Phantom by Helen Power

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Genre: thriller, mystery

Release: October 10, 2023

Synopsis: Regan is desperate…and broke. Her art has received rejection after rejection from even the worst of galleries, and her ex-boyfriend refuses to let her go. When a mysterious stranger approaches her and offers one million dollars and to get rid of her ex in exchange for her left hand, she at first rejects him. But as things keep getting worse, she takes him up on his offer. And that is when the real danger begins. Strange sensations lead her to believe that her hand is being used by Chicago’s newest serial killer- the Phantom Strangler. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous it becomes. Will she find the truth before it’s too late?

Review: I would rate Phantom by Helen Power 4 out of 5 stars. I loved the unreliability of the narrator and how that led to various plot twists, though some were not entirely believable. I also found the main character fairly annoying, as she tended to be overly antagonistic and self-defeating. However, the plot was very interesting and thrilling. I was on the edge of my seat trying to guess what would happen next. I think that if you like thrillers with out-of-the-blue endings, then this is the book for you. I hope Power releases more books as well, because I feel that this would be a great series. 

Thank you to CamCat Books, Helen Power, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review an ARC of Phantom.