Book Review: The Kill by Evie Hunter

I am pleased to be welcoming Evie Hunter to Novel Kicks today and the blog tour for her novel, The Kill.

Secrets can’t stay hidden forever…

After six years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Sebastian Carter is out and determined to get answers about who set him up. He knows it’s someone close to him and Sebastian will make sure they pay.

Ava Harper is living a lie. Although she loves her job caring for young Lily Carter, her real reason for being in the Carter household is to get answers of her own – from none other than convicted murderer Sebastian.

Sebastian hates liars, but he’s intrigued by Ava. As he gets to know more about her, he wonders if the answers she’s looking for could solve his mystery too.

Or will getting too close to Ava risk them both getting killed…?

*****

Sebastian Carter has just been released from prison for a murder he did not commit.

He is looking for answers, as is Ava. Could they work together to find the truth or will it put them in more danger?

Oh I love a good book with intrigue and that is what you get with The Kill.

From the beginning, questions hang in the air, suspense and tension is built and I had a desperate need to find out what was going on and how this novel was going to end. It’s a rollercoaster.

Sebastian, despite having a questionable family is a decent character and his main priority is looking after the people who mean the most to him.

Ava is a strong, female character and it was great to see her hold her own. Both she and Seb are likeable. Can’t say the same for other characters in the novel – in my opinion anyway.

Aside from Seb and Lily, who needs to be protected at all costs, I questioned everyone, even Ava.

I feel that the pace moved along well and the plot developed nicely. For me, there wasn’t a dull moment whilst reading.

I’m going to stop there as I don’t want to give too much away.

If you’re looking for a gripping, compelling novel, I throughly recommend this one. It gave me Line of Duty vibes. I loved it. It’s a perfect holiday read. I’ve not previously read anything by Evie Hunter but I’m definitely a fan now.

About Evie Hunter –

Evie Hunter has written a great many successful regency romances as Wendy Soliman and is now redirecting her talents to produce dark gritty thrillers for Boldwood.

For the past twenty years she has lived the life of a nomad, roaming the world on interesting forms of transport, but has now settled back in the UK.

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The Kill was released by Boldwood Books on 13th March 2023. Click to buy on Amazon UK and Waterstones

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Laura

I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.