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The Serial Killer's Party
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Welcome to the party of the year.
You’ve been invited to an exclusive, luxury event in Norway, hosted by a billionaire. Your moment has finally arrived. But you’re not going for the canapes and champagne. You’re going for revenge.
Where anything is possible.
You’ve spent months preparing for this moment. Because you know that beneath the host’s polished public persona, he’s a vicious killer who has murdered several innocent people, including your sister.
Even murder...
Then a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, and you begin to wonder... is this a trap? Why does it feel like you're being watched? And will you ever escape?
Welcome to the party of the year.
You’ve been invited to an exclusive, luxury event in Norway, hosted by a billionaire. Your moment has finally arrived. But you’re not going for the canapes and champagne. You’re going for revenge.
Where anything is possible.
You’ve spent months preparing for this moment. Because you know that beneath the host’s polished public persona, he’s a vicious killer who has murdered several innocent people, including your sister.
Even murder...
Then a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, and you begin to wonder... is this a trap? Why does it feel like you're being watched? And will you ever escape?
336 pages, Paperback
Published July 17, 2025
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July 24, 2025
This was fast paced thriller, ,a little over the top but enjoyable if you just go with it. A woman changes her whole life in a year to infiltrate a party for the rich and powerful. Set in Norway, it was a locked room mystery with plenty of unlikeable characters.
Easy to read in a single sitting, a fun, twisty thriller. 3.5 stars
Thanks to Random House UK, Transworld for my copy of this book to read
Easy to read in a single sitting, a fun, twisty thriller. 3.5 stars
Thanks to Random House UK, Transworld for my copy of this book to read
June 26, 2025
THE SERIAL KILLER'S PARTY BY AMY CUNNINGHAM.
Release date set for the 17th July 2025.
I love the cover.
This one had so many unpredictable twists that I didn't see coming.
Great setting and overall a really good book
This is my first book by this author and it won't be the last.
It's a page turner and a very quick read.
Release date set for the 17th July 2025.
I love the cover.
This one had so many unpredictable twists that I didn't see coming.
Great setting and overall a really good book
This is my first book by this author and it won't be the last.
It's a page turner and a very quick read.
November 15, 2025
had mixed feelings about this book
April 14, 2025
3.75 ⭐ this was super twisty and creepy, a nice easy read that had me engaged enough to get through in 2 sittings! i'm not sure how much i'll think about it now i've finished it but would recommend for something fast and thrilling
(gifted e-arc)
(gifted e-arc)
September 26, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
I read this book practically in 2/3 sittings! I was hooked. There were family secrets, a party of the year where everyone is dying to be invited and also a LOT of covering up.
I kept wanting to read on with this one, short chapters a medium pace thriller. It had a couple of twists throughout the book and while I didn’t suspect one of them I did figure out the final twist. I did enjoy this one however and I would recommend reading, especially if you love a thriller / murder mystery!
I read this book practically in 2/3 sittings! I was hooked. There were family secrets, a party of the year where everyone is dying to be invited and also a LOT of covering up.
I kept wanting to read on with this one, short chapters a medium pace thriller. It had a couple of twists throughout the book and while I didn’t suspect one of them I did figure out the final twist. I did enjoy this one however and I would recommend reading, especially if you love a thriller / murder mystery!
April 9, 2025
The Serial Killers Party by Amy Cunningham
I liked this book; it certainly wasn’t a favourite read, but it was enjoyable and well-written nonetheless.
Amy Cunningham’s writing style was nice, and I enjoyed her writing very much! The timeline was consistent and coherent; the plot being so snappy that you feel gripped throughout most of the book. I did struggle with the first quarter of the book, as I found it a bit slow to get started. The prologue where we’re told about Rose’s disappearance is immediately suspenseful, but then that suspense drops away and the story seems to go a bit stagnant until the first death at the party, which then sets off a chaotic spiral of rapid action. I appreciated how most of the chapters were short and the events happened quickly one after another, which kept me interested and reading at a fast pace. The shorter chapters meant scenes didn’t feel dragged out. The author did a great job at providing readers with just enough information to keep them informed on the action, so we can follow Amelia’s investigation, whilst also withholding enough that the reveals don’t become overly obvious; it keeps us on our toes and adds dramatic tension throughout. The reveals at some points were predictable as I felt the author tried too hard to convince us of one character’s guilt that it ultimately pushed me to believe that they couldn’t be guilty.
The setting was a huge selling point for me on this book. I found the Norwegian fjords and the huge mansion where the party is held a really fascinating place to set this book. I loved how the author wrote the setting to be so immersive and realistic that readers could really imagine themselves there alongside Amelia.
