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The Last Serial Killer
Over the years, the technology for hunting the world’s worst serial killers has increased. Improved in the form of DNA and forensics… But what if a technique is developed to stop young psychopaths before they develop any further? Particularly to stop those notorious killers from the past. Such is the claim a mysterious man named Kevin makes after being booked in Perry, Florida’s modest police department. The sensational claim his excuse for why he’s been accused of murdering a seven-year-old girl and her parents. As the long night wears on, join Detective Sarah Barlow in her quest to unearth the stranger’s shocking truth!
- GenresThriller
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2020
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August 31, 2025
Such a cool concept, but it could have been written better. The conversations were super repetitive, and I got bored after reading 20+ pages of straight dialogue from a single conversation.
the scenes where we see Kevin doing his job was okay, but the scenes in the interrogation rooms were exhausting to read.
Is this book was any longer than it was, I probably wouldn't have finished it.
Sorry ):
the scenes where we see Kevin doing his job was okay, but the scenes in the interrogation rooms were exhausting to read.
Is this book was any longer than it was, I probably wouldn't have finished it.
Sorry ):
June 23, 2023
Worth reading and very creative. With effortless time travel, Kevin goes back and kills serial killers when they are children so they will not be able to kill the people they kill. But you can't kill the Hitlers; it might have too big of an impact on the future.
What I liked:
-The concept was fascinating.
-Good character development.
-The serial killer children were done well.
-The children were all killed, sort of off camera. So I respected that and was glad.
-It has a very good twist. No details it would spoil it.
What I didn't like:
-There was too much time spent in the police station and it became a little repetitive.
-Hard to believe stuff
a) You time travel with your iPhone or glasses.
b) Somehow, Kevin could pull up data, Instagram, etc., on his iPhone, no matter what year he is in from his parent organization in 2040?
c) He also could get texts over the gaps in time and even talk to his bosses.
Observations:
-It seemed like everyone was shot in the face. Odd.
-Every new science when he arrives somewhere, it is unbelievably Hot or Cold. Unusual.
-Every time he was at a new location and a different year, ready to kill a child, he had a different pistol. Interesting. Where did he get the guns?
-Kevin the hero came from 2040, that just does not seem far enough into the future for this to be possible.
Also:
I have said a lot so far, I could say so much more. You must suspend reality for sure, I have so many questions about time travel and the butterfly effect. The author does address that, but I am not sure it makes sense to save a few people long dead, but messing with the past. Still, an interesting read.
It is a short book and is very worth reading for the concepts.
What I liked:
-The concept was fascinating.
-Good character development.
-The serial killer children were done well.
-The children were all killed, sort of off camera. So I respected that and was glad.
-It has a very good twist. No details it would spoil it.
What I didn't like:
-There was too much time spent in the police station and it became a little repetitive.
-Hard to believe stuff
a) You time travel with your iPhone or glasses.
b) Somehow, Kevin could pull up data, Instagram, etc., on his iPhone, no matter what year he is in from his parent organization in 2040?
c) He also could get texts over the gaps in time and even talk to his bosses.
Observations:
-It seemed like everyone was shot in the face. Odd.
-Every new science when he arrives somewhere, it is unbelievably Hot or Cold. Unusual.
-Every time he was at a new location and a different year, ready to kill a child, he had a different pistol. Interesting. Where did he get the guns?
-Kevin the hero came from 2040, that just does not seem far enough into the future for this to be possible.
Also:
I have said a lot so far, I could say so much more. You must suspend reality for sure, I have so many questions about time travel and the butterfly effect. The author does address that, but I am not sure it makes sense to save a few people long dead, but messing with the past. Still, an interesting read.
It is a short book and is very worth reading for the concepts.
January 10, 2021
I so wanted to love this book. The premise was intriguing.
The plot was good. The characters were one dimensional. The writing was repetitive, flat and quite honestly, unbelievable. I’m not an expert in grammar, punctuation, or creative writing, but I wondered often if this book was edited. Did anyone offer feedback prior to publishing?
I found the Perry Trailer Park scene to be absolutely unbelievable but shrugged it off as “creative license”.
Sarah was an interesting character as a lead detective in a small rural town in 1970 who was black. She had the potential to wow me. When she starts checking out the hotheaded beef cake officer in the middle of an investigation that stretches hours past her shift, I almost put this on my DNF list.
Too much repetition. Did everyone in this story have baby blues?
I found myself rewriting and editing this book so much that this also almost stopped me from finishing.
So often authors are advised to show not tell. This was a classic case. Thank Goodness he didn’t turn this into a series as his epilogue mentioned.
I did finish and liked the premise that I wanted to give this higher than 2 stars but I would hate for someone to pay for this book. I received it free from Freebooksy.
The plot was good. The characters were one dimensional. The writing was repetitive, flat and quite honestly, unbelievable. I’m not an expert in grammar, punctuation, or creative writing, but I wondered often if this book was edited. Did anyone offer feedback prior to publishing?
I found the Perry Trailer Park scene to be absolutely unbelievable but shrugged it off as “creative license”.
