When I first came across The Jigsaw Man, I had no idea what I was in for—and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The Binding Room didn’t disappoint, and The Kill List delivered in every way! Nadine Matheson has a way of capturing the reality of her characters so vividly. Every character’s voice carries purpose, without overshadowing others or detracting from the overall story.

I love how Matheson drops you right where the last book left off. This is a series where I highly recommend reading the first two books before diving into this one. Though Matheson transports you seamlessly into these characters' lives and cases, and it feels so real, like you’re working alongside them.

This book picks up from where the last one ended, focusing on the alleged crimes of DI Henley’s old boss, Rhimes. If you’ve read the first two books, like me, you’ve been waiting to uncover whether Rhimes is dirty or not. As the pieces come together, everything unravels, revealing Rhimes’ hidden history and controversial involvement in the case, while also showing how Henley’s career was shaped by this man.

Every time I read one of Matheson’s books, it feels like I’m watching the story play out on my TV—her writing is casually that immersive. I also appreciate how she captures the balance between work life and personal life, showing the toll it takes on Henley and her partner Ramouter, not just as detectives but as spouses and parents. It’s easy to get caught up in the cat-and-mouse chase to find the killer, but Matheson reminds us of the real danger these characters bring home to their families.

This book felt more raw and emotional than the others, as Henley’s connection to the case is deeply personal. The crimes span both past and present, and Henley’s team is tasked with uncovering the truth about their now-dead boss and his biggest cases. Henley is forced to confront the possibility that Rhimes may have knowingly put the wrong man in jail. Meeting the killer only complicates things further, leading to a whirlwind of discoveries that will either clear Rhimes’ name or confirm his guilt.

What I loved most is how Matheson gives us glimpses into the killer’s mind, making us feel as though we know more than the detectives—only to flip the script and leave us in the dark. You think you have it figured out, but you really don’t! Once again, Matheson does an amazing job keeping readers hooked right up until the very end.

I can’t wait for the next book in the series! All I can say is Henley and Rob better be done by then lol.