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She’s spent her life studying serial killers—
Now, one is obsessed with her.
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Raelynn Carson thought she understood darkness. Her mother was the final victim of a killer known as The Butcher—a case that shaped her life and drove her to study Criminal Justice. Now, in her final year of college and working as a police intern, she’s ready to face the monsters most people run from.
But when a new string of brutal murders shakes the city, it becomes clear these victims aren’t random—they’re people she knows. And the chilling messages left behind point to one terrifying truth:
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This isn’t random.
It’s a game.
And she’s the prize.
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The only person standing between her and the edge is Officer Emilio Perez—a man whose presence draws her in and whose devotion makes him willing to risk everything to keep her safe.
But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes.
Because the killer is watching.
And he’s just getting started.
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This is going down in the top 10 for 2025. But I have beef with the author. As I have been left needing more, and now I am being told I need to wait like a child waiting dessert before dinner.
The detective investigation felt real, the calls were like watching a cop show, you had your typical rookie annoyance between seniority, spice, anger, fun, careful.
I was laughing, crying, snorting, screaming in frustration. I went through all of the emotions, with this one. And now I shall impatiently wait and stalk the author for book 2
Goodreads Reviews
A Killer’s Obsession by D. R. Brooks is a thrilling debut that hooked me from the prologue and refused to let go. The story unfolds through three viewpoints: Raelynn, our fierce FMC; Emilio, the grumpy yet beautiful police officer whose protective streak hides simmering feelings; and the killer, whose chilling obsession with Raelynn casts a shadow over everything. I loved the depth of the characters—the push-pull tension between Raelynn and Emilio evolves into a romance full of spice and emotion, while the killer’s perspective adds a layer of unease that kept me turning pages late into the night. The cliffhanger ending left me desperate for book two. Will love survive? Will obsession consume them? I can’t wait to find out.
This book is a roller coaster of emotions—equal parts passion and terror. It’s not for the faint of heart, as there are several triggers, but if you’re ready for a dark, addictive ride, I highly recommend it.
A Killer's Obsession is an obsession unto itself.
Right off the hop we have a prologue that leaves you in the dirt, in the dust; just sitting there with your mouth wide open because, "WTF JUST HAPPENED!?!?!?!?!"
The plot then takes you on what I can only describe as a rollercoaster because that tension, that adrenaline you feel in your toes when you know the drop is coming? Yeah. Be prepared to be edged for over 300 pages and then left standing in the rain with a boom box begging D.R. Brooks for book 2 because that cliffy..... its a doozy.
This was an insanely satisfying read from top to bottom. Cliffy included, because I like em to grab me by the throat and hold me hostage. Hostage I am held until book 2!