The Butcher and the Wren

Books | Fiction / Horror

3.5

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Alaina Urquhart

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the co-host of chart-topping true crime podcast Morbid, a thrilling debut novel told from the dueling perspectives of a notorious serial killer and the medical examiner following where his trail of victims leadsSomething dark is lurking in the Louisiana bayou: a methodical killer with a penchant for medical experimentation is hard at work completing his most harrowing crime yet, taunting the authorities who desperately try to catch up.But forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller is the best there is. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of historical crimes, and years of experience working in the Medical Examiner's office, she's never encountered a case she couldn't solve. Until now. Case after case is piling up on Wren's examination table, and soon she is sucked into an all-consuming cat-and-mouse chase with a brutal murderer getting more brazen by the day.An addictive read with straight-from-the-morgue details only an autopsy technician could provide, The Butcher and the Wren promises to ensnare all who enter.

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Author

Alaina Urquhart

Pages

245

Publisher

Zando

Published Date

2022

ISBN

1638930147 9781638930143

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"My favorite thing about this book is how fast-paced it was. It was to the point right from the start and had a pretty good plot twist. It had good imagery and I found myself wincing and practically turning into a ball during the more vivid and intense sections. I liked the narrative of being able to read from both characters' point of view. "

Mia Corkum

"This book was so disturbing and I absolutely loved it. My favorite podcast host, you knocked it out of the park. Was glued to my seat; I think this is the fastest I’ve ever read a book. "

Rae

"I had high expectations and was unfortunately disappointed. I’ve been a listener of Morbid since the beginning and was stoked to see what Alaina came up with but this really fell short. Some parts were confusing. A few things that should’ve been addressed were just forgotten it seems. 2.5/5⭐️"

Bry

"I liked it, and it kept me interested throughout. I do listen to the Morbid podcast (although I just started a few months ago so not really listened to many episodes), and that was nice to know the author in that way. Many of the things she touched on in the book, I felt like I had insider knowledge because I've heard her conversate about these topics on the podcast."

Kristi Meyer

"5 stars for 3 reasons. Firstly, she deserves it because this was first book and it’s significantly better than other writers 5th book. Secondly, because I’m a forensics dweeb and she heavily incorporated that into her story, which is hard to find in a book. And lastly, because when I realized there is going to be another book coming I couldn’t wait. "

Emily Rose

"LOVED this book! Every sentence is perfectly worded and makes you come back for more! I love the general chapter setup, as well as the development of the characters and their relationships! Simply a great mystery! Hoping for another book by Alaina soon!"

Kacey Lee

"Listen. I liked it. But it was just okay. It kept me interested but it was her first. I enjoyed the striking style and has wild super wild twists "

Danni Morgan

"So dark and disturbing. "

Haven Poush

"I really wanted to like this one. It started out so well, but 50 pages in and I could tell the author was trying too hard to make her debut memorable and it just didn't work out. "