S. F. Prescott

Dark humor paired with romantic suspense.

Apart from all the darlings. Kate Posey lives in Canada where she burns the midnight oil on Scrivener after everyone goes to bed. She writes darkly funny, escapist romcoms for her fellow dead-hearted millennials who find true crime less suspicious than true love. SERIAL KILLER GAMES is her debut.

I’ve never read romantic suspense, usually leaning into the serious, darker side of fiction. But Kate Posey’s debut, Serial Killer Games is a wild ride not to be missed. Filled with macabre humor, it definitely feels cutesy and character driven, with two very different protagonists. I had no idea what to expect, but was quickly pulled into the story with Dolores, a quirky true crime fanatic, and Jake Ripper (haha) the new office temp whom she suspects is a serial killer.

The author’s voice was strong and I found myself smiling a lot at the dialogue and unique relationship between Dolores and Jake. The pace was steady in general but I would have liked it to be a smidge faster. I ended up liking Jake’s character more than Dolores (and her constant mood swings), and I could definitely see this book become part of a series.

For readers who enjoy a genre mashup, dual narratives, and dark humor.

Synopsis:

Dolores dela Cruz has been dying to spot one in the wild, and he fits the mold perfectly: strangler gloves, calculated charm, dashing good looks that give a leg up in any field . . . including fields of unmarked graves.

The new office temp is definitely a serial killer.

Jake Ripper finds a welcome distraction in his combative and enigmatic new coworker. He hasn’t come across anyone as interesting as Dolores in a long time. But when mere curiosity evolves into a darkly romantic flirtation, Jake can’t help but wonder if, finally, he’s found someone who really sees him, skeletons in the closet and all.

Until Dolores asks Jake’s help to dispose of a body . . .