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I Think We Should Kill Other People
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Expected 9 Apr 26The new laugh-out-loud serial killer thriller from L.M. Chilton, author of Don't Swipe Right and Everyone in the Group Chat Dies.
The nation watched them fall in love. Now someone's watching them die.
Hazel and Marc were paired together on revolutionary new reality TV show Love Synced, in which sophisticated AI matches hopeful lovers based on its perceptive algorithms.
But when it came time to say I Do on camera, Hazel couldn't go through with it, leaving her perfect match at the altar, his family furious and the whole TV production in jeopardy.
Now all she wants to do is fly home. Instead, she's trapped in a tiny isolated airport that's been ground to a halt amidst a massive snow storm... with her ex and his obnoxiously rich family sitting at the gate with her. But when they start turning up dead, a jilted lover is the least of Hazel's worries – there's a serial killer to catch first.
The heart's a fickle thing, so it's no surprise that AI couldn't predict true love for Hazel… But could it help crack the case when a murderer is picking off her almost-in-laws one by one?
The nation watched them fall in love. Now someone's watching them die.
Hazel and Marc were paired together on revolutionary new reality TV show Love Synced, in which sophisticated AI matches hopeful lovers based on its perceptive algorithms.
But when it came time to say I Do on camera, Hazel couldn't go through with it, leaving her perfect match at the altar, his family furious and the whole TV production in jeopardy.
Now all she wants to do is fly home. Instead, she's trapped in a tiny isolated airport that's been ground to a halt amidst a massive snow storm... with her ex and his obnoxiously rich family sitting at the gate with her. But when they start turning up dead, a jilted lover is the least of Hazel's worries – there's a serial killer to catch first.
The heart's a fickle thing, so it's no surprise that AI couldn't predict true love for Hazel… But could it help crack the case when a murderer is picking off her almost-in-laws one by one?
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January 7, 2026
Review of ‘I Think We Should Kill Other People’ by L.M. Chilton, due to be published on 9 April 2026 by Aria & Aries, Head of Zeus.
Hazel signs herself up to a new ‘social experiment’ dating show, Love Synched - the prize? Marrying an eligible bachelor who is kept secret until a love match is made.
After being issued with wearable technology, CILLA, Hazel is found to be soulmate to Marc, who is indeed a very eligible bachelor and heir to his family fortune. It’s a dream come true, right? Well it is, until Hazel leaves Marc at the altar, and is shocked to come face to face with his furious family at the tiny, isolated airport just as a blizzard rolls in and grounds their flight home. As if that’s not insufferable enough, bodies start piling up, a killer is on the loose and no one is seemingly safe or not under suspicion!
This was a fun and quick read, I liked Hazel’s character a lot. She was sassy and headstrong, determined to uncover the truth, all whilst keeping huge secrets of her own. Characters were well developed, the storyline engaging and amusing. The twists unfurling like springs at the end, making for a very satisfying recommended read.
Hazel signs herself up to a new ‘social experiment’ dating show, Love Synched - the prize? Marrying an eligible bachelor who is kept secret until a love match is made.
After being issued with wearable technology, CILLA, Hazel is found to be soulmate to Marc, who is indeed a very eligible bachelor and heir to his family fortune. It’s a dream come true, right? Well it is, until Hazel leaves Marc at the altar, and is shocked to come face to face with his furious family at the tiny, isolated airport just as a blizzard rolls in and grounds their flight home. As if that’s not insufferable enough, bodies start piling up, a killer is on the loose and no one is seemingly safe or not under suspicion!
This was a fun and quick read, I liked Hazel’s character a lot. She was sassy and headstrong, determined to uncover the truth, all whilst keeping huge secrets of her own. Characters were well developed, the storyline engaging and amusing. The twists unfurling like springs at the end, making for a very satisfying recommended read.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Crime mystery set mainly in NORWAY, in a tiny airport on a tiny island
Coming 9 April 2026
The novel opens in a tiny airport on a tiny Norwegian island in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Marc and Hazel were matched on the ‘social experiment’ set of TV’s Love Synced, powered by an AI wristband called CILLA. Their ensuing wedding was to be filmed, but Hazel has just pulled out of the ceremony leaving the Van Batten family angry and upset. There is only one way out and that is via the airport, where they all unfortunately have to congregate interminably because the weather has come in and the flight is hugely delayed. The Van Batten mother has a sharp and cutting tongue aimed at Hazel, but Mark is up for trying to get along for the duration of the delay.
