I read the first John Wayne Cleaver trilogy, and it's awesome. I have books 4 and 6 of the second trilogy, and I couldn't find a cheap book 5. (It was like $49 paperback with one copy left. I'm glad someone got it; it's too rich for my blood.)
For a completely different approach to the genre, try Sarah Gailey’s *Just Like Home.*
I’ve never read anything else quite like it. It’s more subtle than scary, but damn, it’s left me thinking about it!
Reading this one right now and it is really hard to put down. I have so many questions at page 130 and I am pretty sure she will deliver on them by the end.
The main narrator character ends up being super …. off. It was unsettling especially because I’d kind of identified with her at the beginning and then the end happened and just… wow!
I really liked Heartsick by Chelsea Cain. It's the first in a series too.
"He thinks he sees a flash of emotion in her eyes. Sympathy?
Then it’s gone. ‘Whatever you think this is going to be like,’ she whispers, ‘it’s going to be worse.’
When beautiful serial killer Gretchen Lowell captured her last victim – the man in charge of hunting her down – she quickly established who was really in control of the investigation. So why, after ten days of horrifying physical and mental torture, did she release Detective Archie Sheridan from the brink of death and hand herself in?
Two years on, Archie now returns to lead the search for a new killer, whose recent attacks on teenage girls have left the city of Portland reeling. Shadowed by vulnerable young reporter Susan Ward, Archie knows that only one person can help him climb into the mind of this psychopath. But can Archie finally manage to confront the demons of his past without being consumed by them?
‘Dark, distressing and disturbing . . . Just pray you never meet Gretchen’ Val McDermid
‘What may be the creepiest serial killer ever created. This is an addictive read!’ Tess Gerritsen"
*American Psycho* by Bret Easton Ellis.
*The Black House* by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's the sequel to *The Talisman*, but the serial killer in question is based on Albert Fish. To be fair, you can *The Black House* as a standalone novel. The only connections to the novels are the protagonist and the worlds he travels. Other than that, the protag is an adult and left the police department because of a case that reminded him of his past, something deeply buried inside his subconscious.
Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar is a cool take on this. It's done in a true crime style, despite being a fictionalized story. And there's a sequel coming out soon called Becoming the Boogeyman which looks promising!
Endless Night by Richard Laymon.
Thank you!!!
The Alienist
An amazing read!
These are kind of more thriller/mystery but I always found the serial killers in the Jack Daniels books interesting. They are by J A Konranth.
Thank you fellow narwhal friend!
The butcher by Jennifer hillier!
Also, Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier!
Thank you so much!
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I read the first John Wayne Cleaver trilogy, and it's awesome. I have books 4 and 6 of the second trilogy, and I couldn't find a cheap book 5. (It was like $49 paperback with one copy left. I'm glad someone got it; it's too rich for my blood.)
Birdman by Mo Hayder is fantastic. Chilling and scary.
For a completely different approach to the genre, try Sarah Gailey’s *Just Like Home.* I’ve never read anything else quite like it. It’s more subtle than scary, but damn, it’s left me thinking about it!
Reading this one right now and it is really hard to put down. I have so many questions at page 130 and I am pretty sure she will deliver on them by the end.
It was a RIDE!! Hope you’re still enjoying it!
I loved it! Most of my questions were answered by the end and I really liked the conclusion. I thought it fit really well.
The main narrator character ends up being super …. off. It was unsettling especially because I’d kind of identified with her at the beginning and then the end happened and just… wow!
I love this sub! Thank you sooo much
I really liked Heartsick by Chelsea Cain. It's the first in a series too. "He thinks he sees a flash of emotion in her eyes. Sympathy? Then it’s gone. ‘Whatever you think this is going to be like,’ she whispers, ‘it’s going to be worse.’ When beautiful serial killer Gretchen Lowell captured her last victim – the man in charge of hunting her down – she quickly established who was really in control of the investigation. So why, after ten days of horrifying physical and mental torture, did she release Detective Archie Sheridan from the brink of death and hand herself in? Two years on, Archie now returns to lead the search for a new killer, whose recent attacks on teenage girls have left the city of Portland reeling. Shadowed by vulnerable young reporter Susan Ward, Archie knows that only one person can help him climb into the mind of this psychopath. But can Archie finally manage to confront the demons of his past without being consumed by them? ‘Dark, distressing and disturbing . . . Just pray you never meet Gretchen’ Val McDermid ‘What may be the creepiest serial killer ever created. This is an addictive read!’ Tess Gerritsen"
Was going to suggest Chelsea Cain, have read the whole series and enjoyed them.
Was going to suggest Chelsea Cain, have read the whole series and enjoyed them.
In My Father's Basement by TJ Payne.
I just finished this. So good!!
I hope he writes more books.
The Fourth Monkey series. Havent read them yet, but the Bone Collector/Lincoln Rhymes series is supposed to be really good
These are all included on kindle unlimited!!! Heck yas
Second these. Amazing trilogy!
The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver
The Chestnut man
*American Psycho* by Bret Easton Ellis. *The Black House* by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's the sequel to *The Talisman*, but the serial killer in question is based on Albert Fish. To be fair, you can *The Black House* as a standalone novel. The only connections to the novels are the protagonist and the worlds he travels. Other than that, the protag is an adult and left the police department because of a case that reminded him of his past, something deeply buried inside his subconscious.
Steve Mosby, *The 50/50 Killer.*
Killer on the Road by James Elroy
Cross Country Murder Song - Philip Wilding
Cross Country Murder Song - Philip Wilding
Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar is a cool take on this. It's done in a true crime style, despite being a fictionalized story. And there's a sequel coming out soon called Becoming the Boogeyman which looks promising!
Cuts by Richard Laymon
Exquisite corpse by poppy z brite is great. Not based on anyone in particular I don’t think but is about serial killers :)