This was a good mystery with interesting characters.  Being the first in a new series, there are always a few things I like to look out for.

1. Were the main and supporting characters interesting enough to want to read the next installment?  Yes, yes, they were.  They all have interesting ties to crime and each have their own insecurities and life goals and traumas.

2. Was the mystery easy to solve?  You'll need to read it to find out for yourself, but I enjoyed my journey!  I'm definitely looking forward to what else may unfold from our top-tier crazy villains.

3. Did it feel like you were entering a new world which was crafted well enough to step back into?  Definitely.  This is a strange circumstance, at best, and it can only get more involved from here.  I'm reading the next one and if you like a fun, fast-paced mystery that will hook you, you might, too.

Dr. Nadine Finch likes to keep any thoughts of her dangerous childhood and her infamous serial killer mother buried deep down. She dives into her work as a forensic psychologist and copes by not letting others too close so her secret never surfaces. For the most part it works until adulterous couples, their bodies mutilated and tied together, are found in the waters nearby. Nadine can’t help but spot all the similarities between these murders and her mother’s killing spree. Soon her carefully controlled life is shattered and her secrets and past trauma foot to the surface. 

 “A Killer’s Daugher” draws the reader in with a sinister and chilling narrative from the killer who completes a murder just so to emulate the couple killings by Arlene Howler, Nadine’s mother. There’s a fair amount of scene setting after that but the pace picks up when Nadine is put on the case to profile the killer and has to confront her past and visit her estranged mother on death row. 

It was a gripping read and the motivation for the kills was refreshingly different to other books I have read in the genre.  There were a fair amount of twists and surprises in store for the reader and I was keen to keep reading on to see who was behind the murders. 

I really struggled with Nadine’s character through the whole book.  She was frustratingly naive and weak for someone with supposed insight into serial killers. I found her internal conflict over whether she was her mother’s daughter far too repetitive a theme in the book. 

However the villains of the book are written brilliantly with chilling dialogue and great insight. 

I enjoyed the book as a whole but won’t rush back for the second book in the series.  I would recommend it to fans of the genre.

Thank you Netgalley  and Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to review the book in exchange for honest feedback.

BOOK AND AUTHOR: A Killer’s Daughter (Nadine Finch Book 1)/Jenna Kernan
GENRE: Mystery-Thriller-Psychological Thriller
 NETGALLEY ARC: Yes
PUBLICATION DAT: 02/11/2021
RATING: 4

SUMMARY: The book is about Dr. Nadine Finch, a forensic psychologist, who has a dark past and it involves her jailed serial killer mother. Dr. Finch has hidden this piece of information from the rest of the world until she is asked to join a team that is investigating a dead couple who is murdered and disposed of in the same manner as her mother used to. Is the killer a mere copycat? Why is he/she trying to catch Dr. Finch’s attention? Will Dr. Finch has to come out to the world with her dark little secret?

WHAT I LIKED: I have to say that this is my first crime/mystery series in a very long time, and I loved every bit of it. It has all the elements that a suspense book should have i.e. interesting plotline, turns and twists at the right moments, unpredictable at times, a hint of romance and excitement, and most importantly, kept me hooked till the end. I finished the book in one sitting! The story is filled with surprise reveals, so it’s very difficult to guess the murderer. I am in awe of our protagonist, Dr. Finch. She is ferocious, and the writing is so good that I could feel Dr. Finch’s emotions. I felt for her when she had to dig into her memory and recall every detail of her mother’s horrifying crimes. And the ending is just amazing. I didn’t see that coming.

WHAT I DISLIKED:  I deducted one star because I felt the start was a bit slow. 

FINAL VERDICT: I will definitely recommend this book. It’s more of a dark psychological thriller, and will make you feel like you are solving the case in a CSI episode.  I will surely grab the second installment in the series.

A big thanks to NetGalley, and Bookouture for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a terrific first installment in what looks like it will be a solid series! I really enjoyed the book as a stand alone, so if you are hesitant to read a book that you know will be a series, don't let that affect your decision to read this one. Sure there is a lot of character development. A whole lot for a book this length! But the story is solid and resolved within the pages of this book. Dr. Finch is the daughter of a not-as-notorious-as-she'd-like serial killer. When she is pulled in to a case that strongly resembles her own mother's crimes, she is forced to face her past and possible future. While I didn't feel like there were any huge ta-da moments, I did like the little twists and turns sprinkled throughout the story. It all made for an enjoyable and engaging read!

