From one of the most original new voices in fiction comes a startling vision of a world where hero Kyra must fight the past to save our future. A genre-bending thriller for the Netflix generation, for fans of Altered Carbon, Dark and Mindhunter.
She’s the only one who can access the truth…
Fourteen years ago, the police caged a notorious serial killer who abducted and butchered two victims every February. He was safe behind bars. Wasn’t he?
But then another body is discovered, and soon enough, the race is on to catch the real killer. Neuropsychologist Kyra Sullivan fights to use a new technology that accesses the minds of the witnesses, working with the police to uncover the truth. Will Kyra discover the person behind the murders, and if so, at what cost? And how far will she go to ensure justice is served?
Claire Stibbe review
Witness X by S E Moorhead, Published by Orion. @semoorhead #Blog #Review @piperverlag @TrapezeBooks @Orionbooks MAY 25, 2021 / BOOKPRENEUR Witness X by S E Moorhead – A mind-bending thriller – coming out in paperback in US on May 25th. I was very excited to receive an advance copy of this amazing book. Delivered in the past, the…
Scintilla review
Book Review: Witness X, S.E. Moorhead June 4, 2021By scintilla.adminFiction Science Fiction/Thriller: Witness X, S.E. Moorhead Kyra Sullivan is an expert in the human brain. So much so that she and a partner have designed a device that can allow one person to “see” the memories of another, using a combination of VR, nanotech, and high-speed computers. As…
Jackie’s Reading Corner
MY THOUGHTS All I can start with is WOW what a read, I started reading this book last night, prised it from my hands early hours, then picked it up and finished it this afternoon. This had me HOOKED from start to finish, my heart was pounding as I got to the last 30 or…
My Chestnut Reading Tree Review
Witness X is a fabulous debut by hugely talented new author S.E. Moorhead. It reminded me a little of the JD Robb futuristic series I’m such a fan of but with a realistic twist that felt very relatable throughout. It’s protagonist, Kyra Sullivan, is a flawed but likeable individual and her determination to make a…
Anne Cater – review of Witness X
Witness X by SE Moorhead was published in paperback by Trapeze on 6 February 2020, my thanks to the author who sent my copy for review. I was absolutely and totally gripped by this story, from the intriguing and inviting prologue, right through to the very last page. It’s unlike anything that I’ve read before; it’s…
ChapterInMyLife Witness X review
Oh Lord, I’m a little bit shell-shocked after finishing Witness X by SE Moorhead, I had to catch my breath before writing this review! Before I share my thoughts, here’s what the official blurb says: SOME CRIMES CAN’T BE SOLVED IN ONE LIFETIME. THE PAST. Fourteen years ago, the police caught a notorious serial killer who…
Review Sarah Faichney
Great premise and what an opening! My heart was in my mouth from the start. “Witness X” is an at times brutal, gory, creepy, genre bending psychological thriller. Protagonist Kyra has invented technology that she hopes can be used to improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system. SE Moorhead’s imagination and attention to detail…
Dimensions Between Worlds Review
Review of Witness X By S.E Moorhead Written by Dan Stubbings Book Blurb SOME CRIMES CAN’T BE SOLVED IN ONE LIFETIME. THE PAST. Fourteen years ago, the police caught a notorious serial killer who abducted two victims during the month of February. He was safe behind bars. Wasn’t he? THE PRESENT. But when another body…
Murder Murder News Review
by Kelly Silver October 10 2020 Witness X – SE Moorhead I heard about SE Moorhead via Twitter as I saw she was chatting with Stu Turton, the author of the rollercoaster that is 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. I was so excited to get this book and absolutely devour it that I couldn’t wait…
The Bibliophile Chronicles Witness X review
Witness X is a fast paced thriller set in the future, the story follows a neuropsychologist named Kyra Sullivan as she races to uncover who is behind a recent murder. Using technology that allows Kyra to access the memory of those who were witnesses, she must work to uncover the truth – but at what…
Book Mark That! review
Witness X, SE Moorhead: Book Review If you’re looking for a fast-paced, cannot-put-this-down thriller/ dystopian, look no further than Witness X by SE Moorhead. The plot: She’s the only one who can access the truth… Fourteen years ago, the police caged a notorious serial killer who abducted and butchered two victims every February. He was safe behind bars.…
UK Crime Book Club review
My review of witness x by S E Moorhead I’m giving this one of my rare 5* reviews because I bloody loved it, clever and unique this is a fascinating read. Well thought out and interestingly plotted with a delightful blend of near future sci fi and crime and excellent read that deserves comparisons to…
Tea Party Princess review
From one of the most original new voices in fiction comes a startling vision of a world where hero Kyra must fight the past to save our future. A genre-bending thriller for the Netflix generation, for fans of Altered Carbon, Dark and Mindhunter.She’s the only one who can access the truth…Fourteen years ago, the police…
All My Pretty Books
Witness X by S.E. Moorhead – Book Review Amanda Kennedy Monday, August 10, 2020 Reviews A brief synopsis from the Goodreads page: Fourteen years ago, the police caged a notorious serial killer who abducted and butchered two victims every February. He was safe behind bars. Wasn’t he?But then another body is discovered, and soon enough, the race…
Serial Writer review
Where do I begin with this utterly amazing book?? Kyra, I think, is one of my favourite ever characters. Tenacious, fearsome and bloody determined are just a few of the adjectives I could use to describe Moorhead’s heroine. When we meet her in the year 2035, Kyra is a neuropsychologist and has developed a technology…
LizLovesBooks
Fourteen years ago, the police caged a notorious serial killer who abducted and butchered two victims every February. He was safe behind bars. Wasn’t he? But then another body is discovered, and soon enough, the race is on to catch the real killer. Neuropsychologist Kyra Sullivan fights to use a new technology that accesses the minds of…
CrimeReview
Witness X Can you trust the memories of anyone, let alone an apparent serial killer, if you are able to enter their mind and see their memories for yourself? The inventor of such a machine is drawn into an investigation to help find a determined and unusual serial killer Witness X is, interestingly, set in…
Books, Occupation…Magic review
About the bookSilence of the Lambs meets Blade Runner. A dark and gripping crime novel set in a convincing near future – SE Moorhead is the future of crime writing.’STEPHEN BAXTER From one of the most original new voices in fiction comes a startling vision of a world where hero Kyra must fight the past…
The Becca Fowell review of Witness X
Just from reading the blurb of this book I was intrigued, I needed an ‘on the edge of your seat’ book and this sounded perfect for it. I didn’t really know what to expect as I do not think this author has any other books, so I was going into this with a fresh mind…
CRIMETIME Magazine Review
To the Max: Maxim Jakubowski on New Crime Feb 18, 2020 http://www.crimetime.co.uk/to-the-max-maxim-jakubowski-on-new-crime-11/ S.E. Moorhead/WITNESS X (Trapeze) A futuristic crime thriller debut with much to admire, WITNESS X is set in the near future where neuroscientist Kyra Sullivan has developed a technique that allows her to delve into the mind of others, accessing their memories. Somewhat…