Kitty Horror

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Nick is a killer for hire, cold, calm and professional. Not since he his first killings has he felt any remorse for what he does, that is until his latest job. He becomes physically sick but puts it down to bad digestion until it happens again and again.

He thinks he's losing his ability to do his job so starts tracking a young couple to kill just to prove to himself that he can. The jobs keep coming but he realises there is a common thread amongst the victims, one that ties in with his violent past.

This is an interesting thriller that uses two time frame story arcs to tell Nicks story, his present dilemma and his turbulent past. At times it can be confusing as it slips between past and present without much clarity as to which time frame it is. This kept pulling me out of the story at the start until I got used to the authors style.

The character of Nick was really well done and whilst he could never be described as a hero you still feel for him and how he came to be in his present profession. His initial intentions had been well meaning, to confront a sadist but events take an unexpected turn and he becomes involved with the mob, owing them for his over zealousness.

The well written and engaging main character really made this read for me, Angel of the Abyss, remains a favourite of mine but this is still a recommended read for those that like noirish thrillers.