Love Letters to a Serial Killer.. tell me more!! I just had to read this one,, serial killer books are some of my favourites to read (I know, I know, what does that say about me!) This was a darkly funny and twisty read, with an accused murderer who was more likeable than the main protagonist. Hannah was a very strange character and I really did struggle to warm to her or understand her motivations. But I really did enjoy this book, it was different and clever in many ways.

Hannah is in her 30’s and really unsatisfied with her life. She lives in a crappy studio apartment, hates her job, her boyfriend has dumped her and her best friend is slipping away from her as she plans her wedding. Hannah finds herself drawn into the murder of women in Atlanta, and gets sucked into a rabbit hole on a true crime forum, which then leads her to start writing letters to the man accused, William, a handsome lawyer. The pair exchange letters and she finds herself falling in love with him. She attends every day of the trial, trying to get close to his family and find out if he really did do it.

Thanks so much to Orion Publishing for my advanced copy to read. Publishes on July 4th.

4-4.5 stars

I've read so many thrillers over the years, and many that are influenced by the protagonists' love of crime podcasts, shows, forums etc. and so I thought this would be like that. And it is like that to a certain extent, but only at the basic level. The plot itself is unlike any I've read before. And it must be difficult finding a topic that's new amongst all the other murder mystery, serial killer thriller crime novels about, but Tasha has managed that. It's got everything you expect but it's different enough to stand out.

I mean, I'm not promoting the falling in love with a suspected serial killer, there's a whole lot of issues there. But it's true that there are many people - men and women - who are attracted to that kind of danger, that extreme bad boy, and so it was refreshing to read a book from that viewpoint.

A large quantity of the book, at least the first 2/3, is written in the format of these letters which Hannah and William send each other. Which I thought was a good way of writing it, as it allowed us to get to know the two of them seamlessly without going back and forth in flashbacks and whatnot.

It is mostly set in the time of the murders and immediate aftermath, but there are a few bits from an undisclosed time involving undisclosed people, which ramps up the excitement - is it before, during, or after, or is it completely unrelated?

This was another book that went against my "no reading the kindle in bed" rule. To be honest, it's becoming less of a rule and more of a suggestion nowadays, but that's what happens when people keep writing great books.

Hannah is a sad character. She's lonely, naïve, obsessive, and more than a little odd. And yet she is vulnerable and alone, and for me, had a good heart. She had been so deprived of long-term affection and friendship that she'd begun to rely heavily on intense but short-lived love, which in turn made her more obsessive and more alone, so no wonder she grabs any chance of affection, even if it's from the wrong kind of people.

I love that it makes you think about your own relationship with your family and friends. Whether you truly know if someone is capable of such a heinous crime or not. How you want to trust someone, believe someone, even if all the evidence points otherwise.

I loved Tasha's way of depicting the crime and trial and aftermath, it's like you're part of the jury, desperately trying to come to a decision. You think he can't possibly be innocent, but then she throws a curve ball and you think he can't possibly be guilty. And back and forth it goes. I was never certain on how it would end.

I did forget at times I was reading a book, and kept going to ask people "did you hear about that serial killer", like he was real, which is always a good sign of a book if it stays with me. It's a promising debut for a new exciting writer.

Not sure how i felt about this book. Strange and interesting at the same time. I appreicate that there are people that fall in love with murderers. I didn't like the end that she is obviously unsure who the babys father is, but why would you want to find out that it's the killers if the baby grows up to be a killer.

OK I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS!! What a book - a storyline quite unlike anything I have come across before. Hannah starts to write letters to a handsome lawyer called William, who is charged with the murder of 4 women. Hannah becomes obsessed with writing letters to him and as the story unfolds, we see another woman murdered whilst William is in prison - how could this be?!
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

This is one of the most unusual books I've read in a long time. When four women are killed and their bodies dumped in the same location, what starts put as simple interest on Hannah's part soon turns into an obsession. When a handsome lawyer, William is arrested for the crimes, Hannah begins corresponding with him enjoying the thrill of communicating with a potential serial killer.

Her obsession soon takes over her life and her work and relationships with friends ate overshadowed by her exchange of letters with William.

Eventually, she travels to the other end of the country to observe William at his trial. Is he everything that she expected when she sees him in the flesh and is he innocent or guilty? Just what is the attraction between them and will things work out?

Love Letters to a Serial Killer is unlike anything I've read before. This novel truly stands in a category of its own, and the more I think about it, the more I realize how much I enjoyed it!

The story follows Hannah, a woman in her 30s who feels stuck in a rut. Her job is unfulfilling, she's disconnected from her soon-to-be-married best friend, and the man she's been in love with has moved on. Lonely and needing a change, Hannah becomes engrossed in True Crime forums after four women are murdered in Atlanta by an active serial killer. She quickly becomes hooked on the vibrant community of online sleuths.

