Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut thriller by Ren DeStefano - 5 stars!
A set of identical triplets, abandoned at birth and moved around to various foster homes, some good and some terrible, and usually separated, become serial killers. But they have standards and rules - they all must agree on a kill, they make the person love them, and then kill them. Sissy, considered the baby, has always been the cleaner. But now it's her turn for her first kill. She meets Edison, a young widower, and the attraction is instant. She plans the killing and burial site. But then she falls in love.
This is a dark, disturbing thriller that is also so fun, and that is a combination that takes some serious writing chops. This debut author pulls it off in spades. I felt so bad for these young women, abandoned by their parents, desperate to stay together. When Sissy is placed in a warm, loving foster home, she feels guilty because her sisters aren't there. I don't want to give anything away, because there are plenty of twists and turns. I couldn't put this one down - it's suspenseful, dark, and yet you'll find yourself in that gray zone of pulling for the bad guy. Plus it's all so clever and detailed. Fabulous debut - can't wait to read more from this author!
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