This is a twisty and complex serial killer story which juggles multiple POV and timelines. Nevertheless, the writer does an impressive job of keeping all the balls in the air.

This is the second book in the series and I have not read the first one yet. That might be one reason why I had a little trouble keeping up with the sheer number of aspects to this plot. But it was very interesting.

After Callum's wife Shay is murdered - apparently by the same serial killer he was helping to track down - he is hoping for closure when the killer is put on death row. But as the execution looms, the authorities are finding inconsistencies in the murders, and the chances of a copycat killer or some other person being responsible for Shay's murder becomes a very real possibility.

FBI forensic linguist Raisa and Callum are both drawn into the hunt for the truth - with the potential for traumatic consequences for them. But if a killer is at large, do they really have a choice?

This is a solid police procedural which uses forensic linguistics in an interesting way, And introduces the reader to some unusual crime solving methods. There is a lot of action, so it's worth reading with some attention to detail.

The Truth You Told by Brianna Labuskes Killkenny and Raisa are evolving into an efficient team. Case includes additional information on the application of forensic linguistics to crime solving. Multiple points of view and timelines that are all skillfully linked together. Another fast-paced, and gripping read with numerous twists and turns and an unexpected ending. Thank you to Brianna Labuskes, Thomas Mercer, and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This book was very well-written and definitely hooked me from the start. Brianna has become one of my favourite psychological thriller authors as she writes with so much skill and draws you in. I would recommend this book to read as it took me less than a day to read because of how intrigued I was!

Wow. This book was incredibly busy. So much stuff was going on. This is the second book in a series, and I didn’t know that when I requested it.

A serial killer is about to be executed after sitting on death row for some years. However, there seems to be a few murders that they believe are copy cats. Callum Kilkenny is a forensic psychologist who lost his wife to the hands of Nathaniel Conrad, the same serial killer. Or was it the copy cat?

Dude!!!! There are so many characters that pop up as suspects and man, there are so many other characters intertwined. You have to pay real close attention to what is going on. I’ve got to admit, I was really lost in parts. No, I am not slow 🤣. It’s just that much information. If you’re a note taker…… get ready. Fr

Definitely clever. Lots going on. Serial killers are rad! Jk. Kinda. This is also in Houston, which I visit multiple times a year for book signings ❤️

I’d like to thank Thomas & Mercer, NetGalley, and Brianna Labuskes for an ARC. All opinions are my own.
Release date July 2, 2024

A nice second book in a series, but this one was somehow even more of a police procedural than the last, which is just not my thing.

The Truth You Told is my first five star read of 2024. I could not put this book down. The Alphabet Man had me so intrigued from start to finish. I found all of the main characters in this book interesting and didn't want to skip over any of their parts which is unusual for me. I also think the connections the author made between the characters were as tightly spun as a spider's web. Thank you to Thomas & Mercer, Brianna Labuskes, and Netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC.