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This is a twisted but broken story.
There are swear words and a lot of graphic detail.
No matter your background, every choice has consequences. Some use terrors of the past as a foundation for rage and revenge. And a life is wasted. Others do the hard work of dealing with the past trauma and becoming very strong individuals forging a new way of life.
This is an intense read.

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Wow wow. I have read book 1 and 2 of the serial killer family and have loved both so I knew I would love this one! Fantastic plot great character, great twists and turns.
I was hooked all the way through.
Thank you so much for my arc x

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Unfortunately I didn’t enjoy this book. I get the feeling that I should have read previous book in the series before this one. I found the plot rather predictable and not unique and completely random at times. It wasn’t for me at all.

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Fantastic book, it is one of those books that keep you turning the pages. The ending was brilliant, did not see it coming at all.

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I’ve enjoyed the previous Serial Killer books. And Hunter’s newest story was such a fun and entertaining read.
The Serial Killer’s Sister by Alice Hunter was a steady paced, mind-bending thriller that was utterly compelling.
This was a well told story of secrets filled with suspense and tension.
A intriguing, complex and claustrophobic story that gripped me from the opening chapter and had me racing through the pages Alice Hunter is at the top of her game.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and Avon for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

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This was a wonderful addition to have the serial killer. I have enjoyed each of the books. Anna is living her ideal life when one day there’s a knock on the door and a police officer tells her that her brother is a serial killer. Does she believe them? Does she help them? This one will take you on an event full ride, so hold on! Thank you to Netgalley for letting me preview this book.

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Firstly, thank you to Netgallery, Avon books and Alice Hunter for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

Alice Hunter has done it again she is the queen of thrillers! I’ve read all her books so I was ecstatic about getting my hands on her latest one! This book totally gripped me from the first page to the last, I was suspicious of everyone and everything in it. It was tense and fast paced thriller that will keep you up at night.

The twist and the turns in the novel are so clever that I was left thinking about it for days after. Alice Hunter definitely should be on everyones shelf!

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Anna Price and her brother, Henry, grew up in the system after an abusive childhood.
Anna has built a nice life for herself with her husband, Ross. She has a beautiful house and a job she loves.
Then a detective comes to her door and utters the horrific words, “Your brother, Henry Lincoln, is wanted for the murder of multiple women.”
Anna finds out he has killed five women, will probably kill the next one in four days, and they need her help finding Henry before he gets to his next victim. Maybe the next victim will be Anna?
Anna and Henry played a game called The Hunt when they were little and living at Finley Hall, a children’s home, with her Kirsty and brother, Dean. Growing up, Henry had Anna solve riddles to find things, and it sometimes got dangerous. Henry is now leaving “grown-up” riddles for Anna to solve with possibly dangerous consequences.
Can she help solve Henry’s riddle with DI Walker before it is too late while her life is falling apart all around her?
In a game of cat and mouse, Anna follows the clues to find out why her brother killed the women and if she is next.
The Serial Killer’s Sister is a book with a twist you will never see coming, and you are sure to remember for a long time!

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Wow wow wow! Loved this from the beginning, I could've read it in one sitting but I had to restrain myself. There's lots happening throughout, flipping between present day and times in the past, but it's easy to follow. The chapters are short and there's lots of twist and turns. My last thought when ready this what WHAT?!?!?! Definitely recommend.

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When I saw Alice Hunter had a new book out I knew I wanted to read it as soon as possible and The Serial Killer's Sister didn't disappoint. I loved the level of suspense throughout, and the fact that both the reader and the character's are constantly doubting each other.

I flew through this as I found it a real page turner and I enjoy the writing style.

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Alice Hunter just gets better and better! Anna Price has a good life - a great job and a lovely husband. But with the arrival of the police at her front door one morning, everything changes within a matter of days.

I loved the idea of Anna helping the police to track down her estranged brother, Henry, who's a suspected serial killer. But since she believes she'll be his next victim, there's a huge risk for Anna.

The story switches from present to past as we find out more about Anna and her brother and why he might be capable of such heinous crimes. The first person narrative for the present chapters made for immersive reading and I really felt each dilemma that Anna went through.

This is a fast-paced read that gripped me from the beginning. And it has a perfect twist that I did not guess! A fantastic read!

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Anna and Henry escaped a drug using, neglecting mother and step father and end up in a care home, which itself presented many issues for the pair. They stay connected by playing a game they invented called The Hunt, hiding a precious item of the other and leaving a series of riddles to its location.
Twenty years on, a detective calls on Anna to advise Henry is a serial killer, leaving riddles with each victim and always in certain dates and the date for the next killing is only days away. Anna needs to think back to her childhood for links to the clues and help find Henry before he attacks again.
A true masterpiece, the ending is just keeps giving, with twist upon twist. You could easily divulge this in one sitting with the compelling storyline. Would recommend this to any crime fiction fan.

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Alice Hunter is an author that can do no wrong in my eyes. The Serial Killer's Sister is another wonderful gem for the collection and a book I have devoured in just one sitting. This is an unputdownable, addictive and gripping read. Hunter has pulled me in and kept me captive until the very last page.

This is a book that is filled with tension and suspense. There is no way to predict how this would go. it is a book worthy of all the stars.

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I couldn’t wait to get into this book and it did not disappoint. This book’s story is focused on Anna who finds out her brother Henry might be a serial killer.
I really enjoyed the twist on this book. I didn’t really know what was going on till near the end was a little confused but I did enjoy the book and would recommend.

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Anna and Hendry were brought up in care after a horrendous time with their mother and her boyfriend. Years later Anna is married and a respectable teacher. One day a detective rings her bell and announces that her brother has killed five women and in the next few days intends to kill another and he thinks it could be her.

In the space of a few days Anna's life falls apart and she thinks her brother must be trying to destroy her life, but why after all these years?
Books about serial killers are right out of my comfort zone but I thought I would try this one.
I couldn't put the book down as it was a compelling read. There are a few twists and turns where you needed to stop and think about where the story was going. I enjoyed it but I will have to take more time to think about the ending as I'm not sure if I liked it or not. I'm a bit confused.
Still, a good read but I don't think my nerves could take another crime book.

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always enjoy Alice Hunter & this is as good as the last: I really wanted to know what happened and it was a proper roller coaster of emotion = go Alice!
Thank you for the ARC

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I found the story to be predictable and although there is a big plot twist at the end it's utterly nonsensical and doesn't tie in with the story as previously told. The leap of faith required is far too large to be taken.

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Wow! A different perspective makes all the difference.
I really enjoyed this book, it was such a page Turner and I truly didn't expect that ending.
Thank you

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The next, and darkest one in the series, you would not want to go to this family’s reunion.
The sister’s trauma is heartbreaking but still a page turning read. Hunter is putting her best effort into this one- don’t miss!

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I’d read the first 2 books and enjoyed them. I was worried the writer may have run out of steak but not so. I read this wrapped up in a blanket on a luxurious day off work. Absolutely perfect book for this!

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