This was an excellent debut novel by an author who I think will go very far.  The plot line, a daughter of a female serial killer becomes a forensic psychologist, is very interesting and reminds me of the television program The Prodigal Son, where the son of a serial killer is a profiler.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book and really look forward to the next book in the series.

As if having a serial killer for a mother isn’t bad enough, FBI forensic psychologist Dr Nadine Finch, finds herself having to relive and tap into her experiences with her mother, to try to solve the mystery surrounding the death of couples in time to catch the killer before they strike again. 

I really enjoyed this book, which not only had me instantly intrigued from it’s title but, what stood out the most for me was it’s point of difference where it’s lead’s mother is a serial killer on death row. This definitely piqued my curiosity and I had to find out more. 

Nadine is such a great character and her challenges are many. Including having to face her mother and the realisation that she is being watched she also needs to find a way to convince her team that she holds the key to solving the crime. She is real and vulnerable, which makes it easy to resonate with her.

This is the first book I have read from Jenna Kernan and this has been such a great introduction to her work for me. The writing is engaging and she does a great job at drawing you in and holding your attention throughout. The pages just turn themselves in this book and it is a very chilling tale.

A Killer’s Daughter is a fast paced, dark and thrilling read that will consume you from start to finish. The first in a new series, it is an outstanding start and I look forward to seeing the direction it takes next. It was a pleasure to read and review The Killer’s Daughter which I recommend.

Thank you to Jenna Kernan, Bookouture and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of A Killer’s Daughter, which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This is a brand new series from this author.

This book is full of suspense and thrills.

This was full of twists and turns that it had me on the edge of my seat until it finished.

I am definately going to read more from this author.

A Killer's Daughter is the first book in the Nadine Finch series. This series gets off to an explosive start, and kept the tension right through to the end of the book. I really liked Nadine as a character, as the title suggests, she is the daughter of a serial killer. The most enjoyable parts of this book for me were the interactions between Nadine and her mother. 
The storyline kept me guessing right to the end,  and I had no clue who the killer was. 
I will be really looking forward to the next installment in the series.

Thank you to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a premise - the daughter of a serial killer, a forensic psychologist who notices that a new string of crimes are too eerily similar to her mother’s murders and gets involved in the investigation.. Unfortunately, the writing is not strong enough to carry the plot. The characters are one-dimensional and remain for the most part a puzzle to the reader, the dialogue is wooden and there are a few too many improbable plot twists.

A Killer's Daughter by Jenna Kernan is the first instalment in the FBI Agent and forensic psychologist Dr Nadine Finch series, set in Florida.

A young couple's slain bodies are found floating in shallow water off the Florida coast and have a cord tied around their wrists binding them together. Nadine is horrified as when her supervisor asks her to work on the case, it brings back unpleasant and unwanted memories. Nadine's own mother carried out similar slayings when Nadine was a child and is now on death row. Nadine must work on the case with the charismatic Detective Clint Demko who is new to the area, using her profiling talents. She was previously known as Nadine Howler but it seems that she isn't the only one with a hidden past...

In A Killer's Daughter, I thought I had the perpetrator all figured out early on but I was wrong! This riveting and compulsive read certainly contained plenty of action and protagonist Nadine's backstory was cleverly woven into the main plot. There was gore, romance and oodles of tension and I flew through all of the twists, concealment and suspicion in record time. When it was the moment for the big reveal I was taken aback! I'm eagerly looking forward to the second book in this promising series.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Hallebloodylujah! I am always crying out for women to be seen as more than victims and in this case one woman is Arleen an adultery hating, psychopathic serial killer and the other is her daughter Agent Nadine Finch nee Howler.

Arleen is in prison so when bodies turn up with what looks to be her MO written all over them, it seems a copycat is taunting Nadine. Having changed her name and kept people at a distance to keep her past secret who can she now trust?

Working as a forensic psychologist alongside new Detective Clint Demko their partnership has a rocky foundation when Nadine finds out why he had to leave his old station.