A series starter with a good premise and plot. But the prose is bland which made me lose interest in the middle with too long chapters. The conclusion packs it up nicely. Some editing of the pages would do good.

The first book in the Nadine Finch storyline and its good!  If you enjoy thrilling suspense with a hint of crazy, this book is for you, It has a depth of emotions, including romantic interludes that make you actually feel as you read the words.  The cast of characters all have a common thread and hope to explore more as the series develops.  If you enjoy reading stories by Mary Burton, you will enjoy reading Jenna Kernan's.

I loved this! Such a unique read with a very interesting premise! 

A series disappearances and murders are becoming hauntingly familiar to Nadine Finch. She’s kept most of her past a secret but with the increasing similarities to the murders her mother, Arlene committed she knows it won’t stay a secret long. 

Nadine is brought onto the case as a profiler. It’s up to her to visit Arlene to gain some information , but she soon learns more about her own past and childhood. 

It’s up to Nadine to try to predict this new killer’s next moves. Could this just be a copy cat killer? Will Nadine figure out the pattern and save the next victims?

Just WOW! This was a really good read - It was very interesting looking through the eyes of a serial killer.  Watching Nadine come to grips with her “legacy” and the “family biz” was terrifying! This is one book that I was unable to read before going to sleep but it was so hard to put down!  I am so looking forward to the next Nadine Fitch story !! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

This is the first book in the new Nadine Finch series.  I found this to be a solid beginning.  Dr Nadine Finch is a FBI forensic psychologist based in Sarasota, Florida.  Nadine is called to the scene of the murder of a young couple.  The circle carved around the female victim’s wedding ring finger is identical to the wounds Nadine’s own mother inflicted on her victims. But her mother is on death row where she can’t hurt anyone. Is this a disturbing coincidence, or a copycat?  

Nadine was 14 years old when she was the star witness at the trial that put her serial killer mother in prison.  Nadine has since changed her name and relocated.  Her coworkers do not know about her past, or so she believes.  She finds bloodied clothes in a bag on her bed when she returns home one evening. Is she being threatened?  Who can she trust?

There is some romance in the book.  Nadine works the case with a Detective Demko and there is an instant attraction.  I found the romance to be rushed, I would have liked a little more build up, perhaps over a couple of books.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.

A Killer’s Daughter is a suspenseful thriller about a woman trying to solve a serial killer case.

Two bodies are found floating with a string tied to their wrists. Dr. Nadine Finch is a forensic psychologist assigned to the case. She quickly realizes this case is very similar to her mother’s case and suspects the killer is a copycat. Nadine turns to her mother she hasn’t talked to for years to try to find out more about her victims and murders to catch the killer before he strikes again. Nadine also discovers there are more children of convicted murderers working with her. There is no way this is a coincidence so she has to wonder if this is connected to the murders. 

A Killer’s daughter is suspenseful with a lot of action. Everyone seems guilty, so Nadine doesn’t know who she can trust. Nadine is a smart and independent woman. She is trying to solve the case while also dealing with her past and having flashbacks of her mother. Nadine’s mother is a serial killer and this case seems like it could be a copycat to Nadine. Nadine doesn’t give up even when she has to work alone. Nadine doesn’t have many friends. Her only friend and the man she has feelings for both look guilty. Who can Nadine trust? It seems that the murderer is trying to send messages to Nadine and Nadine is worried that she will turn into a murderer. Nadine starts talking to her mother again even though it is difficult for her because she hopes it will help the case.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for A Killer’s Daughter.

I’m glad this is the first book in the series. It was definitely an excellent start. I’m looking forward for more books involving Nadine Finch and hopefully even Detective Demko and Juliette since they make an amazing trio!

For me the main highlight in this book, apart from the obvious search for the killer, was the growth and development of the main character Nadine Finch. We are able to read how her life right from her childhood has always been a struggle and her way of dealing with her mother’s crimes are pretty amazing. Her instant connection with Detective Demko and friendship with Juliette is understandable considering their similarities.
I really enjoyed this one and look forward to seeing what’s in store for Agent Finch next!

