Notes on an Execution: A Gripping and Atmospheric Literary Thriller about a Serial Killer on Death Row

In the tradition of Long Bright River and The Mars Room, a gripping and atmospheric work of literary suspense that deconstructs the story of a serial killer on death row, told primarily through the eyes of the women in his life—from the bestselling author of Girl in Snow.

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Published Jan 24, 2023

336 pages

Average rating: 7.27

575 RATINGS

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Readers say *Notes on an Execution* is an intense, emotionally charged novel that explores violence, trauma, and complex human relationships through m...

The.readrose
Jan 28, 2026
This one is tough for me to rate. I’ll rate it after I think it through.
CeLynasings
Dec 31, 2023
10/10 stars
I never thought that I could possibly see through a serial killer’s perspective, but this book allowed you to see how one’s path could change many outcomes in one’s life.
Sandiejo20
Sep 18, 2022
9/10 stars
Wish this would sync with goodreads/Amazon review.
Danielsgirl
Aug 27, 2022
5/10 stars
Wasnt the best. The writing was to much detail not enough story. Went to fast. No mystery
Bosky
Dec 30, 2025
8/10 stars
4.0 stars. This book was intense and quick. Loved Saffy Singh- great detective character with depth and layers. The deep connection and rivalry between the twins was interesting- Jenny and Hazel, and dynamics with their mother. Ansel's POV didn't fully grab my interest until the last third of the book. It was more through the eyes of the other characters that I found Ansel intriguing- though intriguing is really not the right word. I will be ruminating on this book for some time.

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