This is a good true crime book. It is very dark and disturbing. This book is all about justice for the victims. It is well written

The New Millennium Serial Killer was an interesting look at serial killer Christopher Halliwell. I had never heard of him before reading this book and he is currently serving life in prison for two murders he confessed too (that could be proven). This book looks at both other women he confessed to killing but couldn’t be prosecuted for, or women that fit his profile that remain unsolved to this day. The book was well researched and it is good. However, it was very repetitive and could have benefited from a little more editing the flow of the book was a bit choppy. However, it portrays compelling information in an abhorrent number of missing women and the pain it has caused friends and family to suffer without closure. I recommend it fir self awareness if nothing else because it chronicle’s a clear lack of police collaboration with other departments and a sheer disregard for public safety and awareness. During a timeframe that out so many young women at risk.

This was an interesting view, looking at crimes that could be contributed to Christopher Halliwell. He had means and opportunity. There was also a large cache of items that were found in a place he was known to inhabit, and many of these items have never been tested, or linked to a missing person. The police seem to just have stopped and filed it all away.

There were comments made by Halliwell that pointed to the fact that he had indeed committed more murders than he was charged with, however, there does not seem to be a push to investigate or solve any of these crimes.

I enjoyed the read, and found some interesting and compelling theories throughout the book. Worth a read for sure!

This was an interesting book about Christopher Halliwell , a killer I had not heard of before. I thought the book was well researched and I'm glad I read it. However I also felt it was repetitive and could have benefited from a little more editing and refinement. It was, in my option, a solid 3 star book, but these writers knew their stuff and for that information alone I suggest you read this book...I just wish the flow of the book had been better.

I love a true crime story and this did not disappoint! Thrilling and utterly compulsive! An incredible read, impossible to put down. Incredible storytelling! Recommend you read this book!

This true crime book explores the brutal murders Christopher Halliwell has been convicted of committing and compares them to other similar crimes that Halliwell may have committed in the UK. The authors have clearly spent a lot of time researching unsolved crimes in the areas Halliwell lived and worked over several decades. The authors also explore how the investigation into Halliwell affected his subsequent trial and getting justice for his victims.

Many of the cases that the author tries to link to Halliwell are based on the same type of loose possible connections. Many of them center around testing items found in a lake near his home, others are based on geography or victim type. I read over and over that if the police would just test the items in the lake, they could likely determine if Halliwell should be investigated further for many of the crimes discussed. The connections between Halliwell and many of the crimes explored seemed very flimsy and while it may be worthwhile for someone to record the information and cross compare it, the way it was organized and described in this book did not work for me.

As someone who takes in a good amount of true crime in book, documentary and podcast form, I do believe it’s important for the public to have access to information on closed cases and I see the value in “armchair detectives” trying to link cases or bring attention to ones that have been cold cases for a long time. Unfortunately, this book didn’t live up to the level of detail and quality that I’ve come to expect. One thing I did like was the focus on the victims, their lives and their families. The authors made sure to describe the victims as people with full lives before their tragic murders and not focus solely on the perpetrator.

I disagree with many of the other reviews I’ve seen about this book. I found it difficult to read, repetitive, in need of editing and more like a dissertation than a book. I think I could have gotten the point by reading a version that was about a quarter of the length and it could have been a lot more succinct.

Thank you NetGalley and Pen & Sword for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Good book. Well written and researched. Very informative. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the arc of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on my review.

This is a true crime book which needed to be written.
The crimes of Christopher Halliwell are discussed along with the possibility of him being responsible for more murders than the two he was charged with.
The book also makes it clear that the intentions of the lead investigator, Steve Fulcher, were in the very best interests of the victims, their families and the wider public.
I found this a difficult read having known one of the girls, but definitely worth the effort.

This was a very well researched book into the crimes of Christopher Halliwell (whom I had never heard of) and the possibility of him being responsible for more murders than the two he was charged with.

Throughout the book, I can hear the frustration of the authors and, of course, Steve Fulcher, the cop who lost his career over the case. The lack of money and manpower is clearly an issue for the police and since Halliwell kidnapped women from one county and disposed of their bodies in another (and had a highly mobile job), I can see why the authors think that he is actually responsible for ending more women's lives. There is nothing wrong with a bit of "armchair detective work" - the more brains the better, right? There are plenty of people who do not want to be a police officer but have plenty of time and patience to go through cases etc.

I know that a tiny minority of police have done the wrong thing by suspects but the vast majority are decent, hard-working people who put their lives on the line for us every, single, day so to hear about so much red tape when it comes to cautioning suspects - I can imagine how frustrating it is. Do you very carefully let him have his "rights" or do you try to find out where a body has been hidden. I am not talking about beating suspects up or anything, but surely there has to be a middle ground where police officers can fully do their jobs??!! I am thinking that the second someone has committed a terrible crime, their rights are forfeit.

