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When an artist is kidnapped by a serial killer, she must navigate a deadly game of manipulation and murder to turn captor into captive in a twisted novel of psychological suspense.
Eve Farrell is an artist who paints portraits of missing women. Her collection transforms the insensible into something beautiful. In them, her lover, Detective Chris Daniels, sees hope. Eve’s most admiring fan sees compelling symbols of death in art. A collector of sorts himself, he also happens to be a serial killer.
When he kidnaps Eve from a gallery opening, his plan is set in motion. Imprisoned in his basement lair, Eve is to paint portraits of his victims—before and after death—to create a macabre exhibit of his own. Together, they’ll make art like no one has ever seen. But as the remaining canvases fill up, Eve knows she’s running out of time.
Between Eve and her captor, a twisted game of obsession, manipulation, and murder has just begun. But there can be only one winner. For Eve, survival and revenge are an art all their own.
Eve Farrell is an artist who paints portraits of missing women. Her collection transforms the insensible into something beautiful. In them, her lover, Detective Chris Daniels, sees hope. Eve’s most admiring fan sees compelling symbols of death in art. A collector of sorts himself, he also happens to be a serial killer.
When he kidnaps Eve from a gallery opening, his plan is set in motion. Imprisoned in his basement lair, Eve is to paint portraits of his victims—before and after death—to create a macabre exhibit of his own. Together, they’ll make art like no one has ever seen. But as the remaining canvases fill up, Eve knows she’s running out of time.
Between Eve and her captor, a twisted game of obsession, manipulation, and murder has just begun. But there can be only one winner. For Eve, survival and revenge are an art all their own.
316 pages, Paperback
Expected publication January 5, 2027
About the author
Alina Bellchambers
4 books299 followersAlina Bellchambers is an internationally award-winning and bestselling author of twisty thrillers and dark fantasies. Alina makes use of her psychology degree by writing seductive thrillers that delve into sinister themes of murder, manipulation, and obsession. She is the author of the psychological thriller ONE OF HIS (The Killer Between Us, Book 1) releasing January 5 2027 from Thomas & Mercer.
Inspired by her experience with neurodivergence and ‘masking’, Alina wrote THE ORDER OF MASKS and THE WEIGHT OF CROWNS, an epic romantic fantasy duology featuring strong female voices, enemies-to-lovers romance, and high stakes. Published by Hodderscape UK and Pan Macmillan Australia, THE ORDER OF MASKS became a national Dymocks and indie bookstore bestseller. THE ORDER OF MASKS found success as a US Amazon bestseller and was awarded an international Gold Medal for Epic Fantasy. THE WEIGHT OF CROWNS was also selected as one of three finalists for the Romantic Book of the Year (RUBY Award) in Speculative Fiction.
Alina grew up in her family's bookstore and now writes on a hobby farm in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia. While Adelaide is famously known as the “City of Churches,” its darker history also saw it dubbed the “City of Corpses”—a curious contrast for a psychological thriller writer. When not typing in her study and drinking copious amounts of tea, Alina enjoys connecting with readers, hiking with her feisty dog Scamp and being involved in the creative arts.
An active presenter and speaker, Alina is a frequent panelist at national pop-culture conventions and writing festivals across the country. She is also a member of International Thriller Writers. Alina has received invitations for national television interviews, and has been featured in major newspapers, national and metropolitan radio networks, and leading literary podcasts. Her recent acting appearances include the role of Constable Kira Gray in the acclaimed A24 horror film BRING HER BACK and a character role in music video THE GIFT, the lead single for Hilltop Hoods’ studio album, FALL FROM THE LIGHT. On social media, she has built a cross-platform community of over 50k followers, with her content generating multi-million views annually across Instagram and TikTok.
To be the first to know about exciting book news, upcoming events and giveaways, follow Alina here on Goodreads and on social media (especially Instagram and TikTok) under @alinabellwrites.
Inspired by her experience with neurodivergence and ‘masking’, Alina wrote THE ORDER OF MASKS and THE WEIGHT OF CROWNS, an epic romantic fantasy duology featuring strong female voices, enemies-to-lovers romance, and high stakes. Published by Hodderscape UK and Pan Macmillan Australia, THE ORDER OF MASKS became a national Dymocks and indie bookstore bestseller. THE ORDER OF MASKS found success as a US Amazon bestseller and was awarded an international Gold Medal for Epic Fantasy. THE WEIGHT OF CROWNS was also selected as one of three finalists for the Romantic Book of the Year (RUBY Award) in Speculative Fiction.
Alina grew up in her family's bookstore and now writes on a hobby farm in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia. While Adelaide is famously known as the “City of Churches,” its darker history also saw it dubbed the “City of Corpses”—a curious contrast for a psychological thriller writer. When not typing in her study and drinking copious amounts of tea, Alina enjoys connecting with readers, hiking with her feisty dog Scamp and being involved in the creative arts.
An active presenter and speaker, Alina is a frequent panelist at national pop-culture conventions and writing festivals across the country. She is also a member of International Thriller Writers. Alina has received invitations for national television interviews, and has been featured in major newspapers, national and metropolitan radio networks, and leading literary podcasts. Her recent acting appearances include the role of Constable Kira Gray in the acclaimed A24 horror film BRING HER BACK and a character role in music video THE GIFT, the lead single for Hilltop Hoods’ studio album, FALL FROM THE LIGHT. On social media, she has built a cross-platform community of over 50k followers, with her content generating multi-million views annually across Instagram and TikTok.
To be the first to know about exciting book news, upcoming events and giveaways, follow Alina here on Goodreads and on social media (especially Instagram and TikTok) under @alinabellwrites.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Alina Bellchambers, NetGalley, and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
SIX STARS!!! 🤯🙌
The book hangover is REAL with this one!!! I cannot stop thinking about it!
You know those books that just stay with you? The ones where years later you still remember exactly how you felt reading them? The ones you immediately think of when someone asks you to recommend your favorite thriller?
THAT WAS THIS BOOK!!!
This is a DARK psychological thriller with some spice in the mix!
Eve is an artist who paints portraits of missing women…then Eve becomes the missing woman.
Kidnapped by a serial killer, Eve finds herself caught in a twisted game of obsession, and what follows is absolutely mind blowing!
This story had me in a CHOKEHOLD! I never knew what was coming next. I felt like I was holding my breath, fighting tears, and desperately needing to know how everything would turn out. The twists, the intensity, the psychological manipulation…ALL OF IT!
My reviews are always feelings based, and let me tell you…I felt ALL of the feelings!
This is one of those books where you finish the last page and just sit there staring at the wall, trying to process what you just read.
Thriller fans, YOU WANT TO READ THIS ONE!!!
One of His is going to leave a mark. I genuinely believe we’ll be talking about this one for a long time.
Alina Bellchambers, THANK YOU for writing this! 👏❤️
SIX STARS!!! 🤯🙌
The book hangover is REAL with this one!!! I cannot stop thinking about it!
You know those books that just stay with you? The ones where years later you still remember exactly how you felt reading them? The ones you immediately think of when someone asks you to recommend your favorite thriller?
THAT WAS THIS BOOK!!!
This is a DARK psychological thriller with some spice in the mix!
Eve is an artist who paints portraits of missing women…then Eve becomes the missing woman.
Kidnapped by a serial killer, Eve finds herself caught in a twisted game of obsession, and what follows is absolutely mind blowing!
This story had me in a CHOKEHOLD! I never knew what was coming next. I felt like I was holding my breath, fighting tears, and desperately needing to know how everything would turn out. The twists, the intensity, the psychological manipulation…ALL OF IT!
My reviews are always feelings based, and let me tell you…I felt ALL of the feelings!
This is one of those books where you finish the last page and just sit there staring at the wall, trying to process what you just read.
Thriller fans, YOU WANT TO READ THIS ONE!!!
One of His is going to leave a mark. I genuinely believe we’ll be talking about this one for a long time.
Alina Bellchambers, THANK YOU for writing this! 👏❤️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
All you have to do is say the words “serial killer,” and I’m all in!
Eve is a talented artist, quickly rising through the ranks becoming highly respected in the community. But now she's fighting for her freedom.
Why you ask?
She’s currently being held captive by a madman, forced to use her talents as an artist to paint before-and-after portraits of everyone her captor kills.
Meanwhile, her detective boyfriend Chris is desperate to find her.
Though trying to move on personally, he manages to fully commit himself to the investigation. All the while, keeping his relationship with Eve the hush-hush.🤫
Wow! What a premise!
Short chapters from multiple timelines and POVs keep the story speeding along to a rather explosive ending.
✍️ Alina Bellchambers
📄 315 pages
🗓️ Anticipated release date: January 5, 2027
📈 4/5🌟🌟🌟🌟
👉 Thriller, suspense, serial killer
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for granting my wish🧞♀️
Eve is a talented artist, quickly rising through the ranks becoming highly respected in the community. But now she's fighting for her freedom.
Why you ask?
She’s currently being held captive by a madman, forced to use her talents as an artist to paint before-and-after portraits of everyone her captor kills.
Meanwhile, her detective boyfriend Chris is desperate to find her.
Though trying to move on personally, he manages to fully commit himself to the investigation. All the while, keeping his relationship with Eve the hush-hush.🤫
Wow! What a premise!
Short chapters from multiple timelines and POVs keep the story speeding along to a rather explosive ending.
✍️ Alina Bellchambers
📄 315 pages
🗓️ Anticipated release date: January 5, 2027
📈 4/5🌟🌟🌟🌟
👉 Thriller, suspense, serial killer
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for granting my wish🧞♀️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you are looking for a dark, twisty thriller that you can’t put down, One of His by Alina Bellchambers is an absolute must-read. Her book is unhinged, addictive, and completely binge-worthy. Just when you think you have everything figured out, the plot pivots, leading up to a stunning ending that completely reframes everything you just read.
Eve Farrell paints portraits to highlight missing people within the Criminal Investigation Department’s cold case files. After her art exhibition, Eve herself ends up missing. The Artistic Killer, as he’s been dubbed, kidnaps Eve and forces her to paint his victims, before and after death, for his own macabre exhibit. The Artistic Killer needs Eve’s talent to complete his vision. He needs her to keep painting to keep his fantasy alive. He thinks he controls Eve because he holds her captive, but she starts to learn what he needs, what he craves, and how to use it to her advantage.
The dual timeline and multiple POV’s are done really well. The “Then” and “Now” structure is not a gimmick. Every timeline switch reframes what you thought you knew. And getting the killer's point of view is chilling.
There are no heroes in this story. Every single character is morally gray, making it impossible to know who to trust. Everyone is lying to someone, including themselves. Eve is brilliant and flawed and frustrating and completely compelling. The detectives are trying to do the right thing without compromising the investigation. The killer is… well, you’ll see.
The ending is JAW DROPPING. I had to reread the last 20 pages to make sure I understood what I just read. It recontextualizes everything. It will mess with your head. If you love dark romance, complex characters, and high-stakes mind games, add One of His to your TBR immediately. Just make sure you clear your schedule first because you won’t want to put this one down!
Eve Farrell paints portraits to highlight missing people within the Criminal Investigation Department’s cold case files. After her art exhibition, Eve herself ends up missing. The Artistic Killer, as he’s been dubbed, kidnaps Eve and forces her to paint his victims, before and after death, for his own macabre exhibit. The Artistic Killer needs Eve’s talent to complete his vision. He needs her to keep painting to keep his fantasy alive. He thinks he controls Eve because he holds her captive, but she starts to learn what he needs, what he craves, and how to use it to her advantage.
The dual timeline and multiple POV’s are done really well. The “Then” and “Now” structure is not a gimmick. Every timeline switch reframes what you thought you knew. And getting the killer's point of view is chilling.
There are no heroes in this story. Every single character is morally gray, making it impossible to know who to trust. Everyone is lying to someone, including themselves. Eve is brilliant and flawed and frustrating and completely compelling. The detectives are trying to do the right thing without compromising the investigation. The killer is… well, you’ll see.
The ending is JAW DROPPING. I had to reread the last 20 pages to make sure I understood what I just read. It recontextualizes everything. It will mess with your head. If you love dark romance, complex characters, and high-stakes mind games, add One of His to your TBR immediately. Just make sure you clear your schedule first because you won’t want to put this one down!
September 27, 2026
Even though I’m not really a thriller reader (I might pick up only one or two a year), I’m so happy I gave this one a chance because I was completely hooked!
One of His is a cat-and-mouse psychological thriller set in London, following Eve, an artist who is abducted by a serial killer, and Chris, the police officer determined to rescue her. The premise itself sounds intriguing, but the execution is what really makes this book stand out.
The story moves between two timelines, before Eve’s abduction and after, while also switching between different POVs. I loved this structure because we’re often shown an action or decision first and only later learn what motivated it, or we see something happen without immediately knowing what consequences it will have. As the different pieces of the story start falling into place, you’re constantly rethinking things you thought you already understood. This made the book ridiculously addictive. I struggled to put it down, and the pacing was so good throughout. It also avoided one of my biggest problems with books built around secrets and twists: when a POV character clearly knows something but conveniently keeps it from the reader just so the author can reveal it as a plot twist later. None of that here. The way the timelines and POVs are arranged allows information to be withheld naturally without making the characters’ perspectives feel dishonest.
And speaking of twists, several genuinely caught me off guard. I don’t mean the identity of the killer, because that’s revealed relatively early. This is more of a psychological thriller than a traditional murder mystery, so the real questions are about the circumstances surrounding the murders, how everything connects, and ultimately, why. Some of those revelations were definitely not what I expected, and I really liked where the story ended up. The ending worked really well for me too.
Obviously, this book goes to some very dark places, so it won’t be for everyone, but I had such a good time with it. Considering thrillers aren’t even one of my usual genres, the fact that this had me glued to the page says a lot. I’m completely sold and would happily read whatever Alina Bellchambers writes next in this genre!
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
One of His is a cat-and-mouse psychological thriller set in London, following Eve, an artist who is abducted by a serial killer, and Chris, the police officer determined to rescue her. The premise itself sounds intriguing, but the execution is what really makes this book stand out.
The story moves between two timelines, before Eve’s abduction and after, while also switching between different POVs. I loved this structure because we’re often shown an action or decision first and only later learn what motivated it, or we see something happen without immediately knowing what consequences it will have. As the different pieces of the story start falling into place, you’re constantly rethinking things you thought you already understood. This made the book ridiculously addictive. I struggled to put it down, and the pacing was so good throughout. It also avoided one of my biggest problems with books built around secrets and twists: when a POV character clearly knows something but conveniently keeps it from the reader just so the author can reveal it as a plot twist later. None of that here. The way the timelines and POVs are arranged allows information to be withheld naturally without making the characters’ perspectives feel dishonest.
And speaking of twists, several genuinely caught me off guard. I don’t mean the identity of the killer, because that’s revealed relatively early. This is more of a psychological thriller than a traditional murder mystery, so the real questions are about the circumstances surrounding the murders, how everything connects, and ultimately, why. Some of those revelations were definitely not what I expected, and I really liked where the story ended up. The ending worked really well for me too.
Obviously, this book goes to some very dark places, so it won’t be for everyone, but I had such a good time with it. Considering thrillers aren’t even one of my usual genres, the fact that this had me glued to the page says a lot. I’m completely sold and would happily read whatever Alina Bellchambers writes next in this genre!
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 5, 2026
This psychological thriller is deep, dark, enthralling, and super sensual at times! A talented artist named Eve is forced to paint "before and after" portraits of a serial killer's victims after the killer imprisons her. Can the detective that Eve was dating solve the mystery and find the killer before it's too late?
Told from dual timelines, and multiple POVs (including the killer's POV, which I always love), this thriller is not so much a whodunit, but a story of the fascinating connection between seduction, jealousy, and temptation.
I loved the rich development of these characters and how they wore their deep feelings and desires on their sleeves. Eve drove me up a wall at times (which I think was intentional!), but if you love unhinged an FMC, she's your girl!
And just when you think you've figured out the ending, you realize nothing is what it seems and the rollercoaster ride continues until the very last paragraph! I highly recommend this awesome thriller for fans of unreliable narrators who also like a little spice 🌶️ with their murders! 😉
Told from dual timelines, and multiple POVs (including the killer's POV, which I always love), this thriller is not so much a whodunit, but a story of the fascinating connection between seduction, jealousy, and temptation.
