Item: The Jigsaw Man
Rating: 4.00
Author: quirkycat

by Nadine Matheson

‘I would give this more stars if I could. For a debut novel, in this genre, this is simply brilliant, the twists & turns you go through keep you on the edge of your seat, I couldn't put this down!!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow wow wow is all I can say. This book is brilliant . . . such a page turner’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fabulous debut book. Fast paced and addictive. You won't want to put it down until you've finished reading it’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a page turner! Fresh and engaging writing . . . absolutely worth the read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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There's a serial killer on the loose.

When bodies start washing up along the banks of the River Thames, DI Henley fears it is the work of Peter Olivier, the notorious Jigsaw Killer. But it can’t be him; Olivier is already behind bars, and Henley was the one who put him there.

The race is on before more bodies are found.

She’d hoped she’d never have to see his face again, but Henley knows Olivier might be the best chance they have at stopping the copycat killer. But when Olivier learns of the new murders, helping Henley is the last thing on his mind . . .

Will it take a killer to catch the killer?

Now all bets are off, and the race is on to catch the killer before the body count rises. But who will get there first – Henley, or the Jigsaw Killer?

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Praise for Nadine Matheson

'So tense and dark. It has a real Silence of the Lambs vibe, and Peter Olivier is my new Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant' Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me

'Matheson’s voice is exciting, urgent… and, now more than ever, vital’ A.J. Finn, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

‘Buckle up, readers! From the first scene, Nadine Matheson takes us on a heart-pounding roller coaster ride’ Tami Hoag, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Boy

‘If you like your crime on the gruesome side, this will certainly satisfy’ Heat

‘With a wit that complements her dark subject matter, Matheson writes superbly . . . A book to make you think, feel – and jump out of your chair’ Daily Mirror

I received a copy of The Jigsaw Man in exchange for a fair and honest review.

If you're looking for a chilling tale, then look no further than The Jigsaw Man. Written by Nadine Matheson, this is the tale of two serial killers, and the devastation they leave in their wake.

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And that is certainly true – but that's also not always a great thing. Take the world of a killer. We all know that copycat killers are a thing, but now DI Angelica Henley is about to face one for herself.

It all started when she was sent to interview the infamous Jigsaw Killer – a man behind bars. But then, if he is in prison, who sent Henley the severed head? Yes, this story is about to get much bloodier than she had hoped.

Who doesn't love a gory tale of killing and copycats? The Jigsaw Man is every bit the novel it promises to be, as it is both intense and very much not afraid to dive into the gore a title such as this one implies.

On that note, if reading about dismemberment and gore is not your cup of tea, then I should probably warn you that this is not the book for you. Nadine Matheson did a fantastic job of portraying all of the realism that comes with this sort of case. That means that she doesn't mince words, and that the actions of these two killers are fully detailed.

It certainly did make the whole plot feel all the more real – and terrifying. It was impossible not to root for DI Angelica Henley, especially given everything (and everyone) that she is up against. Though I'll admit that I did need to take a break here and there, for fairly obvious reasons. (As it turns out, even I'm not immune to gore).

DI Henley isn't the only perspective in this story, despite the description and all the time I've spent talking about her. There are several other perspectives that help to further flesh out this tale (sorry, perhaps that wasn't the best word to use here). Henley just happened to be my favorite, but I think that's intentional.

There were a lot of surprising elements and inclusions to this novel, none of which I'll spoil here. I will say that I enjoyed the added depth that they provided to this otherwise chilling tale. All of which made me pretty invested in the story. I can't wait to see what Nadine Matheson comes up with next!

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