When I Kill You

 

How far would you go to prove a killer is hiding in plain sight and what happens when, fourteen years later, that same shadow starts following you?

B.A. Paris is back with When I Kill You, a tightly wound psychological thriller that plays with time, identity, and the unsettling idea that danger never really lets go. It just changes shape.

Fourteen years ago, Elle becomes consumed with the disappearance and murder of a college student. Convinced she knows who’s responsible, she fixates on Brett Parker. She watches him and tracks his movements. She crosses the line from concern to obsession with deadly consequences. These past chapters are the strongest in the book. They’re fast-paced and urgent. They become increasingly unsettling as Elle refuses to stop. 

In the present day, Elle is now Nell, living under a new name and trying to keep her past buried. But someone is watching her. Nell’s chapters move more slowly, relying on psychological tension and a creeping sense that something isn’t right. As she learns more about her boyfriend’s past relationships, her paranoia ramps up, and it becomes harder to separate real danger from old fear.

Paris explores obsession, identity, and the cost of living in fear. The ending wraps up a bit faster than I expected. It ties all the threads cleanly together with a satisfying conclusion.

On audio, Georgia Maguire does excellent work bringing both timelines to life, capturing Elle’s intensity and Nell’s brittle anxiety with equal skill.

An entertaining popcorn thriller perfect for fans of psychological suspense. Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the gifted early listen. Out Feb. 17. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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About the Author

B.A. Paris is the New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors, The Breakdown, Bring Me Back, The Dilemma, The Therapist, The Prisoner, and The Guest. Having lived in France for many years, she and her husband now live in the UK, where she writes from a cottage in the Hampshire countryside.