Title: Serial Publication

Author: Andrew Adams

Narrator: Belinda To

Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Serial-Publication-Audiobook/B0CRFBMRL4

Summary

Serial killer and media darling Charles Proctor becomes the subject of his own reality show alongside unwilling homicide detective Erin Underwood. Designed as a pay-per-view event for Charles to detail his every murder and give the locations of missing bodies, he begins to take control of the spotlight and reveal the locations of new victims live on air. 

The police department is sent scrambling to stop the latest string of deaths as the public and viewing audience devours Charles’ every word. Welcome to 2031, where the need for constant entertainment outweighs the implications of watching innocents die.

My Review

4/5 Stars

In the future, everything is documented. When a serial killer turns himself in and ropes society into broadcasting his depravity live, anything can happen. And anything does.

The setting that this story takes place in was ominous. A slightly futuristic version of current society with an even stronger technological presence.

The characters were well-fleshed out and the main character, Erin, in particular was easy to root for. I read another review that said the villain, Charles, gave them Hannibal vibes, and I can definitely see it. I loved the whole cat and mouse dynamic between the two. It added to the tension of what would happen next and how Charles was able to pull off all that he did.

All of that still didn’t prepare me for the twist at the end.