Kill Me First

by Kate Morgenroth

A sadistic terrorist, who films his atrocities for the evening news, kidnaps a woman named Sarah, keeping her alive to prolong her anguish but bringing out a powerful side in Sarah that no one suspected was there. A first novel. Tour.

Genres: Fiction, Horror, Thriller

259 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Belinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought the premise and the writing was really good. Not wild about the ending. Kind of fell flat. About 75 percent

[Klancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words cannot describe. Loved. Merec & Sarah. Overall chefs kiss.

[Barbara Elsborg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked so much of this and then felt disappointed by the last quarter of the book. I loved the set up, the start was excellent. Merec is a compellingly awful character. It had touches of 'The Following' in that it showed the power of a personality over people - esp some who should have known better. It's an easy, fast read though I never really did feel Sarah was the age she was supposed to be. But ultimately, I didn't believe in the transformation and that was what let the story down for me.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really ambitious, and I had high hopes for it at the beginning, but it kind of fell apart towards the end. It could've been really compelling, but it needed to be longer--it needed more explanation--of Merec, of Sarah Shepherd, of Tresler even. Just OK.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

ms Morgenroth forgot that her female character was only 51. But soon Ms Morgenroth will be the same age a realize her character flaws are only in Ms Morgenroth's imagination :) Speaking as a 53 yr old....I can't wait.

[Mardi]

This was her first book and I lovd it. very interesting how trauma in some peoples lives can change who they are. Can't wait to read the next one.

[Maurean · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tough, clever suspense; I was especially surprised to find that this was Morgenroth's debut novel. I will read more of her work, if afforded the opportunity.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was not a good book in my opinion, sorry. Very slow and events were predictable.
She gets kidnapped bla bla bla

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked it, just as with the other book that Kate Morgenroth wrote, she continually came up with endings that were surprising and disturbing at the same time

[Lesley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was strangely addictive for me. Confusing! Twisted! Violent! But this author does well in delivering unexpected turns in the story and unexpected ending!

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good plot but the dialog was often poor.

[Jeanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unforgettable characters. Great read.