I loved this book! Plot was fantastic, characters were fantastic, I really enjoyed the story! It definitely gripped me! I highly recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this wonderful book. I enjoyed it so much. Gwen is the daughter of a serial killer who is in jail. She has changed her identity (she was only a child when her parents went to jail-her father for murder and her mother as an accessory). Suddenly, she starts receiving body parts at her apartment. Someone knows who she really is. But who? This is an original story that will give you a bit of a chuckle at times but will keep you guessing. There are a few small twists that make it enjoyable. I don’t often give 5 stars but this story was so original and such a fun read.

The plot of this book and how it is set up was great. The pace was consistent throughout and there wasn't an awkward lull in the pace and the build up of the story. There were a lot of characters in this book so the beginning was a bit fast in the sense of trying to get all of them in my head and keep them all straight. However the book overall was a great one and the ending did leave me guessing to how it would turn out in the end.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review

i didnt know what to expect when i got this book! i was pleasantly surprised ....it was a really good mystery. the characters were developed nicely and a great plot! there was some suspense and a bit of humor. i really enjoyed it and would read something else by amy k green. thank you for the chance to read an advanced copy of this book!

Starts with a bang, that’s for sure. I thought this was a fast paced, keeps you on your toes, keeps you guessing thriller that’s worth your time. The humor in this book is also amazing; I don’t think I’ve ever read a thriller that made me giggle reading it. You think you know who the killer is one minute and then the next moment you’re considering someone else. The whole concept of the main character being the only child of a serial killer who is trying to find out in her 30’s who is all of a sudden flipping her world upside down again is a take I found very intriguing.

Marin Haggerty’s mother is being released from prison after serving time for aiding in her husband’s multiple murders. This disrupts the structured life Marin has created for herself, especially when body parts show up at her front door. Afraid that her father’s hand is in the act, she has got to figure out just how far she is willing to go while also comforting her past. Is she the person Abel Haggerty groomed her to be or can she proved to herself that she is her own person?

Haven’t Killed in Years kept me guessing! Just when I thought I had someone figured out, Green added another twist to throw me off the scent. She did a great job at making you second guess all the characters. Sometimes, I was even second guessing Marin’s motives. I felt like her mind was the spider man meme- the one with all the spider man’s pointing fingers at each other 😂 It does make you think on nurture vs. nature. It was different than most thriller/mysteries I read, but I enjoyed it and I hope you will do when it comes out 11/17/2025!

Haven’t Killed in Years by Amy K. Green
Berkley Publishing Group

Amy K. Green’s I Haven’t Killed in Years is a psychological suspense novel that weaves together a woman’s troubled present and a dark, suppressed past. The story follows Gwen Tanner, formerly Marin Haggerty, who has spent years trying to erase the legacy of her infamous father by changing her identity and distancing herself from a childhood marred by violence. But her efforts begin to unravel when someone starts leaving dismembered body parts on the stairs of her apartment building—each one tied to her hidden history. The novel uses a dual timeline structure, alternating between Gwen’s present-day search for the truth and flashbacks to her upbringing as Marin, slowly revealing the trauma she endured and the secrets she’s long tried to forget.

The plot is intricately layered, building tension through both psychological complexity and a steadily escalating mystery. Green writes with a clear command of pacing, moving between past and present without disorienting the reader. As the narrative unfolds, themes of identity, memory, and the long shadows cast by family trauma are explored with depth and nuance. The character development—particularly that of Gwen/Marin—is central to the book’s emotional weight, as readers watch her struggle to reconcile who she was with who she is trying to become.

I found this to be a compelling and satisfying read. I thought I had the twists figured out about 62% of the way through, but the last few chapters completely shifted the narrative in ways I didn’t expect. That final turn kept me fully engaged to the end and added a welcome layer of unpredictability. While the middle portion of the book dragged a bit for me, the strong opening and memorable ending more than made up for it. Gwen is a fascinating, layered protagonist, and I appreciated how the book doesn’t offer easy answers about guilt, legacy, or personal reinvention.

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for providing an advance copy.

This was my first book by this author and I enjoyed it. Thought it could have had a bit more character development.

The story and the way it was written was so good. I couldn’t put it down because I was hooked. The characters were written so well and it made me want to know more about them.

4.5/5 What an engaging read. This story follows Gwen, the daughter of a serial killer, who is just trying to live a normal life when someone starts killing people in Gwen's life. This author has a way of pulling you in and creating characters that you just want to learn more about. Overall, a fun read with a satisfying ending.

Hooked from the start. How could I not be?

Gwen Tanner is dealing with trauma from her past. The LEAST of her problems in this book is the fact that her father is a serial killer. But with him in prison, what could possibly be the reason for someone causing such a disruption to her life after all this time?

Gwen must set out on a race to save her life— if she doesn’t get to the bottom of what going on, she may find herself on the receiving end of a death sentence herself. But who can she trust? And can she even trust herself?

I read a lot of thrillers and this one was a fresh take on the murder mystery. So many plot have been hashed and rehashed. This one was unique and I enjoyed the read.

At times I felt a little like the story could have moved a tad bit faster, but overall a solid read. Thank you to #netgalley and #berkleypublishinggroup for the ARC of this book.

This was a great book! I knew from the synopsis that I would love it. The writing style hooked me and the story just added to it!

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and Amy K. Green for this eARC via NetGalley!