This book had me completely on edge and the more paranoid Nadine became so did I. With the discovery of more people in Nadine’s life having strange commonalities I suspected everyone.

The chemistry between Nadine and Demko sizzled every time they appeared together and as more details emerged I really hoped that he was the good cop I so wanted him to be.

This has a gritty plot and fascinating characters with complex back stories including a really likeable protagonist. I can’t wait to see where the author takes them on book two.

The premise was eerie where the blurb pulled me in. A forensic profiler who was a serial killer’s daughter. And I loved author Jenna Kernan for making it completely pro women. Her mother was the serial killer. Don’t ya love that? Nature too has proved women are deadlier… 😂

Being a crime thriller, there were dead bodies and detectives. Where it varied was that the MO of the killer was similar to her mother’s. The investigation started slowly, building up its pitch as Nadine gained confidence.

What could I say about Nadine? The author developed her character with a lot of TLC where her vulnerability spoke to me. One part of me kept wondering how she found herself in the police force with such a background. That made me motor on.

The mystery and the darkness in the plotline slowly turned its screws into me. How could I stop reading? There were a few graphic sections along with hint of romance. Twists with its shocks kept me twirling. Book 1 in the series, the ending was unexpected. Quite explosive.

A fun mid-afternoon read.

OMG, what a book! I love a crime novel with a profiler so this was right up my street. 

I loved Dr Nadine Finch. She is clever, brave and stronger than she knows. She is an excellent profiler and I'm super excited for more books! Nadine has been cautious and guarded for a very long time and it was really lovely to see her grow throughout the book.

Jenna did an excellent job of keeping you hooked. I had no inkling as to who the killer was. Jenna managed to really keep it a secret right up until the reveal. I was shocked, surprised and horrified by the way this book unravelled. 

At first, I was suspicious of everyone like Nadine but there were some really great side characters in this book. I loved Juliette and I hope we get to see more of her in the coming books. I also LOVED Molly. My parents had boxers when I was growing up and one was called Molly so I really had a soft spot for that naughty pup. 

This was an excellent start to what I am sure is going to be a fantastic series!

This story feels like Criminal Minds in a book, and I love it! 

In this book, we follow Dr. Nadine Finch, daughter of a serial killer keeping everyone at arms length to make sure no-one discovers her secret. Then one day, in her job as Forensic Psychologist, a double homicide pulls her back to her childhood. Unsure who to trust, Nadine must work to catch the killer & work out what is going on. 

This book was absolutely gripping and kept the tension page after page. I think I suspected every single character at some point in the book, yet still managed to be shocked by the conclusion! This book took a lot of twists and turns that I wasn't expecting at all, and really explored Nadine's feelings around her family, her fears of becoming like her mother, and her unwillingness to let other people in. The ending of this book had a real sense of found family which I am really excited to see continue in the next books in this series!

Uputdownable. Thrilling from start to finish. A heady, addictive, heart pounding stunner of a read. A standout book - I absolutely cannot wait for more in this series and more by this author. Five brilliant stars.

A Killer's Daughter is the first instalment in the FBI Agent and forensic psychologist Dr Nadine Finch series, set in Florida. The prologue opens with the thoughts of an unnamed, unidentified killer who claims to have been doing the world a big ol' favour by ridding it of unfaithful couples for the past few decades with impunity and seemingly getting away with it. The killer sits awaiting the philandering lovers as their better halves sit at home with no idea of their partners' betrayal. The Intracoastal Waterway spanning thousands of miles along the Gulf of Mexico is not only the perfect location for adulterers to steal a sunset alongside their side piece but it it's also the perfect place to dispose of their bodies with minimum fuss or muss. Slicing arteries over and over she mutilates them before removing the wedding and engagement rings and binding the two bodies together with rope. The next morning the 6:00 am breaking news blares from the television with the disturbing story of two bodies found in the water at Sarasota's Bayfront Park. For Nadine Finch, the news hits a little too close to home and she tries to put into the back of her mind but when she is called in to help profile and identify the killer responsible for the couple's slayings the details seem almost identical...; Identical to the serial killings Nadine's mother carried out when she was a mere child and to which she was imprisoned for on death row. Detective Clint Demko joins with Nadine having been recommended her by colleagues but Nadine is doubtful of her own talents.