The characters were well-written and well thought out, so they felt like people you could encounter in real life. The rich folk at the party came across as your typical rich, insensitive a-holes which was the exact goal of the author, I felt, so this was cleverly done. In comparison, Amelia feels more life-like, more human with more complexities/layers, which again I feel was the author’s aim. Amelia comes across as desperate, if not slightly insane, but her motivations were mostly understandable and I think it was interesting the way the author explored how her sister’s disappearance, the guilt she felt etc had driven her to such extremes. Most people would look at what Amelia did (putting her whole life on hold, lying to get into a relationship, changing her identity etc) as being a crazy reaction, but I think it cleverly highlights the way trauma and guilt can drive even the most sane person to extreme measures. I did find some of Amelia’s investigation techniques to be a bit unrealistic; like using a magnet to open a safe or picking locks with pins etc, especially as she openly explained she had learnt these from youtube, yet I have no way of knowing if these are possible or not, so this is simply my opinion based on the information I have. This didn’t impact my enjoyment of the overall story though. I appreciated how when we first met people like Lawrence or his fiance, they seem very shallow with their whole personality focusing on being rich and powerful, yet as the story goes on they develop more layers and become more likeable, which was intelligently done by the author.
*SPOILERS* At the end of the book, I did feel things were a little anti-climatic, but it was still relatively enjoyable. Amelia’s hope that Rose was alive felt misplaced, but I could appreciate/feel her desperation at wanting this to be true, yet it was ultimately no surprise to me that she, Elena and Tom were all dead. I wasn’t necessarily aware of who the killer would be, but I had an inclination that did ultimately turn out to be true. I again felt the author tried so hard to convince us of James and Lawrence’s guilt that it pushed me to believe the opposite and start looking more deeply into the other characters. I was happy James was brought to justice, but again I felt it too obvious that he had committed the offence so it wasn’t necessarily a huge reveal. The scene at the end where Amelia is tied up is incredibly fast-paced, action packed and dramatic, but it seemed to be anti-climatic that Sam then just escapes into the woods. The final reveal once Amelia is back home then brought the whole story to an end and was an engrossing conclusion to the events; one that was clearly well planned by the author as, once we find this out, we can start to slot puzzle pieces together and see bits of information we may have previously overlooked from the story. I did, however, still feel slightly unresolved at the end of the book as I felt the final reveal regarding Ford was perhaps a bit rushed or the motivations of the killers underexplored.
Overall I rated this book a 3.5 (rounded up to 4) out of 5. It was a good read, yet there was nothing outstanding about this book that would justify me calling this a favourite or incredible read. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and would look forward to reading more of her work in the future. Thank you to Netgalley and Amy Cunningham for the ARC.
I liked this book; it certainly wasn’t a favourite read, but it was enjoyable and well-written nonetheless.
Amy Cunningham’s writing style was nice, and I enjoyed her writing very much! The timeline was consistent and coherent; the plot being so snappy that you feel gripped throughout most of the book. I did struggle with the first quarter of the book, as I found it a bit slow to get started. The prologue where we’re told about Rose’s disappearance is immediately suspenseful, but then that suspense drops away and the story seems to go a bit stagnant until the first death at the party, which then sets off a chaotic spiral of rapid action. I appreciated how most of the chapters were short and the events happened quickly one after another, which kept me interested and reading at a fast pace. The shorter chapters meant scenes didn’t feel dragged out. The author did a great job at providing readers with just enough information to keep them informed on the action, so we can follow Amelia’s investigation, whilst also withholding enough that the reveals don’t become overly obvious; it keeps us on our toes and adds dramatic tension throughout. The reveals at some points were predictable as I felt the author tried too hard to convince us of one character’s guilt that it ultimately pushed me to believe that they couldn’t be guilty.
The setting was a huge selling point for me on this book. I found the Norwegian fjords and the huge mansion where the party is held a really fascinating place to set this book. I loved how the author wrote the setting to be so immersive and realistic that readers could really imagine themselves there alongside Amelia.
The characters were well-written and well thought out, so they felt like people you could encounter in real life. The rich folk at the party came across as your typical rich, insensitive a-holes which was the exact goal of the author, I felt, so this was cleverly done. In comparison, Amelia feels more life-like, more human with more complexities/layers, which again I feel was the author’s aim. Amelia comes across as desperate, if not slightly insane, but her motivations were mostly understandable and I think it was interesting the way the author explored how her sister’s disappearance, the guilt she felt etc had driven her to such extremes. Most people would look at what Amelia did (putting her whole life on hold, lying to get into a relationship, changing her identity etc) as being a crazy reaction, but I think it cleverly highlights the way trauma and guilt can drive even the most sane person to extreme measures. I did find some of Amelia’s investigation techniques to be a bit unrealistic; like using a magnet to open a safe or picking locks with pins etc, especially as she openly explained she had learnt these from youtube, yet I have no way of knowing if these are possible or not, so this is simply my opinion based on the information I have. This didn’t impact my enjoyment of the overall story though. I appreciated how when we first met people like Lawrence or his fiance, they seem very shallow with their whole personality focusing on being rich and powerful, yet as the story goes on they develop more layers and become more likeable, which was intelligently done by the author.
*SPOILERS* At the end of the book, I did feel things were a little anti-climatic, but it was still relatively enjoyable. Amelia’s hope that Rose was alive felt misplaced, but I could appreciate/feel her desperation at wanting this to be true, yet it was ultimately no surprise to me that she, Elena and Tom were all dead. I wasn’t necessarily aware of who the killer would be, but I had an inclination that did ultimately turn out to be true. I again felt the author tried so hard to convince us of James and Lawrence’s guilt that it pushed me to believe the opposite and start looking more deeply into the other characters. I was happy James was brought to justice, but again I felt it too obvious that he had committed the offence so it wasn’t necessarily a huge reveal. The scene at the end where Amelia is tied up is incredibly fast-paced, action packed and dramatic, but it seemed to be anti-climatic that Sam then just escapes into the woods. The final reveal once Amelia is back home then brought the whole story to an end and was an engrossing conclusion to the events; one that was clearly well planned by the author as, once we find this out, we can start to slot puzzle pieces together and see bits of information we may have previously overlooked from the story. I did, however, still feel slightly unresolved at the end of the book as I felt the final reveal regarding Ford was perhaps a bit rushed or the motivations of the killers underexplored.
Overall I rated this book a 3.5 (rounded up to 4) out of 5. It was a good read, yet there was nothing outstanding about this book that would justify me calling this a favourite or incredible read. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and would look forward to reading more of her work in the future. Thank you to Netgalley and Amy Cunningham for the ARC.
February 5, 2025
An utter page-tuner. The serial killer's party is a polarizing twisted thriller book that packs a jaw- dropping punch. The story follows a woman's search for her missing sister and her well-thought-out plan of finding out what actually transpired. An exclusive party, a celebration however Amelia is a woman with a mission.
Wondering if you should pick this up, my answer is ABSOLUTELY! This book will consume your every waking hour. The twists and turns and spiralling suspense as well as thrills, everything was planned to the T. The narration is fast-paced and gripping, it doesn't have a single dull moment. Pushing the boundaries of trust and justice, you will feel like being part of the story.
Wondering if you should pick this up, my answer is ABSOLUTELY! This book will consume your every waking hour. The twists and turns and spiralling suspense as well as thrills, everything was planned to the T. The narration is fast-paced and gripping, it doesn't have a single dull moment. Pushing the boundaries of trust and justice, you will feel like being part of the story.
July 22, 2025
Let me start by saying this book was not what I expected based on the title. I expected a completely different book and maybe that's on me for presuming.
Although it wasn't what I expected, it was still a good thriller/mystery and I enjoyed reading it.
The setting gave it a real locked door feel and it added to the tension.
Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.
Thank you Transworld, Penguin for this advanced copy.
Although it wasn't what I expected, it was still a good thriller/mystery and I enjoyed reading it.
The setting gave it a real locked door feel and it added to the tension.
Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.
Thank you Transworld, Penguin for this advanced copy.
May 13, 2025
A bit slow to start with but then picked up pace and was an easy read keeping me gripped as it went along.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.
July 23, 2025
This book was recommended in the Sunday Times this week so I tried it .
It was just an ok read , too far fetched for me.
It was just an ok read , too far fetched for me.
August 26, 2025
A bit of a slow start, didn’t really fully grip me throughout. Found myself not being desperate to read more, but picked up midway and got interesting.
August 27, 2025
3.75 This started a bit slow for me but did pick up the pace! Maybe not the most mind blowing thriller but a fun ride
July 20, 2025
The Serial Killers Party had me gripped from the start, full of twists and turns that all led up to the ones you won't even expect.
Amelia takes unpaid leave from her job as a barrister to search for her sister. However, she has to rub shoulders with some wealthy people and bag an invite to an exclusive party before her mission can truly begin.
The well developed characters were on point, and I was in awe of how well Cunningham portrayed the privilege and the wealth.
It's fast-paced and suspense driven, I couldn't put it down. Definitely not one to be missed, my fellow thriller fans.
Thank you to Randomthingstours and the author for a gifted copy.
Amelia takes unpaid leave from her job as a barrister to search for her sister. However, she has to rub shoulders with some wealthy people and bag an invite to an exclusive party before her mission can truly begin.
