4/4.5⭐️


I loved this one. Mystery gruesome murders.I enjoyed the killer's point of view through out the book. Listening to this book made it just a little bit creepier than just reading it. I loved the different twists through out and at the end of this!  A couple of my theories panned out but it still didnt disappoint.
I would definitely recommend this book!


Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for this Audiobook for an honest review.


TW: Murder, Assult, Violence, Rape, Deaths, Grief of loved ones

4.5 stars rounded to 5

If you are looking for tension, gruesome murders, and heartbreak, look no further. This book has it all!

I was lucky enough to listen to the audiobook of this and I just had to have it playing at every occasion. The narrators did a brilliant job and the chapters from the killer’s point of view were amazing. I could not stop trying to figure out who could it be, and I was so scared it wiuld be a disappointing ending - the ones were a random unknown person is pulled in and ta-daaaa here’s you killer. That was not the case… and the twist at the very end made it all even better.

In summary, I loved the concept, the execution was brilliant, and I think listening to the audiobook added an even creepier dimension for me.

This is a book I will recommend.

Thank you Netgallery and HarperCollins UK for the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Sick, twisted, disturbing and thrilling! I could not get enough of this book! 100% being reread at some point! Absolutely loved it!

Wow wow wow.

Okay, this book is not for the faint hearted, but it is absolutely perfect for any true crime fans out there.
Although this is obviously (& thankfully) fictional, it just doesn’t hold back, it pulls off the same level of horror that true crime stories will bring.

The narrators were incredible and the change of narrative in chapters between the main character and the killer was so exciting.
The twists literally had me gasping and that ending!
Please tell me this means a book two will be possible, I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
I absolutely cannot wait to read more of Sam Holland’s books as they are absolutely up my street and her writing is incredible, I might even go as far as to say this is my favourite crime thriller I’ve ever read.
It was completely unpredictable and unputdownable.

Normally when I listen to an audiobook also I’m afraid of missing details but with this it was the opposite I found myself just sat listening with every spare moment I had.

Thank you netgalley and Sam for granting me free access to this audiobook, it has been my top read this month by a mile.

3.5 star ⭐️
Trigger warnings for all the triggers definitely not for those against violence, rape, murder and abuse.

Strong and fulfilling debut book by Sam Holland who will sure deliver more promising and engaging books in the future.

The echo man is a thriller/crime book that follows the perspectives of DCIA cara Elliot trying to solve the case of gruesome copy-cat murders taking place.

I was not too engaged with most of Cara’s dialogue and relationships with other characters in this book however I found other characters delivered a far more enjoyable perspective.

The scenes detailing the murders were very dark and twisted which all took place by our killer wanting to copy and out do other prolific serial killers, I have no knowledge on the Intricacies of murders that inspire events within this book so cannot comment on how accurate they are however it made for a unique and gruesome tale connecting horrific crimes from multiple real killers into a fictional killer proceeding to creating a web of clues and bodies that our detectives find themselves following, and even getting caught in our killers web.

The start of the book hooked me, the middle of the book was engaging and fast moving however the ending and epilogue I personally found to fall flat for what was set up.

Excited to look for more Sam Hollands work in the future, wring and story were great despite detective books not being my particular taste.

So this is a review that’s hard to write for me. I liked a lot about this book, but alongside that, there were some themes that I found harmful and struggled to get past.

The good -
The idea of a serial killer who is ’echoing’ others was an excellent premise.
The pacing and style was brilliant and there was so much tension and suspense.
Everyone was a suspect and you’re kept on your toes the entire way through. So many thrillers are absolutely predictable, but this one nailed that.

The bits I can’t get past -
Whilst the ‘echoing’ was a fantastic idea, it did at times feel revelled in or a little gratuitous. I appreciate that quite often was deliberate to portray a particular mindset and really give that unsettled presence to the story, it absolutely did that, just at times I found myself distracted by that.
I work as a childcare solicitor and the elements taken from childhood records / historical abuse perpetrated and how that linked in with the narrative unnerved me. I understand why crime and thriller writers do it, but it’s such negative representation and I really struggled with that knowing how this feeds into perceptions of looked after children as adults and how history shapes a person. I can only imagine this was thoroughly researched by the author and she approached this with care, but I personally found it uncomfortable to read those parts.

Despite those couple of niggles, I did enjoy this one and I have already recommended to thriller loving friends.

I was accepted for an audiobook copy of this book via NetGalley and I had heard so many good things about this book that I just had to read it and I’m glad I did. This a twisted story that had me doubting the good guys at one point. It came with its twists and even ended on one! A great thriller book and the narration on this audiobook was great! Very enjoyable to listen to which made it an easy read and easy to follow.

A special mention for the cover of this book also as it truly nails the creepiness that this story entails. I would definitely pick up another book by this author in the future

what this was amazing !
I love serial killers adn the echo man had me going !
this was a very good whodunit and it took me some time to see how each story linked up and when it did it was shocking.. i still have questions!!!