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Pen & Sword.

Riveting, Distressing, Shocking…
A riveting although rightly distressing true crime account centred around the crimes of Christopher Halliwell and written by a former police intelligence officer and a true crime podcaster. Well written and researched with a comprehensive but often heartbreaking account. Theories of further crimes are very compellingly put and shockingly hard to digest. Fascinating reading for true crime aficionados.

An interesting true crime book about a killer i never heard of. There's a lot of questions, there's a killer who could have murdered more women, and a botched investigation.
It was an interesting read.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

A well written and well researched book.
The writing is easy to read and digest and it’s clear that the book has been extensively researched.
I feel certain after reading the cases put forward that Halliwell has killed prior to the murders he has been convicted of , I am a true crime and criminology fan and this book ticks all the boxes.
The police are underfunded and stretched to the limit but when a book like this is written I think they should look further in to the points that are highlighted and once investigated either discard the theory or continue to look further in order to bring justice for these women and their families.

Thanks to NetGalley and Pen & Sword.

Thriller genres isnt new for me, but true crimes story gave me totally different experiences and emotions. Before reading this study case I never hear about a taxi driver name Christopher Halliwel. He was arrested for murder Swindon missing woman at March 2011. But his arrested only begining into the real nightmare. Halliwel confessed the killed another victim 8 years ago. So is it possible that this murderer maybe still hiding another victims?

The New Millennium Serial Killer is a study cases for several missing women at nearby areas and fit the ideal profile of Halliwel's favourite type. The writing is simple and clear. It is easy to understand and fact oriented. The details provide possibilites about Halliwell's involvement but sadly most of it still open cases. Sometimes true investigation isnt as smooth and great as we read or seen at movie.

Thank you Netgalley and Pen & Sword True Crime for provided me with this copy. I am enjoyed my reading time and my thoughts are my own.

The story was interesting and I loved reading about the case, but the writing was a little rough, and overall the book was difficult for me to get through despite my interest in this content

I had never heard of this murderer, but I agree with the hypothesis presented in this book: this man has killed more than those two women they charged him for, but I find it odd that he hasn't talked about any more victims. He is already in prison. Why wouldn't he confess his other crimes?
I'm not surprised that the police did a very mediocre job with most of the cases described in the book, mainly because they thought the women just ran away (in my opinion, that should be the last thing to consider), and because most were prostitutes (sex workers are human beings too, FYI). I like that the authors are calling them out for not taking the investigation seriously, and for giving up on those women and their families.
The book is simple and to the point, and it's obvious to me that by writing this, they just want justice for the victims. I hope the investigators do their job and find the answers ASAP.

A fan of true crime and as this happened in a town near me I wanted to read The New Millennium Serial killer.
It was a very interesting read and the authors write it well
Throughout I could not stop thinking if the poor girls Christooher Halliwell .murdered. What an evil man he was.. But through great detective work it put an end to this tragic and terrifying case. Well worth reading.
And thoughts go to the families who lost their daughters xx

I received this ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve alway been intrigued by all things True Crime and love to see the perpetrator brought to justice for the victims and family that are involved.

The foreword by former Detective Superintendent Stephen Fulcher is so insightful and you can really tell that he really wanted and succeeded in catching Christopher Halliwell.

This is an incredibly in depth well researched book that delves into not only Christopher Halliwell but his victims and the cold cases and missing/murdered women that he could be responsible for.

I hate to sensationalise the victims and family’s when you read or watch True Crime so just remember that they are real people with feelings involved.

Another true crime which I found impossible to put down. The story of the notorious taxi driver Christopher Hallowell, what starts off as a missing woman, leads to a dead body and Halliwell is the only suspect. As the police delve deeper the find a hidden cache of 60 pieces of women's clothing. Are these his trophies? Has he killed that many and where are they? From the 1980's to his arrest in 2011 he has hunted and killed women. This dark read also includes the stories of twenty families who are still waiting for news of their missing loved ones and want closure. A dark, disturbing and a MUST READ for all readers of this genre.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

A comprehensive and fascinating look at the life and movements of Christopher Haliwell . Looking in depth at the possibility that there are a lot more victims that have not been found or attributed to him.
A number of failings by different police forces in their dealings with missing persons cases and not recatorgisung them as murder cases.
This will be fascinating for anyone who has an interest in true crimes or modern history.

Factual and thought provoking book exploring the idea that Christopher Halliwell did indeed murder a lot more women than he admitted/was charged for….giving accounts and investigation that make it impossible not to believe/accept this
If you watched the TV docu drama about this killer this is I guess a carry on from that
Detailed and impeccably researched