The trouble is, the film of their aborted nuptials will soon be in the public domain, causing all round humiliation and profound embarrassment, it proved to be a right bust-up with accusations levied and punches thrown. The film company is rubbing their hands in glee, the family is not.
And then one person associated with the wedding is found dead at the airport, slumped on the toilet with a Toblerone rammed down their throat. There will be no outside help, given the weather, so Hazel, who still has her AI CILLA wristband, knows what she has to do. And then there is another body to deal with…
Much of the story is set in the isolated airport which is atmospherically described. Other chapters are set in the South of England.
The author has clearly hit on a successful formula, to wit a young woman who finds herself embroiled in a situation and then tasks herself with getting to the bottom of the inevitable deaths. His stories are written with wit and bounce and are very easy to read.
Coming 9 April 2026
The novel opens in a tiny airport on a tiny Norwegian island in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Marc and Hazel were matched on the ‘social experiment’ set of TV’s Love Synced, powered by an AI wristband called CILLA. Their ensuing wedding was to be filmed, but Hazel has just pulled out of the ceremony leaving the Van Batten family angry and upset. There is only one way out and that is via the airport, where they all unfortunately have to congregate interminably because the weather has come in and the flight is hugely delayed. The Van Batten mother has a sharp and cutting tongue aimed at Hazel, but Mark is up for trying to get along for the duration of the delay.
The trouble is, the film of their aborted nuptials will soon be in the public domain, causing all round humiliation and profound embarrassment, it proved to be a right bust-up with accusations levied and punches thrown. The film company is rubbing their hands in glee, the family is not.
And then one person associated with the wedding is found dead at the airport, slumped on the toilet with a Toblerone rammed down their throat. There will be no outside help, given the weather, so Hazel, who still has her AI CILLA wristband, knows what she has to do. And then there is another body to deal with…
Much of the story is set in the isolated airport which is atmospherically described. Other chapters are set in the South of England.
The author has clearly hit on a successful formula, to wit a young woman who finds herself embroiled in a situation and then tasks herself with getting to the bottom of the inevitable deaths. His stories are written with wit and bounce and are very easy to read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Meet CILLA, a computer generated love language algorithm. An AI for the perfect love story, matching those suited for everlasting wedded bliss. For TV and public consumption and comment natch, in the never ending thirst for reality TV, it will be entitled Love Synched. However, when Hazel is meant to say I do to Marc on the Arctic Norwegian Island of Skardbalt, she baulks and bolts. Now, she stranded at the tiny airport in the midst of an epic snowstorm which is bad enough, except all of Marc’s obnoxious family are here too, also desperate to get away. As if that’s not enough of a problem (wait until you meet Marc’s stepmother) there’s a killer on the loose in a virtually deserted airport. If CILLA can’t get the love algorithms right for Hazel, maybe the AI can crack a murder case before it’s too late.
This is great fun, if indeed murder can be described as fun, except in the hands of LM Chilton it can! It’s witty, smart, entertaining, has a terrific premise and a great setting with the terrible weather outside matching the distinctly subzero temperatures inside the small airport. Is it fast paced? Are you kidding! Of course. Does it have intrigue? Absolutely. Is it twisty? Er, hello! Is it a far-fetched wild ride? You betcha. Is there some predictability? Ask CILLA. Is it a bit hammy places? I’d be telling porkies if I say no. Is it fun, easy to read and entertaining? You’d better believe it. A 100% match.
Overall, if you’re looking for something that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but which keeps you amused and reading on, then this is for you.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to the publishers for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
This is great fun, if indeed murder can be described as fun, except in the hands of LM Chilton it can! It’s witty, smart, entertaining, has a terrific premise and a great setting with the terrible weather outside matching the distinctly subzero temperatures inside the small airport. Is it fast paced? Are you kidding! Of course. Does it have intrigue? Absolutely. Is it twisty? Er, hello! Is it a far-fetched wild ride? You betcha. Is there some predictability? Ask CILLA. Is it a bit hammy places? I’d be telling porkies if I say no. Is it fun, easy to read and entertaining? You’d better believe it. A 100% match.
Overall, if you’re looking for something that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but which keeps you amused and reading on, then this is for you.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to the publishers for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I absolutely loved this book.
