Jaine Bright and her three best friends spent a Friday night over drinks creating a detailed checklist of the ideal man, whom they dubbed Mr. Perfect. Their playful list—covering everything from physical stamina to domestic habits—accidentally goes viral within their company and their local community. However, the tone shifts from comedy to terror when a serial killer begins stalking the group, murdering the women one by one to demonstrate their standards are unattainable. As the body count rises, Jaine finds herself under the protection of her abrasive neighbor, Sam, a detective who must identify the killer before Jaine becomes the final name on the list.
Readers who enjoy romantic suspense read this book for its balance of workplace camaraderie and high-stakes police procedural elements. It suits those looking for a narrative where a lighthearted premise turns into a survival scenario. The reader finishes the story with a Resolved mystery and a look at how proximity and shared danger can shift a relationship from mutual irritation to trust. It delivers a fast-paced plot where the humor of female friendship contrasts against the dark reality of a predator.
Practical, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
