The Butcher game is everything you could want in a thriller. Jeremy is the embodiment of pure evil and he’s leaving a trail of brutality in his wake as he goes on the run. Jeremy is a known serial killer that manages to avoid capture while he’s executing a very calculated plan to draw out Wren, his ultimate “end game.” She has gotten away from him twice with her life and he refuses to let it happen a third time.

This is one of the most fast pace unputdownable thrillers I’ve ever read. I absolutely highly recommend this for all readers.

Wow just wow!!!! Luckily the book did end at a good spot in the story line but I have to know more.

Holy shirtballs. I love this creepy ass series.

To be fully honest I was hoping for a duology just because my heart craves a conclusion. Preferably with Jeremy’s brutal demise….

This one leaves off where we ended in book one but travels outside of Louisiana up to Massachusetts which is also a great backdrop to some creepy shit. I love that these books are dual pov and has the serial killers pov-just adds a layer of scary that makes the books impossible to put down.

It’s one of those books that when you finish you NEED to find someone that has read it so you can scream about things together.

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape for an ALC

I read the first book in one sitting - so I definitely was eager to read this book.
Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select I was lucky enough to listen to the audiobook of this.
Both narrators were good and kept me engaged as this story unfolded. The beginning started out a tad slowly and then builds until suddenly I was flying through the ending. I feel slightly torn because I always want the good to "win" in the end and the first book ends unfinished and then you get book two and you go the entire story hoping for justice and vindication and there's some resolve but not... quite... does that mean I hated it? No. But I do feel slightly conflicted. I wasn't super fond of the gruesome scenes - It just doesn't excite me (which I think is a good thing) but it does really churn your stomach and keep you hoping they can catch this butcher guy.
I'm rounding up my 3.5 stars.

♡ Cat-and-Mouse Chase

The Butcher Game by Alaina Urquhart is a riveting thriller that masterfully blends tension and horror. Following the intense chase between forensic pathologist Wren Muller and serial killer Jeremy Rose, the novel grips you from the start. This book isn’t a standalone; it builds on The Butcher and the Wren, so reading the first installment is essential.

Urquhart’s sharp writing creates a chilling atmosphere, and the dual perspectives add depth to the psychological tension. Wren’s journey to confront her past makes her a compelling lead, while Jeremy’s ruthlessness raises the stakes.

With well-timed twists and a thrilling climax, The Butcher Game is a must-read for psychological thriller fans!

Thank you NetGalley

Thanks to #NetGalley and #DreamScapeSelect for the book #TheButcherGame by #AlainaUrquhart. This second book in this series is sooo good and I was sad and mad when it was over and cannot wait for the next one. Jeremy Rose, the Bayou Butcher is back again. Wren and her husband, Richard, travel to some recent murders to see if they were from Jeremy. Wren is recovering from her last run in with the Butcher, and will sacrifice everything to bring him down. Can they catch him before someone else gets hurt?

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I was super excited to get approved for this audiobook. I loved the first book in this series. This one wasn’t quite as exciting as the first one but I still liked it and finished it in one day. I love the narrators and am super happy they are the same as the ones from the first book.
I love Wren’s character. I love the writing style and the inside into being a medical examiner. I hope there are more books in this series.
I’ve always listened to the authors podcasts so I knew her books would be great. She’s been a great addition to the thriller genre and after listening to her first book it was hard to believe she was a debut author.

I was looking forward to this sequel, but unfortunately did not find it as good as the original. I found the first half to be very slow, and the second half to be much more engaging. The narration was great as always. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for this opportunity.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the free audiobook in exchange for my honest review. Sophie Amoss and Joe Knezevich doe a fabulous job narrating this book! I highly recommend the audio version of this story!

This is book 2 in the Dr Wren Muller series and its fantastic! While you can read this as a standalone, I highly recommend that you read book 1 first to get the full effect. Book 2 picks up right where book 1 left off.

Serial murderer Jeremy Rose is on the run, making his way cross-country after escaping capture in Louisiana. Meanwhile, medical examiner Dr Wren Muller is on leave trying to heal and pulled back into hunting the killer.

This book definitely pulls you in right from the start and is fast paced! I think its almost better than the first book. The writing is fantastic, the characters realistic and there are so many plots and themes woven intricately throughout the story. The ending is another shocking cliffhanger!

Looking forward to book #3!!!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of this audiobook. I listened to this book without listening to the first book. It was great! I want to go back to the first book now. This book was so crazy with the amount of pre thought that went into it the characters.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and of course the author, for providing me with an ALC of this novel.

This was a 3.5/5⭐️ for me.

I really enjoyed the first book, so I was anxious to see where the author would take Wren and Jeremy’s story! It picks up right where the first book left off, with Jeremy on the run and Wren, et al. chasing after him.

Once we were introduced to Jeremy’s childhood friend, whom he first kills with, the rest of the story seemed predictable. I didn’t like it as well as the first one, since the killing patterns are pretty predictable at this point.

Overall, however, it was a quick enjoyable listen for those who like true crime or psychological thriller type books!

The Bayou Butcher returns for a second outing. He may be on the run trying to escape capture, but he has unfinished business to settle with medical examiner, Wren Mullen, the only victim ever to escape him. She’s exhausted and heartsick, but she knows the only way through this is to find Jeremy Rose and end his reign of terror once and for all. Not for the faint of heart, parts of this book are pretty gruesome

🎧 Book Review 🎧 This one was tough to wait for but so worth it! If you read the first novel, then you are already invested in the characters and the storyline and this book is absolutely as gripping as The Butcher and the Wren. Alaina Urquhart beautifully transports the reader to New Orleans, a city I miss calling home, in a flawlessly delightful and vibrant tone, again bringing the Big Easy to life in the pages of The Butcher Game. And while I cannot speak to her accuracy when writing in the mind of a serial killer, a chill resonates throughout the book as the hunt for The Bayou Butcher continues. Sophie Amoss and Joe Knezevich bring this atmospheric book to life, creating the most suspenseful game of cat and mouse that the reader simply will not be able to put down. And while I am not one for patiently waiting again, I am so happy to watch this nail biting series continue to unfold!

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Despite not having read the first book in this series, I did enjoy this one. It was pretty fast paced, engaging and entertaining. I do wish I would have read the first book only to have been more invested in the characters but this is still really well done and you can surmise what happened in the initial story. Books about serial killers will always be on the top of my TBR and if you are like me, this one will be a great read for you!

The audiobook narration by Sophie Amoss and Joe Knezevich is done well.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select | Zando for access to the ALC in exchange for an honest review.