The Kind Worth Killing

ByPeter Swanson

Release Date: 2015-02-03
Genre: Literary Fiction

Score: 4

From 1,543 Ratings

Description

A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, “Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl?” From one of the hottest new thriller writers, Peter Swanson, a name you may not know yet (but soon will), this is his breakout novel in the bestselling tradition of Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train—and is soon to be a major movie directed by Agnieszka Holland.

In a tantalizing set-up with a twisted plot reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith’s classic Strangers on a Train… On a night flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson meets the stunning and mysterious Lily Kintner. Sharing one too many martinis, the strangers begin to play a game of truth, revealing very intimate details about themselves. Ted talks about his marriage that’s going stale and his wife Miranda, who he’s sure is cheating on him. Ted and his wife were a mismatch from the start—he the rich businessman, she the artistic free spirit—a contrast that once inflamed their passion, but has now become a cliché.

But in this dark domestic thriller, their game turns a little darker when Ted jokes that he could kill Miranda for what she’s done. Lily, without missing a beat, says calmly, “I’d like to help.” After all, some people are the kind worth killing, like a lying, stinking, cheating spouse. . . .

Back in Boston, Ted and Lily’s twisted bond grows stronger as they begin to plot Miranda's demise. But there are a few things about Lily’s past that she hasn’t shared with Ted, namely her experience in the art and craft of murder, a journey that began in her very precocious youth.

Suddenly these co-conspirators are embroiled in a chilling game of cat-and-mouse, one they both cannot survive . . . with a shrewd and very determined detective on their tail.

Reviews

Such a Thriller!
5
By cocky G
Swanson kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning. The character development was excellent and the writing style is intriguing yet unique! Great read!
Give it a chance
4
By Vgirl207
Started off slow but the second half of the book was great. Lots of twists & turns.
Good book
4
By Dollybolly1
Good
Kind Worth killing
4
By Geri Wolf
No real ending. Kind of stupid
I know I read it
5
By Bodhiboy65
But cant remember it
WORTH READING
5
By yesyesyesyssy
I loved it! Wish ending was different but amazing book
An ok book
3
By sellybop
This book is worth the read, although it is a little slow at parts and not structured as you would imagine. I wish it ended differently and not so abruptly. It was ok.
Chills 😅
5
By Tyed1015
Greats read ❗️
Disappointing
1
By Chris2dec
Saw this book recommended on a TikTok about great suspense stories and decided to check it out. There were definitely a few surprising twists in the story, but it ended incredibly flat and ultimately with no point or enough entertainment value to excuse the rushed end. I am shocked at how many great reviews this book has. Wish I would have picked anything else. Also, I think this book should have a TW for child SA, it was a very unexpected inclusion that I didn’t enjoy reading about. I probably would have read something else had I known, or at least been mentally prepared for the terrible image described.
Ok
3
By SheaOO
Eh it had some good twists and turns. Then ended out of nowhere. I’m so confused