Thank you Macmillan Audio for the ALC and St. Martin’s Press, #partner for the advanced copy of When I Kill You in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press / Macmillan Audio
Published: February 17, 2026
Summary:
Who is watching Nell Masters?
Nell Masters is certain someone is following her. The hairs on the back of her neck rise when she travels to and from work, there are silent calls to her office, and a huge bouquet of flowers arrives without a card. And Nell has a reason to be looking over her shoulder, because she has a secret that she’s hiding from everyone in her life, including her new partner, Alex. But Alex also has secrets of his own.
Fourteen years earlier, when Nell went by the name Elle Nugent, she witnessed a student, Bryony Sanders, getting into a stranger’s car. When Bryony was found murdered, Elle became obsessed with finding the person responsible. She was convinced she knew who it was and her fixation with Brett Parker, the man she accused, led her down a dangerous path . . .
Now, Nell tries to convince herself that this unnerving feeling of being watched is all in her mind. Has someone from her past discovered her new identity? Has the stalker become the stalked? Or is there something even more deadly at play?
My thoughts:
I have been a fan of B.A. Paris since reading her debut novel, Behind Closed Doors, which is still one of my favorite books. She writes such great psychological thrillers, each one so different and unique that you definitely aren’t getting the same old from her time and again.
This book consumed me from the very first chapter. I loved the dual timelines, especially the mysterious POV and the relentless pace. It’s one of those books that you find yourself saying, “just one more chapter” and before you know it, you are at the end.
The suspense that the author weaves into this book is incredible. Between the paranoia, the secrets and all the twists, I found myself holding my breath many times. I loved how often I caught myself questioning and second-guessing everything – friendships, interactions, motives – that’s how suspicious I became and for good reason! I love stalker stories and this one was next level!
Audio thoughts:
This was so good on audio and the narrator, Georgia Maguire, did a great job capturing the anxiety of the main character, while highlighting how creepy the mysterious POV entries were, making it such an immersive listening experience.
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