The Kind Worth Killing

A Novel

By: Peter Swanson

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

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

Bad choice of narrator

I loved this story so much but I can’t understand why they chose the narrator that they did for Ted. It was such a poor choice.

Actually quite good with an original story

I was hesitant of this book due to reviews of ted’s narrator and some other little grievances over minuscule things. But I thought it was a really good book. Finished it in no time - the switch of narrators was well done along with descriptions. Even though some parts were repeated through different perspectives they each offered new information. I would highly recommend this book. Even if you don’t absolutely love it, you still really like it.

wow! twisty and twisted

senseless anger and vengeance... I'm sure they'll make this one into a movie just so they can show the plotting of the very bad women.

Never gone through a book so fast!!

Captures your attention immediately! I was seriously hooked, great listen, really reccomend! I didn't want it to end!

A great thriller

This book has great plot twists and all the narrators do a wonderful job and really suck you into the story

So good!!

I feel like I’ve been picking bad or just ok books lately, this was such a good listen! A couple surprise twists and not sure which way things are gonna go.

Couldn’t stop listing!

I really enjoyed this! Swanson writes an Antihero perfectly! My only complaint was the way the woman pronounced any words that start with “wh”. She probably can’t help it, but that bugged me a bit.

Many Twists and turns

I really enjoyed the story and characters. Liked that the narration was done by several people. I too hope there is a part 2

Characters worth dying for

Such a fantastic story, there was simplicity and depth to this read that sucks you in the entire book. Love the characters and the twists and relationships in the book.

Gripping throughout

Story was entertaining and hooked you from the start. Really felt like you got to know the characters, and although they were doing horrible and crazy things, you somehow were on their side throughout it all.