Killing Me by Michelle Gagnon
Michelle Gagnon’s “Killing Me,” (Putnam, 312 pages, $27.00) not only features one of the best titles of the year, it’s also the best serial killer entry of 2023 so far, even though Gagnon brings a surprisingly light touch to the subject matter.
Amber Jamison escapes the clutches of one serial killer, only to find her in the cross hairs of another, and this one just might be the most prolific ever, determined to make Amber the next notch on his belt. Staying ahead of him leads to an escape odyssey, filled with roguish, comically colorful characters all the way to a desolate, dilapidated motel that makes the Bates Motel look like a five-star.
With the laugh out loud “Killing Me,” Gagnon stakes her claim as the female Carl Hiaasen. The great thing about Hiaasen’s books is that they’re also solidly plotted, another distinction that Gagnon shares with him. The undercurrent of humor only adds to the entertainment value, making this as much fun as a book can be.
