The Kill List

I've been a fan of Nadine Matheson's Detective Inspector Anjelica Henley series from day one. From The Jigsaw Man to The Binding Room and now this third installment, Matheson has created a tense police procedural/thriller series that brings readers into the brutal crimes of London and into the personal lives of DI Henley and her team.

In The Kill List, Henley is forced to investigate a cold case from the 1990's after the courts decide to overturn the conviction of a man who was convicted of brutally murdering several people. When rumours start swirling about the team's respected (now deceased) former boss Rhimes' potential corruption of the original case, it becomes even more personal for Henley (who has her own connection to the original crime) and her team.

The story starts off dark (a warning to the squeamish) and there's a lot going on in this story. At times, it felt a bit confusing with the number of characters and old crimes, and readers will have to suspend disbelief with how involved Henley is with this case due to her connection to the old crime. But things come together in this police procedural that has crime, corruption, currying favour and a look into the impact of this kind of job on the personal lives of those who solve violent crimes. 

This series is a good pick for fans of Robert Dugoni, Jeffrey Deaver and Karen Slaughter.

Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to Hanover Square Press for the complimentary advanced digital copy of this book which was given in exchange for my honest review.

My Rating: 3.5 stars

Author: Nadine Matheson

Genre: Suspense

Series: 3rd in DI Anjelica Henley

Publisher: Hanover Square Press (Harlequin Trade Pub.)

First Published: August 6, 2024

Read: July 28 - August 4, 2024

Book Description from GoodReads: He will come for them, one by one…
Five shocking murders

Twenty-five years ago, DCI Harry Rhimes arrested Andrew Streeter for the brutal murders of five young people. Streeter’s ‘kill list’ of victims was found in his home, and he was convicted of all five crimes.

A legacy under threat
Now, Streeter’s convictions are being overturned, as new evidence implies the original investigation was corrupt. No one is more shocked that DI Henley. Because this case is personal; Rhimes was her old boss, and he’s no longer alive to defend himself. But when the killings start up again, Henley must face the truth: Rhimes got it wrong twenty-five years ago.

A hunt for a killer
Henley and her team reopen the original murder cases, but they must put their personal feelings to one side. Because the real killer is still out there, and he’s working his way through a new kill list.