Top notch detective mystery, vibes of Dexter intertwine with a solid, and truly gruesome, vigilante serial killer at large. So, they are somewhat copycatting the vigilante crimes of the original investigator (albeit with ramped up gore) who is currently consulting, while keeping cool? Not so easy! And who can really want to catch someone killing criminals with crimes even worse, but went unpunished. A great team, a complex mystery, and maybe they will return?

I was hooked from the beginning!!
It was amazing and engaging.
I was instantly sucked in by the atmosphere and writing style.
The characters were all very well developed .
The writing is exceptional and I was hooked after the first sentence.

The Sharp County Slasher was a solid mystery with a twist I saw coming, but still enjoyed! The kill scenes were creative and reminded me of the TV show Hannibal with their elaborateness.

This novel could've done with a bit more exposition, especially in the first half. I found myself confused in several scenes where there was dialogue without appropriate dialogue tags, especially with three or more people. It was hard keeping track with who was speaking with just walls of dialogue and no clue who was saying what.

I enjoyed the ending and how it sets up for the next novel in the series. At 3/5 stars, I would definitely be interested in continuing to read as the series progresses.

I really enjoyed this. It says in the blurb that it has parallels to Dexter and I think that aside from the fact he is a serial killer who was also a cop, there isn't much else that ties them. This has the feel of a debut about it, but this author has a few other titles to his name.

The character of Hilrey was really good. He is so realistic and likeable - bar the murders of course. But as we see with Dexter, he only kills baddies (ish) so it's 'OK'. The small cast of characters was good, the setting is one I really like reading, and that is a small rural town where everybody knows everybody. The murders were suitably gory and I was completely onboard with that.

I will 100% be reading on in this series when the next is published!

This was a super interesting read. From vigilante cops to copycat serial killers, this book had the most exciting elements of a thriller novel. The MC is a 69 year old retired cop who committed a series of murders (of violent criminals) and comes out of retirement to deal with a copycat. I couldn’t put this book down! The twist of the copycat’s identity and motive was so well done!

Dark, disturbing, mysterious, and intriguing. The Sharp County Slasher is a book where a retired detective, Hilrey Higgins, is also a retired serial killer. What!?! Yes! Hilrey has been called in to help investigate a copycat killer who is mimicking Hilrey's kills with precision! Detective Dakota Diaz has also been called in to investigate and she and Hilrey must work together to catch a killer.

A killer hunting a killer...So the synopsis pretty much tells a lot about the book but.... there is more, much more which is not mentioned. This book is less than 200 pages, and I easily read this book in one day. It wasn't as gripping as I had hoped but the mystery was enough to keep me invested. I will say that this book is not for the faint of heart or the squeamish. This is the first book in what is going to be a series.

The book goes in dark places while the investigators try to shed light on whodunit. This book started strong and lost me a little in the middle and redeemed itself a little with the ending. Overall, this was a solid 3 star read. It was intriguing enough that I would read the next in the series to see where the author takes the characters.

A decent crime thriller/horror book that doesn't waste a lot of time with filling in extraneous details and background, just enough to propel the story forward. For no real fault of its own, I just never found myself that into the story, and I guessed the killer pretty early on, but that's not to say others won't enjoy it more.

Hilrey Higgins, un detective retirado con un oscuro pasado como "el asesino de la fogata", se ve obligado a regresar a su antiguo mundo cuando un asesino imita sus crímenes pasados. Junto a la detective Dakota Diaz, una experta en la investigación de la ciudad, Hilrey deberá enfrentarse a un peligroso adversario que conoce sus secretos más oscuros.


Es un libro corto, pero interesante. Definitivamente leeré los siguientes.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Andrew Alman's latest novel, The Sharp County Slasher, is a gripping crime thriller that masterfully intertwines psychological tension with stark realism. Set against the haunting backdrop of rural Arkansas, this first installment in 'The Campfire Murders' series introduces readers to a chilling narrative that delves deep into the complexities of a murder investigation.

The story centers on retired detective Hilrey Higgins, who is reluctantly drawn back into the world of criminal investigation when a copycat killer begins replicating heinous crimes from his past. Teaming up with Detective Dakota Diaz, a seasoned investigator recently relocated from Chicago, Higgins embarks on a perilous journey to unmask the murderer. As the body count escalates, the duo confronts a cunning adversary who seems to possess an intimate understanding of Higgins's darkest secrets.

Alman's narrative prowess shines through in his crisp storytelling and relentless pacing, crafting a dark, immersive mystery that keeps readers on edge until the final page. Drawing from his extensive experience as a former police officer in rural Arkansas, Alman's portrayal of investigative procedures and the atmospheric setting adds authenticity and depth to the narrative.

The Sharp County Slasher is now available on Amazon and other major retailers. For those seeking a thrilling read that combines gritty crime fiction with psychological depth, Alman's latest offering is not to be missed.

Note: This review is based on an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.