Dr Nadine Finch is a forensic psychologist. When she is asked to help in the solving of two murders she is horrified to find that the M.O. of the killer matches the crimes committed by her mother. However, her mother is safely locked away on Death Row. It looks like a copy cat. Nadine has worked hard to leave the horrors of her childhood behind & the memories of testifying at her mother's trial. More than anything she doesn't want others to know what she did. Detective Clint Demko is new in town & they are to work together. Their is an attraction between them & it turns out they have more in common than they first think- he is also a child of a killer.

The first part of the book was a bit of a struggle. Nadine's constant worrying about folk knowing her identity as oft repeated & her instant attraction to Demko was a bit over played. However once we got part the initial irritations the story dragged me along & I enjoyed it. I hope the next in the series will focus less on the past & more on the story. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.

This is a pretty dark and disturbing book, so if you do not like those things, I would not suggest it to you. If you are like me and love the dark, disturbing books, then this book is great for you! Fast paced, thrilling, chilling, shocking, and even a bit romantic at times! Well written and unique, kept me glued to the pages, needing to know what would happen! Unique, fun, and full of twisty turns; I highly, highly recommend this mind blowing book!

When it comes to a good book, this book has everything I'm looking for. There are a lot of mysteries, crimes, dark moments, and a little bit of romance in this book. And not knowing who the murderer is until the very last page.

Two bodies were found in the river floating in the area of the Florida coast. The way they were killed is familiar to criminal psychologist Dr. Nadine Finch. While her mother, Arleen Howler, is on death row, someone is recreating the series of murders committed by her. Arleen had killed four couples over a period of years. They were all married... to other people. 

Nadine recognizes the victims as a young local couple who have just become parents and have a bright future ahead of them. Who would want to put them in harm's way and why? With two families who lost loved ones, and no witness or physical evidence, Nadine has no choice but to dig into her own dark history to learn more about the murderer. She realizes that if she can't convince her team to listen, more lives will be lost. 

Then another couple is discovered in the Manatee River, with their throats slashed and a circle carved around the woman's ring finger. Nadine is desperate to act, so she must confront her demons and pay a visit to her mother in jail. The case takes a frightening turn when her mother whispers a name that Nadine hasn't heard in years, and when she returns home after her devastating visit, the bag of bloodied clothes left on Nadine's bed warns her that someone is watching her every move...
Will Nadine catch the murderer before time runs out, or will she become the next victim of this dark family legacy?

I love Nadine Finch, and how strong a woman she is. She is attempting to live a normal life after a traumatic childhood and discovering that her mother is a serial killer.

Please tell me that there will be another book with Nadine Finch!!!

Big thanks to NetGalley, JeffeBooks, and Jenna Kernan for this ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to love this book so much, but I have a very weak stomach and this one was just too much for me.

I really enjoyed this book - I love a serial and this did not disappoint. Nadine was a believable lead and the twists and turns kept me on my toes.
The next one will need to be outstanding to beat this one - but I will be waiting in anticipation.

Glad this is the beginning of a series because I plan on checking out the next one that comes out.

If you are from a long line of killers how certain are you that you would not kill, given the opportunity? Nadine, a forensic psychologist, struggles with keeping herself separated from the past and her mother's horrible crimes. But when a local double murder appears to be a possible copycat killing of her mother's does she have the strength to merge her past and present to help stop a killer?

Although the action started right away it took me the first 20% to really get into this book. But once I did I grew to really enjoy the eclectic group of characters which is why I would love to read the next installment of this crime drama. This easily reminds me of the show "Bones" if it was on profiling instead of anthropology.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bootouture for the advanced ebook for review.

Agent Nadine Finch is a killer's daughter, but she's ensured no one knows that. When a case lands in her hands with too many similarities Nadine has to figure out who's guilty, who isn't, and attempt to stop the next killing from occurring by going back into her own past. She's kept everyone at a distance for so long, but this case makes her both want to push people farther away and pull them in closer. She'll have to rely on herself to solve this one, even though allowing her mother back into her head is making her even question herself.

A Killer's Daughter really took me by surprise, I was not prepared for the tie in of all the other members of the investigative team. How they tie in is something you'll have to find out by reading. It made the book feel so different than the usual procedural thriller, it was difficult to figure out just who might be involved and like Agent Finch, I was looking over my shoulder at every turn. Jenna Kernan takes the saying of "keep your friends close and your enemies closer" to a whole new level.

