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Leah kills killers. Due to her rocky past she experienced evil firsthand. She now kills the monsters. Does that make her a monster herself? I'll let you draw your own conclusions.

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❤️ I Kill Killers(Book 1) by S.T. Ashman
Genre: Crime Thriller

Well this certainly started off with an intriguing first line and the following chapters really pulled me into the story and captivated me.

I found the start quite disturbing and made me wince which doesn’t happen often however I didn’t feel this was consistent throughout which was a shame as I really expect crime novels on the darker side which start with such a gruesome prologue and first chapter to have additional darkness later on in the story.

However that doesn’t take away from the brilliantly written plot throughout and the complex storyline that is so captivating with the character interactions, dialogue and attention to detail that really encompassed this novel into a potentially captivating series.

It’s a real villains versus hero type of book. You really can’t help but root for both.

Can’t wait for book two!

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This was such an enjoyable read. It was exactly what I needed to get me out of slump that I had been in for a while. It held my attention, the characters had depth, it wasn’t too long or too short, the writing was easy to follow….it was just an all around old fashion good book.

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I am not ashamed to admit that I enjoy reading about a female character roaming around killing horrible and evil men. I think we should see more of that in books actually because I am 100% supportive of it, I don't know what anyone says.

I loved how suspenseful this was and how I didn't want to put the book down because I felt like I just <i>had</i> to find out what was going to happen. The twists and turns that left me guessing and gasping until the very last page.

This was such an easy, quick read and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to attempt to get into the Thriller genre.

<i>Thank you to Netgalley and Ashman Books for providing me with this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.</i>

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This was a really great thriller! The premise is really unique and the characters are well written. I really enjoyed this! Special Thank You to S.T. Ashman, Ashman Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I Kill Killers by S. T. Ashman was so good I ended up being stuck in my comfy chair reading it till I got to the last page! Its full of twists and turns throughout that had me gripped from the beginning till the very end!

"When a genius pianist turned hunter of serial killers finds herself connected to her latest victim by an eerie twist of fate, her world spirals into dark chaos. Caught in a relentless game of cat-and-mouse with a tenacious FBI agent, she is also thrust into a dangerous face-off with a serial killer whose lethal cunning could rival her own"

WoW Just brilliant and a 5 star first book by this brilliant new Author!

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book. The title says it all. We have a woman who kills killers. She exacts revenge on the worst killers. The main character is a damaged soul who wants to make these killers pay, and often in the same way they killed their victims. Vigilante justice with a twist. Good story and kept me interested. I'll check out the second book in this series for sure.

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I was drawn into the book from the very first sentence. It gives Dexter vibes, and I'm all for it! I really enjoyed all of the twists and turns, and literally gasped at the ending. One of the best books that I've read all year, and definitely recommend it!

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This book was very addictive and highly intriguing. I read this book in two sitting gave me mind f**k vibes highly recommend

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I’ve never watched the show “Dexter,” but apparently this book followers a similar premise with a serial killer who only targets serial killers. I really enjoyed this thriller! I thought the characters were interesting and the serial killers were unique. Leah made for a great protagonist. I couldn’t figure out if I wanted her to succeed or fail most of the time. The Train Track Killer scared me more than I expected him to. The violence is quite graphic in the beginning, but eases up after the opening. Make sure you check out trigger warnings if you’re sensitive to that kind of thing. I loved the ending and can’t wait to read the sequel when it comes out in September!

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Thank you to Net Galley for giving me the chance to read and review an ARC of this title.

I really enjoyed this book. From chapter 1 I definitely got all of the Dexter vibes. However, I really do wish this book was more from Leah's perspective. It definitely turned into what felt like a vendetta on Liam's part to catch Leah. At some points I felt as though the title should've been "I Catch Killers" because it was so heavily from Liam's perspective.

One thing I didn't love about this book was the random spicy scenes. To me it was just spice for spice's sake and took me out of the flow of the book.

Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a very fun mystery thriller that I will be recommending to my friends!

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a dark & suspenseful thriller about a serial killer who kills killers. we follow leah, a celebrated concert pianist who brutally murders other killers, and liam, the detective who's trying to solve one of her murders. its gripping from the first page all the way through to the end and I can't wait to read the sequel when it's out <3

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Thank you Netgalley for my ARC!

I am a short & sweet reviewer (if you don't know that by now). This book was really freakin' good! If you love thrillers, crime, serial killers, endings that will leave your jaw on the floor, and an awesome anti-hero... this book is for you. The writing in this book was a slam dunk; super descriptive with a perfect flow for a book like this.

5 stars.

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Wow - this book was AMAZING! Everything about this book screams 5 stars. I loved the two main characters, and Leah is my new favorite vigilante superhero. You would never know that this is a debut novel, as the writing style of S.T. Ashman is flawless. The storyline flowed well, there was plenty of action and suspense throughout, the characters were well developed, and it definitely left me wanting more. I would love to see this become a series of books, but for now will appreciated it as a standalone. Easily my favorite book of the year, and I will read anything S.T. Ashman comes out with in the future.

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I love a good serial killer book and this one did not disappoint! The stakes were high and so was my blood pressure! The cat and mouse feel of this book was perfect and I couldn't get enough of it. I will definitely be reading more by this author!

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A rollercoaster of a book! Do I like the villain!?

Full of fun characters, clever backstory and keeps you on your toes throughout! An enjoyable read.

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This was just so excruciatingly amateurish. It was interesting enough to finish but everything about it from the dialogue to the plotting to the characterization felt like a high school creative writing assignment. It was incredibly trope-y but not in the fun way that feels like an intentional homage. It just feels like the author doesn’t know how to innovate on genre. Like I said it was still interesting so it gets two stars, but very underwhelming and disappointing.

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I Kill Killers is a suspense thriller involving a well known concert pianist who kills serial killers, and the FBI agent who is determined to catch her. Liam from the Behavioural Analysis Unit tracks a possible witness to the Boston Symphony where he meets Leah. She's not your average girl next door, she is emotionless and pays escorts to play the role of an obedient partner. It's a love hate relationship as you want to applaud your killer but does it make her any better than the people she kills? Follow Liam down the rabbit hole to the truth, after all he's an agent and the law is the law.

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Thank you to NetGalley and S.T. Ashman for an eARC in exchange of an honest review.

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This book grabs you right from the beginning and doesn’t let go. Serial killer that kills killers? This is a great cat and mouse read! The first kill in this book was fantastic. That ending has a couple bombshells as well! Cannot wait for a second installment!

This has female Dexter vibes. The FMC is clinical and talented. The MMC is a FBI agent. What could go wrong?

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"When I was eight years old, I stabbed a boy."

A great debut novel! If you like Dexter, Criminal Minds, or just psychological thrillers in general, you'll love this book! I'm a sucker for serial killers that take out other serial killers vigilante style, and Leah is just perfect. A dark hero that kills monsters and avenges innocent people. Her personality hooked me immediately. She's a genius with dry humor and no time for nonsense. I really enjoyed the writing style and the plot. It held my attention the entire way through, and I took the book everywhere I went. The ending still has me going. A fast and entertaining read for sure. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for this author and can't wait for the next book!

Thank you Netgalley and Ashman Books!

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