That is plain to see from the beginning. Barely have they started looking into the first couple when two more bodies show up and Nadine realises she must visit her mother in jail to demand answers despite having not visited or spoken to her in years. She is the only one who can shed light on this apparent copycat. But her mother isn't interested in helping the police or her daughter and remains a sadistic, evil woman who still gets a kick out of hearing of torture and death. When Nadine's home is eventually targeted and she is creeping ever closer to an accurate profile of the perpetrator, can the disturbed killer be stopped before more couples are taken out? This is a riveting, compulsive and original read with so much action and intrigue and a backstory to protagonist Nadine that is cleverly woven into the main plot. It's pacy, well written and twistier than an S-link, and I found that Kernan was impressive at managing to pull the wool over your eyes and equally so at steering you away from the real answer until the shocking reveals at the end. I find criminal profiling fascinating and it was interesting to see exactly how it can help solve a complicated multiple murder case when other methods of investigating have not done the trick. It's a captivating, utterly gripping and thoroughly entertaining opening instalment, and I hope there are many more to follow. The trauma Nadine has been through and how it has lead her to her current job will be intriguing to watch develop. Highly recommended.

A unique premise, and characters that make you want more! I'm glad that A Killer's Daughter is advertised as Nadine Finch Book 1, because this is a world that i would like to come back and visit. While I don't want to say to much in fear of spoilers, with a twisting (and twisted) plot, and gripping pace, I will be adding Jenna Kernan to my to buy list in future. 

And I am hoping that the secondary characters come back next time!

This is a great start to a new series. 
Nadine is asked to help with a murder investigation but she feels under qualified to be the profiler. Others have confidence in her abilities and she’s given no choice in the matter. 
Nadine is introduced to Demko and there is an immediate attraction but Nadine tries to ignore it. 
The murders she’s been asked to help with are close to home as the method is the same as her mother used on her victims. 
Nadine’s mother is currently on death row and despite not seeing her for years, Nadine knows she has to visit her to get questions answered. 
Her house is broken into and her secret is revealed to the public so Nadine thinks it can’t get any worse. However, she soon realises that those close to her are being targeted as well. 
This is a gripping crime thriller with a real nail biting conclusion, and I loved it. 
I look forward to finding out what’s next for Nadine. 
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Forensic psychologist Nadine has tried hard to escape her past. With a serial killer for a mother she has started fresh and changed her name. However when a case presents that has uncanny similarities with her mothers killings and then it becomes clear that killer knows who she is, she must revisit the past to catch a killer.
This book was fast paced and exciting. The dark atmosphere and descriptions left little to the imagination and made for a harrowing read.
The tension was increased by gaining the perspective from the killer. A predatory and chilling account of events.
The relationships that run alongside the story make for a well rounded and captivating read. 
An excellent crime thriller, I look forward to reading more from the series.

Thank you to @netgalley and @bookouture for a free copy of this advanced reader copy, in exchange for my honest review.

The idea of this book was intriguing.  Dr. Nadine Finch has done everything in her power to separate herself from her past.  As the daughter of a notorious serial-killer, you would too.  But despite all of her efforts, when two bodies wash-up on shore it is all too familiar. There are circles carved around the ring finger of the victims, which is hauntingly similar to her mother’s crimes. When another couple is found, Dr. Finch is certain it is no coincidence. Her mother is on death-row, so the only potential is a copycat. After everything Dr. Finch has done to move forward from her past, she may have to go back and relive it, if she wants to catch the killer. 

Okay, so let me begin by saying that the reviews on this one have been quite good. Many people have loved it.  But for me, it was simply too long. I like my thrillers short and sweet, if they are not offering more than just the thrills. This baby came in at just over 400 pages, which was about 100 too many. This book was a case of too much of a good thing.  

