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

By Danya Kukafka

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: 7.29

627 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
CourtneyBriley
May 28, 2026
10/10 stars
This book was amazing! I could not put it down. The authors writing is extremely descriptive i felt like i was in the story! Highly recommend!

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