The well developed characters were on point, and I was in awe of how well Cunningham portrayed the privilege and the wealth.
It's fast-paced and suspense driven, I couldn't put it down. Definitely not one to be missed, my fellow thriller fans.
Thank you to Randomthingstours and the author for a gifted copy.
September 15, 2025
Face paced page turner! Slightly predictable ending but still entertaining.
May 17, 2025
This book kept me on my toes. Could have easily read this in one sitting, but reading it while on vacation. I picked this book by chance, and I’m glad I did.
August 12, 2025
This whodunnit thriller based on a wealthy family’s estate over a three day party is fast paced and full of twists. This one just never really fully gripped me, I didn’t find myself needing to read another chapter or unable to put the book down. However, I did enjoy while I was reading it, especially towards the end, there was a bit of a slow start.
July 16, 2025
Welcome to the party of the year. You’ve been invited to an exclusive, luxury event in Norway, hosted by a billionaire. Your moment has finally arrived but you’re not going for the canapes and champagne, you’re going for revenge. You’ve spent months preparing for this moment because you know that beneath the host’s polished public persona, he’s a vicious killer who has murdered several innocent people, including your sister. When a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, you begin to wonder... is this a trap? Why does it feel like you're being watched? And will you ever escape?
This was a slow-burn thriller that sees the main character, Amelia, on a mission to locate her missing sister, who hasn’t been seen since a mysterious invite to an exclusive luxury party in Norway.
Told throughout from Amelia’s POV, it is obvious from the offset that something untoward has happened to her sister, the author wastes no time in getting us up to speed of the current situation and the plan executed to get the elusive answers.
I didn’t really feel any connection built with Amelia’s character, her determination to get the truth felt a little drawn out at times but, in saying that, I was kept intrigued to find out the truth and some sneaky, dark & twisty reveals were also inserted at appropriate points. I actually thought I had it figured out, but I was proved wrong, the slow build up definitely reached a satisfying conclusion that wasn’t necessarily expected.
This was a slow-burn thriller that sees the main character, Amelia, on a mission to locate her missing sister, who hasn’t been seen since a mysterious invite to an exclusive luxury party in Norway.
Told throughout from Amelia’s POV, it is obvious from the offset that something untoward has happened to her sister, the author wastes no time in getting us up to speed of the current situation and the plan executed to get the elusive answers.
I didn’t really feel any connection built with Amelia’s character, her determination to get the truth felt a little drawn out at times but, in saying that, I was kept intrigued to find out the truth and some sneaky, dark & twisty reveals were also inserted at appropriate points. I actually thought I had it figured out, but I was proved wrong, the slow build up definitely reached a satisfying conclusion that wasn’t necessarily expected.
August 13, 2025
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Thank you Netgalley and Penguin from Transworld Publisher, Random House UK for providing copy of this ebook. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Release date : 17 July 2025
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin from Transworld Publisher, Random House UK for providing copy of this ebook. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Release date : 17 July 2025
May 3, 2025
Beach read incoming! This skips along at a fast pace and I loved the twist at the end which I really didn’t see coming! Amelia (or Aimes!) is determined to find out what happened to her sister Rose who disappeared without a trace at a rich guy’s party a year ago. She’s so obsessed to get an invite to Lawrence Fowley’s party she starts dating his cousin Ford. Once they arrive at the luxurious mansion it becomes a race against time for Amelia to discover whether Lawrence is a nasty murderer or it’s someone else. A pacy whodunnit the author clearly and deftly ties together all the loose ends. I was thinking - surely the Fowleys must know who she is? The resemblance with her sister? But that’s cleared up. Denise
May 18, 2025
Honestly, I wasn’t very impressed with this one. I’m not sure if I’m being overly picky at this point or if it just wasn’t for me. I love a good psychological thriller but this book had me very bored.
What drew me in was the cover. I was expecting a good summer read but it was far from it. I just think the plot could’ve played out better than it was.
To be fair, I don’t have many 5 star reads this year. It’s probably just me lol
What drew me in was the cover. I was expecting a good summer read but it was far from it. I just think the plot could’ve played out better than it was.
To be fair, I don’t have many 5 star reads this year. It’s probably just me lol
February 21, 2025
I enjoyed this one but it didn't really blow me away. I found that despite her quest I never felt that connected to the main character, Amelia. None of the twists were particularly surprising, I'd worked lots out before the reveals. I did enjoy the setting and felt quite immersed in the Norwegian fjords.
