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My Daddy The Serial Killer
Katelyn Deason was young, naïve, and innocent at six years old. That is, until she made the mistake of descending those cellar steps and viewing the first of many horrors down below. You see, her father wasn’t who she thought he was. He wasn’t the loving and “normal” daddy that all the other kids had. He was very different. She soon realizes how different as the years pass and unspeakable things begin to happen. Will Katelyn be able to cling to her sanity after witnessing all of Daddy’s horrors?
146 pages, Paperback
Published November 3, 2016
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December 31, 2022
OMG! I LOVE the cover and the title….well, it says it all. I knew I had to have it!
Brutal. Bloody. Savage.
An open basement door.
A beach ball.
She was six years old when she ‘met’ her first woman.
Her favorite toy was no longer. Would she be punished for destroying it?
Her daddy had changed…become mean.
Her father writes for the Harlington Post. At first the article would start out innocuous, then take a darker turn. Like the cat that falls out of a tree and is OK, but the boy that tries to save it falls and breaks his arm.
I felt the book could go one of three ways: Become him. Leave him. Kill him.
I quickly became immersed in the story of Katelyn Deason. My heart went out to her. At six years old, she can’t fight back. Even though I loved the story, I felt there were no surprises for me. The writing flowed smoothly. Katelyn grew older. I couldn’t imagine tip toeing around the house, flinching at just the sight of her daddy, no mommy, no friends, being bullied.
I do wonder what happened to her mother, but I think it is pretty easy to surmise her demise. Why does no one come to her aid? Her daddy is a sweet talker, a charmer…until he isn’t.
My Daddy The Serial Killer is the only book I see by Cindy Kovacik, but I must say she did a superb job of grossing me out, pissing me off and keeping me entertained (don’t judge me).
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of My Daddy The Serial Killer by Cindy Kovacik.
Brutal. Bloody. Savage.
An open basement door.
A beach ball.
She was six years old when she ‘met’ her first woman.
Her favorite toy was no longer. Would she be punished for destroying it?
Her daddy had changed…become mean.
Her father writes for the Harlington Post. At first the article would start out innocuous, then take a darker turn. Like the cat that falls out of a tree and is OK, but the boy that tries to save it falls and breaks his arm.
I felt the book could go one of three ways: Become him. Leave him. Kill him.
I quickly became immersed in the story of Katelyn Deason. My heart went out to her. At six years old, she can’t fight back. Even though I loved the story, I felt there were no surprises for me. The writing flowed smoothly. Katelyn grew older. I couldn’t imagine tip toeing around the house, flinching at just the sight of her daddy, no mommy, no friends, being bullied.
I do wonder what happened to her mother, but I think it is pretty easy to surmise her demise. Why does no one come to her aid? Her daddy is a sweet talker, a charmer…until he isn’t.
My Daddy The Serial Killer is the only book I see by Cindy Kovacik, but I must say she did a superb job of grossing me out, pissing me off and keeping me entertained (don’t judge me).
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of My Daddy The Serial Killer by Cindy Kovacik.
March 2, 2017
Dark and gritty. That’s my super-abbreviated roundup of this book.
The story begins with Katelyn, 6 years old, disobeying Daddy and going down into the cellar where she’s been told never to go. That’s because Daddy likes to dismember women down in the cellar and like all responsible parents, he doesn’t think it’s suitable for a little girl to see.
The book follows the life of Katelyn and her attempts to free herself from this twisted life, she has no other family besides her father and nobody helps her when she tries to tell them what’s going on in her house. This plays on the fear that we all have of not being believed and also how some children are failed by the system time and time again.
I didn’t really encounter any twists in this story, though that certainly isn’t a criticism. Katelyn has been raised by an angry, unstable father who has alternated between abusing her and treating her like a princess. She essentially has Stockholm Syndrome though she fundamentally understands the difference between right and wrong, this book explores what a child would do to survive a horrible upbringing like this when they know that they can’t escape their violent parent. By keeping it as realistic as possible, given the fact that the main character’s father is a serial killer, the story packs far more of a punch.
