The Echo Man by Sam Holland

Jess Ambrose becomes the prime suspect when her house is burnt to the ground and her husband dies. Escaping from hospital Jess takes shelter with Nate Griffin, a detective on sabbatical who believes Jess is the target of a serial killer. A serial killer who is copying the murders of some of the worlds most infamous killers. As Jess, Nate and the police force try to track the elusive killer, dubbed "The Echo Man", the killer becomes more prolific with an endgame in sight.

Not for the faint-hearted, this story is full of graphic detail as the protagonist mimics the murders of some of the worlds most prolific serial killers. The story moves with pace taking the reader from one infamous crime to the next at blistering speed. You can feel the terror of the victims as they are hunted and killed.

As the story progresses we are given glimpses of the background of "The Echo Man" which give the reader some understanding of his nature. We also realise that he's an extremely intelligent individual and it's this intelligence that allows him to evade the police.

Along with Jess and Nate the other main characters are Cara Ellis, a police woman and Nate's sister, and Noah, Cara's partner in the police force. All of the characters are flawed and "The Echo Man" uses those flaws to make his attacks personal. 

As the story moves towards it's conclusion you wonder if "The Echo Man" is going to succeed in achieving his endgame, and who his final target is, or will the police be able to figure out in time who he is. Numerous twists throughout keep the reader guessing right until the end.

The Echo Man by Sam Holland will be published in hardback and ebook format on 14th April 2022. My thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for a review copy.