3.5-4 stars

Well this was a new concept for me, a thriller with a conscience!

Hannah was the "lucky one," the 11th and final victim of "The Ghost," the only victim found alive. Fast forward 10 years later and there seems to be a copycat killer on the prowl and Hannah seems to be at the center of this killers motives!

This book was much less about the story of a copy cat killer and much more about the journey of a young women learning to co-exist with her trauma. I applaud the author for her stance on victims rights, her humanization of the victims throughout, and her trying to use the media to put a positive spin on something so negative and ugly. It was a nice change, however, it did make for a slower thriller. I appreciated the misdirection used to keep the reader guessing about the identity of the killer, but was a little turned off that a journalist seemed to know more than the police.

Overall I enjoyed it, but will need to sink my teeth into something a little juicier next as my next Spooktober read!

This is well written and chilling. It was a little heavy but there are some stories of survival included.
I don't know. I just don't love police procedural books. I think I would be into them if I didn't work for a police department and wasn't forced to see the gross and boring parts. Those cops write more reports than any college student. I was like "If I have to write all the time I will go to grad school."
I get why it is that way and I am glad books don't highlight the boring stuff but my brain goes "ugh" whenever a character is a cop.
Good writing and interesting but I have issues.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kingsley Publishers for this ARC!

This book is so fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat! It kept me guessing with every turn of the page.

This was my first book by Jess Kitching and I will be reading her others. I really enjoyed this writing and how gripping the plot, characters and twists were.

I have already recommended this book to many and will continue to do so.

5 Stars!

When Hannah was 14, she was abducted by a notorious serial killer. She ended up being his only survivor. Now, 10 years later, a copycat emerges and Hannah finds herself a target yet again.

I thought the story here was fine but the writing style wasn't for me. I just didn't connect with the way the characters' voices were written.

This was phenomenal!!! Jess Kitching has you on the edge of your seat all the way to the end. I had so much anxiety trying to figure out who was torturing Hannah, I couldn’t put it down!!! Absolutely awesome book.

Heartbreaking and heart racing, this is one of the best novels of the year. Told from the perspective of the women murdered and the women who loved them, the killer (Ted Bundy) is never mentioned by name. Instead, a refreshingly feminist and realistic telling of the damage done by so called good looking and charming killers. I could not stop reading this and the women stay with you long after the last page.

I really liked this. It was an original spin on a serial killer book, written from the point of view of a surviving victim. The story completely drew me in and I found myself becoming paranoid alongside Hannah about who it could be, and I was doubting everyone at various points in the book! When Conrad told her to trust absolutely no-one, I found myself making a case for why it could or could not be every one of them. I didn't get it right either!
There are some confrontational viewpoints in the book from different characters and it really got me thinking about the subject in different ways.
I will definitely look out for more from this author.

This was the first book by this author that I have read. I am an INSTANT fan! The writing and fluid and engaging. Ending was superb! Masterfully told in a way that kept you wondering.

Jess Kitching is fast becoming a must read author for me.

I love nothing more than a dark thriller and this fits the bill. Centred around Hannah, deemed Lucky Number 11 because she escaped a serial killer at the age of fourteen, we find her ten years later trying to move on with her life.

That is until Conrad, the police detective who discovered her back then gets in touch to let her know there have been two further abductions, a body found and the similarities to Peter Harris, the serial killer he caught, are startling.

But Peter is in prison doing a life sentence so is there a copycat, and if so, who and what is their motivation?

I found this a brilliantly face paced read that tackles subjects sensitively and realistically. It's a gripping read that kept me guessing until the end. Definitely recommend.

Gripping from start to finish! The book not only enraptures you with a great story but also brings awareness on a sensitive topic that women all over the world are still being ignored or mistreated over! It gives a voice to victims with all various kinds of stories, who can bond over their shared trauma.

This was my first read by this author and after finishing this I can’t wait to read more!

I found the book to have a good storyline, fast paced which left me wanting to read more. Throughout the book I was suspecting everyone, everyone that is except the real perpetrator! I enjoyed reading this but I did feel the ending was rather rushed and over quickly. I am still looking forward to reading more of this Authors books though.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

This is a well-plotted and well-delivered dark thriller that, among other things, takes the reader into the psyche of a violence survivor. Despite its heavy subject matter - including murder, abduction, child abuse and domestic violence, to name a few of them - Kitching manages to provide a nuanced and sensitive treatment of the material.

A decade ago, at the age of 14, Hannah's case became notorious after she was the only girl to survive at the hands of the serial killer who had abducted her. As the 11th girl taken, the media acknowledged her escape by dubbing her "Lucky 11".