This story is told from Katelyn’s perspective as she gets older, and the tone of the writing changes with every leap forward in time which I thought was excellently done. It was the thoughtfulness of this book and the fact that it wasn’t overly melodramatic that really appealed to me, I think that Cindy Kovacik is going to be an author to look out for in the horror and psychological thriller genre if this book is anything to go by.
Reviewed by Nia on www.whisperingstories.com
The story begins with Katelyn, 6 years old, disobeying Daddy and going down into the cellar where she’s been told never to go. That’s because Daddy likes to dismember women down in the cellar and like all responsible parents, he doesn’t think it’s suitable for a little girl to see.
The book follows the life of Katelyn and her attempts to free herself from this twisted life, she has no other family besides her father and nobody helps her when she tries to tell them what’s going on in her house. This plays on the fear that we all have of not being believed and also how some children are failed by the system time and time again.
I didn’t really encounter any twists in this story, though that certainly isn’t a criticism. Katelyn has been raised by an angry, unstable father who has alternated between abusing her and treating her like a princess. She essentially has Stockholm Syndrome though she fundamentally understands the difference between right and wrong, this book explores what a child would do to survive a horrible upbringing like this when they know that they can’t escape their violent parent. By keeping it as realistic as possible, given the fact that the main character’s father is a serial killer, the story packs far more of a punch.
This story is told from Katelyn’s perspective as she gets older, and the tone of the writing changes with every leap forward in time which I thought was excellently done. It was the thoughtfulness of this book and the fact that it wasn’t overly melodramatic that really appealed to me, I think that Cindy Kovacik is going to be an author to look out for in the horror and psychological thriller genre if this book is anything to go by.
Reviewed by Nia on www.whisperingstories.com
February 4, 2017
First, the good. The book is properly formatted with no spelling, punctuation or grammar issues. Also, if the author were to keep practicing I think she could be good. Her characterization of Katelyn as a child were pretty good. The thought processes do reflect how a child would try and process what she's seeing.
However, unfortunately, I don't have much good to say about the rest of the book. In the early chapters it's just a series of murders, Katelyn's attempts to escape and that's about it. Sometimes it's hard to tell what age Katelyn is because her thoughts waffle between child, adult and teenager. The characterizations of everyone else around her is just so unrealistic and this type of story hinges itself on realism.
There is no real plot to speak of. Someones gets murdered, Katelyn sees, tries to forget and that's about it for a few chapters. She does try to do some things to get herself taken away from her father. At first I was interested because it seemed a logical and realistic thing to do, especially for the age (sort-of) given. Until it became painfully obvious that the author was trying to isolate the girl to an unbelievable degree. For instance: ..
About 50% of the book should be a segment called "Katelyn's Downward Spiral" because it's all about her and her life getting worse and worse. Each chapter is carefully plotted out to show her getting progressively worse with drinking, sex and drugs, eventually becoming a hooker with her friend., Danielle. which brings me to another part of the book that made me want to chuck it out of the window, if it hadn't been an e-book.
The last 20% is her "itty bitty miracle" that changes her whole life. The perfect cure for psychological trauma, substance abuse, and possible STD's?
After a brief non-tense scene with her father she flees. And yet another time jump ahead to her grown-up and she has a wonderful family and all is happy but, cheesy as it ending there where it should have, the author just couldn't resist tacking on an over-the-top ending.
Since so much is told through Katelyn's point of view I think the story would have been better served being written in a first-person perspective. Because we are told a lot about Katelyn but there is never any real connection with her. Her 'downward spiral' phase is painfully repetitive. It's chapter after chapter of the same thing. All the cliches are checked off one by one. Far too many chapters begin with her waking up or falling asleep. Later it evolves into "And the week went by like this..." , "The following weekend was more of the same...". They are lazy transitions.
