I can't help but despise the protagonist, which speaks to how well the character is written, how well the execution has been done.

I was thrilled during the first 50 pages, eagerly anticipating the revelation of the killer and the unfolding investigation. However, the protagonist completely ruined the experience. I have never understood why, in murder mysteries, the lead character always has to be both naive and arrogant. They lack depth, show no real pride, and yet everything revolves around them. That said, this one did feel different. Most protagonists in these stories have redeeming qualities, but Jessica Knight was utterly insufferable. I genuinely wished she would meet a worse fate. The author clearly tried to make her endearing as a product of circumstance, but the mystery only highlighted her naivety, arrogance, superficiality, and victim mentality. All the characters in this story are loathsome, honestly. I should stop now, or I might end up being the next Button Collector for her.

The story is set in the cold, murder-filled streets of Chicago, where crimes seem unrelated at first. However, as crime journalist Jessica Knight starts her investigation, she can’t help but connect it all to herself. Soon, the focus of the murders shifts, and Jessica becomes the center of attention for both the Chicago police and the notorious Button Collector. The Button Collector, infamous for killing his victims and taking a button from their clothes while placing another one in their mouths, has now marked Jessica as his next target. Will the police be able to protect her, or will she become his final victim?

The writing is flawless, and most of the characters are well-developed—except for the protagonist, who is completely erratic. I loved the plot at first, but it quickly turned into an unbearable mess, mainly because of the protagonist. It’s a decent story, but not one I’d ever want to read again.

I love a good thriller, so when I saw the awesome cover for The button collector by M M Cochran, I was sucked right in. It doesn’t take long for me to become engrossed in the story.

Chicago journalist, Jessica Knight is being stalked and her relatives are being picked off, one after another. She feels she is constantly under watch by the killer. How long before her number comes up?

She hops from bed to bed, using and being used. I don’t have a lot of respect for her, but that doesn’t mean she deserves to be murdered,

They call HIM the The Button Collector because when he kills, he leaves one button sewing the victim’s mouth shut and takes one as a trophy.

I was reading, just cruising along, when BAM, the killer hits me in the face. I never saw it coming and it was a doozy. That alone makes the book worth reading.

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The Button Collector by M.M. Cochran was an incredible story.
I was sucked in and kept guessing till the very end.
An intriguing murder mystery.

This had me guessing who the Button collector was. I didnt guess right. I was blown away by who it was. Definitely a great book with intrigue and murder.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!
Melissa

4.5⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and IngramElliott for an advanced copy of The Button Collector.

Jessica is a journalist living in Chicago and she is given the task of writing a story on a murderer nicknamed The Button Collector. The Button Collector has been murdering victims in the same way in different states with the most recent murder taking place in Chicago and the victims are related to one another. Jessica is very hesitant to write this story because lately she feels like she is being watched and she has a secret, all the victims are her distant relatives so she feels like she is the killers next target.

This book was so good! I could not put it down and I did not see the killer’s identity at all!