I’ve now read all three of Luke’s books, and every single one has been enjoyable, fun, and incredibly well written. He has quickly become one of my favourite authors.
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, which I was genuinely excited about, and it did not disappoint.
The story follows FMC Hazel, who signs up for a dating reality show in hopes of finding her soulmate. However, things are not quite as they seem. She meets Marc—who also happens to be a billionaire—and the two begin to develop real feelings for each other. But alongside the romance comes murder… and a lot of it. The questions quickly pile up: why is this happening, who is responsible, and can Marc truly be trusted?
This book was fun, fast-paced, and incredibly intriguing. I especially appreciated the inclusion of backstory, which was easy to follow and seamlessly woven into the narrative. Luke has a fantastic writing style—it flows naturally, everything makes sense, and there are no plot holes. Even when he creates intentionally unbearable characters, you still enjoy the journey.
At this point, I would happily read anything Luke writes. He is genuinely a wonderful writer.
The twists and turns were another highlight. I didn’t see any of them coming—and I usually do with whodunnits. The mystery was executed brilliantly, the reveal had strong motivation behind it, and just when you think everything is settled, more twists are thrown in.
I also loved how CILLA was used in the story. It felt extremely relevant and timely given how prevalent AI is in our lives today, and it added an extra layer of intrigue.
Overall, I loved this book. Highly recommended!!!
I’ve now read all three of Luke’s books, and every single one has been enjoyable, fun, and incredibly well written. He has quickly become one of my favourite authors.
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, which I was genuinely excited about, and it did not disappoint.
The story follows FMC Hazel, who signs up for a dating reality show in hopes of finding her soulmate. However, things are not quite as they seem. She meets Marc—who also happens to be a billionaire—and the two begin to develop real feelings for each other. But alongside the romance comes murder… and a lot of it. The questions quickly pile up: why is this happening, who is responsible, and can Marc truly be trusted?
This book was fun, fast-paced, and incredibly intriguing. I especially appreciated the inclusion of backstory, which was easy to follow and seamlessly woven into the narrative. Luke has a fantastic writing style—it flows naturally, everything makes sense, and there are no plot holes. Even when he creates intentionally unbearable characters, you still enjoy the journey.
At this point, I would happily read anything Luke writes. He is genuinely a wonderful writer.
The twists and turns were another highlight. I didn’t see any of them coming—and I usually do with whodunnits. The mystery was executed brilliantly, the reveal had strong motivation behind it, and just when you think everything is settled, more twists are thrown in.
I also loved how CILLA was used in the story. It felt extremely relevant and timely given how prevalent AI is in our lives today, and it added an extra layer of intrigue.
Overall, I loved this book. Highly recommended!!!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Could your AI Assistant help you solve a murder?
That's what I Think We Should Kill Other People asks, and the answer is... well, that would be spoiling things. But I had a lot of fun finding out!
The story follows a 'Married-at-First-Sight' type TV show contestant who has walked out of her wedding, only to get stranded overnight at the tiny, remote airport trying to get home. Unfortunately for her, her ex-fiancé is stuck there too, along with his step-mum, cousin and uncle (aka the in-laws from hell).
One-by-one, the bodies start turning up, and a night of fear and paranoia unfolds. Is one of the family the killer? Or is there a murderer loose in the airport? It's up to Hazel (and her Alexa-type AI helper) to find out. We also flashback to episodes of the TV show to find out how everything got to this point - those chapters are quite romantic and funny, a nice contrast to the tense airport chapters.
A cross between a dark rom-com and a movie like Bodies Bodies Bodies, this was a wild & crazy ride.
Not had this much fun with a book for AGES.
That's what I Think We Should Kill Other People asks, and the answer is... well, that would be spoiling things. But I had a lot of fun finding out!
The story follows a 'Married-at-First-Sight' type TV show contestant who has walked out of her wedding, only to get stranded overnight at the tiny, remote airport trying to get home. Unfortunately for her, her ex-fiancé is stuck there too, along with his step-mum, cousin and uncle (aka the in-laws from hell).
One-by-one, the bodies start turning up, and a night of fear and paranoia unfolds. Is one of the family the killer? Or is there a murderer loose in the airport? It's up to Hazel (and her Alexa-type AI helper) to find out. We also flashback to episodes of the TV show to find out how everything got to this point - those chapters are quite romantic and funny, a nice contrast to the tense airport chapters.