3.5 Stars from me.
3.5 Stars from me.
March 29, 2025
Amy Cunningham’s The Serial Killer's Party is a thrilling story that combines luxury and fear, keeping readers hooked from beginning to end. The plot centers around a high-class event in Norway hosted by a billionaire with a sinister secret. Lana, our main character, is seeking revenge for her sister’s murder. But when someone dies under suspicious circumstances, it’s unclear whether Lana will find justice or if she’s in danger herself.
Lana is a strong protagonist whose pain and determination make her relatable, even in such extraordinary circumstances. The other characters, like the charming but monstrous host Lawrence, add depth to the suspenseful narrative. Lawrence’s public persona versus his private nature is especially chilling and serves as a reminder that appearances can be deceiving.
The book explores themes like justice, privilege, and morality, looking at how wealth can shield people from accountability and what someone might do to avenge their loved ones. These themes are relevant today, where social inequalities often leave victims powerless against abusers.
Cunningham’s writing is sharp and engaging, balancing descriptions of the extravagant setting with tense scenes that heighten the suspense. The story is cleverly structured, full of twists that keep readers guessing until the end. The juxtaposition of luxury and horror creates an atmosphere that is both alluring and deeply unsettling.
This book is undeniably effective in its emotional impact. As Lana navigates danger and deception, readers are drawn into her struggle, feeling her fear and determination as if it were their own. The novel’s exploration of grief and revenge stirs reflection on how personal loss can shape one’s sense of justice.
Within the genre of psychological thrillers, The Serial Killer's Party stands out for its unique blend of luxury and menace. While it shares thematic similarities with other revenge-driven narratives, Cunningham’s focus on atmosphere and character development sets it apart. Her background working in luxury settings adds authenticity to the depiction of wealth and privilege.
One area where the book could improve is pacing; some sections feel slightly rushed compared to others. A deeper exploration of certain secondary characters might have enriched the narrative further. Nonetheless, these minor critiques do little to detract from its overall impact.
For fans of thrillers that challenge perceptions of morality while delivering edge-of-your-seat drama, The Serial Killer's Party is an unmissable read.
3.5/5
Lana is a strong protagonist whose pain and determination make her relatable, even in such extraordinary circumstances. The other characters, like the charming but monstrous host Lawrence, add depth to the suspenseful narrative. Lawrence’s public persona versus his private nature is especially chilling and serves as a reminder that appearances can be deceiving.
The book explores themes like justice, privilege, and morality, looking at how wealth can shield people from accountability and what someone might do to avenge their loved ones. These themes are relevant today, where social inequalities often leave victims powerless against abusers.
Cunningham’s writing is sharp and engaging, balancing descriptions of the extravagant setting with tense scenes that heighten the suspense. The story is cleverly structured, full of twists that keep readers guessing until the end. The juxtaposition of luxury and horror creates an atmosphere that is both alluring and deeply unsettling.
This book is undeniably effective in its emotional impact. As Lana navigates danger and deception, readers are drawn into her struggle, feeling her fear and determination as if it were their own. The novel’s exploration of grief and revenge stirs reflection on how personal loss can shape one’s sense of justice.
Within the genre of psychological thrillers, The Serial Killer's Party stands out for its unique blend of luxury and menace. While it shares thematic similarities with other revenge-driven narratives, Cunningham’s focus on atmosphere and character development sets it apart. Her background working in luxury settings adds authenticity to the depiction of wealth and privilege.
One area where the book could improve is pacing; some sections feel slightly rushed compared to others. A deeper exploration of certain secondary characters might have enriched the narrative further. Nonetheless, these minor critiques do little to detract from its overall impact.
For fans of thrillers that challenge perceptions of morality while delivering edge-of-your-seat drama, The Serial Killer's Party is an unmissable read.
3.5/5
August 20, 2025
If there’s one thing media has taught me over the years, it’s that no good ever comes from attending a rich people party. Nothing. And The Serial Killer’s Party takes that idea and turns it up to 11 by throwing us into a three-day party with death and debauchery galore. I’m glad I’m not a guest, but by god, I’ve absolutely loved reading about it.
The Serial Killer’s Party follows Amelia, a young woman who has been searching for her sister who went missing after attending the annual party of Lawrence Fowley in his huge estate in Norway. The police don’t care; they think she’s simply off travelling, with no real sign she’s missing or in danger. But Amelia knows her sister. She knows something is wrong. Amelia has had to take extreme measures to do so, but she has managed to get herself access to the Fowley party the following year. She isn’t leaving without answers, but it’s not until she’s there that she realises quite how much danger she’s put herself in.
It seems her sister isn’t the first, or last, person to mysteriously vanish or die after attending one of Lawrence’s parties. As dangerous as the host seems, however, his brother James is equally shady. This isn’t a family you want to mess with, but Amelia has lots of snooping to do if she wants to find answers.
