50 pages 1 hour read

Alaina Urquhart

The Butcher and the Wren

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart is a thrilling debut with a gripping plot and a chilling atmosphere. While praised for its fast pace and effective suspense, some readers found the character development lacking and certain plot points predictable. Nonetheless, it offers an engaging and satisfying read for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Butcher and the Wren?

Readers who are captivated by psychological thrillers, forensic science, and cat-and-mouse dynamics will enjoy The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart. Fans of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson will find it especially compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed