Forensic Mystery: The Christopher Killer (Book 1)

I am so proud of myself for reading outside of my normal genre. The Christopher Killer is a realistic forensic murder mystery… A far cry from my normal fantasy books. Even though this is not my usual type of read, I enjoyed it.


One of the things I noticed right away about this book was the level of detail that went into developing the plot. If I were writing a forensic mystery novel, I would base my entire content off of what I saw on CSI and Law and Order. Seriously. The author spent a lot of time doing her homework to make sure that her details and facts were accurate and believable. That really made the difference in this book.

The plot was well developed and had a nice twist at the end that I am anxious to see develop more in the remaining books. The characters complimented one another nicely and were believable. Cammie was not perfect, which made her perfect. I love reading about smart main characters, but it’s not believable when a seventeen year old knows everything about life. Those of us that are over the age of seventeen know how ridiculous that concept is. But Cammie wasn’t like that. She was super smart and crafty, but she also thought with her emotions. She was conflicted, which made her a great main character.


There really wasn’t much of a relationship aspect in this book between the characters (at least not romantic relationships). Cammie’s family dynamics were interesting. I’m sure that will continue to develop in the future books, adding to the complicated subplot in the book(s). I am also curious to see what happens between Cammie and Justin (if anything). There seem to be sparks, so I hope my gut is right!

If you are the type like always gravitates towards contemporary reads, you’ll enjoy this book. It’s not a mushy summer romance book, but it is 100% believable (and that’s scary). If you’re like me and tend to stick with one specific genre, it’s time to branch out and try something new. Live on the edge! You’ll enjoy The Christopher Killer.

Reader reviewed by Jessica

In this forensic novel, Cammie, the main character and the daughter of their small town's coroner, begins to learn forensic science hands on with the job after her father agrees to take her on as his assistant. Never having learned anything except from her books, Cammie is excited to be involved within an actual murder which sweeps through their town, until she discovers that the victim was a close friend and was murdered by a serial killer known as the Christopher Killer for his knack of leaving Saint Christopher medals on the bodies after they're killed.

Fighting for her friend who cannot fight for herself, Cammie finds herself in the middle of a mystery where she must rely on her brains and not the scattered ramblings of an assumed psychic who begins to throw Cammie off the case. She fights to find the killer in time, before he kills again.

In an amazing novel which is intriguing to readers who find themselves with the love for crime, drama, mystery, and science, "The Christopher Killer" is the start of an amazing series which will keep the reader on the edge of their seat for the entire ride. With twist after twist, the reader will find themselves unable to place down the book, but be warned, picking up this book means one wild ride.

Reader reviewed by Lizzie

Alane Fergusons The Christopher killer is the first in the Forensic Mysteries series. Cameryn Mahoney is a 17-year-old from the tiny town of Silverton, Colorado. She lives with her Irish grandmother whom she calls Mammaw, and her father Pat who is the is the county coroner. Cammie wants to be a forensic pathologist when she grows up so her dad lets her be his assistant coroner. When investigating a death she meets Justin, a new deputy with ties to her missing mother, who apparently hasnt forgotten her daughter. When suddenly her close friend Rachel is murdered by a serial killer dubbed The Christopher Killer, it is up to her and her best friends Lyric and Adam to bring the killer to justice.

This is definitely not a book for the weak stomached. The descriptions of the murder scene and autopsy are very gruesome. It talks about controversial subjects like religion and psychics. In general, this is definitely not a book for everyone. I really enjoyed it and cant wait to read the others but I would be very cautious when recommending The Christopher Killer. I dont think it would be suitable for teens under 16. If youre interesting in forensics, CSI, or murder mysteries, then this is definitely a book youll really enjoy.