Cunningham wastes no time in throwing us almost straight into the action and, for the entirety of the book, this is a non-stop rollercoaster ride that will have you on the edge of your seat. The tension is palpable as Amelia sneaks around the estate, and every encounter with the Fowleys will leave you on the edge of your seat. I absolutely loved reading The Serial Killer’s Party; it has atmosphere in droves and the pacing is perfect in the way that it’s fast enough to keep you hooked, but beautifully descriptive that it feels like you’re right there. Whether Cunningham is describing the Fowley mansion, or the sprawling Norweigan forests that surround it, it’s wonderfully told with just the right amount of detail to keep us completely absorbed in the story.
Get this book on your tbr immediately if you love tense thrillers. Oh, it’s twisty too: that ending threw me for six! Absolutely loved it.
The Serial Killer’s Party follows Amelia, a young woman who has been searching for her sister who went missing after attending the annual party of Lawrence Fowley in his huge estate in Norway. The police don’t care; they think she’s simply off travelling, with no real sign she’s missing or in danger. But Amelia knows her sister. She knows something is wrong. Amelia has had to take extreme measures to do so, but she has managed to get herself access to the Fowley party the following year. She isn’t leaving without answers, but it’s not until she’s there that she realises quite how much danger she’s put herself in.
It seems her sister isn’t the first, or last, person to mysteriously vanish or die after attending one of Lawrence’s parties. As dangerous as the host seems, however, his brother James is equally shady. This isn’t a family you want to mess with, but Amelia has lots of snooping to do if she wants to find answers.
Cunningham wastes no time in throwing us almost straight into the action and, for the entirety of the book, this is a non-stop rollercoaster ride that will have you on the edge of your seat. The tension is palpable as Amelia sneaks around the estate, and every encounter with the Fowleys will leave you on the edge of your seat. I absolutely loved reading The Serial Killer’s Party; it has atmosphere in droves and the pacing is perfect in the way that it’s fast enough to keep you hooked, but beautifully descriptive that it feels like you’re right there. Whether Cunningham is describing the Fowley mansion, or the sprawling Norweigan forests that surround it, it’s wonderfully told with just the right amount of detail to keep us completely absorbed in the story.
Get this book on your tbr immediately if you love tense thrillers. Oh, it’s twisty too: that ending threw me for six! Absolutely loved it.
August 12, 2025
The Serial Killers’ Party is a fast-paced, delightfully over-the-top locked-room thriller set against the snowy backdrop of Norway. In less than a year, our determined protagonist reinvents her entire life to secure an invite to one of the most exclusive—and most dangerous—gatherings imaginable. Once the doors close, the tension rises, and the party becomes a deadly game of survival.
From the prologue’s ominous revelation of Rose’s absence to the first death at the party, Amy Cunningham keeps readers on a steady drip-feed of intrigue. The early chapters do take their time, lingering in setup before the action truly ignites, but once it does, the pace is relentless. Short, punchy chapters propel the story forward, making it incredibly easy to devour in one or two sittings. The sense of claustrophobia and dramatic suspense builds scene by scene, with Cunningham revealing just enough to keep you hooked while cleverly holding back the full picture.
The cast is peppered with likeable personalities (though you’ll suspect almost all of them at some point), and while one particular “prime suspect” is pushed a little too hard, the twists still land with satisfying flair. Cunningham’s writing style is fluid, accessible, and full of energy—perfect for a weekend binge-read.
While it may not be the kind of thriller that lingers in your mind for months afterwards, it’s undeniably entertaining in the moment: quick, twisting, a little spooky, and just the right amount of outrageous. For readers seeking an addictive mystery that doesn’t take itself too seriously, The Serial Killers’ Party is an invitation worth accepting.
Rating: ★★★½
From the prologue’s ominous revelation of Rose’s absence to the first death at the party, Amy Cunningham keeps readers on a steady drip-feed of intrigue. The early chapters do take their time, lingering in setup before the action truly ignites, but once it does, the pace is relentless. Short, punchy chapters propel the story forward, making it incredibly easy to devour in one or two sittings. The sense of claustrophobia and dramatic suspense builds scene by scene, with Cunningham revealing just enough to keep you hooked while cleverly holding back the full picture.
The cast is peppered with likeable personalities (though you’ll suspect almost all of them at some point), and while one particular “prime suspect” is pushed a little too hard, the twists still land with satisfying flair. Cunningham’s writing style is fluid, accessible, and full of energy—perfect for a weekend binge-read.
While it may not be the kind of thriller that lingers in your mind for months afterwards, it’s undeniably entertaining in the moment: quick, twisting, a little spooky, and just the right amount of outrageous. For readers seeking an addictive mystery that doesn’t take itself too seriously, The Serial Killers’ Party is an invitation worth accepting.
