Well, there is a lot to unpack here so let's just dive right in.
I'm assuming there will be another book because damn- the ending!!
I have to say I really enjoy reading dual POV books and this whole cat and mouse thing that Jeremy and Wren have going on is so interesting to watch it unfurl. It's fascinating being in his brain- even if he is profoundly evil.
This book had been holding onto my seat for dear life, especially knowing what the butcher is doing and watching Wren fall upon his carefully laid plans was a thrilling torture.
I liked that we saw some more character development and learned a bit more about characters that were introduced in this book.
For anyone who enjoys a good gruesome read you will find it here, Urquhart makes sure to spare no detail when it comes to describing the murders and makes sure to place you in the setting as much as possible.
For any fans of horror and thrillers I think this is the perfect read for you!

Dr. Wren Muller is back!! Alaina Urquhart’s first book, The Butcher and the Wren, left me on the edge of my seat. The Butcher Game was everything I could’ve wanted in a sequel, and more!

The Butcher Game unfolds with perspectives from both Jeremy and Wren. Wren, still reeling from her encounter with Jeremy, struggles to accept the fact that he’s still out there as a free man. As time goes on, Wren becomes more and more sure that Jeremy is out there, still tormenting and killing people.

The suspense is at an all time high as the two finally come head to head in a cat-and-mouse game, resulting in a shocking ending.

The Butcher Game comes out on September 17, 2024. Thank you to @netgalley, @zandoprojects and Alaina Urquhart for this ARC.

Absolutely amazing! The story is wonderful! I love that this is a series! Alania is absolutely amazing!! 10/10 recommend!!

I patiently impatiently waited for this ARC to come out. I devoured The Butcher And The Wren and KNEW this was going to be incredible and folks...it was so good and did not dissapoint. This is book 2 and reading book 1 is a must read before this one, we take off right where we left off with book 1 where we JUST ABOUT but NOT QUITE caught Jeremy.

The book takes off right then and there and it pulls you through SO FAST. We follow forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller and watch Jeremy's obsession with her and her need to stay safe and not fall into his traps again. This is packed with twists, turns and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat flipping page after page. I cannot wait to see what else our author puts out!

Thank you @netgalley , @zando and author for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Dr. Wren Muller returns to continue her search for serial killer, Jeremy Rose. This book started off running and had me grimacing throughout. There was not a slow moment in this book. The violence in the book was dark and at times was
overwhelming. Urquart has created a truly terrifying character, one I am extremely glad is only in the pages of these books.

Thank you to the author and Zando publishing for this ARC.

The butcher game is a captivating thriller that follows Dr Wren Muller in another tense game of cat and mouse with a serial killer. Can she stop him this time or will he get away again?
I really enjoyed this story! Such any easy read and I really loved the two different POV. The ending completely shocked me and I really hope to read more books featuring Wren!!
Thanks to netgalley and Zando published for an advance reader copy of this book!!

I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. I read the first book in this series and while I devoured it, I felt the ending was way too rushed so I was glad to see that there was going to be a second novel. With that being said, even though I did read through this quickly, I felt the ending was still a tad rushed but still definitely makes you want to find out more. We follow Wren as Jeremy is on the loose and the lengths she will go to to track him down. It was nice to see more about Jeremy's past and I do hope there will be a third novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Zando for this ARC!!!

I am obsessed with Alaina’s writing and plan to purchase this anyways, but was so excited to get to read before. I loved diving into Dr. Muller’s life again. I did not expect the book to end of a cliffhanger though! Do yourself a favor and read this series

4 stars

Great follow up to The Butcher and the Wren
Alaina is growing as an author and it really comes through here. She’s always been a great story teller (I listen to the podcast, have for years now), this just seems like the natural next step.
This is just another edge of your seat unputdownable mystery, Alaina’s experience and expertise in her actual life work really helps her stand apart from other authors.