Believe the hype! Unputdownable, twisty, deftly written thrill ride. Fox and Haze have IT, glamour, wealth and looks, but what if IT also means an insatiable bloodlust? But what do you do when your suddenly trapped in suburbia living.a life you feel is choking you to death...?

A brilliant rollercoaster of a novel

Such a good book! From the front cover design to the last chapter, I loved this book.
The author has given us some great, fleshed out characters & a wonderfully executed plot.
With a dark, comedic style running through the whole thing, well paced, short chapters, I found myself lost in the story.
So good! I’d highly recommend this to anyone.

I loved the idea of the rich, serial-killer vigilantes, and the story was generally good, with a very satisfying ending. I didn't enjoy the constant whining from Haze, which made the first part of the book seem overly long.

Thank you to NetGalley and Headline for the ARC

I had a blast reading this. I was so engrossed in the story and read the entire book in a day. I couldn't put it down. It explored the struggles of marriage and motherhood in the suburbs 0f London but did it with an edge of dark humor. Then there was the killing part, loved it. It was told in short, snappy chapters (my favorite) and switched between two POVs and two timelines. I was just as interested in both of them

Thank you to Netgalley and Asia Mackay for the ARC of this book.
This was something a bit different for me and I really enjoyed it. Haze & Fox felt very Mr & Mrs Smith, they had a dark and deadly past that they hid in their "boring" suburban lifestyles whilst fitting in with their neighbours and the locals.
I found the dual timeline and the storyline really gripping, I wanted to know what had happened because I was hooked by the prologue alone.
There weren't many characters in this book, but the ones that were in it fit like a glove and I particularly liked Jenny.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'm confident it won't be the last. I would recommend this book and would happily read it again, once it's out in paperback.

There are books on everything these days, rather than the plot or the nuance, the idea captivates me and the writing. Adapting a dark humour writing style can be so difficult and the author seamlessly fits in a novel idea with great writing. The book isn’t focused too much on plotting of murders etc, it’s about Haze and Fox’s marriage and it does justice to that. I loved it, the writing, the pace it was brilliant and I didn’t want to put the book down, read it one sitting!

A brilliant book with an original storyline and laugh out loud moments. What happens when 2 serial killers meet, fall in love, marry and have a baby? They conform into society and try to blend into suburbia. With one spouse seemingly more happy with their lot than the other, A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage entertains from the first page to the last.

Hazel(Haze) and her husband Fox are trying to lead as normal a life as possible with their baby daughter Bibi the only issue is they are serial killers and its really hard leaving the past behind them.
Haze has never been one to make friends due to her past, but Fox thinks it would help her to try.At a children's playgroup, she meets Jenny, and a friendship grows against her better judgement.
When Haze does something, she shouldn't, and Jenny makes a revelation that knocks her for six she doesn't know where to turn.
This is a witty,clever, and original read with an ending that you won't expect.
I'll be looking out for more from this author,there's definitely more scope for another outing involving the main characters.
Recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline Books for the Arc.

I'm not sure If I should be worried or not that I love dark, comical books regarding serial offers (sorry, serial offers in semi retirement, my bad) but here we are 🫠

There was alot I enjoyed about this book. Haze in particular had very dry wit which I am a fan of and her inner dialogue at times had me lolinnnn.
The prologue had me VERY excited for what was to come and whilst I found the beginning very slow, as the book progressed I found myself more invested. I liked the fact that while there were serious, darker topics throughout, there was also some lighter humour to help balance it out.

My one issue was what I've also seen mentioned by others and thats the missing letters and typos. I know this is an ARC but it made it quite difficult to read at times. For example, Coffee was coee and it took me awhile to realise the letter F in particular was missing alot and it wasn't just some drink I'd never heard of 🤦‍♀️😂 Anyway. It was a good read but would probably have been better if it wasn't for that!

This was a really mixed book for me. I think firstly the ARC probably could have done with a small content warning for SA. I understand it wasn't that graphic but would have been appreciated.

I found the plot hard to get into as the first 50% is Haze whining about domestic chores and how having a child changes your life. It just felt quite depressing and not much really happened.

The remaining 50% was more interesting and held my attention more, but the characters still felt quite flat and some of their motivations were not very complex, especially Fox's actions towards the end which seemed to be directly opposite to the character built throughout the book.

Overall the book was OK, but it wasn't fully there for me in terms of pacing or plot.

Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie and Caroline Kepnes, this is a fun book with many twists I didn’t see coming.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

Thank you to #netgalley for letting me read this draft of this book.