We take a deep dive into Nadine Finch's past, discovering just the type of mother she had and what her family believes to be true about the nature of being a murdered. It's a race against the clock to stop the next killing and discover if she's destined for the same path or if she can break the circle. With a well-paced plot, a unique premise, and just the right amount of action, A Killer's Daughter is a successful, intriguing police procedural that I could not put down.

I enjoyed this book.. I like the secrets and plot twists.. I didnt wanna put the book down.. I was like who did this, who did that, and what in the world did that happen..? I did not see the end coming but it makes sense.. I would love to see how the series goes.. Recommend? Yes

~Happy Reading~

3.5

This is one of those books that are hard to review. Overall I enjoyed it, however, there were quite a few things that annoyed me. Mostly in the first half of the book. So, the good first. The story kept me hooked. The author kept me guessing until the end. Which, honestly, not to toot my horn, but I am usually very good at Sherlocking the baddies out. The author included a good amount of red herrings that kept things interesting. I also enjoyed all the character's and their budding romance/friendships.

Now, the not so good. This book was SOOOO repetitive at times. Again, more so in the first half, but good lord was it repetitive. We get it Nadone, your mother is a serial killer. 🙄😫Which leads me to my other issue. Nadine herself. How did this woman get a degree or hold down any sort of job? She was SO freaking paranoid about everything and everyone. Not to mention, just so over the top odd in some of her reactions. That entire scene with Juliette at the bar, and her reaction and behavior. I kept thinking, "this chick needs A LOT more therapy!!" That said, she got a lot better as the book moved on, thankfully.

So another mixed bag of a book. Still, I enjoyed it enough to give it a thumbs up, and to keep my eyes peeled for the next book in the series.

Nadine's mother is in prison for being a serial killer, but when victims start showing up with the same MO, Nadine knows she must contact her mother and find out who is carrying on in her place.
An intense read with interesting characters and twists to keep you on your toes.

Highly enjoyable and fun to read from start to finish.
Keeps the reader on the edge of their seat and the twists keep on coming.
If this is the start of the stories and cases of Nadine Finch, then I can’t wait for the next book.
Long may they continue.
Enjoyable, keeps you guessing all the way through and a must read.

So I wasn't going to read this one yet but I picked it for a bit of mood reading as I had a disappointing book prior to this and wanted something entirely different to get sucked into. It's been a while since I read a good crime thriller and this one seemed really unique and interesting.

I am glad to say that I was not disappointed at all!

Nadine Finch, previously Nadine Howler is the daughter of death row inmate Arleen Howler. Nadine gave evidence in court against her mother which put her behind bars for good and afterwards was adopted by her aunt, changed her name and tried to get on with her life without anyone ever finding out and judging her based on her mother's crimes.

We meet Nadine as an adult working as a new hire as a criminal psychologist. Nadine is an intelligent, independent woman who struggles with her past and often has flashbacks to her childhood but who wants to live a normal life.

So when Nadine sees reports of two bodies being discovered in the water she is instantly reminded of her mother's murders. Nadine tries to brush it off as coincidence but then when she is given the job of profiler for the case she finds more and more similarities that make the idea of a copy-cat killer impossible to ignore.

Nadine works with Detective Demko on the case who she finds out has been recently transferred to the department due to being involved with an evidence tampering case at his previous district. Demko insists that he is innocent but Nadine finds it difficult to trust him entirely.

At 400 pages long this book is a good length but I just flew through the pages. I did not guess the killer even though I was sure I knew early on it turned out I was completely wrong. The author does an amazing job of slowly building the tension and giving clues and then twisting everything on its head until when the killer is finally revealed you are left in absolute shock! I seriously didn't see it coming and I thought it was brilliant.

As a character I think Nadine is portrayed really well. As the child of a serial killer she finds herself questioning herself and whether it is something in the genes that makes her the way that she is and I really enjoyed seeing how she worked on the case she she was very, very underestimated by her colleagues. Except detective Demko of course who always seemed to believe in her and trust her judgement!

That is one of the things that didn't quite sit right with me. Demko and Nadine's instant attraction to each other didn't feel right to me. I don't know what it was but I just felt like the chemistry was off and the relationship all felt really rushed considering that Nadine is the type of person and keeps up walls and doesn't get close to people so I found the way she quickly fell for and confided in Demko to be not quite right but otherwise this was a totally solid story and I would definitely recommend it.

What do you say when a book completely blows your mind? This is by far the best book I've read of 2021 and I am so excited already for May 2021 when the second book of the series is due for release.