The times you would like to give more than 5 stars!
The book is about Nadine Finch, the daughter of a serial killer, now a forensic psychologist, who has kept her past hidden. This changes as she is asked to help find the murderer of a couple that was killed with the same method as her mother. She has learned to hide, blend in all her life, why is this happening? Who can she trust with her secret? And who is committing these murders as her mother is in jail?
The characters, plot line, insight in thought processes, profiling, friendships, and yes romance, this book has it all and keeps you saying “one more page, one more page”. Hope that book 2 comes out soon.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read the first in a series for my honest opinion.

i really did enjoy this book and the story it portrayed, the only thing that i didn't enjoy was how slow it felt at the beginning. i also wish the chapters were shorter.

This is a new author for me, I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from her.  This is a well developed suspense story that kept me turning pages to the end.  The author's attention to details made the story feel realistic, as if I was right there.  The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat.  The characters are connectable and made the story easy to read.  This is an engaging story that is full of action to the end.  Just when I thought I knew, something else would happen to make me change my mind.  This was truly a great story.  I highly recommend this book.

A brilliant psychological thriller. The reader is drawn in from the start and a very unsuspected ending. It's great that Nadine survived such a horrible upbringing. A great insight into criminal forensics. I would definitely recommend it.

Terror from start to finish! With the first book in her brand new Agent Nadine Finch series Jenna Kernan makes a solid debut into a more diabolical genre than I typically read her in. With A KILLER'S DAUGHTER we are quickly thrust right into the heart of a copycat killer who is preying on a forensic psychologist by repeating the crimes her serial killer mother tormented her youth with. The story was quick to draw me in and had a solid foundation, but to have me all in I needed it to be faster paced with more edge of my seat suspense and less core characters to distract from the ongoing tension. A solid story with a satisfyingly sinister follow through left me hungry for more of Nadine in the series yet to come.

I recommend this book to anyone looking for a mystery interwoven with past terror and current killings as the characters ease their way under our skin.

Unfortunately, this book was a miss for me. First off, the main characters get embroiled in a romance much to quickly. I'm not one for mixing my genres, so the whole romance part of this plot could have been negated in my opinion. Additionally, none of the characters were completely convincing, which left me wanting more. To many improbable circumstances made the plot hard to reconcile with. 

Thank you to Netgalley and and Bookouture for the opportunity to receive this arc in exchange of an honest review.

Nadine spent a lot of time trying to get away from her past to have it come crashing back into her life, she's had a large secret that she hasn't wanted others to know. Her mother, Arlene is a serial killer, and Nadine is the one that led to her capture. Nadine now works as a forensic psychologist and has been pulled into a new case that eerily seems comparable to her mothers work. Who's behind all of this? Who can she trust?  

Some of the story line, conversations and assumptions just felt too far fetched to me and at times I lost track of who was who with the amount of characters being discussed. I really enjoyed the plot though and found the storyline to be intriguing and could see some fascinating charter buildup for future reads. I'd be interested to see where the series goes from here.

Firstly, I loved the concept of this book. The main character is a daughter of a serial killer. I don't think I have read any books with that trope before. Secondly, the narration was fantastic. The narration had multiple POVs in first person and this was including the killer. So, right from the start, we knew what was going on in the killer's mind. 

What I didn't care for is the romance in the book, it felt out of place and forced. Who feels that much for a person they just met? I just couldn't accept that. Thankfully, romance is just a tiny portion of the book and is negligible. The writing style was articulate and clear. The language was lucid. I loved all the characters in the book, they were super creepy.

The plot was so different and unpredictable for me. The story was about Nadine who is a forensic psychologist. She was called to take on a case and provide the killer's profile. She then realises that this current murders were similar to her own mother's crime. Nadine had changed her name and none of her current acquaintances know about her family. The lead detective on the case and her have sizzling attraction between them. The killer is copying her mother's crime in an accelerated time frame. Will they catch the killer before he finishes? Read to find out!

Overall, it was a thrilling read. I would recommend this book to all thriller lovers.

Great start to a new series.  Slow build thriller with some good twists. 
Nadine has been hiding from her past for years. As the daughter of a vicious female serial killer, Nadine has no friends or relationships, suspicious of all people and struggles with feeling safe. 
Assigned by her supervisor to be a profiler on a homicide, Nadine is terrified her past will be discovered.  
And it is.  Nadine realizes she isn't the only child of a serial killer working for the county and city. 
Ohhhh gave me chills. 
Love the characters.  Nadine doesn't depend on her love interest to progress her research into the case - she definitely struggled with her insecurities but did a great job pulling it together herself. 
Great book, looking forward to the next.