About The Book
Book: A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage
Author: Asia Mackay
Standalone or Series: Standalone
Publisher: Headline
Publication Date (UK): 14th January 2025
My Review
My first read of the year was this darkly comedic, popcorn-style domestic thriller.
The story follows Haze and Fox, a wealthy married couple adjusting to life with their first child. Sounds pretty normal, right? The twist is that they’re former serial killers attempting to turn over a new leaf. Think Mr & Mrs Smith meets Desperate Housewives.
What the blurb doesn’t reveal is that their past targets were exclusively bad men. In fact, throughout the book, examples of genuinely good men are scarce – limited to Matty, Haze’s late best friend, and Fox, who’s flawed himself. So if you enjoy dark comedy like this and How to Kill Men and Get Away With It or Sweetpea, this could be right up your street.
The book leans heavily on the dynamics between Haze and Fox, particularly their miscommunications and Haze’s reflections on their relationship. There’s also a strong emphasis on designer fashion, which again adds to the glamorous Mr & Mrs Smith vibe. There are three pivotal moments of growth for Haze throughout the story which I thought were great. And yes – more Sausage, please!
Thank you to Headline for generously sending me both a PR box with proof copy and a finished copy of this one.
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage is published on the 14th January and is available to pre-order now.
Beth Reads Crime 
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