Haven't Killed in Years is a terrific dark comedy/thriller. Gwen Tanner has flown under the radar for most of her life. Her father, a serial killer, is in prison and her mother, who helped him, has just paroled.

Gwen begins receiving body parts from people involved in hiding her identity when she was a kid. With true crime enthusiasts interested in her father's "legacy" and a stalker to contend with, Gwen is faced with figuring out who she can trust and who might be next to die.

This book had some wild twists and turns. The identity of Gwen's stalker took me by surprise. Super fun read. I highly recommend.

Haven't Killed in Years by Amy K. Green is a solid psychological thriller that kept me intrigued for most of the story. The premise is gripping, and the author does a good job building suspense, especially in the first half. The main character’s voice feels authentic and the tension around her past actions adds a compelling layer to the narrative.

However, the pacing sometimes lagged in the middle, and a few plot points felt a bit predictable. While the twists worked, they weren’t always as surprising as I’d hoped. The supporting characters could have been more fleshed out to enhance the story’s emotional impact.

Overall, it’s an engaging read for fans of domestic thrillers, though it falls just short of being truly outstanding. Still, Amy K. Green delivers a satisfying story with enough intrigue to keep you turning pages.

What a wild, unforgettable ride! Haven’t Killed in Years is a darkly witty, razor-sharp thriller with a totally unique premise. Gwen Tanner (formerly Marin Haggerty) is the daughter of a notorious serial killer, and her voice completely pulls you in—sarcastic, guarded, and deeply compelling.

The story kicks off with a bang when someone starts leaving body parts on Gwen’s doorstep, threatening to expose her carefully hidden past. From there, it’s a twisty, fast-paced mystery that dives deep into the bizarre world of true crime obsessives, family trauma, and the lasting effects of violence.

What really sets this book apart is Gwen herself. She’s not your typical thriller heroine—she’s prickly, funny, and far more complex than she initially seems. Watching her navigate this dangerous new threat while also grappling with her identity makes for a gripping, layered read.

This book is dark, but also oddly fun in places, with sharp dialogue and clever commentary on true crime culture. If you’re looking for a fresh take on the thriller genre with a strong, unforgettable narrator and plenty of jaw-dropping twists, Haven’t Killed in Years is definitely worth picking up.

Five stars! This book is witty, captivating and so engaging I was hooked right away. There is so much raw emotion combined with a touch of dark humor, i was really enjoying every chapter. The dialogue is realistic and refreshing. I found myself rooting for our protagonist no matter what. I enjoyed trying to guess the twists but I was completely wrong. I’ve thought about this book constantly since I started reading it and even after I first finished, it’s that’s good!

Thank you NetGalley for a digital copy of this book. The opinions are my own and freely given.

Marin is the daughter of a serial killer who has been convicted and is sitting in jail. Her father, Abel would take her out on some of his "kills" to teach her how. 20 years later, she has changed her name to Gwen, and no one knows who she is. She starts to receive body parts. Someone has uncovered her identity.

I was really hooked on this story. The daughter of a serial killer, who has become prey? Then turns into the hunter searching for who knows her secret. She gets close to a few people along the way and that could be her downfall! This is one of my favorites of the year!

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A Wickedly Clever, Darkly Funny Triumph

Haven’t Killed in Years is exactly the kind of smart, darkly comedic thriller I didn’t know I needed. Amy K. Green masterfully walks the line between satire and suspense, delivering a story that’s sharp, unsettling, and laugh-out-loud funny in the most unexpected ways.

The premise—a washed-up, reclusive former serial killer trying to stay retired while a true-crime podcast digs into her past—hooks you immediately, but it’s Green’s writing that keeps you glued to the page. The protagonist is equal parts chilling and weirdly relatable, her dry wit and unapologetic honesty making her an unforgettable antiheroine.

The twists are clever without feeling forced, and the commentary on our obsession with true crime and redemption arcs is pitch-perfect. Green manages to lampoon the genre while also delivering genuine tension and a satisfying, surprising plot.

If you love your thrillers with a healthy dose of irreverence, razor-sharp prose, and a protagonist you’ll root for against your better judgment, *Haven’t Killed in Years* is an absolute must-read. I couldn’t put it down—and I already want to read it again.

Talk about a book hooking me right from the beginning. It definitely caught my attention, and kept me invested from the very humorous start. I thought several parts were darkly comedic while being mysterious.

Marin Haggerty is the daughter of a convicted serial killer. When she was 9 years old, her father was caught, and her mother was convicted too. With help, she changed her name and disappeared. Twenty years later, someone knows who she is. She needs to figure out who it is, and why they’re doing what they’re doing.

I was invested in this story. I will say that, for me, it lost steam in the second half. But the ending was wild, and made up for it.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Haven’t Killed in years.

Gwen leads a rather dull uneventful life until the day body parts start showing up on her doorstep. The thing people don’t know is that Gwen used to be known as Marin. 20 years ago, when she was just 9 years old, her dad is arrested for murder and her mom arrested as an accomplice. Her mom was released from prison when the body parts start appearing. Does someone know who she is??

Gwen starts investigating to determine if there’s someone out there who knows who she is, including someone who is very interested in her father.

This book grabbed me from the start, then slowed fine a bit. At the halfway point it picked back up again and I got through the 2nd half much quicker. 4 stars. Releases November 18, 2025.