Maybe it’s the summer heat, or maybe it’s just my mood, but murderous MCs have been on my current reading lists.

My current murderous MC is Kaji, better known as the “The Konkatsu Killer.” A journalist, Rika, strikes up a friendship with the killer (who’s done in three men). I haven’t finished yet but already I’ve sunk my teeth into it. Get a copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/124622/9780063236417

The Lamb by Lucy Rose is more graphic and outright uncomfortable, following a cannibal mother-daughter duo, where abuse is ripe in the dynamic. Visceral read. Get a copy here: bookshop.org/a/124622/9…

How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley follows another duo, this time sisters, who kill their uncle and blame the British Empire. TW: SA. Get a copy here: bookshop.org/a/124622/9…

One of the more enjoyable ones is Honey by Imani Thompson. Perfect blend of burned-out academia, d/wry voice (in a good way), and a touch of feminine revenge. Get a copy here: bookshop.org/a/124622/9…

Find more murderous MCs on my bookshelf: https://bookshop.org/shop/raniahanna

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