I recently read the thriller “Daddy’s Home” by AK Alexander. I read over half on one afternoon and finished the entire thing in a matter of days. I found this book really kept my attention throughout. A tough but likeable CSI, Holly Jennings, is in pursuit of a ruthless and vile serial killer who is stalking single women and their children. While trying to track down the killer, Holly is faced with personal issues of her own. She has plenty of adversary in her life but is determined to provide a good life for her and her daughter. A mystery from her dead husband’s past haunts her, and a fun romance ensues with a charismatic Irishman.
But Holly’s main focus is to help put away the horrible killer who has made it his mission to find “the perfect family” whether they like it or not, even if he has to kill them to do it. Holly becomes tangled in the mess that is the killer’s sick fantasy. I do not want to print spoilers here, so I will just say that this book has lots of action and unexpected plot twists. I also really liked reading the story of the sicko killer’s “motives” behind his actions as opposed to just being told about them after the fact.
I found Holly’s CSI character to be intriguing and empowered without coming off as too harsh or trying too hard to be one of the boys. I would recommend this book and if you like other mysteries, the writer has published quite a few other books under the name Michele Scott, including a cute wine mystery series. These are nice because they are easy, quick reads and some even include recipes.
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