Killer Insight was an interesting take on the crime thriller drama that definitely piqued my interest - however the actual writing really bogged things down. The way some of the characters talk is stilted and unnatural, and that took me out of the flow of reading.

Thank you HighBridge Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.


This was pretty interesting. I liked the idea.... liked the narrator.

This is a detective thriller with a supernatural twist. Kaitlyn dreams her past lives to get clues about cases she is currently working on.

While the premise sounded interesting, the execution unfortunately fell flat for me. The dreams seemed more realistic to me than an experienced detective being suspicious of a person of interest just because they watch Criminal Minds as if he could cover up a murder from watching tv shows.

This audiobook narrator did a good job of portraying the characters!

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Karoline Anderson, and HighBridge Audio for providing this free ARC. This is my honest review. This published on October 29th.

Killer Insight, written by Karoline Anderson and narrated by Shannon Condon, is the first book in the Kaitlyn Kruse series. This book introduces us to Detective Kruse and her partner Joe Riley, who are investigating a missing persons case. When the body of the missing woman is found, along with some other bodies and evidence, the detectives begin wondering if this could be a case of a serial killer. But luckily for the pair Detective Kruse has dreams of her past lives, that help in specific and subtle ways to help her with her cases.
I loved the storytelling that this book conveyed, and the ways that the characters related to each other. I also really enjoyed the stories of the past lives, and the ways that Detective Kruse had to figure out what her dreams were telling her. I would definitely recommend this book to any crime/mystery fans! Thank you to the author, publisher, narrator, and to NetGalley for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Highbridge Audio for the ARC of this audiobook for my honest review

I have mixed feelings, the plot was amazing. I really enjoyed the whole story I just didn’t like how it was written. The police protocol was telling me everything like I knew nothing, which yeah can be good if you really don’t but most likely if you like a crime novel you’ll know most of the stuff and if you don’t it’s pretty easy to get the gist without being taught everything and explained in detail everything. Thats just what I don’t need from a book though, I also didn’t really care for the characters. I just really liked the unique dream/another life knowledge and the way it was like how can I apply this to what’s happening right now.

I'll be publishing my review on Goodreads and StoryGraph 4th December and on Tik tok most likely will add to a monthly wrap up post with review the beginning of January

2.5 rounded up

While the book description was very intriguing and a different take on the regular detective stories, this book ultimately was just meh for me. I found the dreaming and past lives part to be too far-fetched for my personal liking and it seemed like the story dragged on a lot longer than it really needed to.

The narrator was very clearly spoken and easy to understand, however the narration was very slow for me. I ultimately had to increase narration speed to 2.5x-2.7x or I found myself getting distracted.

I am always grateful to receive a book/audiobook for an honest review as it gives me a chance to explore new authors. Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for the advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for my voluntary and honest review.

Killer Insight by Karoline Anderson is a gripping, fast-paced mystery that hooks you from the first chapter and keeps you listening intently until the very end. The audiobook, brought to life with a compelling performance, adds another layer to an already intriguing storyline, making it a thrilling experience for fans of the genre. The audiobook narration is particularly strong. The voice actor delivers a nuanced performance, capturing the tension of the plot while also bringing the characters’ personalities to life. There’s a noticeable range in the narrator’s voice, effortlessly switching between characters and managing the suspenseful moments with expert timing. The pacing of the audiobook aligns well with the plot, maintaining a sense of urgency throughout. A special thank you to NetGalley for providing an advance reader copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very well written and well paced book. Intriguing from the very beginning and expertly woven clues and hints made it a "hard to put down" book. I thoroughly enjoyed how it all came together and am very much hoping that this is the start of series!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this book in eARC in audiobook format.

Killer Insight
A Kaitlyn Kruse Novel
by Karoline Anderson
Narrated by Shannon Condon

I am always honored to receive a book for review however I was not a huge fan of this one. In the first chapter, the narrator incorrectly pronounced "flange" and the author a need to tell us that flanges are finger bones and patellas are knee caps. Right away it flagged this as a book that "talked down" to readers; despite this being an age where we can look up in seconds (using the internet) anything we do not understand. For the very few readers that don't know what flanges are. Also, I felt that the writer wasn't a huge mystery fan when a HOMICIDE detective wonders if a corpse trained dog was alerting on treats (!).

Without adding spoilers, I also felt slightly betrayed by the description.

I initially found the narration stilted, however I finished the book, and this book did improve as it continued, however in this age of stellar offerings, this one was not outstanding for me.

That said, this book received numerous 5 star reviews on Netgalley so if the description appeals to you, give it a read / listen.

Not my kind of book it felt to far fetched with past lives helping solve case it didn't help the narrator although clearly spoken and precise her voice was one pitch and didn't put any emotion into the story line

Overall the book was enjoyable. When I began the book read as if there might have been a book or two before this one, but there isn’t.
The main character Kaitlyn was interesting. She has dreams of past lives. This aspect I didn’t really care for, but it did help her in solving this case so I guess it added up.
The language used was a little off putting and technical. A lot of unnecessary explanations for some situations.
The book has a slight conclusion because it does end and solve the case, but it’s left open for a sequel or series.

Overall the book was interesting and kept my attention so I would probably read/listen to the next one if it’s published.

Thank you NetGalley for the copy.

Killer Insight is a serial killer cat story with a paranormal twist. The detective on the case looks similar to several recent victims and throughout the story her ability to remember her past lives is revealed.

When she dreams, her past lives. She finds at connections between at least 4 past selves. I was drawn to this part of the story and it first came into play about 30% into the book.

I liked the detective perspective and details in the early stages of finding the bodies. I felt like I was watching an episode of Bones or Law and Order SVU with the detailed analysis of the bodies and crime scene. It goes from body discovery to the court room.

