A Killing Truth by D. V. Berkom

 

A Killing Truth by D. V. Berkom is my third read during the month of December 2025. 

I listened to the unabridged audio version of A Killing Truth, which was not so well narrated by Kristi Alsip. The narrator mispronounced a word or two and I also heard her swallow and other sounds a few times throughout this novel. So, I won't be seeking out any other books which are narrated by Kristi Alsip.

As far as the novel goes, I enjoyed it. I like thriller novels with strong leading female characters in not so traditional careers. A Killing Truth is the first novel in the 'Leine Basso Crime Thrillers' featuring female assassin, Leine Bass. I like Leine's character. She's one tough cookie and also a single mother of a twelve year old daughter. 

I enjoyed the writing and plot development for A Killing Truth. As much as I enjoyed this first novel in a series, I'm not sure if I will continue with it or not. Time will only tell.

Below is the publisher's summary for A Killing Truth by D. V. Berkom from the author's website:

They say the truth will set you free, but what if it kills you first?

Leine Basso eliminates terrorists for a living. After a routine assassination almost gets her killed, she chalks it up to a fluke. Her lover and fellow assassin, Carlos, has another idea altogether. He thinks their boss is setting them up for a fall.

When Carlos goes missing and a bombing thwarts another mission, Leine suspects the stakes are far higher than she could ever imagine, and wonders if the man in charge might have it in for her after all.

A Killing Truth is the chilling start to the award-winning Leine Basso thriller series of crime novels. If you like no-nonsense heroines, page-turning plots, and twists you won’t see coming, then you’ll love D.V. Berkom’s tension-filled series.

I am giving A Killing Truth by D. V. Berkom a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!