4 stars

The full-cast audiobook is the definitive way to devour this, Kill Show is a breezy, effective 'mockumentary' style novel focusing on the societal obsession with reality programming and true crime. Told through a series of interview excerpts (which is why the audio version really elevates my overall rating comparing to reading it physically), the story cycling through various participants who were involved in a live-broadcast of a kidnapping case with a tragic ending.

As someone who doesn't watch much reality TV, some of the personalities and character arcs are a little cliches and cheesy—but on the flip-side they are spot-on reflecting the tone of its point of reference. In addition to the commentary regarding the consumption of tragedy as entertainment, conspiracy theory, and mob mentality, Kill Show still manages to deliver a nifty mystery with more twists and turns than I anticipated. Overall, as a title that flew under the radar during its release, this is a pleasant discovery.