Great storyline. It had me hooked from page 1.
Riveting and compelling, I could not wait to read the next chapter.
An explosive ending with a what the WTF did I just read. Totally floored me,I did not see that ending coming.
Excellent!

This was a brilliant read with intelligent twists and a fabulous shock ending. I really liked Ellie and thought she was a great character. Full of vulnerability and human flaws. Also her interviews with the psychopath were fascinating. I must have changed my mind a hundred times as to who the killer was!

Really enjoyed this one, great characters and an intriguing storyline that I was loving! This author is an autobuy for me

What constitutes the perfect psychopath? As a psychologist Dr Ellie Spencer is in a position to answer that question. She works in a prison, evaluating inmates prior to parole hearings or to assess whether they are a danger to others. Five years previously Ellie’s sister Grace disappeared and has never been found. A recent murder now has links to Grace and Ellie wants answers. She meets with a lifer, Lucas Hayne, as part of her job, a serial killer who she feels knows the mind of someone who could be responsible. While knowing he is not directly involved in either crime, she feels he knows something. Does he? Or is he just playing her? As Ellie’s obsession to get to the truth escalates, she puts herself into increasingly dangerous situations much to the distress of her husband, Michael. As the truth finally realises, lives are changed forever with some huge twists revealed. A real page turner with some heart pounding and chilling revelations.

Ellie Spencer is psychologist doing research on serial killers. One of the serial killers seems to know more about Ellie than he should. This is a tense read. Totally unexpected revelations as the plot unfolded

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC!!

I loved the collaboration of a psychologist with the police in this book. I absolutely love a story line with any psychology links. The end had my mouth agape. I definitely did not see the story leading there.

This is my first book by Alice, although I do own all of her others, they’ll certainly be bumped up my tbr now! Nice short, snappy chapters with a multiple POV, we have Ellie, Sarah and an unknown but also some different formats such as journal entries which I loved! I wasn’t sure if I liked Ellie all that much, she seemed quite stand offish towards her mum but the more you get to know her and understand the family dynamic it makes sense. I got towards the end thinking it was all being wrapped up nicely, well wasn’t I wrong, I didn’t see the twist coming at all! If you’re looking for a thriller to keep you gripped, this is it!

I feel like I'm being spoilt with some great psychological thrillers at the moment! Another gripping, tense and suspenseful read. It's quite fast paced and leads you down so many different paths. Whilst I didn't see the ending coming at all, it wasn't quite as shocking or jaw-dropping as I had hoped. That being said, this book was full of great twists and turns, and characters I constantly switched between trusting and hating. Another great Alice Hunter book!

I really enjoyed The Perfect Psychopath by Alice Hunter. The past few books from the author have left me feeling a little flat after her debut novel being such a huge hit with me. This, however, is back up there as a great read.

It is captivating and intriguing. I always like reading about criminals and psychopaths and love to read it from a different POV of a therapist. It is always interesting in trying to peer into the inner workings of how the perpetrators of crime feel and work.

There are a few twists that most probably won't see coming and will have you turning the pages to see the crime solved.

Highly recommend.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Dr. Spencer Ella, has always wondered what happened to her sister. When women start disappearing she decides to meet with Lucas in prison hoping to find answers….but will she? He seems to know a lot about her… how can that be? What really happened to her sister? Will she ever know?

Criminal psychologist Ellie becomes wrapped up in a police investigation hunting down a serial killer.
Ellie works in a prison and one of the inmates, a serial killer named Lucas, seems to know more than he should about the police investigation.
DC Sarah asks for Ellie's help in the investigation and finds herself questioning her past
I loved the sound of this book but I did find it a bit of a slow burn taking a while for the plot to develop! It followed a dual POV.

This book was riveting from beginning to end.

It opened up with surprises I wasn’t ready for!

I loved the twists and turns as the truth was revealed. It was psychologically shocking and revealing at the same time.

I enjoyed this book immensely and was barely able to put it down when life beckoned for my attention.

Highly recommended and I’ve already bought every other book by this author which I can’t wait to get my hands on!

This a great new book by Alice Hunter, I've read a few books by her and found them all to be enjoyable and thrilling. It was a little slow to unravel the plot, however, it wasn't predictable which won it some points in my book.

I enjoyed the strong female lead character Dr Eleanor (Ellie) Spencer and her unusual relationship with prisoner Lucas Hayne. It was intriguing.

Overall I enjoyed the book and how it tied everything together nicely at the end. It had some great twists and turns in the plot but I found it to be a little slow at times.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly, thank you to Avon Books UK for allowing me access to this ARC through Netgalley.

Ellie Spencer is a forensic psychologist working at a men's prison with some of the most depraved individuals.
She's worked hard to get where she is now & maintaining a steady balance between work and personal life. Very few are aware of the struggles she's had to overcome.

