma until her backstory slowly unfolds. It was a good read.
Worth a read for fans of the genre.

The premise of this book had me hooked, and I was so excited to receive it....and I was not disappointed. Girl, 11 is about a podcaster with a past that slowly unfolds, chasing new clues on a decade old serial killer. Is he dead? In jail? Reformed? We soon learn he is alive and well, and ready to continue where he left off years ago.

A book with a podcast format is always going to intrigue me because SADIE did it so well and I am chasing that high again.

Girl 11 is SADIE and MIND HUNTER formed into one. I loved the darkness of the crimes and how the author did sigh away from details and I got the grittiness feeling of the investigation which reminded me of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.

So many references that true crime fans will cheer silently in their heads and so many twists and turns you are dizzy on every page but the ending is magical.

After a few books that have disappointed me I am happy to give four stars to Girl 11