Loved this. Really shocked to find out it is a debut! Brilliant story line which follows the case of the "echo man"; a serial killer mimicking the murders committed by other notorious serial killers. I enjoyed the twists and turns throughout, I thought I had it worked out 3/4 of the way through, only to be surprised once again right at the end.
I think the book potentially lends itself to a sequel, but if not I'd certainly read others by this author.
The narration was very Well done and easy to listen to.
Many thanks for the opportunity to listen to this fantastic audiobook.

The Echo Man: a serial killer with a twist. A gripping tale of murder and revenge for a childhood that no one should have to suffer at the hands of adults. Being a police detective is no match for this serial killer who is ahead at every step. Detectives Cara Elliot and Noah Deakin are being called time and again to sadistic, brutal murders of women. Death was too easy for the victims. They had to be tortured and tore apart for the killer to feel any satisfaction. Everything comes to a head, when their colleague Griffin, is found badly wounded and they manage to catch the killer with surprising results. This book is full of twists and turns. With some very gruesome descriptions, it is difficult to listen to at times. Holland writes with finesse but doesn’t smooth things over for the sake of the reader. He includes all the ‘icky’ bits that you don’t normally hear of in most other murder stories. Narrated by Sarah Lambie and Leighton Pugh, there was just enough detail to keep you on the edge of your seat or ready to switch off.

Wow what a rollercoaster. I think
I suspected everyone at one point & what a twist at the end. Brilliant first book I’ve heard of.by this author & my favourite book this year so far will definitely read more in the future.

If you like graphic, descriptive and rather mind blowing murder mysteries- you’ll love this book. It’s grim! But a totally gripping read. The murders are horrendous- copy cat murders, that totally make you feel sick. I’ve not read many books as graphic as this one - it reminds me of some of the Swedish detective novels I’ve read or Robert Galbraith. I was so scared I struggled to stop reading, I needed to get to the end.
A total thriller.

Excellent thriller. Although I thought I'd guessed the ending a third of the way through I hadn't! The writing style kept me enthralled enough to keep reading and I wasn't disappointed. Fantastic character development. Great plot line, the 'echoing' of killers such a good idea for a thriller. Will 100% read more from this author. Reccomendes to everyone in the book club.

What a great thriller! It was full of twists and turns with so many red herrings along the way, but it was very dark and gruesome in places and so may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
It’s a fantastic debut novel and I hope there will be a follow up!

I listened to this as an audio book and the narration was brilliant

I was kindly gifted this on NetGalley as an audio book in return for an honest review, I listened in tandem with the hardback copy.

This quite possibly may be my book of the month!! I was absolutely consumed with this story! It may have been so much more visual for me as it’s set in Southampton which is my hometown! I knew the places described and it’s been such a conversation starter!

I devoured this in two days, when I brought the hard copy in Waterstones Southampton the book sellers were raving about it when they saw I had it in my hand! It was such a great pick!

I think it’s my favourite thriller I’ve read yet! I was hooked at every page turn, the suspense, the twists and the execution were phenomenal!! Fabulous debut!!

A seriously harrowing and gory read!
A suspenseful and gripping plot. I was absolutely absorbed and horrified all in one reading this.
It was narrated really well and it didn't distract from the story like some can do.
I did however fell that although it was good, the ending was a bit messy and didn't quite have the impact it could have.

This one had me at the blurb and my god what a listen. If your a thriller or true crime fan then this dark and disturbing crime thriller is for you. I was hooked from the beginning and binged it in a day. It really got me through the summer spring clean as I just didn’t want to stop listening. It wasn’t unusual to see my eyebrows raised in shock or hear me saying ‘No way’ A LOT. I loved absolutely every minute of it. The serial killer theme was so good along with some really well written characters and let’s just say Griffin now holds a special place in my heart. Its so cleverly written that you actually don’t know where its going but it works. You are living the storyline alongside the characters. One minute I’d have a scenario in my head and within the next twist I was gone off in another direction. So many twists and turns that just keep you on the edge of your seat. You NEED to read/listen to this one. Loved the narration and I think it was a good choice of format as it really added to the listen and brought the storyline and characters alive for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK Audio for the opportunity to listen to #TheEchoMan

WOW 🤩 loved this book ! A really original storyline. Although quite dark in places, it keep you guessing right to the very end. As a debut novel it’s top class!

The narrators were excellent, very easy to listen too and portrayed the characters well

I liked the narration. It’s gentle. At times even sinister.
This is one of the best books I have read for ages. It’s also the most creepy. I even had to stop listening late last night because I creeped myself out so badly.
The tale takes the copycat killer to the extreme. A few of the links take a while to untangle, but bear with as it all becomes clear eventually.
Now I have to wait for another by the same author.

Great thriller storyline, very gory with the explicit details of the victims, fast paced and had me gripped from start to finish.