Official Review: Serial K Returns by Brian Gallagher

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Re: Official Review: Serial K Returns by Brian Gallagher

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I love the review. It really got my attention and I love murder mystery. It reminds me somewhat of dexter I watched. I am going to enjoy reading this.
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I have always loved books with serial Killers genre. And curiousity striked me thinking what would be running in the mind of a serial killer. Revenge is a best reason though.
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Great review! Seems like an interesting thriller but I'm not sure I'm ready to go into the mind of a serial killer but I'll keep it on my shelves until I'm ready to give it a go! Thanks for your review!
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I love these kinds of stories! I can't wait to start reading this! Thank you for clarifying that reading the first book isn't necessary but I'm sure I'll probably reading it anyway! Great review!
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Thanks for your excellent review! After reading it, I get engaged with the book, and I really want to read the first one to. I really enjoy this genre and I want to see where this story goes.
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I am not especially interested in how the mind of a serial killer works, at least, I am not interested in the twisted torture they come up with for their victims, even if there is a level of vengeance in the killings. I do appreciate that serial killer Craig is not just someone to hate. I think that we don't do a service to people when we dehumanize anyone, even people who do horrible things. I will probably pass on this one though, even though I do love the C/M/T/H genre.
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Although, I believe the cover looks like it would be more of a ghost story to me, am fascinated by the minds of serial killers. This is a topic or subject that comes up at least once every couple of weeks when conversing with friends. So this book was right up my alley as far as in interest along with being a good read.
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I can imagine the mixed feelings you had about Craig! I will not be reading due to the brutal killings - Chapter 1 was intense, haha. Thanks for the review!
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Post by ageelan »

Great review - I'm always a little cautious with new thriller novels as to whether they'll be a little simplistic or basic in the motivations or backgrounds of the characters but your review assured me that there is depth to these characters. Thanks!
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Good review. Timely issue and your description has peeked my interest.
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Sounds unsettling, but in a good way.
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This book reminded me of the saying, "You were not born evil, the world made you that way." I think this saying applies to Craig. I've never read a book about how the mind of serial killer works; this book is a good start for that.
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Yes this is a definite add to my reading list. Excellent review on today's book of the day.
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I dont think Ive read a book from a killers perspective before. I'm not sure if it's something I'd enjoy reading, but I may give it a chance
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Post by CheyenneR »

I'm excited to read a crime/thriller where there is some sympathy for the killer. That might sound odd but there are so many novels where the culprit is just a basic bad guy that it's nice to read from a different perspective.
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