I honestly can't recommend this book to anyone. And even though I gave it a terrible review, the author does show some promise if she keeps working on certain areas. I would also recommend a linked Table of Contents. That helps a lot.
Given to GracieKat13 at http://www.scifiandscary.com/ by the author for an honest review.
However, unfortunately, I don't have much good to say about the rest of the book. In the early chapters it's just a series of murders, Katelyn's attempts to escape and that's about it. Sometimes it's hard to tell what age Katelyn is because her thoughts waffle between child, adult and teenager. The characterizations of everyone else around her is just so unrealistic and this type of story hinges itself on realism.
There is no real plot to speak of. Someones gets murdered, Katelyn sees, tries to forget and that's about it for a few chapters. She does try to do some things to get herself taken away from her father. At first I was interested because it seemed a logical and realistic thing to do, especially for the age (sort-of) given. Until it became painfully obvious that the author was trying to isolate the girl to an unbelievable degree. For instance: ..
About 50% of the book should be a segment called "Katelyn's Downward Spiral" because it's all about her and her life getting worse and worse. Each chapter is carefully plotted out to show her getting progressively worse with drinking, sex and drugs, eventually becoming a hooker with her friend., Danielle. which brings me to another part of the book that made me want to chuck it out of the window, if it hadn't been an e-book.
The last 20% is her "itty bitty miracle" that changes her whole life. The perfect cure for psychological trauma, substance abuse, and possible STD's?
After a brief non-tense scene with her father she flees. And yet another time jump ahead to her grown-up and she has a wonderful family and all is happy but, cheesy as it ending there where it should have, the author just couldn't resist tacking on an over-the-top ending.
Since so much is told through Katelyn's point of view I think the story would have been better served being written in a first-person perspective. Because we are told a lot about Katelyn but there is never any real connection with her. Her 'downward spiral' phase is painfully repetitive. It's chapter after chapter of the same thing. All the cliches are checked off one by one. Far too many chapters begin with her waking up or falling asleep. Later it evolves into "And the week went by like this..." , "The following weekend was more of the same...". They are lazy transitions.
I honestly can't recommend this book to anyone. And even though I gave it a terrible review, the author does show some promise if she keeps working on certain areas. I would also recommend a linked Table of Contents. That helps a lot.
Given to GracieKat13 at http://www.scifiandscary.com/ by the author for an honest review.
December 7, 2022
I don’t know precisely what I was expecting when I picked up My Daddy the Serial Killer by Cindy Kovacik, but what I got was a very intriguing story indeed!
1. Thoughts on the plot
This book follows Katelyn from the age of six into adulthood, as she discovers her father is considerably more than he seems. She must figure out her place in his plans, and try to escape as best she can. But it’s not quite that easy. It all starts with finding a woman chained in the cellar… Honestly, there’s not a lot I can say about this book that won’t spoil the plot a fair bit, but it was definitely very interesting.
I really liked seeing Katelyn’s change in perspective on the situation as she grew older. I do think that some of the later events in her teenage years felt more like she was rebelling rather than dealing with her life as the daughter of a serial killer, but it did end up making sense in the end. And there were a few plot holes, but they were fairly minor. I would say that the plot was very interesting!
2. Thoughts on the characters
This book was definitely more about delving deep into Katelyn’s mind than anything. The plot feels fairly mundane compared to the psychological exploration we get. I liked all of her reactions to situations; they felt very much like what a rational person would do under the circumstances, which are very dire indeed. I especially liked the change in her perspective over the years, as both her understanding changes and the situation changes. And it was a very nice interpretation of a serial killer’s unsteadiness, psychologically speaking, as viewed through the eyes of a child.
3. Favourite part
The progression of Katelyn’s perspective over the years was definitely my favourite part. I think it was really intriguing and very disturbing, but in the best way.