A cross between a dark rom-com and a movie like Bodies Bodies Bodies, this was a wild & crazy ride.
Not had this much fun with a book for AGES.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What an addictive read this was, I found myself racing through the pages, eager to find out just what was happening.
We get chapters based on the various "episodes" of the experiment that Hazel and Marc are involved in, of a reality show that uses sophisticated AI to decide how strong a match they are.
However on the day that Hazel leaves Marc at the altar after a whirlwind two weeks of getting to know each other, she ends up in a far more precarious situation.
Trapped in a small Norwegian airport with her now ex, plus some of his family and the producer of the show, while the weather grounds planes.
And I never want to visit this airport, as it doesn't take long for the dead bodies to start mounting.
At times I was even wondering if anyone would be alive at the end of the book!
This was fast paced from start to finish, and I barely had time to try to guess murder or motive.
Loads of twists and just a a really quick and easy, while addictive book to read
Thank you to Aries and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
We get chapters based on the various "episodes" of the experiment that Hazel and Marc are involved in, of a reality show that uses sophisticated AI to decide how strong a match they are.
However on the day that Hazel leaves Marc at the altar after a whirlwind two weeks of getting to know each other, she ends up in a far more precarious situation.
Trapped in a small Norwegian airport with her now ex, plus some of his family and the producer of the show, while the weather grounds planes.
And I never want to visit this airport, as it doesn't take long for the dead bodies to start mounting.
At times I was even wondering if anyone would be alive at the end of the book!
This was fast paced from start to finish, and I barely had time to try to guess murder or motive.
Loads of twists and just a a really quick and easy, while addictive book to read
Thank you to Aries and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Having absolutely loved Everyone in the Group Chat Dies, I was very excited to see this third novel from L.M. Chilton!
When Hazel turns her back on the altar, and her fiancé Marc, all she wants to do is fly home and never see him or his family again. Unfortunately for her, they all end up stuck together in a remote airport, whilst a killer starts to pick them off one by one.
She enlists the help of her AI matchmaker, the reason she’s here in the first place, to try to catch the killer and save the family that she resents.
Given the age of tech that we’re living in right now, the introduction of this AI matchmaker involved in a reality dating show seemed particularly fitting. Honestly, if Love, Synced was a real tv show, I’d be giving it a watch!
I Think We Should Kill Other People didn’t quite grip me in the way that Everyone in the Group Chat Dies, and it took a bit longer for me to become invested in the characters. However, it was certainly an enjoyable read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
When Hazel turns her back on the altar, and her fiancé Marc, all she wants to do is fly home and never see him or his family again. Unfortunately for her, they all end up stuck together in a remote airport, whilst a killer starts to pick them off one by one.
She enlists the help of her AI matchmaker, the reason she’s here in the first place, to try to catch the killer and save the family that she resents.
Given the age of tech that we’re living in right now, the introduction of this AI matchmaker involved in a reality dating show seemed particularly fitting. Honestly, if Love, Synced was a real tv show, I’d be giving it a watch!
I Think We Should Kill Other People didn’t quite grip me in the way that Everyone in the Group Chat Dies, and it took a bit longer for me to become invested in the characters. However, it was certainly an enjoyable read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I so enjoyed this book, and I found it to be L. M. Chilton's best work yet!
The concept is relevant to our modern age, a dating game using AI - what could possibly go wrong? Hazel is our main character and I found her to be very interesting and funny. All of the characters were fleshed out enough that I felt I knew them all, without there being too many.
I genuinely enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery, and was happy with the conclusion. Everything tied up very nicely - even things I thought the author might forget about! I felt the depiction of the AI was absolutely perfect and truly hilarious.
I would definitely recommend this book to lovers of murder mystery, and wish I could read it again for the first time!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to the publishers for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
The concept is relevant to our modern age, a dating game using AI - what could possibly go wrong? Hazel is our main character and I found her to be very interesting and funny. All of the characters were fleshed out enough that I felt I knew them all, without there being too many.
I genuinely enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery, and was happy with the conclusion. Everything tied up very nicely - even things I thought the author might forget about! I felt the depiction of the AI was absolutely perfect and truly hilarious.
I would definitely recommend this book to lovers of murder mystery, and wish I could read it again for the first time!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to the publishers for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to Aria & Aries and NetGalley for this ARC of I Think We Should Kill Other People by L.M. Chilton.