Rating: ★★★½
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January 24, 2025
Welcome to the party of the year.
You’ve been invited to an exclusive, luxury event in Norway, hosted by a billionaire. Your moment has finally arrived. But you’re not going for the canapes and champagne. You’re going for revenge.
Where anything is possible.
You’ve spent months preparing for this moment. Because you know that beneath the host’s polished public persona, he’s a vicious killer who has murdered several innocent people, including your sister.
Even murder...
Then a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, and you begin to wonder... is this a trap? Why does it feel like you're being watched? And will you ever escape?
There were secrets and murders/disappearances all over the place. I felt it started abit slow but picked up midway through the book. I was intrigued by the whole Fowley family. I felt James wasn’t what he seemed and I just couldn’t make my mind up on Lawrence. Amelia was putting so much at risk to find out what happened to her sister. Some of her “spy kit” I felt was abit unbelievable if she came from the background she did but maybe I missed something with that.
The book was a good read. I guessed who the killer was but not the reasons why. It picked up the pace as it progressed and there was a twist I didn’t guess.
If you like an easy thriller read then this is one you can read quickly and isn’t too complicated.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
You’ve been invited to an exclusive, luxury event in Norway, hosted by a billionaire. Your moment has finally arrived. But you’re not going for the canapes and champagne. You’re going for revenge.
Where anything is possible.
You’ve spent months preparing for this moment. Because you know that beneath the host’s polished public persona, he’s a vicious killer who has murdered several innocent people, including your sister.
Even murder...
Then a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, and you begin to wonder... is this a trap? Why does it feel like you're being watched? And will you ever escape?
There were secrets and murders/disappearances all over the place. I felt it started abit slow but picked up midway through the book. I was intrigued by the whole Fowley family. I felt James wasn’t what he seemed and I just couldn’t make my mind up on Lawrence. Amelia was putting so much at risk to find out what happened to her sister. Some of her “spy kit” I felt was abit unbelievable if she came from the background she did but maybe I missed something with that.
The book was a good read. I guessed who the killer was but not the reasons why. It picked up the pace as it progressed and there was a twist I didn’t guess.
If you like an easy thriller read then this is one you can read quickly and isn’t too complicated.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 6, 2025
The Serial Killers Party was a read I had no idea where it was going.
Amelia’s sister is missing, they fell out shortly before she went to Norway to a mansion in the middle of nowhere for a weekend party. The police have been no use so Amelia takes it upon herself to find her sister and to do that she needs to get herself an invite to this high end party. The only way she can do it is to get in with a family member, which she does. For a year Amelia changes her name slightly and is dating one of the wealthy cousins. The invite appears and all her background research she has done comes to fruition. The parties are held over three nights and start off tame and become insane. During her time there she must get into the mansion and search personal headquarters to uncover anything about her sister but this is easier said than done, especially when you don’t have anyone to trust.
This was a fast paced read that had an array of different characters making the book interesting. The storyline was a bit out there but worked well with the scenery and characters. There were lots of surprises and twists and turns along the way making it a decent beach read. Another decent thriller from this author again.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Random House UK, Transworld Publishers for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.
Amelia’s sister is missing, they fell out shortly before she went to Norway to a mansion in the middle of nowhere for a weekend party. The police have been no use so Amelia takes it upon herself to find her sister and to do that she needs to get herself an invite to this high end party. The only way she can do it is to get in with a family member, which she does. For a year Amelia changes her name slightly and is dating one of the wealthy cousins. The invite appears and all her background research she has done comes to fruition. The parties are held over three nights and start off tame and become insane. During her time there she must get into the mansion and search personal headquarters to uncover anything about her sister but this is easier said than done, especially when you don’t have anyone to trust.
This was a fast paced read that had an array of different characters making the book interesting. The storyline was a bit out there but worked well with the scenery and characters. There were lots of surprises and twists and turns along the way making it a decent beach read. Another decent thriller from this author again.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Random House UK, Transworld Publishers for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.
July 23, 2025
There has been much debate about prologues in novels. Personally, I love them, and can never understand why a reader would skip them, it's a bit of a mystery to me!
Anyway, do not skip the prologue in The Serial Killer's Daughter - it's fairly lengthy but it is the perfect set up for the rest of the novel which takes place a year later than the prologue. We find out that the narrator, Amelia has a sister, Rose, who is missing. Whilst the sisters were always close, they'd recently fallen out and now Rose has disappeared. Despite Amelia constantly getting in touch with the police, there's no sign of her ..... until now.
