A review by spreadyourpages
The Resident by David Jackson

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I LOVE a thriller, mystery with a good plot twist and this one was pretty damn good. The story was from the POV of a serial killer which was a unique and interesting perspective to read. Thomas Brogan is a serial killer with a voice in his head that stumbles upon an abandoned house with an attic that's attached to the next three houses giving him unfettered access to his new victims. The plot builds nicely with glimpses of Brogan's past, what made him the way he is and what horrible deeds he's committed, and the present where he toys with new prey while dealing with unexpected circumstances. It was almost like a Criminal Minds episode except it was the story of the criminal and his choices in the moment, not how he was caught or what his crimes were. I was already enjoying the story with Brogan and his games with Martyn and Colette but the added plot twist in the very end about Colette was a pleasantly shocking surprise. I totally didn't see it coming but once it was broken down, it was a very interesting addition to the plot. And I enjoyed the ending a lot, it felt right and fit the whole story well.