A killers daughter follows the work of Dr Nadine Finch, who is the daughter of a serial killer (I know the title gives it away!). Nadine is a forensic psychologist working for the DA. She is asked to help assist and profile by new detective Clint Kempto. But when Nadine learns more about the specifics of the case she realises she has seen this all before, that's because the murders involve a cheating couple who have been stab mutilated tied together with rope and left in a river is exactly the same MO as her mother. She's left with a hard decision of whether to reveal her true identity to those around her, when she realises she can't trust anyone around her as anyone one of them could be the copycat killer baiting her.

First of all bravo Jenna Kernan what a book!

Nadine is the kind of strong female lead every book needs. Yes she is great at her job, has fantastic instincts but she is also not perfect. At points her job in mental health is quite ironic with how many issues she clearly has but it makes for a good read. She is clearly talented and this is demonstrated all throughout the story. Although the book is narrated in third person there are still moments where I felt Nadind was speaking directly and only to me. She undoubtedly has a love interest in Clint, but its not the focus of the story which meant we get to enjoy all the gory details of the crimes and fall outs of the investigation. Nadine clearly has unresolved guilt from knowing about her mums murders and not saying anything for years as a child. This case we get to be part of Nadine's process dealing with her inner demons as the investigation progresses.

I loved aswell that we get to be part of the investigation but its not full of interviews and information that isn't important like many crime books do. As we follow Nadine these are not parts of the investigation she would be privy to either.

The way relationships are represented in the book is done really well. Nadine and Clint have a working relationship but there is from the beginning a clear romantic element that Is established. Her relationship with Janine the M.E is interesting. With Nadine's clear trust issues she doesn't want their relationship to move out of the work colleague relationship, yet her mind is trying to push that boundary throughout the book. With both she is trying really hard to not build a connection with either, if it works well you will have to read the book.
In complete contrast her relationship with her brother is intense and intimate. With his criminal history and being incarcerated himself you would think she would distance herself from him but she seems to do the opposite. Yet her mother she can't seem to forgive and is forced to see her only once her case begins. The way the writer writes her mother is amazing. I liked her hated her and felt for her all in on sentence.


Would I recommend yes ✔ without a doubt.
I couldn't put this one down and I am hooked on the series alresdy! I did guess the killer but it may zero difference to how much I enjoyed the show down.
Fantastic book a good read, although description is a bit graphic for anyone who finds that to much maybe give this one a miss otherwise read and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
5 stars not a doubt


Thank you to Netgalley, Jenna Kernan and bookature for the digital advanced copy in exchange for my fair and honest opinion

A Killer’s Daughter is a modern novel, part-murder mystery whodunit, part-psychological thriller, set in the overwhelming heat and humidity of Florida’s gulf coast.

It is an intriguing premise and the storyline is brutal and compelling. I liked the occasional chapter from the killer’s perspective and the hints and clues that were scattered there. I also liked the examples given of the techniques used by psychologists to evaluate and profile people. It’s amazing how much people give away.

Dr Nadine Finch is a well-drawn protagonist and I found her believable and credible. She is a damaged character with an unnervingly unique insight into the case. She is – understandably – a very introspective character and unfortunately I sometimes found her pensive inner monologue to be repetitive. Similarly the facts of the case(s), especially the timeline and details of Arleen’s crimes, are recounted over and over, I felt, unnecessarily. As a result, the book is a touch too long and could have been more fast-paced.

I enjoyed Nadine’s developing relationship with the police and the revelations about those around her (no spoilers). Arleen is rightly a hideous human being and it was easy to imagine her – in fact, there’s several hideous characters who need to get their just desserts. The tension really ratchets up in the final third and the denouement is full of twists and turns. I did not guess the outcome, whodunit or their motivation and I liked the way the foundations were there for a future instalment.

Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of the book and my spot on the tour.

This book opens with a rather graphic murder scene, immediately setting the stage for a serial-killer thriller. From the first meeting of Nadine Finch, I could tell right away she was going to be a strong character. She has her secrets and loves her privacy and solitude--as it turns out for good reason. She's the daughter of a serial killer (not a spoiler; it's in the blurb and right in the title).

Nadine feels very real from her internal narrative to her obvious discomfort at her first autopsy. She's a criminal psychologist, which provides a unique perspective for the story.

And speaking of story, there was one exciting development after another, and there's a reveal about halfway through that will make your skin crawl as you try to figure out the meaning behind it. This book was excellently written and the author's turn of phrase is particulary poignant.

The final reveal of the killer's identity delivered an unpredicted twist, and the author set things up at the end in such a way you wonder what's next for Nadine Finch.

I received an advanced reading copy of this book for honest review. Thank you to the author, Bookouture, and NetGalley.