Overall it was a very unique story- I liked that it pulled in the supernatural element with her dreaming abilities that made it a little more than a typical serial killer chase. It kept me wondering and guessing the whole time, did not expect the twist.

Narrator was expressive and I enjoyed listening to them.

Thanks to NetGalley and RB Media for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Set in my hometown, the story follows Detective Kailyn Kruse, who utilizes her supernatural abilities to solve a complex case involving three people murdered at the same location, with evidence pointing to different killers.

The book captivated my attention throughout, and I particularly enjoyed the main character's energetic and passionate approach to her work. While the novel was engaging and the concept intriguing, there was potential for a bit more backstory to deepen the narrative. Nonetheless, the foundation laid out in this story seems promising for a series, and I'm excited to see how the author develops it in future books.

Killer Insight has a really interesting premise - detective Kaitlyn dreams of her past lives, and they often give her a nudge that helps her solve her current cases. I was super intrigued by this concept. However, the execution fell a little short for me. I think that this story kind of straddled between being a cozy mystery and being a thriller and didn't satisfy either one. I do think some readers will be able to get into it, I was just hung up on the writing style and the story development, which didn't work for me. (2.5/5 stars)

I loved the premise! Kaitlyn is a detective with a supernatural ability; in her dreams, she remembers her past lives and they help her to solve crimes. Brilliant! Kaitlyn does have to be careful though, as not everyone would be supportive of her gift and it certainly wouldn't hold up in court as evidence!

In the early part of the story, I found some of the timelines confusing, but once it clicked and all fell into place, I was hooked.

A missing persons case that becomes a race against time to find a serial killer, with great characters who were brought to life by Shannon Condon's excellent narration.

4.5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Karoline Anderson and Highbridge for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Very different!

Kaitlyn is a detective who just caught a new case. A missing woman has now been found murdered on a hiking trail…partially buried.

But that’s not all. Once they find this woman, they start finding other body parts….in the same area. Some are MANY years old… what the heck is going on here?

As they investigate (her and her partner Joe), things start happening to Kaitlyn…and honestly, I was a bit confused at times… but then…IT ALL CLICKED!

Kind of multiple timelines, as some of the cases are stemming from many years ago…and so, the investigations were also from many years ago…

Kind of otherworldly… and, if you read it, you’ll understand…but I don’t want to say any more…

Kind of scary, as one of the timelines involves a nurse in the 90’s…and I can vouch that things were VERY different back then…

All in all though, a really good book with some ideas that I’ve never seen explored before.

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!

#KillerInstinct by #KarolineAnderson and narrated nicely by #ShannonCondon.

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I actually really enjoyed this debut. At times the language was a little clinical, but it kept my attention throughout. The whodunit wasn’t actually much of a mystery but there was a twist maybe 2/3rds of the way through that really caught me off guard and I loved it. I listened to the audiobook and the narration was good and fit the voice of the character really well. All in all, I finished this super quick and would definitely recommend it.

I was really excited for this book after I read the description. I am a big audio book girly and listen to a couple audio books a week. Unfortunately I could not get into this book because of the narrator. She was not for me. I personally did not think the voice went with the story and could not focus on what she was saying. I do listen to a lot of audio books but I had to DNF this story due to the narrator. Hopefully this book will be great for someone else!

Thank you, Net Galley, the author, and the publisher, for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Coming to my rating: out of 5 stars ⭐️
Title : ⭐️⭐️⭐️ did intersst me to select it
Cover: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ good graphic
Character development: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the journey that the character went through was impeccable and I did like the emotional and moral insight in the story.
Writing style: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I felt the emotions and lines throught the audio.
Originality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the plot is good
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ with such unique Plot there is so much the author can attain. I hope the author explore various themes that can be combined and comes with more uniqueness in the next book.
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.75 stars. I did enjoy the story, but there are few elements that can be improved, nonetheless I'm very much positive to read the next book by the author, as I did enjoy the story.

Audio rating : out of 5 🎶
Narration Quality : 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 the narration and different voiceovers was quite enjoyable. I did love the portrayal of emotions in the audio
Pacing : 🎶 🎶 🎶 at few places the pace was slow, so I had the adjust the speed of the audio, but increasing the speed made the audio a bit not enjoyable.
Production Quality : 🎶 🎶 🎶 I did like the smoothness of the narration.
Engagement : 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 the narration kept me engaged with the story.
Overall Enjoyment : 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 overall I could say, I did like the narration, but there is still room for improvement, which can make the listening experience more enjoyable.

⭐️⭐️.5/5 stars for Killers Insight and Karoline Anderson. Quick listen but ultimately .. meh.

I am so grateful to NetGalley, the author, and HighBridge Audio for providing me with an advance audiobook in exchange for my honest review. I was initially drawn to this book by its intriguing cover, and the premise was equally captivating.

The story revolves around Detective Kaitlyn Kruse, who finds herself immersed in a missing person’s case that spirals into a man hunt for an active serial killer. What sets Kaitlyn apart is her unique supernatural ability to remember her past lives, which she leverages to navigate the complexities of the case. The idea behind this premise is quite brilliant and reminiscent of the popular series iZombie, although I felt it didn’t quite reach the same level of execution.

Overall, I would say this book was fine but not necessarily my cup of tea. While I appreciate the creativity behind the plot, I found that it lacked some of the depth and engagement that could have made it truly stand out. The twists and pacing held my interest, but certain elements felt predictable.

Despite my reservations, I don’t regret requesting and listening to Killer Insight. It's a unique take on the detective genre, and I can see how it might resonate with those who enjoy a blend of supernatural elements with crime investigation. If you’re in the mood for something different, this book might just hit the right note for you!