“One summer. One stranger. One killer…”
Published in 2020, The Heatwave by Katerina Diamond follows Felicity who, sixteen years ago, fled her hometown in the wake of a crime that rocked the community. Now, her new life is shattered by the news that a second girl has gone missing in her hometown, and must go back to face the truth about what happened all those years ago. Only she holds the answers – and they’re more shocking than anyone could imagine.
The heatwave is back. And so is the killer.
Rating: 
I’ve been looking forward to a summer thriller to read now that the sun is finally making an appearance, and this one seemed like the perfect fit! In some ways, it delivered, but not completely!
Thriller-wise, this is a great story. I loved the twists and turns and the unsettling tone that you can feel throughout. The characters are well-written, the story develops quickly, and it’s an easy book to read.
What I wanted more of was what the title and cover promise – heat, sun, summer, sea. I’m pretty sure the heatwave was only briefly mentioned at the start and then nothing more was said about it. This could have really added some more atmosphere and intensity, but I just didn’t feel any summer vibes from it at all.
But that’s not a massive deal, it was just a disappointment. Overall, I really enjoyed it and I’m very intrigued to read more Diamond!
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