The whole premise of a thriller is that you are thrilled. It is hard to stay thrilled for extended periods of time (would you want to ride on a two hour roller coaster?). Part of a thriller is timing – and the thrill can be easily snuffed out if it goes on too long.  If I am maintaining my interest in a book for over 400 pages, I need to be offered more than just trying to catch a serial killer (see Long Bright River by Liz Moore about how execute this with near perfection). 

Despite my not loving it, the storyline and the twists were good. If you don’t mind thrillers that are longer than the Mississippi river, this one might be for you.

Is your past ever hidden? Nadine Finch is a forensic psychologist who is promoted to profiling cases for the police department. A case comes in that seems to be a replicate of the ones that her own mother sits on death row for committing. Nadine has tried so hard to coverup her past and now she feels exposed and dehumanized as a person because of her mothers actions. 
The murders are forcing her to reach out and visit with her mother which is playing havoc on Nadines psyche because she doesn’t want to be anything remotely like her mother. Can a person be predisposed to killing because of a families history of serial killers?

The other characters in the book add to the suspense and the intrigue only builds and becomes this explosive page turner of a book!
You will go from thinking it is one person to another and be wrong in your guess as to the killer! The author does a fantabulous job and writing a expressive story with characters that grow in development.

I definitely would recommend this book!
I received a free advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.

This one blew my socks off!!

Dr Nadine Finch is a forensic psychologist and when two bodies are found in the water her mind instantly is drawn to then intense similarities to a serial killer that Nadine knows all too well. The circle carved around each victims wedding ring finger is the marking her mother used when killing unfaithful couples.

Her mother’s on death row, how is this even happening? Quite quickly Nadine braces herself for what’s to come next, they identify the couple both married to other people, no witnesses or forensics, they have nothing.

She’s never visited her mother until now, hoping to gain insight and maybe some answers but it met with more confessions. When the next couple turn up it’s now a race against the clock to find the copy cat killer.

This book had me hooked from the get go, I devoured it in one sitting. The twists and turns and connections had be hanging on for dear life. Then blew my mind at the final twist! The perfect book for Robert Bryndza and Lisa Gardner lovers.

Well!! This would have to be the best psychological thriller I’ve read in a long time!

Dr Nadine Finch had been called in to create a profile on the killer in the latest murders along the Florida coastline, two murders of a young couple, joined together in eternity by a rope. But the horror Nadine felt wasn’t just at the senseless deaths of these two people; the familiarity of the crime took her back to her childhood in a terrifying fashion. But Nadine’s mother was on death row, unable to hurt anyone anymore…

Detective Clint Demko was newly arrived in the area and when he and Nadine partnered to solve the case, neither told the other of their pasts. Nadine was used to trusting no one – no reason why she would change now. But when another two bodies were found, the alarming similarities shocked Nadine to her core. Much as she didn’t want to, she obtained permission to visit her mother – Nadine hoped she would give her some answers. But nothing had changed – evil, sadistic, rotten to the core. Nadine wasn’t sure why she’d bothered.

When Nadine’s home was targeted, the FBI were finally called in. What would be the outcome in this deadly dance? More bodies – she needed answers! Her profile was so close…

A Killer’s Daughter is the 1st in the Nadine Finch series by Jenna Kernan and it was brilliant!! I had the perpetrator picked early – but I was wrong. My 2nd guess was also wrong! When the reveal came, I was shocked! I hadn’t seen that coming. Although almost 400 pages in length, I flew through them with twists, chills, suspicions – what an excellent psychological thriller! Looking forward to #2. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of A KIller's Daughter by Jenna Kernan. I couldn't stop reading this. I had it read it less than 2 days time because I had to know what happened and who did it.  Kernan did a fantastic job of putting so many pieces together and keeping me guessing.  The main character, Nadine is so likeable and you can't help but feel for her and the awful things she had to deal with as a child.  Highly recommend and I'm excited that Nadine's story will continue!