Sarah was an interesting character as a lead detective in a small rural town in 1970 who was black. She had the potential to wow me. When she starts checking out the hotheaded beef cake officer in the middle of an investigation that stretches hours past her shift, I almost put this on my DNF list.
Too much repetition. Did everyone in this story have baby blues?
I found myself rewriting and editing this book so much that this also almost stopped me from finishing.
So often authors are advised to show not tell. This was a classic case. Thank Goodness he didn’t turn this into a series as his epilogue mentioned.
I did finish and liked the premise that I wanted to give this higher than 2 stars but I would hate for someone to pay for this book. I received it free from Freebooksy.
October 12, 2021
Ok, idek where to start. Popped up a few times so I decided to give it a shot. Free is free, time only so why not.
REALLY glad I did. Sci fi twist in/on my favorite genre, would not have expected it to even kinda work… it did!!
Now it is stuck in my head, which is a pretty unusual. Has gotten me to thinking about all the different variables and scenarios. And if does that is an accomplishment.
Premise? Phenomenal.
Execution? Ehhh, bit tougher here. But definitely has strong points. Started rocky and leveled out (to me).
Errors? Yes. Tolerable errors? Mostly. Couple that need to be addressed.
I don’t see any other books by this author that jump out at me but if one by him ever does I would not hesitate.
Wobbly 4.
REALLY glad I did. Sci fi twist in/on my favorite genre, would not have expected it to even kinda work… it did!!
Now it is stuck in my head, which is a pretty unusual. Has gotten me to thinking about all the different variables and scenarios. And if does that is an accomplishment.
Premise? Phenomenal.
Execution? Ehhh, bit tougher here. But definitely has strong points. Started rocky and leveled out (to me).
Errors? Yes. Tolerable errors? Mostly. Couple that need to be addressed.
I don’t see any other books by this author that jump out at me but if one by him ever does I would not hesitate.
Wobbly 4.
May 11, 2022
Almost Good
There is a reasonably intriguing premise to the story line and some well conceived characters. But the execution (pun intended) here is poor. It reads like a self published book by an amateur. The flaws in grammar, syntax and continuity are distracting. Finally, I found one of the story lines, near the end of the book, gratuitous and distasteful because it’s a true story, used here in a manner disrespectful of living people still struggling in the aftermath.
There is a reasonably intriguing premise to the story line and some well conceived characters. But the execution (pun intended) here is poor. It reads like a self published book by an amateur. The flaws in grammar, syntax and continuity are distracting. Finally, I found one of the story lines, near the end of the book, gratuitous and distasteful because it’s a true story, used here in a manner disrespectful of living people still struggling in the aftermath.
September 12, 2022
Loved it!
Loved it! Different and very creative. I couldn't
put it down, especially towards the end. The concept of going back in time to kill serial killers when they are young is so creative and different than any horror books I've read. It also had a surprise ending, which was great!
Loved it! Different and very creative. I couldn't
put it down, especially towards the end. The concept of going back in time to kill serial killers when they are young is so creative and different than any horror books I've read. It also had a surprise ending, which was great!
August 4, 2025
I think the premise was good, but the grammar was so bad I didn't get past the first two pages- sentence fragments and ellipses made my eyes cross. I was left wondering if this book had gone through editing first-I wanted to enjoy this book but I just could not get past the awkward phrases and grammar. I think if this book had been edited better, this could be a really great read.
February 4, 2021
Interesting concept
I took a chance and read this book on a whim and I was glad I did. There were a few editing mistakes and a couple of times I wasn't sure what the author was saying. But overall it was well written and I enjoyed it.
I took a chance and read this book on a whim and I was glad I did. There were a few editing mistakes and a couple of times I wasn't sure what the author was saying. But overall it was well written and I enjoyed it.
May 25, 2024
Kinda makes sense
What would the world be like if all the serial killers were eliminated? Yea it's horrible they were kids and killed before they started.. But makes the world a safer place.. But,what if the ones he saved ended up a killer?
What would the world be like if all the serial killers were eliminated? Yea it's horrible they were kids and killed before they started.. But makes the world a safer place.. But,what if the ones he saved ended up a killer?
June 23, 2024
The premise of this book is a good one, time traveler kills bad guys. This is the first of a series, & was good enough that I went ahead & bought the rest of the series before even finishing it! Don't make the same mistake. Read this & be done, pretend the others don't exist.
February 25, 2022
I really enjoyed this read esp one where the actual serial killers are real ones! Very well written and kept me hooked page to page.
August 5, 2023
Weird! Don’t know what else to say about this book. Glad it was less than 200 pages long.
November 6, 2023
intriguing
Intriguing concept. It sort of makes sense but how could a society agree to murder for murder. Of course we do it now, in some states, only after the fact.
Intriguing concept. It sort of makes sense but how could a society agree to murder for murder. Of course we do it now, in some states, only after the fact.
January 10, 2023
Didn’t know what to expect with a crime mixed with sci fi but loved it and the ending
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