Hannah survived an attack by a serial killer ten years ago and is named lucky number 11. She has tried to move on from the horrific ordeal She has a job, a boyfriend, friends, and a group of women she counts on that also have survived trauma. The killer is in prison and women are starting to disappear and bodies are found. The copy cat killer is leaving hints that Hannah may be next. I thought I had the copycat killer figured out, but I was wrong.

While I enjoyed this book for the most part, it wasn't the page turner that I had hoped it would be. I will be looking for more by this author since it was a 3.5 star read for me.

Thank you #NetGalley and Kingsley Publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Definitely one that keeps your guessing! I could have swore I had it figured out, but was surprised by the ending. I never would have seen it coming!!! A great read that kept me on edge from beginning to end!!!

I finished this book yesterday, but I needed to get my head around what I'd just read before I left my review.

Lucky Number 11 is absolutely outstanding, it's raw, emotionally heartbreaking and executed brilliantly.
The blurb for the book doesn't do it justice to what you read inside . The characters, the plot and some very clever red herrings.

Hannah Allen has finally got her life back on track after she had escaped a serial killer ten years previously at the age of just fourteen. Hannah is the only survivor of Peter Harris and still has the scars to prove it.
Having been a member of a victim support group for the last ten years Hannah has decided that she is strong enough to move on with her life with the support of her boyfriend and work colleagues.
But life takes a sinister turn for the worst when a copy cat killer picks up where Peter Harris left off.
Will Hannah ever rib herself of being called Lucky Number 11 or has her time finally run out?

The book certainly is very dark in places and hits on some very heavy topics, but Jess has written the story exceptionally.

This book sucked me in from the beginning. It was a difficult book to read because of its dark nature. I liked how this book went beyond the aspect of the serial killers' actions but focused on the lingering trauma that impact victims. Nobody's trauma is above anyone else's but unfortunately perception plays a huge role in how one individual perceives a given situation. This book shows how one monumental event can be life changing to many different people.

Hannah suffered a horrendous ordeal at the age of 14 that no child or adult woman should ever endure. Although I am not a victim of r*pe, torture or abuse; as a woman I couldn't help but feel what Hannah felt. Hannah's problems were real and not meant to be taken lightly. Hannah's case has haunted her as well as an entire community for over 10 years. Just when Hannah thinks she has a handle on her feelings and her life is moving in the right direction, a copycat killer comes forth leaving bodies left and right.

There were many missed clues on both Hannah's side as well as the police and all other individuals who were tied to Hannah in some way.

My biggest issue with Hannah was the fact that she tried to keep her head in the sand and ignore the events that shattered her life 10 years ago. Thinking if she reinvented herself no one would remember. How wrong she was. Over the years Hannah found solace in a support group for women and eventually found love with her current boyfriend Joel. Joel was an amazing boyfriend who wanted nothing more than to keep Hannah loved, safe and happy but Hannah would not let him in. No matter how much Joel wanted to bear most of her burden she wouldn't let him.

Tanya was the founder of Sisterhood of Support. A group that provides a safe place for survivors of horrendous crimes. I thought that Tanya was an amazing supporter of Hannah but unbeknownst to Tanya her dedication to Hannah was perceived differently amongst the other women she vowed to help keep safe. Tanya was totally obtuse to how she treated the other women in her support group versus how she regarded Hannah. The fact that she didn't realize that she was doing more harm than good was frustrating to read. Yes, Hannah's ordeal occurred 10 years ago when she was 14 but does that make what the other survivors in the support group experienced any less important or traumatic? In my opinion Tanya dropped the ball here.

Detective Conrad should have retired after he saved Hannah from her ordeal 10 years ago. Detective Conrad had tunnel vision and was to fixated on Peter Harris the serial killer who made his cop career a living nightmare to consider different alternatives to the copycat killer's motives. He was so certain it was someone tied to the serial killer that he never once thought the recent murders could be tied to Hannah directly.

Raja the Journalist. I will admit I loathed her character at first because she was inconsiderate, intrusive, pushy and disrespectful but through it all she was the only person in this story who had any logical sense. Her journalistic ability allowed her to look at the murders in a different light and her perspective is the very thing that made Hannah think.

Perception is KEY. Hannah's ordeal occurred when she was 14 years old and it gained national news coverage; unfortunately to older victims of domestic abuse, assault, attempted murder it seemed as if Hannah's story overshadowed theirs. Hannah tried to go through life ignoring the past, trying to erase it from memory not realizing that by doing this she made the other women feel less validated. Her willful ignorance in not wanting to watch the news or stay abreast with what was going on was like throwing salt on open wounds. Hannah just didn't get it and it took the loss of 5 lives for the reality to sink in.