Are you looking for your soulmate? Well CILLA can help with that! Hazel and Marc are looking for their soulmate and are matched as the perfect soulmate by CILLA. However, on the wedding day Hazel leaves him at the alter. As Hazel tries to fly home and avoid everyone her time at the airport takes an unexpected turn as someone turns up dead. Can Hazel trust those around her?
I couldn’t stop reading and guessing what would happen next! I’m excited to read more from L.M. Chilton in future.
Publication date: April 9 2026
Rating: 5/5
Are you looking for your soulmate? Well CILLA can help with that! Hazel and Marc are looking for their soulmate and are matched as the perfect soulmate by CILLA. However, on the wedding day Hazel leaves him at the alter. As Hazel tries to fly home and avoid everyone her time at the airport takes an unexpected turn as someone turns up dead. Can Hazel trust those around her?
I couldn’t stop reading and guessing what would happen next! I’m excited to read more from L.M. Chilton in future.
Publication date: April 9 2026
Rating: 5/5
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
With AI intruding into every aspect of human life these days, it was only a question of time before some bright spark in a TV studio decided to use it to do some matchmaking for contestants on a reality show.
And when things go awry and predicted matches prove to be surprisingly unpredictable, the last thing anyone expects is for dead bodies to begin appearing. But that is just what happens...
Chilton delivers this story with trademark humor and needle sharp wit, which just goes to show that hunting down a serial killer doesn't have to be such a serious business after all!
And when things go awry and predicted matches prove to be surprisingly unpredictable, the last thing anyone expects is for dead bodies to begin appearing. But that is just what happens...
Chilton delivers this story with trademark humor and needle sharp wit, which just goes to show that hunting down a serial killer doesn't have to be such a serious business after all!
January 16, 2026
This was a good thriller/mystery with enough twists (set around today’s culture of reality tv and AI intelligence lovematching) and red herrings to keep you interested. The pacing was good and the ending was satisfying without being too neat. Second book I have read by this author and I will definitely be looking forward to reading the third book by this author. This review was an honest one in exchange for an advanced review copy from Netgalley.
January 4, 2026
I have come to have unreasonably high expectations from L.M. Chilton since the first time I was sent a copy of their work and they've never let me down. I'm happy to say, the streak continues.
I Think We Should Kill Other People is a wickedly clever murder mystery; high concept with exceptional characters and a meticulously crafted atmosphere of anxiety. It was so entertaining, with plenty of funny moments, playing with being so relatable and larger than life at the same time.
You'd think after a very dramatic runaway bride moment, Hazel couldn't find herself in a worse situation but here she is, in a dirty wedding dress, stranded at a teensy airport with a jilted ex, horrible family and a mass murderer.
Hazel was a delightful narrator, leading us head first into a locked room murder mystery layered with family drama, high stakes and countless reveals waiting to be found. She takes us through the terrifying night at the airport, and flashes back to the last week on the show, or 'social experiment' so we can piece together the major players, their backstories, and how this couple got together, engaged and broke up in just a week. Each and every time you think you've finally figured it all out, there's another spanner in the works and we're back to suspecting everyone.
We felt the isolation of the small waiting room, the frigid cold of the snow storm outside, the deep distrust and suspicion of the cast - and the delicious confusion about who really has all the answers. This is just one of those books that is simply impossible to stop reading and I adored every single page.
I Think We Should Kill Other People is a wickedly clever murder mystery; high concept with exceptional characters and a meticulously crafted atmosphere of anxiety. It was so entertaining, with plenty of funny moments, playing with being so relatable and larger than life at the same time.
You'd think after a very dramatic runaway bride moment, Hazel couldn't find herself in a worse situation but here she is, in a dirty wedding dress, stranded at a teensy airport with a jilted ex, horrible family and a mass murderer.
Hazel was a delightful narrator, leading us head first into a locked room murder mystery layered with family drama, high stakes and countless reveals waiting to be found. She takes us through the terrifying night at the airport, and flashes back to the last week on the show, or 'social experiment' so we can piece together the major players, their backstories, and how this couple got together, engaged and broke up in just a week. Each and every time you think you've finally figured it all out, there's another spanner in the works and we're back to suspecting everyone.
We felt the isolation of the small waiting room, the frigid cold of the snow storm outside, the deep distrust and suspicion of the cast - and the delicious confusion about who really has all the answers. This is just one of those books that is simply impossible to stop reading and I adored every single page.
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