Kate, a single mum who has escaped an abusive marriage, rarely puts herself first. So when she wins a Facebook competition for an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris to attend a perfume-making course, her sister insists she go. The only problem? Kate doesn’t remember entering the competition. But everything checks out — there’s even a Eurostar ticket in her name — so off she goes.

Upon arriving in Paris, Kate realises her ex is also there. Even more troubling, a serial killer is on the loose, targeting red-haired women. Women like Kate.

Though this book is on the longer side, I absolutely flew through it. The characters are introduced gradually and fleshed out well. I did figure out most of what was happening, but the story gives you just enough clues to make that satisfying and there are a few twists on the details. The Parisian setting adds both charm and tension — the details about the city’s tourist spots and art of perfume-making will make you feel like you’re right there.

I loved the epilogue; it was a really nice touch. The relationships and friendships in the book are wonderfully portrayed. When The Killing Sense releases next year, you’ll uncover a cast of likeable characters you’ll be rooting for from start to finish.

Thank you to Corvus Atlantic for providing an ARC copy.

Firstly thank you to the publishers for my early access in exchange for a review .
I raced half of this of one night as I was hooked
The writing style flows , the pace is fast and the storyline is great.
Each characters voice felt unique and I loved a single mum being given this opportunity in Paris .. it definitely made me mentally escape there too !
Unpredictable,clever and enticing.
I really enjoyed it .

For Kate Wilde, a five-day trip to Paris on her own to learn about the development of perfume seems almost too good to be true. She’s the winner of a competition she doesn’t remember entering… and while her accommodation is exquisite, as is the course, there’s a lot that sets her on edge. Kate is certain she’s being watched by someone who knows the most about her. If that’s not all, there’s a killer lurking in the city who favours red-haired women. Just like Kate. Fortunately she’s able to make friends in the most romantic city in the world, but danger is not just a threat, it’s becoming increasingly an inevitability.

Kate is delighted to have won a trip to Paris in a competition she doesn’t remember entering. She thinks that her luck has changed for the better.
The police and trying to find a killer of young red headed women and Kate feels that someone may be following her.
A thriller with plenty of twist and turns.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atlantic Books for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started this book this morning as I was off sick from work and I couldn't put it down. My heart was in my mouth reading this book and Kate is a superbly well written character. There are plenty of twists and turns in this book and I cannot recommend it enough. One of my favourite books this year.

When I first read the blurb or book description for the Killing Sense by Sam Blake, I was quite intrigued it sounded like an unusual storyline and it is set in one of my most favorite cities, but I was also a little bit skeptical. You see it's 2024 and aren't we all aware of and wary of, how pervasive technology is in our lives, how GPS can be used for tracking, usage of social media, about scams so I wondered "..how is this going to work..?" Sam Blake is a brilliant author, but can she pull out this storyline? Well, I should have known to trust her, because within a couple of pages I was absolutely absorbed in the storyline; between the quick pacing and the brilliantly depicted characters. I had also fallen back in love with Paris and I've raced through the novel. I just wanted to know what would happen next. Did I manage predict accurately who was the killer? No, but I was starting to move on to the right track.
I enjoyed the characters, and I think the city of Paris also plays a unique and beautiful character on its own,in the storyline and that should not be overlooked.

Am a big fan of Sam Blake's books and this one didn't disappoint really enjoyed it

Thank you for the opportunity to review

For me the excitement wasnt here with this. It walked rather than ran, it has glimpses of where it should have picked up the pace but for me it didnt. Others might think differently.

Imagine wining a five-day trip to Paris to learn about perfume that you didn't remember entering?
Great storyline, something a bit different.
Super twists and an easy five star read from me.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Thank you to Netgallery and the publisher for this ARC. The publication date is the 9th Jan 2025. I loved this plot and the book as a whole it was twisty, engaging and gripping! I throughly enjoyed the setting in Paris and I felt sorry for the main character Kate at times but the twists were phenomenal!

Overall, I’d highly recommend this book 😊

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This creepy thriller gave me chills.

I loved the Parisian setting and the mystery plot was well plotted.

I liked Kate and the build up to the mystery. She was a great character and I enjoyed the twisty ending.

I did not guess how this book would unfold so this was afbaulous read. I will be recommending to my book club..