This was my first venture into the works of Ronald Malfi, and I cannot wait to read more. The blend of horror, thriller, and mystery had me hooked from the start and made for such a creepy tale. I don't usually gravitate to audiobooks for horrors or thrillers, but the narrators chosen for this and the way in which they boosted the atmosphere of the story has me reconsidering listening to more! All three narrators brought something super unique to each of these complex characters in just the right way to make them stand out on their own but also brought the right levels of unease and mystery.

Toby's POVs were generally my favourite; There are so many great twists and turns and I loved the intersecting of these very unique storylines - absolutely cannot wait to add a copy to my shelves when it is published.

Thanks to NetGalley and RBmedia for the audiobook in exchange for an honest review

Senseless was the first book that I have read by this author, and this book was an odd one. There are three POV's one of which is a man who is struggling with his mental health and felt like a strange fever dream. It was interesting to see how all of their stores crossed at the end, however it left me with more questions. Some of the parts of the book crawled along slowly. A lot of detail is described in the book, in my opinion too much and I found myself thinking lets just get to the point and move on.
I listened to the audiobook, there were different narrators for each POV they did a great job.

"Senseless" is a masterful blend of police procedural, mystery, and thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. While I initially expected a heavier dose of horror, I was pleasantly surprised by the way the supernatural elements unfolded, particularly in the gripping conclusion.

The narrative is told through three distinct perspectives, which at first felt a bit disjointed, especially with the early focus on Bill Renney. However, as the story progressed, the chapters from Maureen and Toby became increasingly relevant and intertwined, adding depth and complexity to the plot. Toby's chapters, in particular, were captivating and creepy, drawing me deeper into the chilling atmosphere that Malfi is so adept at creating.

What I love most about RM's writing is how effortlessly he pulls readers into his stories. "Senseless" is no exception; it’s incredibly easy to read, making it hard to put down. As someone who is easily hooked on serial killer narratives, I found this book to be a thrilling ride that kept me guessing until the very end.

"Senseless" is a compelling read that showcases Ronald Malfi's talent for storytelling. With its engaging characters, intricate plot, and a perfect balance of suspense and supernatural intrigue, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre. I listened to the audiobook and the narration was fantastic. Highly recommended!

This one hits shelves on April 15, 2025. Thank you to Tantor Audio and NetGalley for providing an ALC. All opinions are my own.

This one was a weird one for me and im still not entirely sure how I feel about it. At first, it seems like three completely unconnected storylines that don’t have anything to do with each other. I knew that the three POVs would have some sort of six-degrees-of-separation thing going on. Renney and Maureen’s storylines were the most interesting. Toby was the one I liked the least, and even though I knew his POV was a crucial part of the storyline, I still feel like it would have been better had it been absorbed. Adding more to the other two POVs would have made up for the odd slowing of the story in Toby’s sections. The story was great, but there were times (mostly Toby’s POV) where I felt my attention wandering and kept having to rewind to see what I missed. Ronald Malfi is an incredible writer though, and that last 25% or so took off like a shot!

Huge thanks to Tantor Audio and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

It was interesting to see the different stories and figure out how they connected to one another. It definitely had moments of being creepy, but I feel like it reads more closely to thriller than horror. And even still, there are so many moments that feel lackluster, slow, and actually just not thrilling at all. It was an interesting combination of scenes, with some such as meeting the monkey being nearly unable to put it down and others where I desperately wanted to put it down. The narrator is wonderful, though.

Thank you to the author, narrator, publisher and Net Galley for providing a free e-audio version of this title in exchange for my review.

I don't read much horror anymore, but when I see a Ronald Malfi book, I have to grab it! I've been a fan since the Floating Staircase and they have always delivered a great read! Senseless is a creepy, horrific, shocking tale that I could not pause until the end! The story pulled me in, grossed me out, kept me wondering and needing to find out how it ended. We have several subplots in this one and seem unconnected until Malfi weaves them together and I got the "OH! NOW I see!" moment. I can see myself getting a printed copy of this to enjoy all over again.

Topics of secrets, family, loss, relationships, mental health, marriage, and crime in the dark, secret places of LA are all touched on and explored in this novel. Listening to this audio, I felt tension, dread, chilling moments in this atmospheric book. What a well crafted, horrific and well written book! IF you're a fan of Malfi - you'll like this. If you've never read him before - you'll like this!

5 stars & I highly recommend.

Thank you Ronald Malfi, Titan Books and NetGalley for this ARC.


Have you met the monkey?... Well, I have and I was shocked! Senseless follows detective Bill Renney, author (and bride-to-be) Maureen Park and human fly Toby Kempen and, at some point, their lives intertwine.
I had a bit of trouble getting into the narrative in the beginning, but when things started to get really weird, I got hooked. I kept trying to guess the connections those characters could have and how the book might end (spoiler alert, I didn’t get a single thing right).
There was one thing left unanswered that, although I would have loved definitive answer, I was content in being left guessing.

Senseless by Ronald Malfi was a thrilling psychological crime book with an excellently done “who done it” story line. In this, you follow three points of view that is brought together excellently in a mind bending manner. Fans of Non supernatural horror by Stephen King will find this unputdownable!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This was my first Ronald Malfi Book and it was an amazing experience.

The story telling and writing really set the story to feel so real! It was creepy and left me with questions, but that's just what thrillers do!

I listened to this Audiobook and the narrators did an amazing job! Jenn Lee, Ray Greenley, and Joe Hempel really made this an immersive experience and bring the characters and story to life!

First I would like to thank Netgalley, Titan Books and Tantor Audio for the ARC of this novel.

I love Ronald Malfi’s books and I was so excited to get an advanced copy of his newest one.

