M for Murder

Check out all of my reviews at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.avonnalovesgenres.com">https://www.avonnalovesgenres.com</a><br /><br />M for Murder by Keri Beevis is an engrossing and fast paced standalone thriller. (This book was previously published as Dead Letter Day in 2013.)<br /><br />Eight years ago, the ninth victim of The Alphabet Killer escaped. With her escape came the identification of the serial killer as Professor Rodney Boone an English Professor from the college. During the escape, the professor was stabbed twice and the basement kill room was set on fire. No body was discovered and the killings stopped. <br /><br />Present day. The killings have resumed right where they left off in the alphabet. Rookie cop, Rebecca Angell is excited to be assisting the two FBI agents assigned to the case. She soon finds that not every investigator plays by the rules.<br /><br />The investigators are convinced they are dealing with a copycat killer, but Boone’s body was never found. Is Professor Boone back or is someone else finishing The Alphabet Killers letters?<br /><br />I have to say that this plot pulled me in and did not let up. There are several red herrings and plot twists that constantly had me questioning who the killer may be. I did not guess the killer or the twisted ending correctly and that makes me very happy. I was disappointed in Rebecca. She was always hot-headed and confrontational. The male characters were difficult and chauvinistic, but I would have really liked Rebecca to have handled her frustration and temper better. <br /><br />The thriller plot is great and because of that and the surprise twist ending I recommend this book for an engrossing read.<br />

M for Murder is a superb standalone thriller previously published as Dead Letter Day in 2013 and was Beevis’s debut effort. It’s 1989 and sinister serial killer Professor Rodney Boone, nicknamed The Alphabet Killer as he had a penchant for carving the victim’s initials into each of their necks, supposedly perished in a deadly house fire, however, his remains were never recovered. The killings ceased after that so the police believed he had definitely died. Fast forward eight years to 1997 and feisty newbie cop Rebecca Angell has been called in to help the FBI investigate a spurt of new murders with exactly the same modus operandi as Boone’. The police cannot be sure that this isn’t Rodney himself; it’s either him or they have a brutal copycat killer on their hands. Regardless of who it is they must be stopped before another person dies.<br /><br />M for Murder is an addictive read from the get-go and you are pulled into the story from the first couple of pages. It was very cleverly written with a plethora of twists, turns, reveals and misdirection. It’s a captivating read and I raced through it in a couple of hours on a rainy, cold afternoon curled up with a cuppa; I never put the book down from the moment I picked it up until I had finished. This is a fantastic debut from Ms Beevis and although I read a tonne of thrillers this one certainly kept me guessing the whole way through. This is a fast-paced story with a well developed and interesting cast of characters who grew on me as the narrative progressed. If you enjoy strong characters and storytelling, twisty narratives and an exciting mystery then you can’t go wrong with M for Murder. An entertaining and thoroughly engrossing read. Many thanks to Bloodhound Books for an ARC.

It’s 1989 Professor Rodney Boone nicknamed the Alphabet Killer, killed eight of his students. His Victims ‘A’ to ‘H’ had their initials carved into their necks. There was nearly a ninth but, Boone slipped up and they escaped, and Boone supposedly died in a fire but, his body was never found.<br />Eight years later in 1997 rooky cop Rebecca Angell has been asked to assist in a murder investigation When they are called to investigate a body in a sewer. When they see the body, it has a J carved in their neck. They suddenly realize that they have a copycat killer on the loose. When another body turn up in the old college Professor Boone used to teach, they know they have a serial killer on their hands, and they need to find them before another person is killed. They go searching over the college campus even speaking to the only survivor of the Alphabet Killer finding any evidence that they can to find them.<br /><br />Thank you, Bloodhound books, for a copy of M for Murder by Keri Beevis. This Is the first book from the author I have read, and I will make sure too look out for her other books as this was awesome. M for murder is well written novel, with a great plot and characters that I was engrossed from the very first page. It had more twists and turns than a roller coaster but, kept you guessing throughout. I would highly recommend.<br /><br /><br />

I’m now onto my third book by Keri Beevis and I can say that once again, this was very enjoyable. A bit different to her other novels, this was a crime story that I truly relished, seeing the plot unfold and guessing the perpetrator.<br /><br />As readers follow Rebecca’s investigations, it is ambiguous who is behind these murders. Is it Rodney? Has he returned from apparently being dead? The journey that Rebecca goes on with her FBI agent friend, Joel, is intriguing. Especially as the murders seem to be a repeat of what we were committed in the past.<br /><br />In her previous books, the writer provides a love interest that gradually builds over the story. However, this time the relationship between Rebecca and Joel is more vague. It does not really take full attention. Instead, Beevis simply suggests that there is a potential romantic interest. Even at the end, it is unclear whether these two characters will really establish a relationship. The lack of romance in this story was a surprise after my previous reads. Yet, this is what makes this book a bit different to her other stories. There is definitely more of a focus on the crime unfolding, rather than establishing relationships between colleagues.<br /><br />Working my way through the novel, undoubtedly the pace intensifies. I felt like I shared Rebecca’s journey as she was trying to discover who has committed the murders. I liked the fact that it was unclear who was committing these crimes and many times had my theories blown out of the water!<br /><br />This was a different story and did not feel like an echo of other crime fiction out there. The premise of alphabet murdering was a clever idea as it forced me to pay more attention to the characters surnames – trying to anticipate who would be the next victim. The shift in time between the original murders and the ones Rebecca is investigating was a seamless transition and it felt natural when the past narrative was brought into focus.<br /><br />Once again, Beevis has created another enjoyable read. I cannot fault it and am relishing reading her novels. This was an appealing crime fiction read and the characters were likeable. I could not predict the closing and felt as much in the dark as Rebecca. Great fiction!<br /><br />With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Yet another book were I thought I knew the killer. I’m either losing my touch or the authors are getting better at coming up with brilliant plot twists. I’d like to think this isn’t the end of Angell and Hickok.

A serial killer Rodney Boone who marked his victims with a letter was supposedly dead. Murders occurred years later, with the alphabet marking, was it a copycat in the making or was Rodney really dead? It took a spunky cop Rebecca Angell helping the FBI to get to the truth.<br /><br />My second book by author Keri Beevis, this was a spooky read with a sadistic killer completing or continuing the work of the original one. Ms. Beevis's writing painted a haunting picture which left me grappling with the puzzle that these murders were. The characters were varied, some of them quite sexist, but that showed the circumstances of the year in which the book was set in.<br /><br />The story raced on with each page, the tension in the scenes tightening the noose around me. The subplots were seamless, and they kept me guessing right up to the end. The author knew how to keep me hooked to the story. I thought I could play detective, but half way down, I left the analysis, and just enjoyed the ride to creepy town of the Killer.<br /><br />Couldn't you guess, it was a fun read...

Eight years ago college Alphabet serial killer Professor Rodney Boone was left stabbed in his burning house when a victim escaped. He was presumed dead. Then eight years on the murders started again.<br />Rookie police officer Rebecca Angell's first case is to assist FBI agents to find the killer. Can Boone really be alive or is there a copy cat murderer?

5⭐️ <br />My first Keri Beevis book and I’m certainly not disappointed. <br /><br />If you love a fast-faced thriller which is packed with suspense throughout then you’ll love this. At first, the storyline appears to be pretty straightforward however you’re kept guessing right until the end with tangible tension. The author is able to immediately grab your attention from the first chapter. <br /><br />The ‘Alphabet Killer’, Professor Rodney Boone, murdered 8 students in quick succession in 1989 at Juniper College. His victims were found in the sewers naked with their initials carved into the back of their necks, from ‘A’ to ‘H’. His 9th victim, letter ‘I’, managed to escape and the Professor was presumed dead after his house was found obliterated by a fire. <br /><br />Fast-forward to 1997 and Rookie cop Rebecca Angell and her partner Boaz find the grisly discovery of a student’s body with the letter ‘J’ carved into the back of their neck after they are alerted by a worker in the sewer. Several other bodies are cropping up following the same pattern down the alphabet. Is the ‘Alphabet Killer’ still at large, could this be a copycat killer or is someone simply attempting to pick up where Prof Boone dropped off?<br /><br />Can’t wait to read Keri Beevis’ D for Dead now.

The debut novel is out of the top drawer of American cop murder mysteries. Brilliantly written by the scissor wielding psychopathic and frustrated hairdresser, cartoonist turned crime writer,Keri Beevis, this is a book that has everything a thriller lover will seek. Great characters, a great twisting, turning, spiralling, twisted plot! Connecting the exploits of a serial killer, with new murders bearing similar M.O. a beautifully thought out (as much as she admits to not planning) or ingeniously fiendish killer emerges. The final twists are classic, and there are enough little scraps, tantalisingly left as a'what about...?' to keep the reader hoping that there will be a follow up. The characters must live on Keri...more please!<br /><br />Why was it only runner up Rethink press? This is a winner!

Hard to believe this is the debut effort of Keri Beevis! This gripping story gains momentum from page one and never slows. From feisty, rookie officer, Rebecca Angell, who fights her own inner battles as she copes with an inept, sexist partner to Rodney Boone, the damaged, tormented serial killer, Beevis crafts believable characters and a thrilling whodunit that brings to mind the style of Tami Hoag. The author expertly weaves several plot lines together and neatly ties off, leaving no loose ends. I was kept guessing until the unexpected end and to me that is the mark of a master storyteller. Beevis gets the pace just right. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!