Book 3 in the gritty DI Henley series. As I've come to expect from this wonderful series this book is dark, hugely addictive with a plot line that keeps you guessing right to the end. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. This is a serious contender for my book of the year. Absolutely loved it.

He will come for them, one by one…
Five shocking murders

Twenty-five years ago, DCI Harry Rhimes arrested Andrew Streeter for the brutal murders of five young people. Streeter’s ‘kill list’ of victims was found in his home, and he was convicted of all five crimes.

A legacy under threat

Now, Streeter’s convictions are being overturned, as new evidence implies the original investigation was corrupt. No one is more shocked that DI Henley. Because this case is personal; Rhimes was her old boss, and he’s no longer alive to defend himself. But when the killings start up again, Henley must face the truth: Rhimes got it wrong twenty-five years ago.

A hunt for a killer

Henley and her team reopen the original murder cases, but they must put their personal feelings to one side. Because the real killer is still out there, and he’s working his way through a new kill list.

Absolutely superb book, I have to give it five stars.

This is the third Inspector Anjelica Henry book but it’s the first one I’ve read and I did most of it in one sitting. For me, it gets 5 stars because of its complexity as a crime book. I often find that detective fiction has just a few characters or more characters but few are fleshed out. There’s often only one well done plot or the main plot and a few sub plots that are ok but could have been worked out better. Neither of these things happen here. Each character is believable and the sub plots are interesting and add back story to the characters. I really enjoyed the plot too and the speech is particularly believable. This is the sort of book that could easily be turned into a two hour ITV drama. I will definitely keep an eye out for others in the series.

Thanks to the author, publishers & NetGalley for access to this arc in return for an honest review.

After having read and absolutely loved the first two books in this series, I was desperate to read the next instalment and I certainly wasn't disappointed.

Please be reassured that, in my opinion, this can be read as a standalone but I would definitely suggest you go back and read the first two as although not essential, it does help with the character understanding and development and they are brilliant books!

Once again, we are treated to a great story, fantastic characters, twists and turns; it's dark, it's gritty and it doesn't let up from start to finish. It's full of tension and kept me guessing until the end and I have no hesitation in recommending it.

Many thanks to the author, HQ and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this, the latest excellent addition to a brilliant series and I can't wait for the next.

This is the first book in this series that I’ve read, so I found the first chapter confusing when I didn’t have a clue as to who any of the characters were. After that, the book fell into place and was an absorbing and entertaining read.

I love Anjelica! I connected with the character straight away.

It is authentic and quite dark and keeps you reading to the last page.

A definite recommendation.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for gifting me this arc in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

I requested this book because it looked like a really good crime novel and i truly wasn’t dissapointed. From the first page until the last I was hooked, I genuinely haven’t read a book that’s had me think about at work the way this did for a while 😅 Without spoiling anything, I have to say the way I was constantly questioning every single suspect and character in this book was something else. I really enjoyed how we got to see the lives of different characters and not just the main character, it really made me want to know more about everyone.

After realising this was book 3 in the series, I have added the other 2 to my wish list now and will be reading them as soon as I can!! Hoping there’s another book due to the way this one ended 😊

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for sending this ARC. All options are my own.

Another brilliant thrilling read by Nadine Matheson. This being the third book in the Inspector Henley series and, in my mind is the best yet. The characters are so believable, the storyline gripping. It is gruesome, captivating and a roller coaster of a ride.
From the first to last page left me feeling breathless. It is so chilling, I would highly recommend readers to start with the first book in the series, get to know the characters. Nadine has a great reading style and I look forward to more by this great author.

Love this series so was really looking forward to the third book and it was just as good as the previous two.

The SCU are back to investigate The Burier. A serial killer put away by Henley’s boss Rhimes 25 years earlier, who now decides to appeal his conviction and clear his name. At first the team don’t believe his innocence but as more victims are killed using the same M.O as The Burier, they start to take his claims of Police corruption seriously.

I really enjoyed the mix of cold case and fresh investigation and how they mixed together. It was all really well plotted and paced well.
The authors background in law shines through with lots of detail added to increase the authenticity.

As the series continues, we learn more about the SCU team and their relationships with each other, both personal and professional.
The main character of Anjelica Henley, is a strong female role model and I look forward to reading the next in the series!

I'd not read the first two of this series, but it works ok as a standalone.
There are a lot of characters involved so it required a little more concentration at times to remember who was who. I enjoyed the tangled web of the dark plot.
I think if I'd have read the previous books I'd have enjoyed it all the more as I'd be more familiar with characters and their past.

It was a long time ago that I read the other books in this series, but that didn't seem to matter so I think it could be read as a standalone book. The characters were well written and the plot moved along pretty fast. Re investigating old cases along with the new kept the team busy, and kept me reading. A brilliant book in my opinion

I've loved all three books in this series, I like the way we are getting to know the characters in the SCU and their back stories are building. Although this one was still a bit grizzly in parts, it wasn't as graphic as the other two, and the story still kept me gripped.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

This story is slightly different from the previous two in that not only does Henley have to investigate a current murder, but also becomes involved in a couple of cold cases, one of which was her best friend when she was younger. Added to this, due to a miscarriage of justice, her former boss and mentor comes under the spotlight of possibly being corrupt. A bit of a slow starter for me however the pace picks up as the story goes along building to a great crescendo at the end. Another good story in this series.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review.