Although this was a fiction story it still holds merit, and I could completely understand where the killer was coming from in their misguided point of view. Why didn't other victims of crime receive the same treatment as Hannah? What made Hannah so special that she had an entire national rooting for her and providing support and encouragement after her ordeal? Why is it that when a 14-year-old girl is a victim people listen, but a mature woman is viewed as a liar or someone who is responsible for the fate that befell them.

Although difficult to read at times this story did make you think. Crimes against women and young girls occur daily no matter how safe we try to be and in most cases without ample evidence the perpetrator goes free. My only issue with this story is the fact that the original serial killer Peter Harris was rotting away in a prison cell and not 6ft under. Seriously how is a man who abducted, r*ped, tortured and killed 10 women with number 11 escaping still allowed to live? Once again perpetrating the old adage that crimes against women often go unpunished.

I really enjoyed this authors first book so was excited to read this one. Unfortunately I didn’t enjoy it as much and struggled to keep my attention. I couldn’t relate to the main character Hannah nor could I feel much sympathy for her. I wasn’t surprised to find out who the killer was and did work it out. Overall this was a good read but it didn’t wow me like her other book.

This is my first read by author Jess Kitching and I really enjoyed her work.

We meet main character Hannah, having suffered a terrible kidnapping experience when she was younger but she escaped and is now known as "lucky number 11". She is now trying her best to get on with her life. Living with her boyfriend and holding down a job at Break Time.

Hannah's happiness is about to disrupted when a copycat killer starts up again and Hannah is the target. Hannah goes to a women's support group where the women there have been a part of Hannah's recovery.

I really enjoyed reading about Hannah, the things she went through really shaped her life but she is being positive and trying to move on. The plot is really immersive and I found myself really feeling for Hannah and what is now happening to her.

The book is gripping to the point of where I could not put it down. I will be looking for more novels by Jess Kitching.

Thanks to the author, netgalley and the publishers for allowing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Hannah was the 11th victim of a serial killer, and the only one to survive. She hates it when people call her Lucky for surviving.

The killer is now in prison. Ten years later, victims 12 and 13 show up dead. Who is the copycat killer? And why?

The detective warns her to trust no one after the victims of the copycat killer are found.

Thanks to Netgalley!

Wow! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5. This book is really well-done, but it is heavy. It involves serial murders, abuse, victim blaming, survival, mental health, true friendship (both female and male) and oh my, there is plenty of suspense. I found myself suspecting so many of the characters throughout the book. Kitching also does a fabulous job of putting the reader in the main character’s place - her feelings, thoughts, fears, and shocking physical and emotional trauma. I found myself completely immersed in everything Hannah was going through. Be sure to read the acknowledgements where Kitching explains her motivation and inspiration for addressing these serious and complex topics. Thank you to NetGalley and Kingsley Publishers for the eARC.

I absolutely loved this book! I loved the characters, I felt like the reader is really able to get to know them well which is always a great start with any book! I loved the story behind it, it was so intriguing. I ended up having two theories throughout (both were absolutely wrong) but I really enjoyed the fact you ended up questioning everybody and couldn’t trust any of the characters. The ending was brilliant, the characters were great and it was written in a very intriguing way that kept me hooked. I especially liked that there was an underlying theme throughout that is such an important topic that we should all be reading more about and so it’s also really thought provoking which I think is the most important part of this book. Great read that I’ll definitely be recommending

Aged 14 Hannah Allen was abducted on her way home from school by Peter Harris. His calling card was to tattoo the rolling number of his victims into their skin. Luckily Hannah was rescued, but not before the number 11 was tattooed onto her stomach. Now 10 years later, she's slowly living her life again, happy relationship and a job she enjoys. Until the Detective who rescued her turns up to say a dead body has been found with a number 13 etched on their skin. Suddenly all Hannah's old fears return.
This is a dark, tense, disturbing thriller, a work of fiction but very close to the author highlighting the feelings and situations that victims of crime have to address. What support networks are in place and the part the media and dark web play. A really great read
I was gifted this copy by Netgalley and Kingsley Publishing with no obligation to leave my review

A fourteen year old girl is abducted on her way home from school and subjected to unimaginable horrors. She was never meant to live and dubbed by the media as lucky number eleven. Ten years later she is reclaiming her life and finally starting to be happy when another girl goes missing. Alarming notes are left at her apartment building. The police officer in charge of her case returns warning her to trust no one. This book kept me on the edge of my seat.