When a handsome lawyer named William is arrested for the murders, Hannah's interest turns into an obsession. She decides to write William a letter to vent her frustrations, thinking it’s a harmless way to express herself since no one else would ever know. To her surprise, William writes back. His letters are charming, and he seems genuinely interested in her, making it hard for Hannah to reconcile his kind words with the monstrous crimes he's accused of.

Hannah's obsession deepens, and after losing her job due to poor performance, she leaves her old life behind to attend William's trial in Atlanta. The trial is a media circus, but Hannah attends every day, befriending other attendees and feeling more at home there than ever before.

When a fifth woman is murdered while William is on trial, everything is thrown into question. How can he be guilty if the murders continue in the same manner? With only circumstantial evidence, the jury finds William not guilty. Guess who he calls upon after his release? That's right—Hannah. They move in together and officially become a couple. Everything seems perfect as William is so supportive that Hannah doesn’t even need to find a new job, giving her plenty of time to investigate him further. Despite his acquittal, she still suspects he could be the killer.

Love Letters to a Serial Killer is an odd and compelling story. Even though I didn't like Hannah or her irrational decisions, I found the book ridiculously engrossing. I couldn’t stop reading! This novel is bound to spark strong opinions upon its release, and I’m eager to hear them all. It's completely original and wickedly fun, though it certainly delves into some taboo topics.

Initially, I was put off by Hannah's desperation, thinking it was no wonder she would fall for a serial killer, given her need for attention. However, once she discovered the forums, I was hooked. Her decision to write to William before his trial was baffling, and her subsequent choices left me constantly exclaiming, "WTF, Hannah?!"

As the story progresses, it becomes increasingly wild, involving her family and other characters, culminating in a twisted, deranged relationship. Despite its sick and twisted nature, I liked it. Hannah is like the Carole Ann Boone of the Romantic Thriller genre.

Thank you to Berkley for providing me with a copy to read and review. This is an incredibly memorable book for me, and I can't wait to read more from this author!

I can’t say that I enjoyed the book and yet I was compelled to finish reading it. I really actively disliked Hannah, I found her pathetic and annoying! There were some elements of the story that i enjoyed but the twist was really obvious. I continued reading just to finish it rather than bc I was hooked.

Thanks to @netgalley and the publisher for granting me an ARC of #LettersToASerialKiller in exchange for my honest review


Hannah is a woman in her early thirties. Not happy with her life or job. Always seeking the approval of her parents and her love life sucks especially after being ghosted by a man she didn't even start dating yet.
Trying to find something to distract her from her miserable life, she joins a true crime forum aimed at solving the case of 3 women murdered in Atlanta and the strange thing is they all have a romantic history with William Thompson.
Feeling her life lacks purpose she starts using social media to gain justice for the victims, which leads her to write a hate letter to the killers not expecting that he will write back and then things start to go downhill from there.

To be honest, I had high hopes for this book but unfortunately, it didn't hook me at all.
The author's writing style confused me and Hannah's character was so infuriating.
I was dragging myself to read the whole time.
However, as I always say what I didn't enjoy, might be the best book for someone else so make sure to add it to your TBR.

Xoxo💋

Hannah Wilson's life is dull; the guy she's dating doesn't want to commit, her job doesn't interest her and her income doesn't allow for many exciting hobbies.
When the body of a young woman is found in a ravine, Hannah becomes obsessed with finding out more about the woman and how she ended up there. More bodies turn up in the exact same location, and Hannah joins a forum of fellow true crime afficionados in trying to work out what connects the women and who the murderer could be.
What Hannah had never suspected was that she would fall in love with the man accused of the murders. She and William exchange letters during his incarceration and the ensuing trial. Hannah is captivated by the thrill of having a serial killer for a boyfriend, but will she uncover the truth?

This book took me no time to finish. The story was fast paced and the writing was humorous enough to keep me going. Whilst I enjoyed the pacing and the jumping back and forth between present day and the days leading up to it, I did feel the twist was obvious about half way through the book and would have liked for the suspense to have lasted a while longer. Hannah as a character was difficult to like; even throughout her investigations as to whether or not William was the true killer and the thrill of being around a potential murderer she didn't seem to have any heightened emotions other than the occasional passionate moment in which she got turned on by the potential for being murdered at any moment.

This isn't a genre I typically read but the premise intrigued me. I laughed out loud several times and it was very easy reading however I don't see myself rereading or seeking out further titles by this author in future.

Fun and easy to read, this follows the story of a woman who falls in love with a man accused of being a serial killer

It felt like it took a while for the plot to truly get going, and while the end was extremely predictable, it was still fun to read!

