Killer's Playlist (Bree Turner Series Book 1)

Killer’s Playlist
-Elisa Daniels

Trigger Warnings: Violence/Murder, Rape (not explicit just mention of it), suicide, mental health challenges

New to me author, Elisa D. Daniels, is definitely one to keep an eye on in the world of psychological thrillers. Killer’s Playlist was the first of her books for me to devour, but it won’t be the last!

This book is incredibly intense and captivating, making it tough to know where to begin. The prologue hooked me right away with this chilling quote:

“The creaks of the floorboards under his weight sounded like a countdown to my end.”
Intrigued by the anonymity of the speaker, I dove headfirst into Killer’s Playlist, eager to uncover more.
The story follows Bree (FMC), who returns to her small hometown of Chickasha, Oklahoma, after inheriting her grandparents’ house. There, she discovers tapes related to her grandfather’s work with a patient named “The Hunter.” To pursue her dream of becoming a true crime podcaster, Bree invites her high school crush and childhood friend, Jeff (MMC), to help her decode the secrets of the tapes. As they delve deeper into their investigation - and their relationship - they uncover hidden dangers that threaten not only their lives but the safety of the entire town.
Will Bree and Jeff manage to maintain their sanity and safety while unearthing the town's secrets, or will they find themselves in life-threatening situations? As they navigate guilt, the past, and sinister figures lurking in the shadows, they’ll discover that some secrets might be better left buried.

“Secrets protect us, but they also bind us. The truth is a weapon. We don’t want to silence the truth, but sometimes the truth has a price.”

Daniels excels at weaving a rich backstory that connects seamlessly to the current plot, leaving readers in awe. Her characters are complex and realistic, making their experiences relatable. With vivid descriptions and an atmospheric setting, you truly feel part of their journey. The plot twists will keep you guessing, ensuring a shocking climax that makes you wonder what dark corner Daniels has spent the last decade holed up in to come up with this psychological thriller.

I invite you to join Bree, Jeff and the mysterious WHO from the prologue in Killer’s Playlist to decide for yourself if truth really has a price.

A huge thank you to Elisa D. Daniels for allowing me to be an ARC reader for Killer’s Playlist. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.

What a freaking rollercoaster of twists!!
Once you hit the first one you are in for a wild ride up until the very end!

Killer's Playlist is my second book by Elisa D Daniels. I am not sure which one I loved more. She has a way of drawing you into the story. I was holding my breath half of the time. It's fast-paced and filled with twists and turns. It's creepy and dark just like I like my thrillers. The way the author sets the scene makes you feel like you're there. I love her writing style, and she's become an instant buy for me.

I received an advance reader copy of this book. This is my honest review.

From the beginning of the first podcast, I was hooked by this story and intrigued to find out what would happen next. The tension builds and builds. A lot happens in the last third of the book and it’s twisty and surprising. I have another one by this author downloaded and look forward to reading that one too!