Dead Men Make Great Friends
B.E. Fournier
Reader Reviews
4.0
3 ratings
Matt D.
Feb 8, 2026
Marta is not your average woman. She's had a few husbands who have met untimely ends. When her best friend goes missing, all signs point to Jack.
Marta embarks on a quest to figure out what happened to her best friend and in the process, untangle the seedy world of the rich and powerful.
Marta embarks on a quest to figure out what happened to her best friend and in the process, untangle the seedy world of the rich and powerful.
Carina P.
Feb 8, 2026
My review (no spoilers)!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Dead Men Make Great Friends.
The story pulls you in from the very first sentence. "The best kind of man was a dead one." Hmmm…okay where is this going? Lol. I did not read the synopsis so I went in blind.
The FMC, Marta, portrayed as a black widow, comes across as a vigilante in many ways, taking justice into her own hands for women that have been wronged by their men.
After her best friend meets a tragic end, she decides to hook up and quickly marry Jack Blanchard, who may be responsible for her friend's demise and a serial predator. This is a first time for Marta, dealing with a possible murdeřeř. This storyline adds layers of suspense and danger, making the narrative even more compelling.
B.E.'s writing skills truly shine throughout the novel. The writing is engaging and vividly descriptive, which allowed me to immerse myself into the dark and intricate world she has created, it actually made my skin crawl! Moreover, the twist involving Jack's affiliation with a sinister cult adds a chilling layer to the story, this cult is beyond creepy! The cult's influence on Jack and the tension it brings to his relationship with Marta heightens the sense of danger and unpredictability.
Overall, the combination of a vigilante protagonist, a potential serial killèř, and a menacing cult makes this book a must-read!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Dead Men Make Great Friends.
The story pulls you in from the very first sentence. "The best kind of man was a dead one." Hmmm…okay where is this going? Lol. I did not read the synopsis so I went in blind.
The FMC, Marta, portrayed as a black widow, comes across as a vigilante in many ways, taking justice into her own hands for women that have been wronged by their men.
After her best friend meets a tragic end, she decides to hook up and quickly marry Jack Blanchard, who may be responsible for her friend's demise and a serial predator. This is a first time for Marta, dealing with a possible murdeřeř. This storyline adds layers of suspense and danger, making the narrative even more compelling.
B.E.'s writing skills truly shine throughout the novel. The writing is engaging and vividly descriptive, which allowed me to immerse myself into the dark and intricate world she has created, it actually made my skin crawl! Moreover, the twist involving Jack's affiliation with a sinister cult adds a chilling layer to the story, this cult is beyond creepy! The cult's influence on Jack and the tension it brings to his relationship with Marta heightens the sense of danger and unpredictability.
Overall, the combination of a vigilante protagonist, a potential serial killèř, and a menacing cult makes this book a must-read!
Carol G.
Feb 8, 2026
I was excited by the premise but it took me longer to read than usual and I can’t really put my finger on why. Maybe the style wasn’t quite for me. That said it was an imaginative story and I liked Marta. I will try another from this author. Her covers and blurb intrigue me, but I give this one 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4).