All His Pretty Girls: An absolutely gripping detective novel with a jaw-dropping killer twist

by Charly Cox

'A fast-paced, breathtaking read This will definitely be making my list of favourite books of the year' Go Buy The Book

Detective Alyssa Wyatt is hunting a serial killer.

She doesn't know that he's hunting her.

A woman is found naked, badly beaten and barely alive in the New Mexico mountains. The shocking discovery plunges Albuquerque Detective Alyssa Wyatt into a case that will test her to the limit.

It appears that Callie McCormick is the latest plaything of a shadowy psychopath that leaves a long shadow on the streets of New Mexico an individual linked to a string of deaths but leaving no evidence.

But when Alyssa makes a breakthrough that just might reveal the killer, she unknowingly puts herself in the crosshairs of a brutal maniac one with an old score to settle.

Because the killer knows Alyssa very well, even if she doesn't know him. And he's determined that she'll know his name even if he has to extract his deadly revenge on her and everything she loves.

The launch of a dark, gripping, completely unputdownable crime thriller series, All His Pretty Girls introduces New Mexico detective Alyssa Wyatt. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh and Angela Marsons will be utterly engrossed.

Reviewers are hooked on All His Pretty Girls:

'Oh boy, was I swiped off my feet as what was already a totally gripping read escalated into my top five for this year It felt like my heart was beating in the back of my throat!' Books From Dusk Till Dawn

'I raced through this book!one of the most exciting crime books I've read in a long while!' Alternative-Read.com

'A serial killer chiller where the action never flags, the suspense is red-hot and the twists and turns jaw-droppingly brilliant, fans of the genre need to add Charly Cox to their list of must-buys.' Bookish Jottings

'Sharply plotted, and full of tense twists, this is extremely well written An extremely confident, exciting and chilling new entry on to the crime thriller scene' Alex J Book Reviews

'a compelling thriller that I could not put down! The killer was insane, the story was addictive and the writing was fantastic. This is everything I want when I pick up a police procedural!' Jessica Belmont

'some real heart in the mouth moments It flows so easily, with a fast pace and really is unputdownable.' The Bookwormery

'like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns had me totally gripped and I was on the edge of my seat throughout.' Ginger Book Geek

'This is one of the best debut novels I've read in a while' Cheeky Pee Reads and Reviews

'Wow did All His Pretty Girls pack a punch! I was shocked when I found out this was a debut a heart in your mouth read that will have you racing through those pages.' On The Shelf Reviews

'I don't think I took even a single deep breath while reading this Each chapter raised my tension and I couldn't stop tapping my ereader' Shalini's Books and Reviews

361 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 23, 2019

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Charly Cox - Crime, Young Adult

Reviews

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the best suspense books I have ever read! I didn’t see the ending coming! I will be reading more of this author!

[DKall · Rating 4 out of 5]

The storyline was a good one and interesting throughout. I liked the connections between two separate crimes that are central to our main character. I also liked our split POVs however, I feel like certain aspects that ended up irrelevant for our subject were highlighted that were never explained (his inner voice talking to him so much- who does it represent or is it mental illness?). I REALLY enjoyed that this book follows a female detective and there’s NO ROMANCE TROPE. She’s already married to some regular guy and their romance is minimal. That is refreshing. I think it’s a bit cheesy at times with the kids acting like parents consoling their mom, but I again like that we aren’t villainizing the female detective for having a family and her career, that she can do it. I’ll definitely continue this series when I need a brain break.

[AMBER · Rating 4 out of 5]

January Read: All His Pretty Girls by Charly Cox ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We’re introduced to Alyssa Wyatt, a detective with the Albuquerque Police Department whose childhood trauma shaped her path into law enforcement. A brutal case involving a calculating psychopath forces Alyssa to confront memories she’s spent years burying. When the investigation turns personal, her resolve hardens—but it also places her directly in the killer’s sights, shifting the balance from hunter to hunted.
The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, including Alyssa’s, her family’s, her partner Cord Roberts, and the murderer’s. The killer’s POV is especially chilling, offering an intense look into the planning and execution of each crime. The characters are well-developed, the pacing is strong, and the psychological tension keeps the stakes high throughout. A dark, gripping read that doesn’t let up.

[Rosemary Beattie · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a great book!

I chose this book bc I used to live in NM and not a lot of mysteries are set there.

The book had so many turns it felt like I was on a roller coaster. The twists and turns never let up.

The book was a great mystery

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m really excited to read more of this series! The twist literal jaw on floor

[Cass · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this criminal minds vibe. The ending was good too.

[Marilena EchoHawk · Rating 4 out of 5]

dark ..intense.. 🤯

All His Pretty Girls is a dark, tense, and addictive thriller that kept me turning pages long after I planned to stop. Some parts felt a bit drawn out, but overall it’s a solid, chilling read that I’d definitely recommend to anyone who loves crime fiction and wants something compelling and well-crafted.