I loved the sound of this after hearing about so many women who fall in love after writing to men in prison, the psychology behind it fascinates me. However the main character Hannah just seemed weird tbh. She appeared to fall in love but was then still investigating William and wanted him to be guilty, which I thought was slightly odd. The book is described as a comedy thriller and I can't really say it felt like either to me, no lol moments or hiding behind the cushion, it was just a mix of confusion. The big twist was extremely predictable which I had guessed early on but it didn't make much difference.
I felt like the ending was quite sad and knowing that 1 person out of the 3 main characters would most likely go on to live a life of undeserved sadness.
Thank you for the copy #NetGalley and a great idea for a plot but just wasn't for me

I went into this book with an open mind not really knowing what to expect and thinking it may be a cringe-worthy book but I couldnt have been more wrong, I loved every second of the story and the main character was just fantastic

A great compulsive read. Hannah was not what I expected from the brief of the story, however she was even better. The story was twisty and full of so much humour. that I could hardly believe in the idiocy of Hannah and all those that surrounded her.
The murders were fairly predictable but the hints kept on trying to send the reader elsewhere.

If you’re in the mood for a psychological thriller with a dry, witty tone, then Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell could be a great one for you. It has summer read stamped all over it with its fast pace and enticing premise. As you may have guessed from the title, Love Letters to a Serial Killer is written from the POV of the woman who sends those letters.

Hannah is our narrator and the aforementioned woman. She lives in Minnesota and works in a job she hates, has a dwindling friendship circle and isn’t wildly happy in life. When three women from the area are found strangled and left in a ravine, she finds herself drawn to the prospect of a local serial killer.

At first Hannah’s interest is all outrage and on the side of the victims. However, once she starts writing to William Thompson – lawyer and accused serial killer – she is shockingly quickly, in my opinion, drawn into his side of the story. She attends his trial and the outcome isn’t the one anyone, including her, was expecting…

I have to say, I found it hard to understand Hannah as a character. She’s drawn to William both out of lack of options in her own life and, it seems, out of a pure fascination with a man who could commit such terrible crimes. She wants William to hurt her and is absolutely drawn to the idea that he could kill her.

William is crafted with charisma – the hallmark of any good serial killer you could argue – Ted Bundy is actually referenced in Love Letters to a Serial Killer – the ultimate, most hideous serial killer of them all.

While I did read this book really quickly and it kept me hooked, the more I thought about it, the more the pieces of Hannah’s actions didn’t quite do it for me. And although I enjoyed the slightly sinister note it ended on, I just thought her character’s actions were too unrealistic for me to feel invested in. Addictive read though!

This book kicks off straight away, with no messing about
The writing is amazing
It is completely different
I have not read anything like it
It is like a breathe of fresh air

Thank you netgalley, Tasha Coryell and Orion Publishing Group

I found this book incredibly predictable, I figured it out very quickly and it definitely made me struggle with the rest of the book a little. Whilst there are definitely a few good twists and quirks that I enjoyed, it was a little repetitive and it definitely didn’t feel like the thriller I was expecting.

I was intrigued by the title and the story of this book although I have found the character very much but I think that was on purpose. I was still interested in the story of her and what has happened to her. I think the story itself was interesting. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read it early

This would make an excellent holiday read. It had a unique storyline about Hannah, who became obsessed with a suspected serial killer. She then managed to correspond with him. The plot was slow in parts, with a predictable ending, but still a very enjoyable read.

I really wanted to love this book as it sounded great & it started off okay, but by the end of the story I hated it & wish I had DNFed.

I couldn’t stand the protagonist! She had no redeeming qualities what-so-ever & wasn’t relatable in the slightest. The story dragged, was generally boring, became far too obvious & the ending, why?

I wish I could find something good to say as I do really dislike writing such a negative review but I can’t think of anything.

Good premise, bad execution.

Thank you to the publishers, NetGalley & the author for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great read. Seriously brilliant. Hannah, a girl with basically no life, dumped by a previous boyfriend, let go from her job, becomes obsessively fascinated with William Thompson. William is about to stand trail for the murder of three girls whose bodies were all found at the bottom of a ravine. Hannah, who is looking for something more in her life starts writing letters to William, telling him what a despicable person he is for the murders. When William surprisingly writes back, Hannah starts to develop real feelings for William so it is no surprise that just before the trail starts he asks Hannah to marry him.
When the trial starts Hannah begins to focus on William's family. Still convinced William is indeed guilty and wanting to discover evidence, Hannah gets more and more involved.
This book is deep, funny and relatable. A very easy, pacy read. Love Letters to Serial KIller is now one my most talked about books in my reading circle. Would you or wouldn't you write to a serial killer?