I loved the rich development of these characters and how they wore their deep feelings and desires on their sleeves. Eve drove me up a wall at times (which I think was intentional!), but if you love unhinged an FMC, she's your girl!
And just when you think you've figured out the ending, you realize nothing is what it seems and the rollercoaster ride continues until the very last paragraph! I highly recommend this awesome thriller for fans of unreliable narrators who also like a little spice 🌶️ with their murders! 😉
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
🔥Holy smokes, this one blew me away! It had me captivated from the prologue all the way through to the epilogue. The chokehold it had on me was so tight at times, my heart was racing and I felt like I couldn’t breathe.
Alina paints a colorful canvas focused on a manipulative and psychotic killer that will stop at nothing to get what they want. The writing is artfully colorful and highly detailed. The plot unfolds through two timelines told from multiple POVs, including that of the killer (which I personally love).
The characters are written with great depth and all have secrets to hide. None are particularly likable (well maybe one) but in this case it makes the story all the more compelling. The game of cat and mouse, predator versus prey, is so expertly set up that I literally suspected everyone at different points in the story. I never knew who was telling the truth and that kept me glued to the screen. The twists kept coming and the final reveal is mind blowing 🤯 Alina Bellchambers declares “checkmate” with this one!
A provocative story of obsession, possession and temptation, One of His is a dark, razor-sharp psychological thriller that I absolutely recommend you add to your TBR. It is Book 1 in “A Collector” series and I will be (impatiently) waiting for Book 2!
✨Many thanks to Alina Bellchambers and Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley for the honor and privilege of reading the advance copy.
Alina paints a colorful canvas focused on a manipulative and psychotic killer that will stop at nothing to get what they want. The writing is artfully colorful and highly detailed. The plot unfolds through two timelines told from multiple POVs, including that of the killer (which I personally love).
The characters are written with great depth and all have secrets to hide. None are particularly likable (well maybe one) but in this case it makes the story all the more compelling. The game of cat and mouse, predator versus prey, is so expertly set up that I literally suspected everyone at different points in the story. I never knew who was telling the truth and that kept me glued to the screen. The twists kept coming and the final reveal is mind blowing 🤯 Alina Bellchambers declares “checkmate” with this one!
A provocative story of obsession, possession and temptation, One of His is a dark, razor-sharp psychological thriller that I absolutely recommend you add to your TBR. It is Book 1 in “A Collector” series and I will be (impatiently) waiting for Book 2!
✨Many thanks to Alina Bellchambers and Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley for the honor and privilege of reading the advance copy.
October 12, 2026
Alina is the best one it comes to writing twists. When I read her books I think I know what will happen next but I actually don’t 😱
One of his is a psychological thriller with a serial killer & psychological cat & mouse game with horror-like moments and graphic themes such as the description of deceased victims & way they are painted. It has different POVs one being the FMC Eve an artist who is kidnapped by an obsessive serial killer. Eve is forced to paint before and after paintings of each of the serial killer’s victims. Her boyfriend a detective is trying to solve these murders & find Eve, but the question is can he before it becomes too late? Or will Eve become one of his victims? The victims all do have a particular thing in common. You’ll have to read to find out 😏
The story is written before and after Eve’s kidnapping & the kidnapper/ serial killer is revealed earlier on but there’s more twists revealed after and that ending was as horrifying as it was shocking. This book is quite dark & disturbing an intriguing and interesting link between survival, murder, art, manipulation & passion. Eve is not the most likeable character but I think that was written purposely as I didn’t trust any character at one point which made the twists more surprising.
The writing makes this book easy to read, it’s fast paced & very descriptive with in depth characters & relationships which also made the twists in the story hard to figure out too. This story also contains spice. The descriptions were also visual which was a highlight to the artistic theme of the story.
Alina is one of my insta buy authors I will always support her & read her work she’s a talented writer I always look forward to reader her books 💜 I received this as an arc thank you for having me! I highly recommend for those that like psychological thrillers with twists & turns & some dark themes 🙂
One of his is a psychological thriller with a serial killer & psychological cat & mouse game with horror-like moments and graphic themes such as the description of deceased victims & way they are painted. It has different POVs one being the FMC Eve an artist who is kidnapped by an obsessive serial killer. Eve is forced to paint before and after paintings of each of the serial killer’s victims. Her boyfriend a detective is trying to solve these murders & find Eve, but the question is can he before it becomes too late? Or will Eve become one of his victims? The victims all do have a particular thing in common. You’ll have to read to find out 😏
The story is written before and after Eve’s kidnapping & the kidnapper/ serial killer is revealed earlier on but there’s more twists revealed after and that ending was as horrifying as it was shocking. This book is quite dark & disturbing an intriguing and interesting link between survival, murder, art, manipulation & passion. Eve is not the most likeable character but I think that was written purposely as I didn’t trust any character at one point which made the twists more surprising.
The writing makes this book easy to read, it’s fast paced & very descriptive with in depth characters & relationships which also made the twists in the story hard to figure out too. This story also contains spice. The descriptions were also visual which was a highlight to the artistic theme of the story.
Alina is one of my insta buy authors I will always support her & read her work she’s a talented writer I always look forward to reader her books 💜 I received this as an arc thank you for having me! I highly recommend for those that like psychological thrillers with twists & turns & some dark themes 🙂
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5/5
It was the jaw-dropping final reveal that sealed the 4.5-star rating for me!
Thanks to the author for the opportunity to join her ARC team for “One of His.” All opinions are my own and shared voluntarily.
If dark, high-tension thrillers filled with psychological mind games and dangerous battles of will are your thing, add this one to your TBR!
Eve is an artist who paints compassionate portraits of missing women, ensuring they are remembered as more than names in a news story. While giving a talk about her work, she meets Detective Chris Daniels, and the two become romantically involved. Eve is kidnapped by a serial killer, and Chris becomes relentless in his determination to find her.
The art-driven premise drew me in, but the razor-sharp psychological power struggle stole the show. Eve refuses to be just another victim. Instead, she observes her captor, searching for vulnerabilities. I am captivated by survival tales where power and patience give characters a thirst for revenge.
The story unfolds across two timelines and multiple perspectives, painting a richer portrait of the characters and their secrets. Instead of breaking the tension, the shifts added layers to the mystery and kept me piecing together how everything would eventually connect.
This is an unsettling, tension-filled game of manipulation between a predator convinced of his dominance and a woman determined to turn his own mind against him. Watching that battle develop was my favorite part.
And that ending! I felt a storm brewing, but the epilogue and final twist still landed with the perfect punch. I closed my Kindle and thought, “Well played!”
Dark, clever, and psychologically intense, “One of His” was such a strong read. I’m excited to see what Bellchambers dreams up next!
It was the jaw-dropping final reveal that sealed the 4.5-star rating for me!
Thanks to the author for the opportunity to join her ARC team for “One of His.” All opinions are my own and shared voluntarily.
If dark, high-tension thrillers filled with psychological mind games and dangerous battles of will are your thing, add this one to your TBR!
Eve is an artist who paints compassionate portraits of missing women, ensuring they are remembered as more than names in a news story. While giving a talk about her work, she meets Detective Chris Daniels, and the two become romantically involved. Eve is kidnapped by a serial killer, and Chris becomes relentless in his determination to find her.
The art-driven premise drew me in, but the razor-sharp psychological power struggle stole the show. Eve refuses to be just another victim. Instead, she observes her captor, searching for vulnerabilities. I am captivated by survival tales where power and patience give characters a thirst for revenge.
The story unfolds across two timelines and multiple perspectives, painting a richer portrait of the characters and their secrets. Instead of breaking the tension, the shifts added layers to the mystery and kept me piecing together how everything would eventually connect.
This is an unsettling, tension-filled game of manipulation between a predator convinced of his dominance and a woman determined to turn his own mind against him. Watching that battle develop was my favorite part.
And that ending! I felt a storm brewing, but the epilogue and final twist still landed with the perfect punch. I closed my Kindle and thought, “Well played!”
Dark, clever, and psychologically intense, “One of His” was such a strong read. I’m excited to see what Bellchambers dreams up next!
October 27, 2026
What a brilliant read!! It’s so fast paced and addictive, I flew through it. The writing was completely gripping and the story felt like an episode of criminal minds! I would recommend, I’m glad I got to read an advance copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
*4 Stars*
For those of us that love a psychological thriller that’s dark, unique and includes a twisted game of obsession, manipulation and murder you’ll love One of His by Alina Bellchambers.
Art plays a major part in this unsettling story of a serial killer targeting victims in the art world, it’s thrilling and spicy. The characters aren’t particularly likeable but that then makes everyone more likely a suspect and will keep you guessing.
Set in London, Eve Farrell is a talented artist, she paints portraits of missing women to ensure they’re remembered.
Eve’s been kidnapped and has been missing for eight months and is doing what she can to survive her ordeal. Her captor wants Eve to paint his many victims…..alive and then dead.
Can Eve survive and outwit this monster? Will her lover Chris Daniels a detective find her before it’s too late? Although the identity of the killer is revealed around the fifty per-cent mark there’s still plenty of mystery and twists.
I enjoyed the suspense and creepiness and how it kept me guessing. Don’t read this one at night alone if you know what I mean.
You’ll want to pick this up when it releases, or you can pre-order now.
Publication Date 05 January 2027
Publisher Thomas & Mercer
Thank you Alina Bellchambers and Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley for an advanced ARC to read.
For those of us that love a psychological thriller that’s dark, unique and includes a twisted game of obsession, manipulation and murder you’ll love One of His by Alina Bellchambers.
Art plays a major part in this unsettling story of a serial killer targeting victims in the art world, it’s thrilling and spicy. The characters aren’t particularly likeable but that then makes everyone more likely a suspect and will keep you guessing.
Set in London, Eve Farrell is a talented artist, she paints portraits of missing women to ensure they’re remembered.
Eve’s been kidnapped and has been missing for eight months and is doing what she can to survive her ordeal. Her captor wants Eve to paint his many victims…..alive and then dead.
Can Eve survive and outwit this monster? Will her lover Chris Daniels a detective find her before it’s too late? Although the identity of the killer is revealed around the fifty per-cent mark there’s still plenty of mystery and twists.
I enjoyed the suspense and creepiness and how it kept me guessing. Don’t read this one at night alone if you know what I mean.
You’ll want to pick this up when it releases, or you can pre-order now.
Publication Date 05 January 2027
Publisher Thomas & Mercer
Thank you Alina Bellchambers and Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley for an advanced ARC to read.
October 15, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley, picked this book based solely on the cover. It's intriguing plot with well placed twists and turns at strategic places, enough to keep me invested and engaged. Based in artworld..precisely an art gallery. The painter/artist goes missing and thus starts the hunt for the killer who might be on a serial spree as 9 bodies have been discovered in Thames, wrapped in canvas. All of them are somehow related or have affiliation with Chelsea Contemporary gallery in London
Chris Daniel's from Scotland Yard is on the case, who was once boyfriend of artist Eve Farrell. Her art is pretty unique. She paints Before And After of the people who were killed. Gruesome Beauty!!
“she endeavours to give missing people an identity through portraiture.”
It's a cat & Mouse game of who is the real killer. The identity is revealed halfway through so that's no secret. Now readers are kept busy in the mind games between the killer and Eve.
Things are definitely not what they seem at all. White and black blend into a greyish slop, easily blurring lines between manipulator and victim.
I found it a tad lagging in the middle, but ending was amazing!!
“Life & Death of The Artistic Killer”
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Chris Daniel's from Scotland Yard is on the case, who was once boyfriend of artist Eve Farrell. Her art is pretty unique. She paints Before And After of the people who were killed. Gruesome Beauty!!
“she endeavours to give missing people an identity through portraiture.”
It's a cat & Mouse game of who is the real killer. The identity is revealed halfway through so that's no secret. Now readers are kept busy in the mind games between the killer and Eve.
Things are definitely not what they seem at all. White and black blend into a greyish slop, easily blurring lines between manipulator and victim.
I found it a tad lagging in the middle, but ending was amazing!!
“Life & Death of The Artistic Killer”
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Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS!
WOW. JUST WOW.
I absolutely LOVED every single moment of this book. This is one of those rare reads where you genuinely need to soak up every single word because every word deserves your attention.
This book is AWARD-WORTHY. 👏🏼
I was completely and utterly mesmerised from beginning to end. The writing, the storytelling, the way this book had me hanging on to every single page… JUST INCREDIBLE.
If you’re looking for an addictive psychological thriller that will completely consume you, THIS IS IT!
I cannot wait to see what this author delivers next in the psychological thriller world because if this is anything to go by, we are in for an absolute treat!
Without a doubt, one of my FAVOURITE reads of the year so far!
WOW. JUST WOW.
I absolutely LOVED every single moment of this book. This is one of those rare reads where you genuinely need to soak up every single word because every word deserves your attention.
This book is AWARD-WORTHY. 👏🏼
I was completely and utterly mesmerised from beginning to end. The writing, the storytelling, the way this book had me hanging on to every single page… JUST INCREDIBLE.
If you’re looking for an addictive psychological thriller that will completely consume you, THIS IS IT!
I cannot wait to see what this author delivers next in the psychological thriller world because if this is anything to go by, we are in for an absolute treat!
Without a doubt, one of my FAVOURITE reads of the year so far!
October 23, 2026
📖 One Of His by Alina Bellchambers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4,5 stars
I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley, and as a huge crime thriller lover, I knew the premise was right up my alley. The story follows Eve Farrell, an artist who paints portraits of missing women, and her lover, Detective Chris Daniels. When a serial killer targeting the London art scene kidnaps Eve and forces her to paint portraits of his victims, she finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of manipulation, obsession, and murder. With time running out, Eve has to find a way to turn the tables on her captor before it’s too late.
This was my first book by Alina Bellchambers, but I can already say it definitely won’t be my last!
I found the premise incredibly unique and was excited to see how the story would unfold, especially when it came to the writing and the way the suspense was built. And honestly, I wasn’t disappointed! The story is told across two timelines, the “then” and the “now,” and mostly from Chris’ and Eve’s points of view, which I really enjoyed. I loved getting both perspectives and seeing how everything came together as the story progressed.
Chris was a great MMC. While I think he could have had a little more depth compared to Eve, I still really liked him. He felt like a genuinely good guy who somehow found himself caught up in a much darker and more complicated situation than he could have ever imagined. Eve, on the other hand, was such an interesting character with so many different layers to her personality. I loved discovering those different sides of her throughout the story.
What really stood out to me was how this book kept me on my toes. There were several twists I genuinely didn’t see coming. I kept thinking I had figured things out, only for the story to throw another curveball at me. Just when I thought I knew where things were heading, something completely unexpected happened!
I absolutely loved the suspenseful atmosphere and the way the story kept me guessing until the very end. If this is what I can expect from Alina Bellchambers, I’m already looking forward to reading more of her books. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4,5 stars
I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley, and as a huge crime thriller lover, I knew the premise was right up my alley. The story follows Eve Farrell, an artist who paints portraits of missing women, and her lover, Detective Chris Daniels. When a serial killer targeting the London art scene kidnaps Eve and forces her to paint portraits of his victims, she finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of manipulation, obsession, and murder. With time running out, Eve has to find a way to turn the tables on her captor before it’s too late.
This was my first book by Alina Bellchambers, but I can already say it definitely won’t be my last!
I found the premise incredibly unique and was excited to see how the story would unfold, especially when it came to the writing and the way the suspense was built. And honestly, I wasn’t disappointed! The story is told across two timelines, the “then” and the “now,” and mostly from Chris’ and Eve’s points of view, which I really enjoyed. I loved getting both perspectives and seeing how everything came together as the story progressed.
Chris was a great MMC. While I think he could have had a little more depth compared to Eve, I still really liked him. He felt like a genuinely good guy who somehow found himself caught up in a much darker and more complicated situation than he could have ever imagined. Eve, on the other hand, was such an interesting character with so many different layers to her personality. I loved discovering those different sides of her throughout the story.
What really stood out to me was how this book kept me on my toes. There were several twists I genuinely didn’t see coming. I kept thinking I had figured things out, only for the story to throw another curveball at me. Just when I thought I knew where things were heading, something completely unexpected happened!
I absolutely loved the suspenseful atmosphere and the way the story kept me guessing until the very end. If this is what I can expect from Alina Bellchambers, I’m already looking forward to reading more of her books. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review -
What an unsettling, unhinged story, with a cast of unlikeable characters, all of which kept me engrossed from the first page to the last page. Morally grey people, your next read is here….
This is a story of not just a serial killer, but of survival, of morally grey people, of emotional detachment, and manipulation in all forms (body and soul). No character escapes moral complication, with the FMC Eve being deeply flawed and apathetic. I didn’t like her, but I understood her.
The ‘whodunnit’ of this psychological thriller isn’t important, and whenever you figure it out, it doesn’t matter. It’s what lurks in the grey areas that you have to pay attention to. That’s where the story is. I had it figured out by chapter 5, but this was still an incredibly bingeable, mesmerising story to get lost in for a few hours. If anything, figuring it out so early, meant that I could track what was happening as it happened and it was fascinating.
Alina has masterminded the use of dual POV’s and dual timelines to tell this story. It worked so well, to keep the story moving at a consistent pace, and to keep me unsettled and questioning what was happening The reveals were perfectly executed.
I realise this book isn’t out until January 2027, but I will be anxiously awaiting the sequel, because what? How?!
What an unsettling, unhinged story, with a cast of unlikeable characters, all of which kept me engrossed from the first page to the last page. Morally grey people, your next read is here….
This is a story of not just a serial killer, but of survival, of morally grey people, of emotional detachment, and manipulation in all forms (body and soul). No character escapes moral complication, with the FMC Eve being deeply flawed and apathetic. I didn’t like her, but I understood her.
The ‘whodunnit’ of this psychological thriller isn’t important, and whenever you figure it out, it doesn’t matter. It’s what lurks in the grey areas that you have to pay attention to. That’s where the story is. I had it figured out by chapter 5, but this was still an incredibly bingeable, mesmerising story to get lost in for a few hours. If anything, figuring it out so early, meant that I could track what was happening as it happened and it was fascinating.
Alina has masterminded the use of dual POV’s and dual timelines to tell this story. It worked so well, to keep the story moving at a consistent pace, and to keep me unsettled and questioning what was happening The reveals were perfectly executed.
I realise this book isn’t out until January 2027, but I will be anxiously awaiting the sequel, because what? How?!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wow - Alina Bellchambers enters the crime writing space with a bang!
ONE OF HIS
is dark, twisted, and unexpectedly sinister, with an ending you won't see coming. Crime fiction lovers, add this one to your reading list now.
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ ARC Review ✨
Holy smokes! Firstly Alina is a auto read author. She's absolutely amazing and the sweetest person ever.
Now, the book. I don't tend to gravitate towards thrillers, but when Alina announced this book I KNEW I had to read it.
I was HOOKED during the prologue. So many questions, thoughts. This entire book is so detailed, fast paced and you are left asking your self every question. At some point everyone becomes a suspect. Alina does a very good job at making you love a character, then dislike them and making you feel ALL the feelings. She also knows how to write plot twists and turns, and she has a beautiful way of describing everything in so much detail you can visual everything.
This book is a physiological thriller, with a cat and mouse style game.. and throw in some Criminal Minds feels too. It's also got spice, romance and some darker themes too.
You have Eve who is an artist paints detailed paintings and she's taken, and her boyfriend Chris is a detective working on her case. She's been missing for months... Can he find her before it's too late??
You get past and present timelines and it's fantastic!! Before and after Eve is taken and also multiple POVs. The twists honestly caught me off guard (most of them) but it's more of how they became that way.
This was the type of book that left me staring at the wall. It's a book I wish I could re read again for the first time. It was That good.
I instantly fell in love with this world and I cannot wait for book two!!
Thank you Alina so much for this ARC in exchange for my review 🩷 I'm so grateful to have read all your books and excited for future books of yours!!
Holy smokes! Firstly Alina is a auto read author. She's absolutely amazing and the sweetest person ever.
Now, the book. I don't tend to gravitate towards thrillers, but when Alina announced this book I KNEW I had to read it.
I was HOOKED during the prologue. So many questions, thoughts. This entire book is so detailed, fast paced and you are left asking your self every question. At some point everyone becomes a suspect. Alina does a very good job at making you love a character, then dislike them and making you feel ALL the feelings. She also knows how to write plot twists and turns, and she has a beautiful way of describing everything in so much detail you can visual everything.
This book is a physiological thriller, with a cat and mouse style game.. and throw in some Criminal Minds feels too. It's also got spice, romance and some darker themes too.
You have Eve who is an artist paints detailed paintings and she's taken, and her boyfriend Chris is a detective working on her case. She's been missing for months... Can he find her before it's too late??
You get past and present timelines and it's fantastic!! Before and after Eve is taken and also multiple POVs. The twists honestly caught me off guard (most of them) but it's more of how they became that way.
This was the type of book that left me staring at the wall. It's a book I wish I could re read again for the first time. It was That good.
I instantly fell in love with this world and I cannot wait for book two!!
Thank you Alina so much for this ARC in exchange for my review 🩷 I'm so grateful to have read all your books and excited for future books of yours!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you so much to the author, Alina Bellchambers, and Netgalley for the ARC of this ADDICTING book!
“That’s the amazing thing about art. It transforms the dark and insensible into something haunting and beautiful.”
“The gallery floor is soaked in so much red that it looks like multiple people have bled out to make it possible. Even the canvas is drenched, and the streaks they’ve made…those streaks resemble the bodies being dragged away. It looks like the scene of a murder. The scene of a massacre.”
WOW, just wow. This was one of those books I was trying to savor, but I finished in two nights because I couldn’t stop turning the pages. I really loved that it read like an episode of Criminal Minds - I could so clearly see how it would be cast, and how they’d try to profile the killer only to have a plot twist at the end. For fans of that show, you WILL devour this book.
This took a slightly different premise for the reader in that we learn the killer’s identity fairly early on, and we get some of his POV throughout the story. But as we follow the detective, Chris, the kidnapped woman, Eve, and the killer, it becomes really obvious that we’re trying to figure out the ‘why’ behind it all. And not only that, but we’re learning the nuance in people’s personalities, their motives, what makes them tick. It becomes a fantastic study on the human condition in the form of a thriller, and I couldn’t have been more excited about it.
I don’t want to give too much away but the writing is addicting, the scenes are descriptive, and there’s some fun spice that you don’t always get with thrillers. Also, if you like unreliable narrators, unhinged characters, and people that aren’t who they pretend to be - you’ll be obsessed. And stick around until the very end, because I think you’ll end up with your jaw on the floor just like I did!!
“That’s the amazing thing about art. It transforms the dark and insensible into something haunting and beautiful.”
“The gallery floor is soaked in so much red that it looks like multiple people have bled out to make it possible. Even the canvas is drenched, and the streaks they’ve made…those streaks resemble the bodies being dragged away. It looks like the scene of a murder. The scene of a massacre.”
WOW, just wow. This was one of those books I was trying to savor, but I finished in two nights because I couldn’t stop turning the pages. I really loved that it read like an episode of Criminal Minds - I could so clearly see how it would be cast, and how they’d try to profile the killer only to have a plot twist at the end. For fans of that show, you WILL devour this book.
This took a slightly different premise for the reader in that we learn the killer’s identity fairly early on, and we get some of his POV throughout the story. But as we follow the detective, Chris, the kidnapped woman, Eve, and the killer, it becomes really obvious that we’re trying to figure out the ‘why’ behind it all. And not only that, but we’re learning the nuance in people’s personalities, their motives, what makes them tick. It becomes a fantastic study on the human condition in the form of a thriller, and I couldn’t have been more excited about it.
I don’t want to give too much away but the writing is addicting, the scenes are descriptive, and there’s some fun spice that you don’t always get with thrillers. Also, if you like unreliable narrators, unhinged characters, and people that aren’t who they pretend to be - you’ll be obsessed. And stick around until the very end, because I think you’ll end up with your jaw on the floor just like I did!!
October 30, 2026
THIS book had me completely STUNNED with the ending it was incredible. The story follows Eve, an artist that portrays missing women in collaboration with the police who gets captured by a serial k!ller ☠️ she is then forced by him to portray women before and after their deaths! I was completely hooked!
The story is told in dual timelines, so we get to know Eve before her abduction, while navigating her new relationship with a detective and working with the Met Police, as well as her present-day timeline as a captive by the serial murderer. Meanwhile, Chris, the hot detective who used to be Eve’s lover, provides another fast-paced narrative as he searches for her, seeing traces of her in every new victim he discovers.
This back-and-forth between before and after her capture kept me on the edge of my seat 👀 The story is set in London, amid the art scene, the Met Police, and the city’s nightlife. A absolutely addictive thriller that I could definitely see becoming a movie!🖤
What you can expect:
☠️captive/captor
☠️he’s a serial k!ller
☠️morally grey/black characters
☠️ romantic thriller
☠️ shocking reveals
☠️ dual timeline
The story is told in dual timelines, so we get to know Eve before her abduction, while navigating her new relationship with a detective and working with the Met Police, as well as her present-day timeline as a captive by the serial murderer. Meanwhile, Chris, the hot detective who used to be Eve’s lover, provides another fast-paced narrative as he searches for her, seeing traces of her in every new victim he discovers.
This back-and-forth between before and after her capture kept me on the edge of my seat 👀 The story is set in London, amid the art scene, the Met Police, and the city’s nightlife. A absolutely addictive thriller that I could definitely see becoming a movie!🖤
What you can expect:
☠️captive/captor
☠️he’s a serial k!ller
☠️morally grey/black characters
☠️ romantic thriller
☠️ shocking reveals
☠️ dual timeline
November 4, 2026
Alina Bellchambers’ One of His is a tense and gripping thriller that just kept me guessing from beginning to end with my mouth open and jaw to the floor. It is basically around a dangerous cat-and-mouse pursuit, and simply creates an atmosphere of constant unease within which I love in a thriller.
What makes the story especially compelling is its plot twist. Just when it seems possible to understand what is happening, the narrative shifts direction and boom twist.
I loved the concept of this book it was so unique and had never read something like this before which was a breath of fresh air. I truly had fun with this.
Thank you Alina Bellchambers for choosing me to be an ARC reader for this amazing painting of a book. It was such an honor!
What makes the story especially compelling is its plot twist. Just when it seems possible to understand what is happening, the narrative shifts direction and boom twist.
I loved the concept of this book it was so unique and had never read something like this before which was a breath of fresh air. I truly had fun with this.
Thank you Alina Bellchambers for choosing me to be an ARC reader for this amazing painting of a book. It was such an honor!
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 🌟 upcoming thriller set for release January 5th, 2027!
Eve Farrell has made a name for herself in the art world by painting captivating photos of missing women. When a serial killer abducts her to use her abilities for his sick pleasure, Eve must outwit him to escape his clutches and free herself from the macabre prison she’s in.
Part psychological thriller, part dark romance, this novel was twisty and propulsive. Told in past and present timelines, with multiple perspectives from the main characters, this novel featured reveal after reveal. I loved the high suspense and unsettling moments. The characters were deeply developed and I felt I had a strong feel for them just in the first quarter of the book alone, making their choices and actions throughout the story fit well with each. Definitely one I would recommend ☺️🔪🖌️
Eve Farrell has made a name for herself in the art world by painting captivating photos of missing women. When a serial killer abducts her to use her abilities for his sick pleasure, Eve must outwit him to escape his clutches and free herself from the macabre prison she’s in.
Part psychological thriller, part dark romance, this novel was twisty and propulsive. Told in past and present timelines, with multiple perspectives from the main characters, this novel featured reveal after reveal. I loved the high suspense and unsettling moments. The characters were deeply developed and I felt I had a strong feel for them just in the first quarter of the book alone, making their choices and actions throughout the story fit well with each. Definitely one I would recommend ☺️🔪🖌️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A really different themed crime/psychological thriller featuring a rather unusual serial killing spree. This one has a very good twist and reveal at the end of the book too.
A very character driven novel that builds up to a cracking ending. It has a switching timeline from then to now that I found worked really well in this book, it doesn’t always. Or also focuses on different characters involved in the story.
Set amongst the world of art, artists and art galleries in part the criminal aspects of the novel have an “artistic” touch to them. There are toxic relationships with plenty of psychological problems going on within. The two main characters dance a bizarre, unhealthy and often dark dance together. Neither easy characters to like from my perspective. But you don’t need to like a character to like the book.
This was a steady solid read for me. It just missed out on 5 stars as I wasn’t truly wowed until the twist at the end. I did however enjoy the book overall and would recommend it.
Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer for my ARC via NetGalley.
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A very character driven novel that builds up to a cracking ending. It has a switching timeline from then to now that I found worked really well in this book, it doesn’t always. Or also focuses on different characters involved in the story.
Set amongst the world of art, artists and art galleries in part the criminal aspects of the novel have an “artistic” touch to them. There are toxic relationships with plenty of psychological problems going on within. The two main characters dance a bizarre, unhealthy and often dark dance together. Neither easy characters to like from my perspective. But you don’t need to like a character to like the book.
This was a steady solid read for me. It just missed out on 5 stars as I wasn’t truly wowed until the twist at the end. I did however enjoy the book overall and would recommend it.
Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer for my ARC via NetGalley.
Thanks so much for taking a little time to read my review. Your likes and comments mean a lot to me. 😻 Feel free to add me as a friend or follow me for more book reviews.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really enjoyed this one! Alina Bellchambers is a masterful writer who presents a sharp and edgy serial killer thriller with plot twists that feel fresh, not cliché, all set against the interesting and unique backdrop of the London art scene. Can't wait to see what comes next from this author! If you liked THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN or anything written by Alice Feeney and Lucy Foley, then you need to add this to your TBR immediately!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
🔪🖤WELL, THAT WAS UNHINGED AF....Dark. Disturbing. Twisted. Addictiveeeeeee.
Babes…I was not prepared for the mind games, the manipulation and the twists between these pages.😳 I swear this freakin’ book had me questioning EVERYONE. I mean babes…..Trusting absolutely NO ONE!!! I was over here thinking I had figured things out all the times… only to have the story turn around and prove me wrong.
But let's get into it…
Eve (LOVE the name by the way) is an artist who paints portraits of missing women. Transforming their stories into something beautiful and ensuring they're remembered. But little does she know that the door opens to someone who has been admiring her work for all the wrong reasons….
Kidnapped by a serial killer, Eve is forced to paint portraits of his victims before and after their deaths. Trapped in his twisted world, she must find a way to outsmart the person holding her captive before she becomes part of his collection.
Caught between two men….a disturbing game of obsession, manipulation, power, and survival. And trust me babes, nothing is quite as simple as it first appears. And Detective Chris is desperately trying to find her.
🔪The killer's identity isn't the only mystery here. It's the motives, the connections, the secrets, and the WHY behind everything.
🖤 We get different perspectives including the killer’s. We know things, but we still don't know enough. And I LOVED that.
⏳Moving between before and after Eve's abduction kept the story unfolding in layers. Pieces start connecting and details take on new meaning. It will have you questioning what the hell is going on.
🎨The idea of turning portraits of missing women into something beautiful is such a unique and unsettling foundation for a thriller. The imagery, the symbolism and connection between art and obsession made this story stand out.
🤯Listen….I thought I was catching on. I really did. But every time I felt like I had something figured out another revelation came along to knock me sideways on my ass. And THAT ENDING? I need a minute.
🩸Eve is fascinating and watching her navigate the psychological battle with her captor was one of my favorite parts.
And here's the thing… this was my FIRST book by Alina Bellchambers. FIRST. How have I not been reading her books already? Because after this one, I NEED the entire backlist. The way she builds tension and plays with perspective. Alina…you've got yourself a new reader. 🖤
If you love psychological thrillers with serial killers, dark obsession, twisted mind games and jaw dropping twists, PUT THIS ON YOUR DAMN TBR!!!
⚠️ But babes please protect your health and always check the CWs before diving in.
🔪 Serial killer
🎨 Artist FMC
⛓️ Captive/captor
🖤 Psychological mind games
👀 Multiple POVs
⏳ Dual timelines
🩸 Obsession & manipulation
🤯 Unreliable characters
🔥 Dark romantic thriller
♟️ Cat and mouse suspense
Babes…I was not prepared for the mind games, the manipulation and the twists between these pages.😳 I swear this freakin’ book had me questioning EVERYONE. I mean babes…..Trusting absolutely NO ONE!!! I was over here thinking I had figured things out all the times… only to have the story turn around and prove me wrong.
But let's get into it…
Eve (LOVE the name by the way) is an artist who paints portraits of missing women. Transforming their stories into something beautiful and ensuring they're remembered. But little does she know that the door opens to someone who has been admiring her work for all the wrong reasons….
Kidnapped by a serial killer, Eve is forced to paint portraits of his victims before and after their deaths. Trapped in his twisted world, she must find a way to outsmart the person holding her captive before she becomes part of his collection.
Caught between two men….a disturbing game of obsession, manipulation, power, and survival. And trust me babes, nothing is quite as simple as it first appears. And Detective Chris is desperately trying to find her.
🔪The killer's identity isn't the only mystery here. It's the motives, the connections, the secrets, and the WHY behind everything.
🖤 We get different perspectives including the killer’s. We know things, but we still don't know enough. And I LOVED that.
⏳Moving between before and after Eve's abduction kept the story unfolding in layers. Pieces start connecting and details take on new meaning. It will have you questioning what the hell is going on.
🎨The idea of turning portraits of missing women into something beautiful is such a unique and unsettling foundation for a thriller. The imagery, the symbolism and connection between art and obsession made this story stand out.
🤯Listen….I thought I was catching on. I really did. But every time I felt like I had something figured out another revelation came along to knock me sideways on my ass. And THAT ENDING? I need a minute.
🩸Eve is fascinating and watching her navigate the psychological battle with her captor was one of my favorite parts.
And here's the thing… this was my FIRST book by Alina Bellchambers. FIRST. How have I not been reading her books already? Because after this one, I NEED the entire backlist. The way she builds tension and plays with perspective. Alina…you've got yourself a new reader. 🖤
If you love psychological thrillers with serial killers, dark obsession, twisted mind games and jaw dropping twists, PUT THIS ON YOUR DAMN TBR!!!
⚠️ But babes please protect your health and always check the CWs before diving in.
🔪 Serial killer
🎨 Artist FMC
⛓️ Captive/captor
🖤 Psychological mind games
👀 Multiple POVs
⏳ Dual timelines
🩸 Obsession & manipulation
🤯 Unreliable characters
🔥 Dark romantic thriller
♟️ Cat and mouse suspense
Review of advance copy received from Author
The serial killing love child of You, Dexter and Silence of The Lambs; One of His by Alina Bellchambers was a twisty, psychological thriller that had me hooked the moment I read that suspenseful prologue.
Set in London’s contemporary art world, we follow three POVs: Eve, an artist who paints portraits of missing women (who is abducted from an art gallery.) Her Detective boyfriend, Chris (who, months on, is still trying the catch the serial killer he believes took Eve) & Eve’s death obsessed admirer (who is the serial killer in question.)
The premise & format was incredible! From the seamless back & forths between timelines & POVs to the sinister, tension filled undercurrent that propels the plot. I was 100% invested in seeing where things were gonna go.
But it was the third (serial killer) POV, & my surprise at how much depth & tension they brought to the narrative (& the cat & mouse style tension as the story progresses) that really made this such a unique, unputdownable read.
I also liked how interconnected & intricate the relationships (& emotions) of our MCs were. & felt it really added a sense of urgency that only made things more thrilling (& messy) to unravel.
I was really intrigued by Eve as well; she’s fiercely resilient (though flawed when it comes to relationships.) And her calculating, analytical approach to survival had me on the edge of my seat. Like Chris, she’s in the midst of a deadly battle of wits. Only unlike him, she plays the minds games to her advantage, and I was glued to my seat for all of them!
I won’t say any more (in case of spoilers) but I can tell you the twists were PHENOMENAL! And the deeper we delved into Eve’s POV, the more addicted I became.
Overall, this was a dark, compulsive and utterly intense read. That fans of thrillers & police dramas, (or deadly romantic tension) should consider checking out!
Also, thanks to Alina for the e-arc & chance to be part of her street team.
Set in London’s contemporary art world, we follow three POVs: Eve, an artist who paints portraits of missing women (who is abducted from an art gallery.) Her Detective boyfriend, Chris (who, months on, is still trying the catch the serial killer he believes took Eve) & Eve’s death obsessed admirer (who is the serial killer in question.)
The premise & format was incredible! From the seamless back & forths between timelines & POVs to the sinister, tension filled undercurrent that propels the plot. I was 100% invested in seeing where things were gonna go.
But it was the third (serial killer) POV, & my surprise at how much depth & tension they brought to the narrative (& the cat & mouse style tension as the story progresses) that really made this such a unique, unputdownable read.
I also liked how interconnected & intricate the relationships (& emotions) of our MCs were. & felt it really added a sense of urgency that only made things more thrilling (& messy) to unravel.
I was really intrigued by Eve as well; she’s fiercely resilient (though flawed when it comes to relationships.) And her calculating, analytical approach to survival had me on the edge of my seat. Like Chris, she’s in the midst of a deadly battle of wits. Only unlike him, she plays the minds games to her advantage, and I was glued to my seat for all of them!
I won’t say any more (in case of spoilers) but I can tell you the twists were PHENOMENAL! And the deeper we delved into Eve’s POV, the more addicted I became.
Overall, this was a dark, compulsive and utterly intense read. That fans of thrillers & police dramas, (or deadly romantic tension) should consider checking out!
Also, thanks to Alina for the e-arc & chance to be part of her street team.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.75 ⭐ ARC Review - A kidnapping, an artist, and a love triangle with such great twists that I gasped multiple times!
🖼️ For Fans of:
- psychological thriller
- suspense
- obsession
- bisexual rep
- cat and mouse
- kidnapping
- love triangle
- police POV
- multiple POV
- back and forth timeline
- Author: Alice Feeney
✏️ Spoiler-Free ARC Review
I’ll admit that my other ARC-reading friends convinced me to grab this book. It wasn’t on my radar but I am SO GLAD I got it because it was such a fun and wild ride.
The first 70% of this book, I already knew it was a four star read for me. I loved the police procedural bits, loved the back and forth timelines that really showed us the characters motives, and I loved the messy relationships that were presented throughout the book.
BUT THEN the last 30% hit and my face went 🤔🫣 because the absolute roller coaster that I thought we were on, just did a full 360 loop and made me question everything. In fact, it made me want to read the book a second time as soon as I finished!
I was instantly suspicious of everyone and that’s a trademark of a great thriller, for me!
I can’t wait to see more from this author in the thriller genre, especially because this book is marked as #1 in a series?? Yaaassss!!!
🖤 Thank you to author Alina Bellchambers and publisher Thomas & Mercer for the advanced reader copy (ARC) via NetGalley and Bone Chilling Books.
As always, my reviews are honest, my own, and voluntary!
📚 Book: One of His by Alina Bellchambers
📅 Release Date: January 5, 2027
⭐ Rating: 4.75 out of 5
🖼️ For Fans of:
- psychological thriller
- suspense
- obsession
- bisexual rep
- cat and mouse
- kidnapping
- love triangle
- police POV
- multiple POV
- back and forth timeline
- Author: Alice Feeney
✏️ Spoiler-Free ARC Review
I’ll admit that my other ARC-reading friends convinced me to grab this book. It wasn’t on my radar but I am SO GLAD I got it because it was such a fun and wild ride.
The first 70% of this book, I already knew it was a four star read for me. I loved the police procedural bits, loved the back and forth timelines that really showed us the characters motives, and I loved the messy relationships that were presented throughout the book.
BUT THEN the last 30% hit and my face went 🤔🫣 because the absolute roller coaster that I thought we were on, just did a full 360 loop and made me question everything. In fact, it made me want to read the book a second time as soon as I finished!
I was instantly suspicious of everyone and that’s a trademark of a great thriller, for me!
I can’t wait to see more from this author in the thriller genre, especially because this book is marked as #1 in a series?? Yaaassss!!!
🖤 Thank you to author Alina Bellchambers and publisher Thomas & Mercer for the advanced reader copy (ARC) via NetGalley and Bone Chilling Books.
As always, my reviews are honest, my own, and voluntary!
📚 Book: One of His by Alina Bellchambers
📅 Release Date: January 5, 2027
⭐ Rating: 4.75 out of 5
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for providing an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
This one started STRONG right out of the gate, and I was immediately intrigued!
Honestly, this is one of the most unique books I’ve read in a while. Spicy scenes, death, mystery, art, psychological manipulation… there’s A LOT going on here! LOL. Some of these elements aren’t typically what I gravitate toward, but somehow Alina Bellchambers brought them all together in a way that really worked.
The writing was incredibly detailed, and I could practically picture the scenes unfolding as I read. And with some of the darker moments in this book, that’s not necessarily a good thing! The combination of art and murder was such a disturbing but fascinating concept, and I loved how different it felt from my usual psychological thrillers.
Even when the story ventured outside my normal reading preferences, I kept wanting to know what would happen next. The psychological games, the tension, and the unsettling atmosphere really pulled me in.
AND THAT ENDING?! I absolutely did not see that coming! I love when a thriller manages to catch me off guard, especially when I think I have a pretty good idea of where things are headed.
Overall, such a unique, dark, and twisted read! Definitely one that stands out from the usual thrillers I’ve picked up lately.
This one started STRONG right out of the gate, and I was immediately intrigued!
Honestly, this is one of the most unique books I’ve read in a while. Spicy scenes, death, mystery, art, psychological manipulation… there’s A LOT going on here! LOL. Some of these elements aren’t typically what I gravitate toward, but somehow Alina Bellchambers brought them all together in a way that really worked.
The writing was incredibly detailed, and I could practically picture the scenes unfolding as I read. And with some of the darker moments in this book, that’s not necessarily a good thing! The combination of art and murder was such a disturbing but fascinating concept, and I loved how different it felt from my usual psychological thrillers.
Even when the story ventured outside my normal reading preferences, I kept wanting to know what would happen next. The psychological games, the tension, and the unsettling atmosphere really pulled me in.
AND THAT ENDING?! I absolutely did not see that coming! I love when a thriller manages to catch me off guard, especially when I think I have a pretty good idea of where things are headed.
Overall, such a unique, dark, and twisted read! Definitely one that stands out from the usual thrillers I’ve picked up lately.
October 16, 2026
Thoughts and feelings
Thank you Alina for this arc!!
So many mysteries and so many questions just begging to be answered.
Alina Bellchambers completely draws you in with artsy allure snd mystery then proceeds to sink her claws in and wind you in as she brilliantly unfolds the mystery for you.
This was such an intriguing read.
I love getting more then just one POV alongside a dual timeline, especially in a thriller/mystery.
Art. Murder. Love. Desire. Angst. Mystery. Deceit. Passion. Thrill.
Eve, an artist who paints portraits of missing people and has a torrid love life. She is an artist wrapped in allure and so many mysteries, I couldn’t quite figure her out. Every time I thought I had nearly cracked the code on who she is and what she wants, new information would unfold and she was back to being an enigma.
Chris, a London detective hiding his past relationship with Eve whilst investigating a string of murders and disappearances that all point towards a missing Eve. Can he find her? Can he deal with the aftermath if he does?
Both Eve and Chris are such flawed characters and it makes them so real and human.
The mystery of the Artistic Killer had me on my toes and so curious as to what was truly happening.
Wow. Wow. Wow. This was such a roller coaster. I am shook.
Thank you Alina for this arc!!
So many mysteries and so many questions just begging to be answered.
Alina Bellchambers completely draws you in with artsy allure snd mystery then proceeds to sink her claws in and wind you in as she brilliantly unfolds the mystery for you.
This was such an intriguing read.
I love getting more then just one POV alongside a dual timeline, especially in a thriller/mystery.
Art. Murder. Love. Desire. Angst. Mystery. Deceit. Passion. Thrill.
Eve, an artist who paints portraits of missing people and has a torrid love life. She is an artist wrapped in allure and so many mysteries, I couldn’t quite figure her out. Every time I thought I had nearly cracked the code on who she is and what she wants, new information would unfold and she was back to being an enigma.
Chris, a London detective hiding his past relationship with Eve whilst investigating a string of murders and disappearances that all point towards a missing Eve. Can he find her? Can he deal with the aftermath if he does?
Both Eve and Chris are such flawed characters and it makes them so real and human.
The mystery of the Artistic Killer had me on my toes and so curious as to what was truly happening.
Wow. Wow. Wow. This was such a roller coaster. I am shook.
Review of advance copy received from Author
One Of His
Alina BellChambers
Wow!! YES!!!
A series of murders around the art scene, specifically paintings. This book painted a psychological thriller the exact way I hope for when I open a thriller book. Dark, twisty, mysterious, and yes I got emotionally invested. It had me hooked since the beginning. I needed to know what was going to happen next between the lives of Chris, Eve, Adrian, and those along the ride. There were times I felt I knew what was going to happen next and I absolutely did not. The dual timelines were easy to follow and the character development was great for all the characters.
Tropes That Had Me
Obsession
Dual timelines
Dark romance 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I highly recommend this book. Thank you @alinabellchamhers for allowing me the honor of reading this advanced copy. Accessibile through NetGalley and @thomasandmercer
Definitely need a trophy copy. Publish Date is January 5th 2027
https://www.instagram.com/p/De5bXYcjf...
Alina BellChambers
Wow!! YES!!!
A series of murders around the art scene, specifically paintings. This book painted a psychological thriller the exact way I hope for when I open a thriller book. Dark, twisty, mysterious, and yes I got emotionally invested. It had me hooked since the beginning. I needed to know what was going to happen next between the lives of Chris, Eve, Adrian, and those along the ride. There were times I felt I knew what was going to happen next and I absolutely did not. The dual timelines were easy to follow and the character development was great for all the characters.
Tropes That Had Me
Obsession
Dual timelines
Dark romance 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I highly recommend this book. Thank you @alinabellchamhers for allowing me the honor of reading this advanced copy. Accessibile through NetGalley and @thomasandmercer
Definitely need a trophy copy. Publish Date is January 5th 2027
https://www.instagram.com/p/De5bXYcjf...
Review of advance copy received from Author
I don’t often read thrillers, but I very much appreciate them, and this was such a fantastic one!!
In this genre, I really hesitate to say much, as I don’t want to give anything away. I think you should just jump into this one, because Alina will keep you on your toes.
There’s unreliability, questions that need to be answered, question that are answered, and questions I didn’t even know I should be asking.
Some parts of this were lighthearted and fun, some were so tender and sweet, some were dark and haunting, and some left me wondering who to trust. I loved how seamlessly Alina was able to move me from one feeling to the next.
I am on the very edge of my seat because what do you mean this story isn’t over?? I’m dying (pun intended) to see what happens next.
Thank you so much to Alina Bellchambers and Thomas & Mercer for the e-arc. All thoughts are my own and are freely given.
In this genre, I really hesitate to say much, as I don’t want to give anything away. I think you should just jump into this one, because Alina will keep you on your toes.
There’s unreliability, questions that need to be answered, question that are answered, and questions I didn’t even know I should be asking.
Some parts of this were lighthearted and fun, some were so tender and sweet, some were dark and haunting, and some left me wondering who to trust. I loved how seamlessly Alina was able to move me from one feeling to the next.
I am on the very edge of my seat because what do you mean this story isn’t over?? I’m dying (pun intended) to see what happens next.
Thank you so much to Alina Bellchambers and Thomas & Mercer for the e-arc. All thoughts are my own and are freely given.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Dark and twisty is often overused, but it's a perfect description for this book. Eve is an artist who paints portraits of missing people - as they looked before and as they might look now. But her biggest fan wants Eve all to himself, to paint ten before-and-after-death portraits for his own private gallery.
In captivity, Eve thinks she can escape by playing along, even as she stares at the tenth unfinished canvas and wonders if it's reserved for her. It helps that her boyfriend, Chris, is the detective on the case, but she can't know that as she's isolated in her underground lair...until she does. What comes next is a game of cat and mouse that will leave you breathless.
I loved the themes of the art world played out in the gallery and in the serial killer's basement, the games of chess that were a metaphor for Eve's captivity, and the relentlessness of the man who searches for her at great cost to himself.
Thank you to Bone Chilling Books for a complimentary review copy.
In captivity, Eve thinks she can escape by playing along, even as she stares at the tenth unfinished canvas and wonders if it's reserved for her. It helps that her boyfriend, Chris, is the detective on the case, but she can't know that as she's isolated in her underground lair...until she does. What comes next is a game of cat and mouse that will leave you breathless.
I loved the themes of the art world played out in the gallery and in the serial killer's basement, the games of chess that were a metaphor for Eve's captivity, and the relentlessness of the man who searches for her at great cost to himself.
Thank you to Bone Chilling Books for a complimentary review copy.
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