I am delighted to join the Blog Tour and share my review today for I am Here To Kill You by Chris Westlake.

My huge thanks to Emma at damppebblesblogtours for my spot on the tour and for arranging my e-copy of this twisted psychological crime thriller novel.

Charming. Charismatic. Beautiful.
And deadly?

The members of a local support group in a sleepy welsh town are captivated by the new arrival, Sheena Strachan. Each member of the group has a reason for attending. Some hide dark, sinister secrets, and for others it is the highlight of their week.

But what are Sheena’s motives for attending?

The group’s leader, Rose, unexpectedly stops attending meetings. She goes into hiding, and quickly becomes an outcast. And then she is arrested for her estranged husband’s murder.

Did Sheena really have no involvement in his killing?

With Sheena at the helm, the group goes from strength to strength, both in numbers and commitment. But their behaviour is changing. No story is to leave the room. They trust nobody. Men are the enemy. The residents of the previously peaceful town start turning against each other.

Was this Sheena’s plan all along?

One mystery, however, stands out more than all the others.

Who is here to kill who…?

I AM HERE TO KILL YOU is a compelling psychological thriller that explores the potential power and devastation of manipulation.

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My Review…

This is the first time I have read a book by this author and I have to say, that I thoroughly enjoyed the twisted psychological journey he took me on.

The story is of a group of women who come together to support each other, they have been doing so for several years. Members come and go and it is a laid back meeting where the women, if they want to, can share their feelings, experiences or troubles. Things are good until a newcomer enters the village.

I am going to be quite vague with this review as I don’t want to spoil the reading for others. This newcomer is a pleasant enough person, to begin with, but not everyone takes to her. Along with some key characters, the author weaves a story that definitely leans towards the darker side of human nature. It’s a manipulative and twisted story if ever there was one. I did think I had a handle on who was doing what, but no, more was to come.

The author writes his female characters so well, there were times when I thought this was a female author writing. There are not the usual stereotypes so this makes it such a refreshing read. He explores the more risque nature of the characters in a series of challenges and pushes them to the limits with great success.

I really liked the twisted route the author took, it has several things going on as there are a good amount of characters. They are easy to get to grips with as they are introduced in a good way so that you are not inundated with a rush of names. The more you get to know the characters, the more you understand the reasons for what they do, well to a point as I mentioned earlier there are still surprises to come. I did like how the conclusion came around and it seemed like a very fitting way to finish the book. It answered the questions and mysteries that gradually built up and gave a satisfying ending.

I really enjoyed this and it was great to read a psychological thriller that felt different to what I would normally read. I read this over a couple of sittings but could have easily read it in one. This is one for those who like a psychological mystery style thriller and it is one I would definitely recommend. 

About the Author…

After completing a Creative Writing course in 2010, Chris Westlake’s short story, Welsh Lessons, was awarded 1st place in the Global Short Story Award (not bad for the first writing competition he had entered). He followed this up with 1st place in the Stringybark Erotic Fiction Award and 2nd place in the HASSRA Literary Award.

Chris has written three novels. 30 DAYS IN JUNE is his first crime thriller. He is currently writing his second thriller, on schedule to be completed in 2020. He is determined to write many, many more – his main regret is that he didn’t start writing earlier.

Chris considers himself to be a developing author. He is always looking to improve, to make his next novel even better than the last. He is continuously experimenting with different styles, different genres.

You can contact Chris at chriswestlakeauthor@hotmail.co.uk . He would love to hear from you.

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