The Kind Worth Killing
A devious tale of psychological suspense involving sex, deception, and an accidental encounter that leads to murder. Fans of Paula Hawkins- will love this modern reimagining of Patricia Highsmith-s classic from the author of the acclaimed -which the said -should be a contender for c A devious tale of psychological suspense involving sex, deception, and an accidental encounter that leads to murder. Fans of Paula Hawkins- will love this modern reimagining of Patricia Highsmith-s classic from the author of the acclaimed -which the said -should be a contender for crime fiction-s best first novel of 2014.- On a night flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson meets the stunning and mysterious Lily Kintner.
Sharing one too many martinis, the strangers begin to play a game of truth, revealing very intimate details about themselves. Ted talks about his marriage that-s going stale and his wife Miranda, who he-s sure is cheating on him. Ted and his wife were a mismatch from the start-he the rich businessman, she the artistic free spirit-a contrast that once inflamed their passion, but has now become a clichร.
But their game turns a little darker when Ted jokes that he could kill Miranda for what she-s done. Lily, without missing a beat, says calmly, -I-d like to help.- After all, some people are the kind worth killing, like a lying, stinking, cheating spouse. .
. . Back in Boston, Ted and Lily-s twisted bond grows stronger as they begin to plot Miranda's demise.
But there are a few things about Lily-s past that she hasn-t shared with Ted, namely her experience in the art and craft of murder, a journey that began in her very precocious youth. Suddenly these co-conspirators are embroiled in a chilling game of cat-and-mouse, one they both cannot survive . .
. with a shrewd and very determined detective on their tail.