The Cul-de-sac By Christopher Null (Book Review #2083)

Klaus Fischer isn’t your average retiree. For years, he’s been burying his victims in his backyard under the very noses of his neighbors. But he’s tired now—or at least he wants to be. He’s convinced himself that his latest kill will be the last. Then he meets Peg Jurgensen, a lonely widow desperate to reconnect with the world, and Klaus realizes his bloodlust may have one more chapter left to write.

Meanwhile, the arrival of the van Damal family brings a new energy to the cul-de-sac. Teenage Eliza, bold and inquisitive, is looking to find her footing in unfamiliar territory. In a surprisingly tender twist, she forges a strange but sincere bond with Alex, the mysterious recluse next door who would rather be left alone. Their unlikely connection adds emotional depth to the narrative—and, as the tension thickens, makes every character’s fate all the more suspenseful.

As each of these deeply flawed individuals collide, Null masterfully blurs the line between predator and prey. What starts as a slow-burning neighborhood drama escalates into a razor-sharp thriller with a body count that creeps higher with every chapter. But the real hook isn’t just the murders—it’s the psychological unraveling of the people we trust to live next to us. The casual conversations, the smiles at the mailbox, the harmless interactions—they all come under scrutiny in a world where no one is truly safe.

Fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell, and A.J. Banner will devour The Cul-de-sac in one sitting. It’s a pitch-perfect blend of small-town intrigue and high-stakes suspense, with just enough suburban satire to make you glance twice at your own neighbor’s front door. Christopher Null doesn’t just craft a thriller—he constructs an atmosphere of paranoia and unease so vivid you can almost feel it creeping across your lawn.

This book is an unmissable addition to the 2025 thriller scene, and one that will keep readers guessing until the final, blood-soaked twist.

Written Jeyran Main

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