Praise for The Killing Sense

‘An absolute page-turner
I read it in jig-time
I felt like I was back in Paris again
I can thoroughly recommend it’ – Pat Kenny, Newstalk FM

‘Covering such disparate topics as coercive control, domestic abuse, serial killing, schoolgirl friendship and romance, The Killing Sense will please many readers. Fast-moving and full of charming descriptions of Paris, this is popular serial-killer fiction of the most effective kind.’ – Literary Review

‘An impeccably taut thriller that keep the pulse going throughout, Sam Blake’s latest novel ticks many boxes… Fast-paced and relentless, the plot sees danger multiply in Kate’s path, including an evocative segment set in the Paris sewers as the clever plot unfolds, resorting to various narrative voices but never faltering. Gripping stuff.’ – Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time

‘The plot and the clever tying-off of all the threads of the story of Kate Wilde’s Parisian holiday will very much appeal to readers of romantic mystery. Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin is a one-woman literary dynamo’ – Myles McWeeney, Independent.ie

‘I loved the book. Sam Blake is an absolute powerhouse of the crime and thriller genre and a class act in tightly-plotted  fiction. The tension starts on page one and doesn’t let up until the very last page.  I raced to the end to find out what had happened. The pace is breathtaking, the characters absolutely compelling and all beautifully set in the intoxicating location of Paris. If Dan Brown was a woman, her name would be Sam Blake.’ Edel Coffey No 1 bestselling author of BREAKING POINT

‘A riveting, textured, glamorous crime thriller set in contemporary Paris – magnifique! Sam Blake’s best novel yet.’  Andrea Mara, No 1 bestselling author of NOONE SAW A THING & SOMEONE IN THE ATTIC

‘Clever, gripping and exquisitely told. The Killing Sense is deeply researched giving it a vivid sense of place populated by captivating characters whose fear of, and determination to catch, a serial killer will keep you reading long into the night.’ Graham Bartlett, bestselling author of BAD FOR GOOD

‘An intriguing and glamorous mystery as a dream holiday in Paris becomes the stuff of nightmares.’ Catherine Kirwan, author of A LESSON IN MALICE

‘A masterfully crafted thriller that immerses you in the haunting streets of Paris as a tense game of cat and mouse unfolds. Blake has a sharp eye for detail and a gift for building suspense. The Killing Sense is both chilling and compelling. This is ‘one more chapter’ reading at its finest.’  Amanda Cassidy, bestselling author of THE PERFECT PLACE

‘The quiet menace builds perfectly in this addictive thriller set against an exquisitely drawn Paris background. Utterly compelling.’ Victoria Dowd, Award winning author of THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MURDER

‘This is a very cleverly plotted novel, with characters who at first, seem totally disconnected to one another, but as the story emerges, the reader begins to make the links, it is subtle and expertly executed. I was on the edge of my seat, especially towards the end of the story as everything begins to tie together and we realise just how much danger Kate is in. I was totally thrown by events that are revealed, it almost creeps up on the reader, taking them by surprise. Perfectly created characters in a setting that will entrance the reader, this is a gripping and tension filled novel that will chill readers to the bone. Highly recommended.’ – Anne Cater, Random Things Through My Letterbox Book Blog

‘The Killing Sense is a sophisticated and intelligent tale, a superbly researched, taut, contemporary thriller with a strong Parisian flair, another cracker from Sam Blake.’ – Mairéad Hearne, Swirl and Thread Book Blog

‘Wow! What a magnificent book! Fast-paced, heightened my senses, nail-biting page-tuner. Loved it.’ – Katie’s Cosy Reading Corner

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’Twisty, engaging and gripping! I thoroughly enjoyed the setting in Paris’ – Netgalley Review 

⭐⭐⭐⭐’This creepy thriller gave me chills. I loved the Parisian setting and I enjoyed the twisty ending. This was a fabulous read. I will be recommending to my book club – Netgalley Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’Great storyline, something a bit different. Super twists and an easy five star read from me’ – Netgalley Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of my favourite books this year’ – Netgalley Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The city of Paris also plays a unique and beautiful character on its own’ – Netgalley Review