Twisty thriller that sends you one way then another with misdirection. New York - two women meet by chance and hatch a dastardly plan of revenge that will blow your mind.
Great writing and crafting of the story as it is revealed tantalisingly.
We expect nothing less of Steve Cavanagh!

As always, a fast paced, super smart plot from Steve Cavanagh. Each time he releases a book I worry I am going to fall out of love with his writing but so far so good! I don't know how he manages to come up with such original and well thought out plots but I just hope he keeps doing it. There is always something that makes me go "no way" and this one was no different.

Super twisty thriller - a standalone thriller from Steve Cavanagh. Shades of Strangers on a Train as two women realise they have the same desire - to get rid of men in their life. So why don't they solve each others problem? Great pacing and tension building, really enjoyable read

I received an ARC from Netgalley for this book. Once again Steve Cavanagh has got a bestseller! He never fails to entertain and live up to his previous books. This had me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the plot to twist!

Too many insane twists but love the Hitchcock nod and basis.

I was hoping for an updated Hitchcock, with contemporary references and a good murder switch-up. But it went totally off the rails for me and ended with just a couple of twists too many, and at one point I actually shouted out loud, "Are you kidding me?!"

Note - I'm not going to spoil anything here. Bare bones of the plot only.

Do you know the Hitchcock film Strangers on a Train? I do. It's a great idea - two men meet on a train journey, each with someone in their lives they want dead. In conversation they end up disclosing this and agreeing that a good solution to both their problems would be to switch murders, for each to kill this person for the other, leaving themselves free of suspicion and able to provide alibis. Of course, in the Hitchcock film this doesn't go to plan.

And this is the basis for Cavanagh's thriller. Two wounded women meet at a survivors' group. A group for those who've lost family members in painful and often violent ways. Wendy's daughter was killed by a teacher she was seeing in secret. Amanda's daughter was killed and left abandoned after her husband turned his back momentarily, resulting in his own suicide soon after. In both cases the obvious suspect was not arrested, justice was not served. Neither woman can let it go.

At the same time, we have a plotline following Ruth, psychologically and physically scarred following a home break-in that leaves her own life shattered.

Amanda and Wendy agree that the only way they will get justice for their families is to manage this themselves - following Hitchcock's example.

Quite the set-up, isn't it? But when things go awry, the plot thickens, twists and carries you to somewhere I sometimes found impressive - aha! Didn't see that one coming, nice one - but eventually found too ridiculous to allow for.

And the ending. Oh boy. No. I had problems with it.

For most of the running length, I was as caught up in this as the next reader, Cavanagh served up some good red herrings and dead ends. But the last few pages let it down, for me.

Overall, good fun. But let down by one too many twists and unbelievable motives/actions at the end.

With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.

As always I have yet to meet a Steve book that I haven’t liked. This one kept me up until late in the evening and has me awaiting his next book.

Steve Cavanagh has done it again. A whopping 5 stars for Kill for Me Kill for you. Possibly his best stand alone novel yet. It has more twists and turns than a helter skelter. I definitely never saw that ending coming. Fabulous

Based on the premise of Patricia Highsmith’s Strangers on the Train, it’s Steve Cavanagh’s new stand alone thriller.
Amanda White is grieving the loss of her family and wants revenge, following the justice system letting her down.
She joins a bereavement support group and meets Wendy and they bond over their mutual loss.
They hatch the perfect plan, Wendy is willing to carry out the murder if Amanda will do the same for her.
Brilliantly structured with gritty twists aplenty, you’re in for a rollercoaster of a ride.
However beware some of the details are quite graphic and genuinely frightening in parts.
Thanks @sscav @headlinebooks & @netgalley for the eARC

Thank you NetGalley and Headline for this eCopy to review

I really enjoy Steve Cavanagh's Eddie Flynn books so had high hopes for Kill for Me Kill for You, however I found it very slow with a few too many twists and turns. It read very similar to other books I have read and the plot was quite obvious.

The book is told through many points of view, which I normally enjoy but felt this time that they did not add much to the story and made it difficult to emphasise with of the characters

A good thriller if a little long and implausible

I will hold my hands up and admit I wasn't sure about the premise of Kill For Me, Kill For You. I thought it would be a rehash of Strangers On A Train...

I should have kept the faith. Of course Steve Cavanagh knows what he's doing! I loved every second of this book and just devoured it. Twists and turns a plenty. Full marks!

Excellent stand-alone novel, a great plot, fabulous characters, this book has two stories running with the connection coming via a powerful twist. I thoroughly enjoyed this, it’s hard to give details without spoilers but a brilliant read. Outstanding writing yet again from Steve Cavanagh.
I discovered the Eddie Flynn series earlier this year and have since devoured them plus Cavanagh’s other stand-alone Twisted.
I really look forward to the next book from this author. He is definitely my favourite author for 2023!

I just love books by this author- his Eddie Flynn novels are great - so I was excited and intrigued to receive this review copy of his latest which is a stand alone.
This has all the elements of a brilliant thriller and it is so cleverly plotted that even I couldn’t work out how it was all going to end.
It is the story of two women who decide to swap murders as in the famous film - Strangers On A Train. Amanda has lost her young daughter in a horrific abduction and murder and wants nothing more than the man responsible to pay. However the police cannot get enough evidence and his wealthy family are protecting him. When a woman at her bereavement support group agrees to murder him if Amanda will reciprocate for her, Amanda cannot believe her luck. However all is not as it seems and Amanda could never have predicted how the swap would work out and where it would lead her.
I cannot say too much about the story as I do not want to spoil all the clever twists that Steve Cavanagh uses to lead the reader in so many different directions. This book is oh so clever and the ending is incredible ! I couldn’t put it down and happily skipped through it in a couple of days desperate to know how it was all going to pan out.
It is definitely a highly recommended five star read and if you are the type of person who likes a twisty psychological thriller you will not be disappointed! Once you start it you will just have to keep on reading!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.

Another fab thriller for Steve! Usually engrossed in the Eddie Flynn novels so was excited to read a stand alone.

I loved all the twists and turns (and didn’t see them all coming!) but was entirely happy with the ending. (Just a personal preference though nothing on the construction of it)

Told through many povs it gave a good overview of the whole story and kept me engaged.

It's a while since we had a standalone from Steve Cavanagh and, as always, I'm excited about anything he releases. The feeling that I was cheating on Eddie Flynn was somewhat assuaged by a brief cameo from Jimmy 'The Hat' Fellini.

In 'Kill For Me Kill For You', Cavanagh has taken a Patricia Highsmith classic, turned it inside out and spun it around. The result is a thriller which is gripping and impossible to put down. Read in a day and loved every minute!

Cavanagh's storytelling prowess shines brightly in this novel. The plot is brilliantly crafted, creating a palpable sense of unease with twists and turns that will leave readers guessing. The author skillfully weaves together the lives of Amanda and Wendy, gradually revealing their motivations and the complexity of their characters. One of the greatest strengths of this book is its pacing. The narrative moves at a breakneck speed, ensuring that there is never a dull moment. Every chapter is filled with tension, suspense, and unexpected surprises. It's a true page-turner in every sense of the word.

Those expecting another excellent Eddie Flynn case will be disappointed, but briefly, as this standalone from Steve is certainly one of his best. With remainders of Strangers on a Train – which plays a role within the novel – what would you do if you met a stranger who promised to rid the world of your worst enemy, in return for you doing the same? Surely they’re joking, right? But when you’ve had your life shattered beyond belief, and the happy life you had dreamed of is someone else’s dream, then there’s very little you won’t agree to. Amanda and Wendy meet in a New York City bar and become fast friends. They’ve so much common: they’re alone in the world and they’re vengeful. So when one suggests the aforementioned possibility, will they go ahead with it? And what goes through someone’s head when they’re almost blind with anger and regret? Fast paced and jaw dropping at times, all the threads are nicely tied up in a cracking read.