Henley -V- The Burier. The third gripping case for Angelica Henley and Ramouter to investigate. What a thrill ride this is, it's absolutely brilliant with an unputdownable plot, page turning action, amazing relatable characters., and shocking twists.. Keeps you guessing right to the cliff hanger ending. The series of books seriously need to be adapted to TV. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, PHENOMENAL READ.

The Kill List is my first introduction to author Nadine Matheson and Inspector Anjelica Henley and what a cracking introduction it is!!

As this is a top notch crime thriller. That had me hooked from beginning to end.

As Andrew Streeter: A convicted serial killer desperately tries to contact Anjelica. Whom he has a connection too, given that she at fifteen gave evidence against him at his trial. And he's not the only one wanting to talk. As a barrister has taken Andrews case and he's about to get Andrew out on appeal.

However, what they don't count on is someone wanting to silence them both for good and Anjelica being thrust into the middle of the investigation. As well as having to reinvestigate the original murders including that of her best friend Melissa.

But with accusations of police corruption and evidence that takes them in circles. The pressure of finding Melissa's killer mounts and Anjelica is soon at breaking point.

And she's not the only one.

And with such a twisty storyline. That is full of death and destruction. Not to mention shocks and unflinching scenes. This was genuinely a story I couldn't put down and when all the different threads came together. I was completely shocked and never have I been this hooked on a group of characters since I read Michael Woods For Reasons Unknown.

I would thoroughly recommend The Kill List to all.

A very well written book by an accomplished author. This is the third in the DI Anjelica Henley series but the first one I've read. It reads well as a standalone although I will go back and read the first two now, impressed as I was with this one.
Andrew Streeter was convicted in 1996 of 5 murders, all of which he continued to plead not guilty. New evidence has been unearthed and an appeal to have the life sentence quashed has been raised. Meanwhile a new spate of murders commences, showing the same traits as the original ones. The investigation lands with the Serious Crime Squad of which Henley is part of. It is now personal for her as she found the first body who at the time was a close teenage friend and also the name of her former boss and friend has been banded around as being a bent cop.
This is very fast paced, very dark but very thrilling. It is a rollercoaster of a read but a thoroughly enjoyable one.
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an edge of your seat Murder/Mystery. A murderer on the rampage, false imprisonment, police corruption. It had it all. A great cast of characters and a very satisfying conclusion.

Nadine strikes again! Equally as good (if not better) as the previous two instalments. Loved the different writing styles with the use of court transcripts/judgments.

Easiest 5 star review I’ve given this year. Cannot wait for the fourth book!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

Anjelika Henley was fifteen when her testimony helped convict Andrew Streeter, twenty-five years later DI Henley visits him in prison at his request. He is dying of cancer and she hopes he might finally confess to the five murders for which he was jailed but to which he has always maintained his innocence. The first victim had been Anjelika’s friend and she had found the body, and identified Streeter as a man seen near the scene. That observation did not lead to his conviction, of course, it was just a minor grace note to the orchestral arrangement of circumstantial and Forensic evidence presented, including a “Kill List” in his handwriting. The case might, however, have led to her joining the Met and becoming a DC in a newly created Serial Crime Unit (SCU) led by DCI Rhimes, the detective sergeant whom she had dealt with during the original investigation. What Streeter tells her sets off a train of events that threatens everything she previously believed and triggers a new Kill List.
This is a police procedural, the third in a series but works as a standalone. As usual it is quite well written with good characterisations and gruesome details. The plot proceeds in a fairly linear manner, with some flashbacks to the events of the original case, particularly Henley’s involvement and memories. She is the chief protagonist, of course, but the rest of the team get their own moments in the spotlight sometimes with rather abrupt jump-cuts. It isn’t very difficult to work out who is responsible for what, which, and when, so not as sharp as it could be (I made a similar observation about Book 2) but it moves fairly quickly. It is common for police officers in tales such as this to be troubled in their private lives, but this is a bit overdone here with all the principals having problems with their spouses. Solid example but not Matheson’s best.
I would like to thank NetGalley, the publishers and the author for providing me with a draft proof copy for the purpose of this review.

When you read a lot of thrillers, you always know you've found a great author when their characters live in your head, months/years after first reading about them. Because I'm not going to lie, I don't often remember what I read last week. But with this series, I can vividly remember so many scenes from the previous two books in this series, that I couldn't wait to come back to these characters.

And The Kill List is probably my favourite yet! The story follows a brilliantly multi-layered case with so much to discover. It really takes its toll on the characters, especially Henley, which is what makes it so easy to invest in them, as you get to know them so personally.

I was hoping for a little more character development in this one - there's enough of it, but I wanted some conclusions regarding the relationships of our main characters because I'm eager for things to improve for them all! But it seems like we're going to get all of this in the next book, and I'm excited to see a case so personal to them finally get tied up.

The police procedural elements are meticulous, and Matheson's writing makes 400+ pages feel like a breeze! If you enjoy dark detective thrillers, this is definitely a series you need to get into!

A great fast paced thriller with plenty of action to keep the reader gripped. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.