As part of her new study she's introduced to notorious serial killer, Lucas Haynes. Lucas is sinister & thoroughly enjoys trying to get under Ellie's skin.
Except, when a spate of women are suddenly murdered, the similarities to Lucas' MO are hard to ignore. When the police reach out to Ellie for her assistance, it seems Lucas knows more than he's letting on, and perhaps he's not the only link to this new case. Perhaps Ellie is the missing link...?

This was an incredibly easy read! Fast paced, short chapters (which we all love!) And dual PoV meant I inhaled this story!
Alice Hunter knows how to write a good psychopath, I'll give her that!
Lucas was, as the title suggests, the perfect psychopath. Sinister, creepy and not giving too much away.
Ellie's character had the right amount of strength whilst everything around her is in question.
The plot kept me on my toes guessing (I was wrong everytime!) & I didn't see the twists coming.
If you like a good twisty thriller, grab this one when it comes out!

Thank you NetGalley! I love Alice Hunter’s books and this one was no exception. It immediately drew me from the first lines. The twists had me on the edge of my seat as I dived into each chapter. Cannot wait to read more by this author

Just finished The Perfect Psychopath by Alice Hunter and wow. This one grabs you fast. Dr. Eleanor Spencer, a forensic psychologist, gets pulled into a chilling investigation as women disappear, echoing her own sister's past.
The story takes you into the mind of a monster and even behind bars with a notorious serial killer. The twists? Definitely there and kept me guessing until the very end, trying to piece everything together.
The middle section had a slightly slower pace, but it builds into a suspenseful whodunit. I did feel like some of Ellie's memory gaps could have been explored a bit more. And while the story is super compelling, a couple of plot points felt a little quick, and I wanted more from some of the other characters.
Overall though, The Perfect Psychopath"
is a great read. It's dark, it's addictive, and it really makes you think about trust and deception. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a suspenseful thriller. This was my first Alice Hunter book and I'm already looking forward to reading more.

Alice Hunter delivers another gripping psychological thriller with The Perfect Psychopath, weaving a chilling narrative that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Dr. Eleanor Spencer, a respected forensic psychologist, finds her seemingly perfect life unraveling as a series of women vanish, echoing the haunting disappearance of her own sister. Her investigation leads her to Lucas Hayne, a notorious serial killer who hints that the key to the current crimes lies buried in her past .

Hunter masterfully builds suspense, keeping readers on edge as Ellie confronts the terrifying possibility that the real monster might be closer than she ever imagined. The narrative is fast-paced and filled with unexpected twists, making it difficult to put down. Fans of Mindhunter, Luther, and The Silent Patient will find this novel particularly engaging .

While the story is compelling, a few plot developments felt slightly rushed, and some secondary characters could have been more fleshed out. Nevertheless, The Perfect Psychopath is a standout addition to Hunter's body of work, showcasing her talent for crafting dark, addictive tales that explore the complexities of trust, deception, and the human mind.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Just WOW! My first Alice Hunter read but definitely not my last! Brilliant look into the mind of a serial killer. So many mind games kept me flipping pages long into the night. Absolutely perfect storytelling! Deliciously dark and twisted with crazy surprises all along the way. Do not let this gem pass you by.
Thank you NetGalley, Alice Hunter and Avon Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The synopsis of this book has me so excited to read it. However, the book fell short. It’s a slow burn mystery.
The twists and turns are good but you can definitely see them coming. I didn’t get that “can’t put this book down feeling” at all. It was actually a chore to keep reading this book. The book finally got fun to read at 80%.

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Every time I read a book, I try to guess who the killer is. I jot it down in my notebook and wait until the end to see if I was right. I did the same with this book — and wow, was I wrong!

Alice Hunter, acclaimed author of the *Serial Killer* series and *Bad Apple*, has done it again. In fact, I’d go so far as to say this is her best book yet. Drawing from her own experience as a nurse, her psychology degree, and time working in a prison, Alice has crafted a true masterpiece.

The story follows Dr. Eleanor Spencer, a highly respected forensic psychologist who seems to have the perfect life — a successful career and a polished image. But her world begins to unravel when a series of disappearances dredges up memories of her sister’s mysterious vanishing years earlier. As Ellie becomes entangled in the investigation, her own fears and unresolved traumas start to resurface.

As more women go missing, Ellie’s once-steady grip on reality begins to crack under the pressure. To uncover the truth, she must delve deep into the mind of a deranged killer. Her search leads her to Lucas Hayne, a notorious serial predator now behind bars. Lucas hints that the secret to the killer’s identity may lie buried within Ellie’s own past.

Told in Alice Hunter’s signature style — blending case files, news clippings, school yearbooks, and multiple narrative perspectives — the story grips you from the first page. The pacing is electric, the suspense relentless, and the urge to keep reading irresistible.

The psychological depth adds a rich layer to the narrative, offering readers a window into the minds of the characters. Each one feels authentic and fully realized, thanks to Alice’s skillful writing. You can almost picture the people on the page as if you’ve met them in real life.

Alice Hunter has truly outdone herself. This book is unputdownable.