The Kind Worth Killing

A Novel

By: Peter Swanson

Narrated by: Johnny Heller, Karen White, Kathleen Early, Keith Szarabajka

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, “Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl?”

From one of the hottest new thriller writers, Peter Swanson, a name you may not know yet (but soon will), this is his breakout novel in the best-selling tradition of Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train - now a major movie directed by Agnieszka Holland.

In a tantalizing set-up reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith’s classic Strangers on a Train.... On a night flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson meets the stunning and mysterious Lily Kintner. Sharing one too many martinis, the strangers begin to play a game of truth, revealing very intimate details about themselves. Ted talks about his marriage that’s going stale and his wife, Miranda, who he’s sure is cheating on him. Ted and his wife were a mismatch from the start - he the rich businessman, she the artistic free spirit - a contrast that once inflamed their passion but has now become a cliché.

But their game turns a little darker when Ted jokes that he could kill Miranda for what she’s done. Lily, without missing a beat, says calmly, “I’d like to help.” After all, some people are the kind worth killing, like a lying, stinking, cheating spouse....

Back in Boston, Ted and Lily’s twisted bond grows stronger as they begin to plot Miranda's demise. But there are a few things about Lily’s past that she hasn’t shared with Ted, namely her experience in the art and craft of murder, a journey that began in her very precocious youth.

Suddenly these co-conspirators are embroiled in a chilling game of cat and mouse, one they both cannot survive...with a shrewd and very determined detective on their tail.

©2015 Peter Swanson (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

Kept my interest!

Great story with lots of twists and turns. Strong character development and very entertaining plot. Miranda narrator was not my favorite but shouldn’t deter from the story. Highly recommend.

Very interesting story but hanging ending!!

This would have been a great story except for the ending. it was just sort of left hanging. You could just make up your own ending. I didn’t like that at all. I like a good ending. The ending should have been better pulled together.

Wow

That ending was WOW!!Wondering if there is a past 2. I will be checking

A real mystery

What a great mystery. Kept me engaged and guessing on what would be next! It had it all murder, blood and guts, deceitful lowdown characters, and graphic sex, much more than you want to know.

Loved it!

I finished listening it at night and couldn’t go to sleep just thinking about it…The ending was perfect!

Suspense!

I absolutely love this book. I think I will listen to a twice. This book takes you on a roller coaster it slowly takes you up, drop you down... then, when you think you're done there is a surprise twist and the story keeps going. Very, very, very well written I highly recommend this book.

Amazing!!

Loved every chapter and character! Brilliant! Witty! Real! Can’t wait to be entertained by his other work!

Great story, but…

You could tell it was written by a man. All the women are beautiful with big breasts. Some of the character traits and motivations of the women are clearly envision by what a guy thinks they’re like. It was a bit distracting, but the story itself made up for it.

Great narrators!

Grabbed me from the beginning and kept me guessing till the end! It's the 1st book in a long time that I could not stop listening to!

Loved it!

Lots of twists and turns. If you like a dark, yet somewhat lighthearted, psychological thriller, this is for you.