Unfortunately, this book just didn’t gel with me at all and, adding to the frustration of not being able to engage, were the constant typos and missing letters. These constant typos ruined the book for me although, even without them, I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed this book.

The promise of two serial killing vigilantes was initially a very good idea - a bit like “Mr & Mrs Smith” - but lacked the energy of said film and it was very easy to put down.

Overall I found this book to be fun. Fox and Haze are an ex serial killing couple turned married couple with a baby that both have struggles and conflict in their lives. This is a book with mixed characterisation - while I loved Jenny and found Haze compelling if somewhat difficult to like, other characters such as Helga were definitely more convenience characters than fully fleshed out. While I found some of the writing lacking in places, I enjoyed reading it and the plot twists did pay off in the end. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

A dark humoured romp - serial killers attempting to be model partners and parents to the world and to each other. Things start going awry and the reader, as well as the characters, tries to work out who is being good, bad and committing murder.
Top summer read

Fox and Haze are a normal couple living a completely normal life with their daughter Bibi. But they have a dark history, brought together by murder - and they're both feeling the itch again...

This is such a unique and engaging read! I thoroughly enjoyed the way it was written and loved both Fox and Haze. And that ending was not something I saw coming! I will be keeping an eye out for the next thing that Asia Mackay writes!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rounding up to three stars.


Whilst the idea of this book sounds great, for me it didn't always hit the mark.
There were times when I smiled along with it, or enjoyed the way the plot went there were other times when it just felt long, too long.
Never a book I rushed back to, and Whilst it's probably a good thing I didnt feel any connection with a pair of serial killers, it's not a great sign of how much you're enjoying the book.

Fox and Haze are the proverbial couple goals. He’s an investment banker, she’s an artist. They have an adorable baby daughter. But the relationship has become stale, lately. Since they agreed to stop serial killing domestic abusers, paedophiles and gropers. Who’s gonna crack first?

As you’ll have noticed, this is a darkly comic, hands over the eyes, read. But look a little deeply and you’ll see this a metaphor for several things: relationships, raising children, family, intimacy, creative block…

And the main characters are so well-written, you’ll find yourself cheering each kill. Yes, you will. The humour is some of the most deadpan I’ve read recently. Such as, Fox meeting Haze in Paris. When she’s having trouble finishing off a murder. Mackay is always in control of the narrative and keeps it both funny and thrilling with two great twists midway through the book.

Judging by the praise from actors; I think it’s a matter of time before you see this on a screen. Plus, the book ends on an open note. We may not have seen the last of Haze and Fox’s bloody/hilarious adventures. It’s published by Headline on January 14th, 2025 and I thank them for a preview copy. #aserialkillersguidetomarriage.

This book follows ex-serial killers, Hazel and Fox who are married with a baby. Hazel became pregnant and they had to give up their London lifestyle for a life in the suburbs. Hazel desperately wants to start killing again and she ends up being the police to their door.

I’m giving this 3 stars. It was okay but just not nuanced enough for me at all. There was a big focus on motherhood in this and the banality of doing the same thing every day raising a child which I’m not really interested in. Hazel and Fox kill bad men and I’ve read quite a few books involving serial killers and this one just didn’t wow me. They kill bad men and these men are hard to find empathy for because of their crimes against women. This means the story often lacks nuance. I think this would have been much more interesting if they just killed indiscriminately so then we could understand the psychology of why they like killing. Overall it was fine and I can see people loving this, it just wasn’t a win for me.

What a fantastic read this is. Once you start reading you cannot stop. Somehow it quickly seems 'normal' that a couple should be serial killers, especially when they get rid of the 'bad guys'. However, things change when their daughter is born.

Beautifully written, amusing and highly recommended. I definitely want to read her other books.

This book is an amusing but also quite serious offering that purports to tell the story of two reluctantly reformed serial killers, Fox and Hazel, who have traded in their eventful lives taking down bad men for the boredom of suburban normality.

While they both loved their earlier lifestyle, Fox insisted that they give it all up after Hazel accidentally becomes pregnant. Unsurprisingly, their once-tight relationship is paying a price for the transition from excitement to excrement (aka dirty diapers).

When Hazel gives into her instincts, it brings their family into the crosshairs of the authorities, and both Fox and Hazel must now make some difficult choices...

The couple's marital challenges are surprisingly relatable to anyone who has dealt with the everyday grind of trying to keep a relationship together in the midst of mundane domesticity. An interesting and at times fun read.