This Girl's a Killer
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Ask Cordelia Black why she did it. The answer will always be: He had it coming.
Cordelia Black loves exactly three things: Her chosen family, her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip), and killing bad men.
By day she's an ambitious pharma rep with a flawless reputation and designer wardrobe. By night, she culls South Louisiana of unscrupulous men―monsters who think they've evaded justice, until they meet her. Sure, the evening news may have started throwing around phrases like "serial killer," but Cordelia knows that's absurd. She's not a killer, she is simply karma. And being karma requires complete and utter control.
But when Cordelia discovers a flaw in her perfectly designed system for eliminating monsters, pressure heightens. And it only intensifies when her best friend starts dating a man Cordelia isn't sure is a good person. Someone who might just unravel everything she has worked for.
Soon enough Cordelia has to come face to face with the choices she's made. The good, the bad, and the murderous. Both her family, and her freedom, depend on it.
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A Killer Introduction: Emma C. Wells' 'This Girl's a Killer”
This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells is my introduction to this author’s work, and I’m officially hooked. I’m eager to explore more of her uniquely captivating style.
The story follows Cordelia Black, a polished pharmaceutical rep by day and a woman who takes matters into her own hands to seek justice for victims of corrupt politicians and abusive partners. Her carefully orchestrated world begins to unravel when her best friend, Diane, starts dating a man who sets off all of Cordelia’s alarms.
Wells masterfully crafts Cordelia as a complex and captivating heroine. The stark contrast between her seemingly ordinary day-time job and her pursuit of justice makes you root for her even when you know you shouldn't. The streak of dark humor running through the narrative adds a sharp wit, keeping me smiling even amidst the chilling suspense.
The pacing is taut, building suspense as Cordelia's two worlds inevitably collide. Wells' evocative depiction of South Louisiana provides a moody, atmospheric setting that immerses readers in the story. The novel also delves into powerful themes—justice, morality, and the complexities of female friendship—making it as thought-provoking as it is thrilling.
If you enjoy Leather and Lark or dark thrillers by Gillian Flynn, you'll be captivated by 'This Girl's a Killer'."
I was reading an online arc of this while at work to pass the time. I enjoy the premise, but I've got lots of other books I want to get through this year.