This is yet another powerfully themed book by Jess Kitching.
I have to admit, it did take me a while to fully get into it and to click with the characters but once I did, I literally felt the shift in gear as the book picked up its pace and at times, I just didn’t want to put it down.
This book had me suspecting a few of the characters and although the reveal wasn’t a huge surprise… I did enjoy the storyline and how it twisted back and forth as to who might be responsible for what was going on.
Another great read from Jess Kitching.

Wow! This was by far one of the best books I’ve read this year. When you read a lot of thrillers they can sometimes blend together and become forgettable. That was not the case with Lucky Number 11.

Hannah survived an abduction ten years ago and is working on moving on from the trauma when another woman is killed in a similar manner. The author introduces us to Hannah’s background through news articles. This book was interesting in the way it focused on the victims as opposed to the perpetrators.

Lucky Number 11 was so suspenseful that I found myself speed reading to get to the end, but at the same time, I didn’t want it to be over. This was my first time reading a book by Jess Kitching but it definitely won’t be the last!

Wow!! What a read, has to be one of the best reads I’ve read so far this year.
Lucky number 11 survived a serial killer and is trying to live as normal a life as possible.
That’s not gonna happen when a new killer may have her in sight.
This was filled with emotions, suspense and I just could not put it down.
Absolutely loved it, my first read by this author but will not be my last.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read and review this.

Big thanks to Kingsley publishers & Jess Kitching!
(Side note: my dog's name is Kingsley so this is the BEST publishing house name EVER!)

I got to read "How to Destroy Your Husband" by Jess Kitching last year and it was one of my favorite reads so I was EXCITED for more from this author. I thought Lucky Number 11 was good and it gets 4 stars from me.

Would recommend if you love:
-serial killer vibes (times two!)
-a sisterhood group that gives alllll the support to each other (LOVE)
-questionable characters; like WHO CAN I TRUST
-quick paced and thrilling moments throughout

I had it figured out who was the big bad pretty early on buuut I was totally wrong LMAOOO like I was so convinced ha!
This was fast paced, lots of thrilling moments when Hannah thinks the killer may be after her. I liked the chapters from the killer's perspective sprinkled in. They were super creepy and you could tell how obsessed the killer is with Hannah. I think Hannah undergoes some solid character development and I adored the ending of this even despite the super shitty thing that happens too.

Thanks to Netgalley and Kingsley Publishers for access to this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this book, wanted to scream at some characters sometimes, holding my breath at other times. Even if the end/twist was quite unbelievable, I can understand the message the author wanted to send through. Loved the book overall.

This normally isn't my genre so I was worried going in but I literally read it in one afternoon. Truly unputdownable. The premise is ingenious and a bit scary. The main character is extremely well-developed with multiple layers. As for the mystery, I could NOT figure out whodunnit! I had different guesses at different parts of the book and was wrong every single time. Just brilliantly crafted.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

Lucky Number 11, a thriller, by author Jess Kitching is a story about a serial killer but with the twist that the main character, Hannah and presumed target is already a survivor of a serial killer 10 years prior.

Hannah has worked hard the past 10 years to build a life resembling some semblance of normalcy after her innocence was stolen from her in a horrific manner. She has a job, a serious boyfriend and a support group of women who have survived serious trauma. But it all starts to fall apart as women disappear and bodies are found.

I thought the premise was very interesting but the execution somewhat lacking. And more attentive editing was needed - the word joke appeared on almost every page, or so it seemed. I thought the afterword was very thoughtful. The message of women with trauma not being heard or worse, being made to feel that they were the cause of it, was strong and important.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and Kingsley Publishers for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.

Loved It! This book turned out to be even better than I thought it would be. The anxiety emanating from the page had me reading late into the evening, I literally did not want to put it down. I look forward to reading more books by this author!

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Wow!! What a book!!
Eleven years ago Hannah was abducted walking home, He tattooed number 11 on her tummy as she was to be his eleventh victim- but she survived, For years she struggled to have a life, waitressing, a loving fiancé and their hope of buying a home together, but then— a body is found with number 12 and all her fears and emotions return, Peter is in prison so who could be killing in the same way? Why is this happening 10 years later? As she receives notes at her doorstep she begins to think she may be the next victim!