Amalie by E. J. Wood
THEY MURDERED FAMILIES
THE FUHRER CANNOT PROTECT THEM NOW
It's not wise to murder the family of a budding assassin. Created by Auschwitz, her skill is honed by revenge.
A very different type of serial killer is loose in 1950s Europe. In Britain, a Brotherhood of powerful men takes notice and enhances the expertise and artistry of a killer.
DCI John Owen was born to serve. Recruited by MI6, he tracks an accomplished executioner whose love of luxury and the arts is second only to the love of watching an early death come to those who truly deserve it.
Join the chase. Then ask yourself...
Can there ever be only one winner?
About the author.
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E.J. Wood is a thriller writer from England.
Although British born, she now resides in Spain, speaks English, and Spanish, and is currently learning German.
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Review.
Amalie lost her family during the Holocaust whilst at a very young age and had to survive on her wits and by working for the monsters behind it all. But then she was only 10 if that. However, this experience has shaped her and now she is living in England with her Uncle she has revenge on her mind. DCI Owen has been tasked to bring down a very unusual serial killer, one that is part of a brotherhood but he seems think the killer is a woman!
Did anyone else get Killing Eve vibes with this one at all? Or is that just me?! This book is a great example of how society and events shape a person. I couldn't feel anger towards Amalie but I also couldn't condone her actions. Although I did like the fact Agatha Christie inspired her! I'm sure my Agatha Christie book group could get away with murder. I found DCI Owen more of a fascinating character - lives to serve as a policeman, suffers a tragic childhood loss and as a result, doesn't form relationships outside of work. I thought his character seemed more realistic in a way.
I enjoyed this twist on a serial killer tale. However, I felt the last section of the book went into the hierarchies of the London underworld a bit too much. At times it felt like a history book when there could have been more of a cat and mouse situation going on. Both on the police side and Amalie’s side. I am fascinated by the hunt for Nazis after the world war though.
This was an entertaining read as it was a great twist on this sub-genre.