But for Hannah, who's taken the better part of a decade to even begin to put her life together, lucky doesn't feel like the right adjective to use. Fortunately, her therapeutic process and her excellent support group have been instrumental in allowing her to achieve a degree of normality in her life.

But that is immediately threatened when police officer Conrad lets her know that there's been a killing similar to her abductor's MO. Since he is no longer at large, this is clearly someone who has decided to finish the job he started...

This is a gripping story and the portrayal of Hannah and Conrad, as well as the supporting characters, is spot on. Highly recommended.

Absolutely loved it! Blitzed through it in one night as I just had to know what happened and I definitely wasn’t disappointed! So many red herrings and the final twist was one I didn’t see coming

Lucky Number 11 was an interesting book.
I was really excited to read this book based on the blurb but the book didn't hold up.

The story and characters were confusing.

I just didn't like this one.

I was so excited to be chosen to read and review Jess Kitching's new book, "Lucky Number 11". I've read her other books and have definitely become a fan. This one did not disappoint. Hannah Allen hated her nickname, hated being called Lucky Number 11. How could people think she was lucky after the horror she had endured at fourteen years old. Her innocence was stolen. Ten years later she is still trying to lead a somewhat normal life, when the killings begin again. Her captor was in prison, but the killings copy the same things as her captor had unleashed to the previous ten victims before she became Lucky Number 11. Hannah is filled with horror to think it has started again. Is she safe? Who can she trust? This book kept me turning the pages. At one point I thought I had it all figured out, but no Ms. Kitching throws in a few curve balls along the way. The twists just keep you reading and reading. I loved this book and look forward to the next book release from this up and coming author, who is moving up on my list of favorite authors.

Lucky Number 11 is a standalone psychological thriller by author Jess Kitching. This book was my first read by this author and it truly left a lasting impression. The story revolves around Hannah Allen who ten years after narrowly escaping the clutches of a serial killer is just trying to live her life and recover from the horrific encounter. Her carefully crafted life is upturned when a body bearing the same signature, she knows all too well is discovered prompting Police to question if a copy cat killer is picking up where the last killer left off.

Narrated mostly from Hanna’s POV, the story also offers glimpses into the mind of other characters including the Police detective and the killer themselves. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat as you try to uncover the truth behind this chilling mystery. With an array of potential suspects and cleverly placed red herrings this story offers up a puzzling mystery that will keep you guessing. I had a lot of fun trying to guess the truth only to be blind sided upon the final reveal.

What sets this book apart is the realistic depiction of trauma and the devastating impacts on the lives of those who survive such horrors. Its easy to relate to the characters presented here and feel a strong sense of empathy for them.

I can say that I will certainly be exploring more of this authors books in the future and will keep an eye out for future releases. I’d highly recommend this gripping tale of horror, trauma and suspense.

Hannah Allen was the only survivor of prolific serial killer Peter Harris. Although she survived, she’s forever marked by the trauma she experienced and the number “11” Harris branded on her abdomen. A decade later, Hannah is stronger, buoyed by the support of her close-knit therapy group and a loving partner. When a body is found bearing the number 12 and similar wounds to Harris’s victims, it seems as if a copycat is continuing Harris’s work – and that person has Hannah squarely in their crosshairs.

Lucky Number 11 is dark, intense, and surprisingly emotional. Not just a compelling thriller but also a powerful look at the violence that can befall women and whose voices are amplified and which victims get forgotten. The author does a fantastic job of making the reader experience Hannah’s feelings, her fear and dread palpable as the web seems to tighten around her. When the detective tells Hannah “don’t trust anyone,” I didn’t trust anyone either, I suspected them all – Hannah’s coworkers, her partner Joel, etc – and yet I still didn’t the big reveal coming!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Kingsley Publishers for providing me an advance copy of this book.

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Lucky Number 11
Jess Kitching

ARC read

This book was one to completely draw me in. I didn’t want to put it down there were always questions going through my head trying to figure everything out. I was trying to be one step ahead. I had so many different theories on who the copycat was.
Hannah Allen survived a serial killer ten years ago and a copycat has came forward. Can she survive a second time? This whole book I felt like I was reading a criminal minds episode and I loved every minute of it!
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Hannah Allen was destined to be the eleventh victim of serial killer Peter Harris. Abducted at the age of fourteen she still bares the scars of his attack some ten years later. She was the only one of his victims to escape.
Now it looks like Hannah may not have escaped. There is a copy cat killer on the loose. Using Peter Harris book for reference. Their ultimate goal is to finish the job that Peter started.
Hannah is suspicious of everyone around her. Who could want to finish the job.
A fast paced read with lots of suspects to go at.

An interesting read. I thought I had the killer figured out but was surprised when I didn't. A bit slow. Loved the irony of the title.