A Sensational Thriller
- Matt Witten
- Sep 15, 2022
- 3 min read
⭐⭐ ⭐⭐☆
Killer Story by Matt Witten
The Blurb
How far will she go to catch the killer--and make her podcast a hit?
Talented and idealistic young reporter Petra Kovach is on the brink of being laid off from her third failing newspaper in a row. To save her job, she pitches the launch of a true crime podcast about a sensational, unsolved murder.
Years earlier, an alt-right YouTuber was killed in her Harvard dorm room, and the case went cold. Petra knew the victim--she was once her camp counselor and loved her like a little sister, despite their political differences.
Petra's investigation gets off to a rocky start, as her promising leads quickly shrivel up. In her passionate quest for justice--and clicks--Petra burns sources and breaks laws, ultimately putting her own life on the line. Even as her star rises, she worries it could all come crashing down at any moment if her actions are exposed.
When her machinations start to backfire, there's only one way to fix everything and solve the murder--even though it may cost her everything she loves.
Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Harlan Coben
About the Author
Matt Witten is a TV writer, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. His television writing includes such shows as House, Pretty Little Liars, and Law & Order. His TV scripts have been nominated for an Emmy and two Edgars, and he has written four mystery novels, winning a Malice Domestic award for best debut novel. He has also written stage plays and for national magazines.
The Review
This is the second book I’ve read from this Author having reviewed The Necklace last year which I absolutely loved. I wasn’t disappointed with Killer Story which is a sensational, fast-paced thriller that keeps you on your toes at all times.
Our heroine is feisty journalist Petra Kovach who, having been let go from numerous jobs as a reporter feels under pressure to cling to her latest post at the Boston Clarion despite fierce competition from reporter Natalie, who would pretty much do anything to get a good story.
Having lost her own father and met and mentored young Liv before she got involved with a hard-hitting Forever America forum online which influenced her decision to become a controversial UTuber just prior to her murder. Liv certainly isn’t afraid of giving her opinion on immigrants despite her friendship with Eastern European Petra.
Liv was murdered two years ago, the Police having charged a Professor from her University with whom she was having an affair. However he had been found not guilty despite the public believing he was. So when Petra decides to investigate whether the Police got the right man through a series of podcasts, it opens a can of worms turning into a whodunit with every twist and turn and putting Petra’s life at risk.
The book is written beautifully and despite the shady behaviour that Petra stoops to in order to unveil the story that could change her career forever, the Author brings her character to life so artfully that you cannot help but love her and her flaws and want for her to succeed over her counterpart Natalie.
The authentic writing style is fast paced and totally page turning stuff and I certainly did not see the ending coming which was full of suspense, most definitely keeping me guessing with another twist throwing me off of the cliff edge and making me re-think my theories.
All in all, a brilliant read that I would highly recommend.
Book available for pre-order – release date – 17th January 2023:-
Date of review: 15th September 2022
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