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The Killing Kind: An absorbing psychological thriller that will keep you guessing Kindle Edition

by Sarah K. Stephens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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From the author of The Good Life: He was always destructive—and now his sudden death will bring even more danger and chaos to those who knew him . . .

When the body of social worker Dermot Carine is discovered in a hotel room, the ripples of suspicion start to spread in many directions.

There’s Trina, a psychology professor who has a habit of crashing weddings, picking up men, and drinking to a state of oblivion.

There’s a prominent surgeon and his wife, who both have a motive, as well as an obsession with Trina.

Then there’s Laura, who’d been Dermot’s client as a teenager and who had a relationship with Dermot that pushed the boundaries of professionalism.

Dermot’s sister has come to town searching for answers. But before the killer is identified, long-held secrets will threaten to break apart families, ruin marriages, and leave more than one person dead . . .
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C52RGT5V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloodhound Books (June 8, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 8, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1544 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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Sarah K. Stephens

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Sarah K. Stephens is the author of six novels and a developmental psychologist at Penn State University.

Although Fall and Spring find her in the classroom, she remains a writer year-round. Her writing has appeared in LitHub, The Writer’s Chronicle, Hazlitt, and The Millions. Sarah’s books include the psychological thrillers A Flash of Red, It Was Always You, The Anniversary, Isolation, The Good Life, and The Killing Kind.

Sarah loves using her psychological training to craft darkly human stories with killer twists. When she’s not plotting death and betrayal, she can be found enjoying the pleasures of country life with her family in Central Pennsylvania.

Follow Sarah on Instagram (@skstephenswrite), Twitter (@skstephenswrite) or Facebook (@sarahkstephensauthor) and read more of her writing on her blog (www.sarahkstephens.com).

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4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
45 global ratings
You’ll be blindsided by all the twists!
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You’ll be blindsided by all the twists!
Dermot Carine is at the center of “The Killing Kind” after he is discovered dead in a motel room. Even though he’s dead, he plays a pivotal character in this whirlwind psychological thriller!There are multiple perspectives from the characters, which are all linked to Dermot in some way. I love hearing numerous perspectives but it can be hard to keep them straight. And these individuals make that feat particularly difficult.I’ve read books that included a list of main characters, with a brief description. It’s super useful when there are more than a few characters!The story is told from the viewpoint of various main characters. Everyone has some type of connection to Dermot. Some quite close and total shockers.This is a slower-paced thriller that is filled with twists that will blindside you. No one is who they first appear to be. I predicted the killer, but only because I’d gone through the entire cast of characters, lol. The author did a fantastic job of steering readers in the wrong direction! I’ll be watching for more books by this author!Sincere thanks to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this ARC. These opinions are my own.#TheKillingKind #SarahKStephens #psychologicalthriller #honestreview #BloodhoundBooks #giftedARC
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Katrina Kasper
5.0 out of 5 stars Never a dull moment!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
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Loved this book, just when you think you have it all figured out, bam, the table turns and you have no idea what’s going to happen next! Great story start to finish!
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JulieReadzInTheRockies
4.0 out of 5 stars You’ll be blindsided by all the twists!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
Dermot Carine is at the center of “The Killing Kind” after he is discovered dead in a motel room. Even though he’s dead, he plays a pivotal character in this whirlwind psychological thriller!

There are multiple perspectives from the characters, which are all linked to Dermot in some way. I love hearing numerous perspectives but it can be hard to keep them straight. And these individuals make that feat particularly difficult.

I’ve read books that included a list of main characters, with a brief description. It’s super useful when there are more than a few characters!

The story is told from the viewpoint of various main characters. Everyone has some type of connection to Dermot. Some quite close and total shockers.

This is a slower-paced thriller that is filled with twists that will blindside you. No one is who they first appear to be. I predicted the killer, but only because I’d gone through the entire cast of characters, lol. The author did a fantastic job of steering readers in the wrong direction! I’ll be watching for more books by this author!

Sincere thanks to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this ARC. These opinions are my own.

#TheKillingKind #SarahKStephens #psychologicalthriller #honestreview #BloodhoundBooks #giftedARC
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JulieReadzInTheRockies
4.0 out of 5 stars You’ll be blindsided by all the twists!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
Dermot Carine is at the center of “The Killing Kind” after he is discovered dead in a motel room. Even though he’s dead, he plays a pivotal character in this whirlwind psychological thriller!

There are multiple perspectives from the characters, which are all linked to Dermot in some way. I love hearing numerous perspectives but it can be hard to keep them straight. And these individuals make that feat particularly difficult.

I’ve read books that included a list of main characters, with a brief description. It’s super useful when there are more than a few characters!

The story is told from the viewpoint of various main characters. Everyone has some type of connection to Dermot. Some quite close and total shockers.

This is a slower-paced thriller that is filled with twists that will blindside you. No one is who they first appear to be. I predicted the killer, but only because I’d gone through the entire cast of characters, lol. The author did a fantastic job of steering readers in the wrong direction! I’ll be watching for more books by this author!

Sincere thanks to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this ARC. These opinions are my own.

#TheKillingKind #SarahKStephens #psychologicalthriller #honestreview #BloodhoundBooks #giftedARC
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Diana Moreno
3.0 out of 5 stars Told from many viewpoints
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
3 1/2 ⭐️ I struggled getting into this book. There are a lot of viewpoints and it took me a while to grasp it. It was slow but eventually built up. It is filled with twists and an interesting read.
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Robina Rader
5.0 out of 5 stars Who could it be?
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
Several characters, all with some connection to the victim. Some surprising, some conflicting. But only one of them is the murderer. Who, and why? Read to the very end and - surprise! The author, a psychology professor, comes up with some really strange characters. I'll read more of her books.
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Nanci Gage
4.0 out of 5 stars A twisty thriller!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
The story line is a bit different and sometimes a list of characters throws me off as I try to “memorize” them as I start a book but with the story told from so many perspectives I found it a helpful reference and a checklist as I tried to figure out the killer! I found myself quickly engrossed in this book and it is one that will have you at the edge of your seat!

Thank you Bloodhound Books for my ARC!
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ChemTeach
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Story
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
Sarah K. Stephens' writing is engaging and fluid. Each character is fleshed out and adds to the plot line. It kept me turning pages. Before reading this book, clear your schedule because you will not want to put it down.
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Nina
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting thriller
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
I loved this book. There were several characters who could have committed the murder, and the author keeps us guessing until the end. I found the various twists and turns intriguing. This is the sixth book I've read by this writer, and I recommend her work very highly to anyone who enjoys thrillers.
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Marija
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow-paced thriller with twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
I enjoyed reading this multiple-point-of-view thriller filled with lots of twists and turns that were all about the death of Dermot Carine. I kept guessing who did it, and who had the biggest reason to do it, and was always surprised by the next twist or turn. I was invested in reading till the very end. This is my first book by Sarah K. Stephens who is also a new author for me, but it won't be my last.
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karen Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars GRIPPING!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2023
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WOW AND BLIMEY .. A new author for me and what a thriller. I definitely will be reading more from this author. So so many twists and turns that had me hooked till the very end. I read this all day and totally loved it . Brilliant .
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Kdog
2.0 out of 5 stars Just don't bother!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2023
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Unlikely plot. Far fetched characters. Finished it out of sheer spite. Really not a good book.
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