A Talent for Murder Review!

I love me a librarian main character, that’s the main reason I picked this one up! 😄 A Talent for Murder was a 4/5 ⭐️ for me! I loved the thrill of this one, but the characters were a little monotone. Also, Swanson didn’t label each chapter with the switched characters pov, so I didn’t realize until about half way through that there were multiple povs. Maybe it was suppose to be like that? But it just left me confused and I had to go back a lot. Overall, a fun domestic thriller!

I loved this series and this book was no exception. I enjoyed how short the book was and that Lily was back with a leading role. I highly recommend reading the previous two in the series, although I think this also serves as a stand-alone. I was hooked from the start right to the end. Very quick and entertaining read!

Thank you William Morrow and Netgalley for my advanced copy in exchange for a review.

Newly married librarian Martha begins to suspect her traveling salesman husband, Alan, in not all that he seems, that in fact he might be a serial killer? Overwhelmed with the direction her thoughts are taking her she reached out to old college friend Lily Kintner for advice and assistance and what they discover is much more unexpected!

I was incredibly excited to dive back into the world of Lily and and Henry for another thriller/murder mystery and this latest novel did not disappoint. Full of twists and turns and intriguing characters, A Talent For Murder delivered!

Yet another great installment of the Henry Kimball/Lily Kintner series! I enjoy most of Swanson's books but this series is probably one of my favorites!

Great read and addition to this series! I have always enjoyed the way the two main characters interact with one another. So good and couldn't put this one down until the very end.

Excellent mystery. I loved the premise and the surprises throughout. Great character building and plot development.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

I have loved this series by Peter Swanson! It's thrilling, twisty, and makes you almost justify murder!

If you like twisted, revenge filled thrillers, pick this book up!

Thank you to @netgalley and @williammorrowbooks for my eARC of this book!

I enjoyed The Kind Worth Killing and The Kind Worth Saving, so I jumped at the opportunity to read book #3 in the series. Before getting to read my eARC, I ordered this from BOTM because I already knew I enjoy Swanson’s books and was looking forward to adding it to my shelves. This is not my favorite book by Swanson, but I will definitely continue reading his work. This book was a quick read of only 255 pages.

Lily Kintner is an interesting and entertaining main character and her relationship with Henry Kimball still both fascinates and confuses me to want to keep reading. In this book, I feel that the plot was promising but I didn’t love the execution of either the storyline or the writing. It felt almost too dumbed-down at times as if the author needed to tell the reader rather than show them, if that makes sense. I was a bit confused in the beginning with the switches between third and first person POVs, but after a few chapters figured out what was going on. The one twist about halfway through did shock me and I did not anticipate it at all- it sucked me back into the book all the way through the ending.

This was a great addition to the series. I thoroughly enjoy Swanson's writing style. This book was a mess, not an awful mess but a crazy mess you couldn't look away from. As with the rest of the series it was an easily bingeable read.

A woman thinks her husband may be a serial killer and gets other people involved to help her figure it out. These characters are fantastic. The heros in the story aren't your typical heros. I love the personalities it's what kept me hooked.

You really can't go wrong with this one!

This thriller was a gripping, fast-paced ride where nothing was as it seemed. Each twist and turn came out of nowhere, keeping me hooked and on edge. The unpredictability of the plot made it all the more exciting, and just when you thought you had things figured out, it flipped everything upside down again. The pacing was spot-on, moving quickly without ever feeling rushed, making it hard to put down.

What really stood out was the atmosphere. It had this subtle, melancholy tone that added to the tension without overwhelming the excitement. It wasn't sad, but there was a certain weight to the story that made it feel deeper, heightening the suspense. It’s tough to say much more without giving away the surprises, but the way it all unfolded left me completely satisfied. If you're looking for a thrilling read that keeps you guessing, this one delivers in every way.

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A Talent for Muder by Peter Swanson
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This book was really more of a 3.75. Pretty standard thriller. Kept my attention and made me want to keep reading. I already don't remember much about it so I don't think it will stick, but if you have liked Swanson's other works I think you would enjoy this one, too. I listened to the audio and liked that there were multiple voices.

3.75 out of 5 stars
Pros: I love the character of Lily. She’s a freak, dispensing justice as she sees fit. Her attitude is refreshing- in her eyes some people don’t deserve to live. She’s fine with giving out some vigilante justice. I like her and her odd parents. I also enjoy the relationship between Lily and Henry. I read the first book in this series and enjoyed it. It was nice to see these characters again. Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this as an ARC.

Henry Kimball and Lily Kintner take on another case in this latest from Peter Swanson. A serial killer is on the loose and the two join forces to find him. There are an abundance of twists and turns and a lot of suspense as the killer wreaks havoc both physically and psychologically. This was an absolute delight to read. For fans of Michael Robotham and J. T. Ellison.

This is the first book I have read by Peter Swanson.
I had no idea that one of the characters features prominently in other titles by this author.
It reads well as a stand alone but I wish I would have read the others in the series first - just to understand the backstory a bit better.
Highly recommended to fans of twisty mysteries.

I didn't realize this was third in a series until I finished it and went to enter it on Goodreads. It reads well as a standalone. There are some parts that made me wonder, like when Lily alluded to her relationship with the detective. But I would recommend this even to those who haven't read others in the series.

What I enjoyed most about this was that nobody was sacred. It reminded me of Stephen King, how you can't get too attached to any character because they might be the next to go.

The mystery was well done, and it parts it was deeply creepy.

Highly recommend. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I purchased for my library and will recommend at events.

How can you not love Lily. I always enjoy a good Lily/Harry story. I was wondering how they would come about when I started reading this book. It was enjoyable and quick to read for me. I love all of Peter Swanson’s books so I will definitely be looking forward to the next book!

I've enjoyed several of Peter Swanson's other novels and was excited to read something new! I didn't realize that this was part of a series, but I found the story easy to follow without the backstory. It made me want to read the others in the series. This fast-paced and thrilling mystery follows a love-cursed librarian who thinks her husband may be a murderer. She enlists the help of a former graduate school classmate to investigate.

This was a solid mystery and I will recommend it to readers!

When I requested this book, I didn't realize that it was the third book in a series. While I would have preferred to have read the prior books, this one did make sense as a standalone novel, The author creates plausible scenarios, though it did take me a bit to get into the story. It is a good example of how someone's past is not necessarily left in the past. I enjoyed the fact of the story is told from both Martha's and Lily's points of view, as well as some insight from the killer. The ending tied up in a satisfactory manner. I had been expecting a bit more with this story, as well as with character development, as they did fall a bit flat. There was also some overdetailing that could have been cut to have made things a bit tighter. I would consider going back and reading the two prior books.

I had no idea that Peter Swanson was planning to bring back Lily Kintner after A Kind Worth Killing, let alone twice! She's one of my all-time favorite thriller characters, so I'm always happy to read more about her.

I was hooked from the start with the premise--a woman suspects her husband might be a serial killer, so she calls up her old friend (Lily) to ask her opinion. While readers of Swanson's books get why Martha would come to Lily with this, it's certainly an odd thing to contact someone you haven't spoken to in 15 years over.

I couldn't wait to see what Lily would find out. While the book makes some leaps in character's motives and with some coincidences, it's still a thoroughly enjoyable read.

While is this technically a continuation of the Lily Kintner series, I don't think that was very well publicized to those who aren't Swanson fans. You could read this book and thoroughly enjoy it without reading the previous two books, but the events of the previous two books are spoiled in this one. I definitely recommend reading them in order, given that A Kind Worth Killing is one of my favorite thrillers. Let me know if you want a link to my recaps of the first two books!