A heart-pounding thriller brilliantly spiced with tension, action and suspense, crime fiction fans will not want to miss Jenna Kernan’s A Killer’s Daughter!

Agent Nadine Finch is forever haunted by her family’s twisted secrets. Her mother Arleen had been a serial killer and Nadine had never realized! Determined to keep her head down and not let anybody get too close to her, Nadine has made an art form out of keeping everyone at arm’s length. She daren’t risk anybody finding out the truth about her family, however, it looks like the reality she has tried so hard to suppress and bury is about to come charging out into the light when the dead body of a young woman is found right where Nadine grew up. Is it a mere coincidence? An unfortunate accident? Or is there a dangerous killer on the loose desperate to try and get Nadine’s attention?

Rushing to the scene of the crime, Nadine is floored when she realizes that the young girl has a circle carved round her ring finger – just like her mother’s victims used to have! Each and every single one of Arleen’s victims had this marking on their fingers in common and Nadine realizes that she simply cannot continue to run from her past. She must face the truth head-on and hope that by reluctantly bringing to the fore memories of her childhood and of her mother coming home in the middle of the night covered in blood, she might find some answers that will shed some light on who murdered this young girl. Going to visit her mother in prison, Nadine had been prepared for some shocking revelations, however, she is flabbergasted when her mother whispers into her ear a name she hasn’t heard of in years.

Worse is to come for Nadine when she returns home and finds a bag of bloodied clothing on her bed. Somebody is watching her very closely and waiting for just the right moment to strike again. As the lines between her personal and professional life begin to blur, Nadine finds herself ostracized by her team who turn against her. However, she refuses to surrender and despite of all the danger and jeopardy in her way, Nadine will leave no stone unturned until she finds the killer – because if she runs out of time, then the next victim will be her…

Jenna Kernan’s A Killer’s Daughter is the kind of thriller you just have to read in one go. Jenna Kernan certainly knows how to keep her readers riveted to the page and brilliantly layers the tension and terror into one captivating thriller where the shocks come thick and fast, the twisted revelations never stop and the action never flags. In A Killer’s Daughter, Jenna Kernan has created a unique premise that drew me into her story immediately and kept me engrossed until the very last word.

Agent Nadine Finch is a brilliant character. She is nuanced, flawed, multi-layered and absolutely fascinating and I do hope that A Killer’s Daughter is not the last we’ve seen of her.

A chilling crime thriller that will have readers hiding behind the sofa, Jenna Kernan’s A Killer’s Daughter is a must-read!

When I saw the cover of this book, I just HAD to read it. A book revolving around a serial killer’s daughter. I’m in. I’ve never read a book that revolves around that topic so that was a nice variation of the thrillers I’m used to reading.

First off, I initially thought the book was slow, there wasn’t much action, there was lots of repeating, and I was getting a bit bored. However, as the book kept progressing it got better and better and overall ended up absolutely loving it!

For me this novel was totally unpredictable, which is a big bonus for me since I read mostly Thrillers and have seen so many of the same twists. Also, this book includes many creepy and vivid details of the murders and I was there for it! If you don’t enjoy that type of writing, you might not like this book.

However, my favorite part of the book was the main characters. I love romance in Thrillers, so I absolutely loved the dynamic between Nadine and the Detective! They were such lovable characters it just made me want to keep reading their story. This is apparently Book 1 of the Nadine Finch series, so you better bet I’m going to keep reading this series! Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed this... standard murder thriller but with the unique element coming from the daughter of a serial killer. All the way through you’re wondering if her daughter could be like her or not and how her traits may manifest themselves in Nadine. I thought it was paced well, it had me hooked from the start and I am obsessed with the relationship of Nadine and Clint. I also really liked the fact the serial killer in this was women and the added digs that people rarely study female serial killers which appears to be quite true, I liked that added element a lot and will definitely read the rest of this as it appears to be the first in a series!

STUNNING debut & suspenseful crime thriller involving the search for a perpetrator who appears to be emulating Nadine's mother, a convicted serial killer residing in prison. Great writing & characterization with lots of intrigue to keep you guessing throughout. First time reading this author but will definitely be looking forward to #2 in this series. Enjoyed immensely & RECOMMEND totally. Thanks to NetGalley & Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was not a good start with me - lots of repetition and just some completely unrealistic expectations on the part of the main character concerning her identity - but I attribute that to first in a series blues. Repetition will absolutely kill a story for me - we get it, you've told us MANY TIMES - but this story was interesting and the good stuff was really good. I will give the second book a go.