It appears that Rose attended a party hosted by a billionaire at his luxury home in Norway. Now, a year later, Amelia has managed to get herself an invitation to this yearly event, in the hope that she can find out more about her missing sister.
Tense and with some clever twists, this one is a destination thriller with a difference. The Norway setting is unusual for this genre and I loved it. It felt like the perfect place to plot a murder!
Amelia is a complex character, and at times I think she made dubious decisions, but she's certainly entertaining and often surprising. A cleverly interwoven plot that keeps the reader guessing and moves at a steady pace throughout.
Glamour, revenge and privilege, what more could you ask for??
Anyway, do not skip the prologue in The Serial Killer's Daughter - it's fairly lengthy but it is the perfect set up for the rest of the novel which takes place a year later than the prologue. We find out that the narrator, Amelia has a sister, Rose, who is missing. Whilst the sisters were always close, they'd recently fallen out and now Rose has disappeared. Despite Amelia constantly getting in touch with the police, there's no sign of her ..... until now.
It appears that Rose attended a party hosted by a billionaire at his luxury home in Norway. Now, a year later, Amelia has managed to get herself an invitation to this yearly event, in the hope that she can find out more about her missing sister.
Tense and with some clever twists, this one is a destination thriller with a difference. The Norway setting is unusual for this genre and I loved it. It felt like the perfect place to plot a murder!
Amelia is a complex character, and at times I think she made dubious decisions, but she's certainly entertaining and often surprising. A cleverly interwoven plot that keeps the reader guessing and moves at a steady pace throughout.
Glamour, revenge and privilege, what more could you ask for??
April 15, 2025
Set in a beautiful Norwegian mansion, the annual party is the invitation that everyone wants to receive. The days of champagne fuelled celebrations start low key and ramp up quickly, with kidnap and murder thrown in for good measure. Amelia has secured an invitation, she is attending the party with her boyfriend and family member of the host. However things are not as they seem as she is playing a long game, pretending to be some she is not while looking for her sister, who was last seen at the party a year ago.
The story is a bit out there, but why not! The world it is set in sounds hedonistic and the perfect setting for this type of madness. As Amelia tries to investigate we discover more about the wealthy family who throw the party and the secrets they have been keeping.
The writing style is good and I liked the characters and although I wasn’t sure that Amelia would have given up her life to this particular challenge in the real world it was a good read and kept my interest. The end was not unexpected but a further twist at the last was welcome.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
The story is a bit out there, but why not! The world it is set in sounds hedonistic and the perfect setting for this type of madness. As Amelia tries to investigate we discover more about the wealthy family who throw the party and the secrets they have been keeping.
The writing style is good and I liked the characters and although I wasn’t sure that Amelia would have given up her life to this particular challenge in the real world it was a good read and kept my interest. The end was not unexpected but a further twist at the last was welcome.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 7, 2025
Welcome to the Fowley Estate and the party everyone is dying to get an invite to!
I really enjoyed this destination thriller with a difference.
Amelia's sister Rose is missing, and was last seen at the party event of year. The police aren't interested in helping so Ameila takes matters into her own hands and we follow along as she embarks on a mission to find her sister.
Invitation to the next party secured, we land in remote Norway surrounded by dark forestry and deep fjords. At the luxurious and decadent manor estate, a 3 day lavish and hedonistic party unfolds as the bodies start piling up and Ameila starts her investigations.
I liked Ameila and admired her bravery and tenacity (even if she did make me nervous!) The Fowley family were a really interesting dynamic and the seemingly unlikeable brothers are characterised brilliantly.
Tightly plotted, well paced and full of twists and red herrings - it keeps you guessing throughout. I loved the ending and did not see it coming at all! The Serial Killers Party is fun and thrilling.
Definitely a book to pack in your suitcase this summer! Perfect for fans of authors like Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Alice Feeney.
I really enjoyed this destination thriller with a difference.
Amelia's sister Rose is missing, and was last seen at the party event of year. The police aren't interested in helping so Ameila takes matters into her own hands and we follow along as she embarks on a mission to find her sister.
Invitation to the next party secured, we land in remote Norway surrounded by dark forestry and deep fjords. At the luxurious and decadent manor estate, a 3 day lavish and hedonistic party unfolds as the bodies start piling up and Ameila starts her investigations.
I liked Ameila and admired her bravery and tenacity (even if she did make me nervous!) The Fowley family were a really interesting dynamic and the seemingly unlikeable brothers are characterised brilliantly.
Tightly plotted, well paced and full of twists and red herrings - it keeps you guessing throughout. I loved the ending and did not see it coming at all! The Serial Killers Party is fun and thrilling.
Definitely a book to pack in your suitcase this summer! Perfect for fans of authors like Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Alice Feeney.
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