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My Corpse Has a Heartbeat
Turner Blake loves his wife and children just as much as he enjoys killing people. Balancing date nights and birthday parties with chainsaw chases and shooting sprees is no easy task, but he thinks he's found the perfect system.
When mysterious notes threaten to expose him, he must leash his addiction or risk losing those closest to him. Turner soon realizes old habits die hard as his sanity and his family's safety spiral out of control.
MY CORPSE HAS A HEARTBEAT puts you in the mind of a killer at a crossroad. Deeply disturbing and darkly funny, this unfiltered narrative is as morally fractured as the man telling it and the society that continues to listen.
When mysterious notes threaten to expose him, he must leash his addiction or risk losing those closest to him. Turner soon realizes old habits die hard as his sanity and his family's safety spiral out of control.
MY CORPSE HAS A HEARTBEAT puts you in the mind of a killer at a crossroad. Deeply disturbing and darkly funny, this unfiltered narrative is as morally fractured as the man telling it and the society that continues to listen.
- GenresHorror
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2025
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Nick Roberts
31 books2,334 followersNick Roberts is a native West Virginian and a doctoral graduate of Marshall University. He is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and the Horror Authors Guild. His works include Anathema, The Exorcist's House, It Haunts the Mind & Other Stories, and Mean Spirited. He currently resides in South Carolina with his family and is an advocate for people in recovery from substance use disorder.
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December 21, 2025
What a ride! This had a "You" vibe to it, being told from the serial killer's POV including the frequent inner dialogue. And it was awesome.
I found myself going back and forth between rooting for Turner as the hero (think Dexter) and but then thinking this guy is super sick and twisted. He was the perfect combo of both.
Make you sure you have time to sit down and read this entire book because you are literally not going to be able to put it down.
Another hit from Nick Roberts - loved it!
I found myself going back and forth between rooting for Turner as the hero (think Dexter) and but then thinking this guy is super sick and twisted. He was the perfect combo of both.
Make you sure you have time to sit down and read this entire book because you are literally not going to be able to put it down.
Another hit from Nick Roberts - loved it!
December 21, 2025
This started out as an entertaining story from the serial killer's perspective. A Dennis Raider-esque killer who wants to take care of his family and keep up his killer hobby. I was roped in quickly then started to lose interest. It just started to be so repetitive. Things take a turn, but not exactly a unique turn and it didn't save the story for me. Maybe if it was shorter or structured differently it would have stayed an interesting read.
Side note, I wish I knew the moment Nick Roberts discovered the word 'Anathema,' it must have been a magical moment for him, I swear that word pops up in all his books! And obviously he even has a book with that word as the title. Not a criticism or anything, its a fun word, just something I keep noticing.
Side note, I wish I knew the moment Nick Roberts discovered the word 'Anathema,' it must have been a magical moment for him, I swear that word pops up in all his books! And obviously he even has a book with that word as the title. Not a criticism or anything, its a fun word, just something I keep noticing.
December 22, 2025
Hey Nick? Are you okay? I’m just checking.
It’s always cool to get the killers pov and kind of get into their heads. This was really fucked up. Wish I could sugar code it but that’s what it is.
It’s always cool to get the killers pov and kind of get into their heads. This was really fucked up. Wish I could sugar code it but that’s what it is.
December 22, 2025
I loved this! This one feels wildly different from Nick Robert’s other work, deliciously unhinged in the best way. I’ve always been a fan of his writing style, but what really impressed me here is how effortlessly he proves he can pivot genres and still absolutely nail it.
The pacing is fast, the humor is dry and razor sharp, and the wit lands perfectly without undercutting the story. It was fun in a way that felt intentional, not gimmicky. The Batman references were an unexpected bonus and had me grinning more than once.
And honestly? The fact that this dropped early (accidentally) I’m very grateful for. A standout read that shows just how versatile Nick Roberts really is.
The pacing is fast, the humor is dry and razor sharp, and the wit lands perfectly without undercutting the story. It was fun in a way that felt intentional, not gimmicky. The Batman references were an unexpected bonus and had me grinning more than once.
And honestly? The fact that this dropped early (accidentally) I’m very grateful for. A standout read that shows just how versatile Nick Roberts really is.
December 23, 2025
Absolutely devoured this book. Thanks for another banger, Nick!! Had me giggling and cringing all throughout lol WHAT AN ENDING.
Absolutely love the way he flipped a switch at the end and his other personality took over. It was so eerie. This is very different from his other work and I really enjoyed the direction he took this story!! Loved the pop culture references as well 🔪 🍆
Absolutely love the way he flipped a switch at the end and his other personality took over. It was so eerie. This is very different from his other work and I really enjoyed the direction he took this story!! Loved the pop culture references as well 🔪 🍆
December 22, 2025
𝐌𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 "𝐦𝐞". 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭...𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐭...𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.
Nick Roberts' latest offering thrives on the razor-sharp cunning of Turner Blake, a protagonist who prides himself on being three steps ahead. This guy isn’t just clever; he’s strategic in a way that's deeply unsettling. He's the kind of character who makes you grudgingly admire his intelligence while quietly questioning your own moral alignment for doing so. It's as if Nick dropped this dubious creation into existence then let him maneuver through the story with calculated precision. For the reader, there's an intense amount of dark humor in watching him outthink nearly everyone in his path. But someone out there has figured out this mild-mannered husband and father of two is a killer and has forced his hand.
The tone of the novel walks a deliciously thin line between macabre and wry, and I found myself constantly gasping at the absolutely outlandish things Turner would think, say, and do. He lacks both the moral compass and likability of Dexter Morgan, yet there’s a faint, sarcastic smirk embedded in the narrative that I found appealing, as if the story itself knows exactly how twisted it’s being and dares you to look away. If Edgar Allan Poe were alive today, tapping away at a laptop and brooding over modern anxieties, he might very well be writing something like this; morally murky and unafraid to linger in uncomfortable places. You will definitely appreciate the plethora of pop culture references that were drawn upon but not imitated that give the story a modern sense of brutality.
What ultimately made this a five star read for me was the author's refusal to recycle himself. He has never written the same book twice, and I've read them all. His writing style is impressively diverse, and he can shift technique, characterization, and tone all with confidence. There’s no sense of a borrowed plot or redone trope as every revelation feels unflinchingly deliberate. While absolutely shocking in many places and much darker than its predecessors, Nick proves he’s not interested in regurgitating familiar stories; he’s dissecting them and stitching them back together into something smarter and far more disturbing. This book is available now in paperback and KU.
Nick Roberts' latest offering thrives on the razor-sharp cunning of Turner Blake, a protagonist who prides himself on being three steps ahead. This guy isn’t just clever; he’s strategic in a way that's deeply unsettling. He's the kind of character who makes you grudgingly admire his intelligence while quietly questioning your own moral alignment for doing so. It's as if Nick dropped this dubious creation into existence then let him maneuver through the story with calculated precision. For the reader, there's an intense amount of dark humor in watching him outthink nearly everyone in his path. But someone out there has figured out this mild-mannered husband and father of two is a killer and has forced his hand.
The tone of the novel walks a deliciously thin line between macabre and wry, and I found myself constantly gasping at the absolutely outlandish things Turner would think, say, and do. He lacks both the moral compass and likability of Dexter Morgan, yet there’s a faint, sarcastic smirk embedded in the narrative that I found appealing, as if the story itself knows exactly how twisted it’s being and dares you to look away. If Edgar Allan Poe were alive today, tapping away at a laptop and brooding over modern anxieties, he might very well be writing something like this; morally murky and unafraid to linger in uncomfortable places. You will definitely appreciate the plethora of pop culture references that were drawn upon but not imitated that give the story a modern sense of brutality.
What ultimately made this a five star read for me was the author's refusal to recycle himself. He has never written the same book twice, and I've read them all. His writing style is impressively diverse, and he can shift technique, characterization, and tone all with confidence. There’s no sense of a borrowed plot or redone trope as every revelation feels unflinchingly deliberate. While absolutely shocking in many places and much darker than its predecessors, Nick proves he’s not interested in regurgitating familiar stories; he’s dissecting them and stitching them back together into something smarter and far more disturbing. This book is available now in paperback and KU.
December 24, 2025
Turner Blake loves his wife, loves his kids… and also really loves killing people....
Nick Roberts has done it again, and at this point I’m convinced he’s incapable of writing a bad story.
This book was SHARP, UNFILTERED, MORALLY COOKED, and IMPOSSIBLE to put down.
It’s the kind of book where you catch yourself laughing ALOT (and this was in the first few chapters already) because Turner has got to be the funniest family man, come serial killer character I've ever had the pleasure reading about.
Told completely from Turners POV you get to hear the thoughts inside his head...from the lady at the supermarket making commentary on his purchases to the teenage bagger who bags up his groceries, and his thoughts as he ponders his next kill...Nick, I really lost my shit this time 🤣🤣🤣
Oh and as a side note, always remember to get on nicks good side cos god knows what his bad side looks like...oh wait, I know what Nick's bad side looks like if Turner is any indication!
Another absolute banger from my favourite indie horror mastermind 🙌🙌🙌
Nick Roberts has done it again, and at this point I’m convinced he’s incapable of writing a bad story.
This book was SHARP, UNFILTERED, MORALLY COOKED, and IMPOSSIBLE to put down.
It’s the kind of book where you catch yourself laughing ALOT (and this was in the first few chapters already) because Turner has got to be the funniest family man, come serial killer character I've ever had the pleasure reading about.
Told completely from Turners POV you get to hear the thoughts inside his head...from the lady at the supermarket making commentary on his purchases to the teenage bagger who bags up his groceries, and his thoughts as he ponders his next kill...Nick, I really lost my shit this time 🤣🤣🤣
Oh and as a side note, always remember to get on nicks good side cos god knows what his bad side looks like...oh wait, I know what Nick's bad side looks like if Turner is any indication!
Another absolute banger from my favourite indie horror mastermind 🙌🙌🙌
December 23, 2025
Get ready to spend some time with Turner Blake, who is keenly aware of his thirst for killing and the façade he must wear to conceal the monster within. And that’s not the only thing he conceals. Turner balances life as a serial killer, a father, a husband, and the HOA neighborhood patrol. Haha.
The first-person narrative puts you directly in Turner’s mind, offering a front-row seat to the killer’s psychology, the absurdity of his crimes, and his hilarious moral philosophy. The present tense provides an immersive, cinematic experience as Turner navigates his double life in ten parts (Think of it like a Netflix series.)
I couldn’t help but find some satisfaction living vicariously through Turner as he killed some of the jerks and assholes that stumbled across his path. I’m not sure what that says about me. Lol.
Clocking in at around 180 pages, this is a fast-paced, hilarious, and brutal ride that’s hard to put down.
The first-person narrative puts you directly in Turner’s mind, offering a front-row seat to the killer’s psychology, the absurdity of his crimes, and his hilarious moral philosophy. The present tense provides an immersive, cinematic experience as Turner navigates his double life in ten parts (Think of it like a Netflix series.)
I couldn’t help but find some satisfaction living vicariously through Turner as he killed some of the jerks and assholes that stumbled across his path. I’m not sure what that says about me. Lol.
Clocking in at around 180 pages, this is a fast-paced, hilarious, and brutal ride that’s hard to put down.
December 24, 2025
This was a very surprising one from Nick Roberts! I've read almost all of his books and they all have so much heart and emotion. He writes characters that feel so real and relatable, even when they're placed in very dark situations.
THIS story, however was something completely different. I think the word that best describes this one is, "mean." He wasn't pulling any punches with this story and it went places I really didn't think it would go. I say all this as the highest praise because it felt like he nailed something that I hadn't seen him do before.
This book was not at all what I was expecting but I really really enjoyed it. The main character is such a douche and I loved NOT rooting for him. I definitely recommend this for any horror fan who loves an unhinged main character. Nick Roberts is one of the most reliable horror writers out there and this just further proves his consistency in top notch storytelling.
THIS story, however was something completely different. I think the word that best describes this one is, "mean." He wasn't pulling any punches with this story and it went places I really didn't think it would go. I say all this as the highest praise because it felt like he nailed something that I hadn't seen him do before.
This book was not at all what I was expecting but I really really enjoyed it. The main character is such a douche and I loved NOT rooting for him. I definitely recommend this for any horror fan who loves an unhinged main character. Nick Roberts is one of the most reliable horror writers out there and this just further proves his consistency in top notch storytelling.
December 23, 2025
The newest release from Nick Roberts was a quick read that I absolutely devoured. It was perfect for a lazy Sunday. The violence in this story felt more elevated and intense than in his other works, really setting it apart and highlighting just how diverse his writing is. Nick Roberts continues to prove he can tell bold, original stories that never feel the same.
I knew this one would be a hit for me the moment I realized it was told from the serial killer’s POV. By the time I reached the acknowledgments, I was thrilled to see nods to Patrick Bateman and Dexter because those influences were definitely living rent-free in my head while I read. You know a serial killer character is well written when you catch yourself rooting for them at times (or maybe that says more about me 😅).
And hey, Nick, the early release may have been an oopsie, but your reader fans are definitely thankful.
I knew this one would be a hit for me the moment I realized it was told from the serial killer’s POV. By the time I reached the acknowledgments, I was thrilled to see nods to Patrick Bateman and Dexter because those influences were definitely living rent-free in my head while I read. You know a serial killer character is well written when you catch yourself rooting for them at times (or maybe that says more about me 😅).
And hey, Nick, the early release may have been an oopsie, but your reader fans are definitely thankful.
December 23, 2025
This book was disturbingly good. Fast-paced and gripping, it kept me hooked from start to finish. It’s dark...really dark, and extremely gory (so much that it almost made me vomit), but I couldn’t stop reading. Told from the POV of a killer, it’s not for the faint of heart. I feel guilty for enjoying it as much as I did, but that just shows how compelling it is.
December 25, 2025
Horrifyingly amusing. Like Dexter and Art the Clown had a baby, and that baby was a suburban dad. I was equally entertained and repulsed!
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