First, this book was weird. In a horror, strange but not necessarily bad way. The audiobook of this was so well done and it kept me so engaged the whole time. There are three characters this book followed and I have to say the detective’s story and Maureen’s story really had me hooked from the beginning. Every time we went back to Toby I started to lose a little interest but I think that’s mostly because his was definitely the most out there part of the story.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. I love how the stories all connected in the end but I will say that I feel like the ending seemed to come out of nowhere.

I also liked how everything wasn’t wrapped up in a nice little bow and how we didn’t get resolutions for each character. That felt very in tune with the rest of the book.

If you are a fan of horror and love a book that is a little strange and creepy I recommend.

3.5/5 stars rounded up to 4 for this review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the UK publishers for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

At the start I was immediately sucked into this. I enjoyed Rennie's POV and Maureen's. However, I found Tobys a bit strange and it felt like a completely different book. The three POVs stayed like that for me for too long and they didn't piece together until too near the end of the book.

The writing was very atmospheric and the ending definitely made the journey through the book worthwhile.

Whew…. @ronaldmalfi’s newest horror novel is a creepy one. It combines 3 character POVs, each of them seems more far fetched than the other. It’s atmospheric, character driven, and psychologically suspenseful. It had me questioning what was realistically happening. If you love character driven horror novels with unique perspectives, then this book is for you 🖤

Ronald Malfi returns to mess with your head with Senseless. And wow, what a ride.
Three stories intertwine : Maureen, a writer, is engaged to a movie producer with a menacing and unpredictable son. Landon's sudden arrival strains Maureen and Greg's relationship, but Maureen begins to suspect Landon is up to no good in a way that Greg doesn't know.

Toby is a young outsider, who trails a young woman who believes is a vampire and can help him become something more than what he is.

Detective Bill Renney is grieving his wife's death and while trying to solve a horrific murder, comes too close to the edge between right and wrong as he gets a little too close to the husband of one of the victims.

And one chilling sentence stands out : Have you met the monkey? LORT.

This is a gory, psychologically challenging book, as a seasoned Malfi reader comes to expect. Definitely check it out!

I received a free audiobook copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

*A big thank-you to Roland Malfi, Tantor Audio, and NetGalley for a free audiobook in exchange for my honest review.*
When you pick up Mr Malfi's book, you want to find yourself in the world blending reality and horror, and Senseless is a thriller with elements of horror which blend perfectly. One of the best by the Author I have ever read, his latest offering kept me engaged, and yes, a little confused but the confusion is subtle and right on the spot. You think you know what lies ahead of you and behind, but then a twist, and you are left not senseless but unexpectedly wanting for more. Having three main protagonists whose lives somehow interconnect does not stop the flow of the storyline. Incredibly intriguing stories behind each of them.

This was an absolute fever dream from beginning to end! I never really knew what was happening and when I thought I did, I didn't. I've definitely never read anything like this, however I would read it again in a heartbeat.

5/5

Senseless follows three POVs in the wake of a gruesome murder, one that is eerily similar to the discovery of a mutilated body one year earlier.

This was my first Malfi work but I will definitely be picking up more. The writing was great in this work and while the pace wasn’t crazy fast, I was kept entertained throughout.

The audiobook was great and all three narrators brought their characters to life. Highly recommend the audiobook!

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for access to this audiobook. All opinions are my own.

I really wanted this to be for me, but I think that I am not the biggest fan of this author. The narrator was bland and I did not really enjoy being in the book with him.

Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for my early e-arc copy.

I think this ultimately would have been a better book if it had focused solely on being a horror novel instead of trying to be a genre hybrid. The first 75% set up interesting and creepy scenarios with Maureen and her unsettling son, and with Toby trying to become a vampire. The detective’s point of view was well done, though some parts felt like a retread of Malfi's Come with Me.

The last 25% was a real letdown. It felt like every resolution was the least interesting option Malfi could have chosen.
<spoiler> We missed out on getting any cool vampires. The representation of mental health was also pretty poor. Maureen’s OCD didn’t feel well-researched at all, and the only other mentally ill character turned out to be the killer. Not great. </spoiler>

Ronald Malfi really did it again on this one. His writing is truly remarkable, and I was in the mood for a dark thriller.

Senseless intertwines horror and noir through the perspectives of three uniquely flawed characters, drawing their stories closer and closer together as the murders of two women connect them.

The feeling of dread and unknown and “what the fuck” in this one was so real—like “have you met the monkey?” ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? (IYKYK)

The Hollywood setting was an intriguing and added to the mystery of what was real and who you could trust.

The lack of answers is what’s keeping me from making this a whole 5-star read. I feel like there were purposeful loose ends, which I normally like, but this read really takes you to the edge of the answers and just leaves you there. Some relationships between the characters could have gone deeper, and I wanted to know more about the female characters.

In a way, not having all the answers make Senseless even more haunting. So maybe that’s the point.

Overall, Ronald Malfi continues to be a must read for me. The audiobook of Senseless was really engaging and I would highly recommend a listen if that’s your thing.

Thank you to NetGalley, Tantor Audio, and RBmedia for the audio ARC of this!

I was lucky to get an ALC for this one, and I dove right in. It's an interesting tale that tells three different stories/perspectives that seem completely unrelated at first, but in the end, they all weave together.

The book opens with the body of a horrific murder victim. We meet the detectives working the case and learn that it's eerily similar to one that happened one year ago, with a few differences.

The next part introduces us to a Hollywood producer, his new fiance, and his entitled grown son. This one has many issues throughout.

Thirdly we meet "The Human Spider" and follow him around. He has his own set of issues as well.

I really enjoyed the writing and the way the story was told.

4.25 overall stars.

It all comes together in the end, although I still think some questions were left unanswered.