Book Synopsis:
WREN WAS NEVER AFRAID OF THE DARK. UNTIL SHE LEARNED THAT SOME MONSTERS ARE REAL . . .
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In deep Louisiana, a serial killer with a taste for medical experimentation is completing his most ambitious project yet. The media call him ‘The Butcher’ – and, so far, he’s proved impossible to catch.
With her encyclopaedic knowledge of humanity’s darkest minds, and years of experience examining their victims, forensic pathologist Dr Wren Muller is the best there is. The longer the Butcher’s killing spree continues, the more determined she is to bring him to justice.
And yet, he continues to elude her.
As body after body piles up on Wren’s examination table, her obsession grows. Pressure to put an end to the slaughter mounts. And her enemy becomes more brazen.
How far is Wren willing to go to draw the Butcher into the light . . .?
An addictive read with straight-from-the-morgue details only an autopsy technician could provide, The Butcher and the Wren promises to ensnare all who enter.
My Review:
The Butcher And The Wren is an addictive, dark and chilling book which is perfect for reading this spooky season.
Firstly The Butcher is one of the worst serial killers I’ve ever read about. There was something so cold and calculating about him that sent a shiver down my spine as I read. The way he plays with his victims before killing them, making their murders into a game for his enjoyment was truly disturbing and shocking to read about at times.
Wren was a fantastic character who I enjoyed getting to know throughout the book. She’s definitely a clever lady and I found it fascinating to learn more about pathology from her. Her relationship with the other detectives was lovely to see. It was great to follow their investigation, hear their banter but also see how caring they could be with each other. This made them seem more real and I felt more invested in what was have to them as a result.
The story goes along at a great pace and there always seemed to be something happening to keep my attention. Wren and The Butchers point of view is told in alternate chapters which was very interesting as it gave me an insight into the killers mind. The twists kept me guessing which I always love and made me read faster as I was desperate to find out how the book ends.
Huge thanks to Sriya for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Michael St Joseph for my copy of this book. If you love crime fiction or thrillers then you’ll love this book!
About The Author:
Alaina Urquhart is the science-loving co-host of the chart-topping show Morbid: A True Crime Podcast. As an autopsy technician by trade, she offers a unique perspective from deep inside the morgue. Alaina hails from Boston, where she lives with her wonderful husband, John, their three amazing daughters, and a ghost Puggle named Bailey. She is about 75 percent coffee, and truly believes she and Agent Clarice Starling could be friends.
Before writing her first psychological horror novel, she received degrees in criminal justice, psychology, and biology. When she isn’t hosting Morbid, she hosts the Parcast original show Crime Countdown, and a horror movie podcast called Scream!. Her days are usually spent either recording or eviscerating. The way she sees it, when she hangs up her microphone for the day, it’s time to let the dead speak.
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