4. Critique
The biggest critique I had were the few plot holes. (This section may contain spoilers.) At the part where Katelyn fakes the bruises to show to a teacher and therefore get taken from her father, things don’t turn out as Katelyn expects. However, I am fairly certain that Child Protective Services would not believe a potentially abusive parent over a bruised child when directly told that the parent did it. It’s normal that they would lie to cover up their image, so it doesn’t make sense that Katelyn wasn’t removed. This, and a few other circumstances (like no one ever seemed to question why so many people went into their house but not out) pushed the book a little outside the realm of believability for me. The psychology was great, the practical application was a little lacking.
Overall, I would say that this book was a delightfully disturbing adventure into the world of serial killers. It was entertaining and a quick read. A good book.
1. Thoughts on the plot
This book follows Katelyn from the age of six into adulthood, as she discovers her father is considerably more than he seems. She must figure out her place in his plans, and try to escape as best she can. But it’s not quite that easy. It all starts with finding a woman chained in the cellar… Honestly, there’s not a lot I can say about this book that won’t spoil the plot a fair bit, but it was definitely very interesting.
I really liked seeing Katelyn’s change in perspective on the situation as she grew older. I do think that some of the later events in her teenage years felt more like she was rebelling rather than dealing with her life as the daughter of a serial killer, but it did end up making sense in the end. And there were a few plot holes, but they were fairly minor. I would say that the plot was very interesting!
2. Thoughts on the characters
This book was definitely more about delving deep into Katelyn’s mind than anything. The plot feels fairly mundane compared to the psychological exploration we get. I liked all of her reactions to situations; they felt very much like what a rational person would do under the circumstances, which are very dire indeed. I especially liked the change in her perspective over the years, as both her understanding changes and the situation changes. And it was a very nice interpretation of a serial killer’s unsteadiness, psychologically speaking, as viewed through the eyes of a child.
3. Favourite part
The progression of Katelyn’s perspective over the years was definitely my favourite part. I think it was really intriguing and very disturbing, but in the best way.
4. Critique
The biggest critique I had were the few plot holes. (This section may contain spoilers.) At the part where Katelyn fakes the bruises to show to a teacher and therefore get taken from her father, things don’t turn out as Katelyn expects. However, I am fairly certain that Child Protective Services would not believe a potentially abusive parent over a bruised child when directly told that the parent did it. It’s normal that they would lie to cover up their image, so it doesn’t make sense that Katelyn wasn’t removed. This, and a few other circumstances (like no one ever seemed to question why so many people went into their house but not out) pushed the book a little outside the realm of believability for me. The psychology was great, the practical application was a little lacking.
Overall, I would say that this book was a delightfully disturbing adventure into the world of serial killers. It was entertaining and a quick read. A good book.
August 4, 2017
I received a free copy of My Daddy The Serial Killer from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I was hooked from the prologue. During which the reader watched Daddy torture a woman by drilling into her shoulders and kneecaps and then leaves her under a sheet in his basement.
The story then takes a much darker turn as Daddy’s violent side comes out, especially towards his daughter and her cat.
My Daddy The Serial Killer was so well written, I can’t fault the editing or writing at all. The descriptions were scarily authentic and you really felt as though you were experiencing the plot first hand. The book was very well paced, you were introduced to characters gradually and the major plot points were paced well and clearly well thought out. There was one scene that I thought was written with particular sensitivity and maturity and that is when Katelyn is watching Daddy having sex with a woman, but this act takes a violent turn. Cindy Kovacik, I feel, very sensitively portrayed Katelyn’s feelings at witnessing this and her awareness changing of what she was watching and the realisation that it wasn’t right. This was such a well written scene and is only one example of the writing skill and awareness of her characters that Cindy Kovacik displayed throughout.
The plot flowed well and the development into casual sex and drugs felt like a natural progression for Katelyn and none of the plot developments felt too far-fetched. There was A LOT of swearing, which I’m not usually keen on, but again this fit with the plot and the tone and didn’t bother me at all.
I would recommend My Daddy The Serial Killer to readers who enjoy crime and suspense novels, but would attach a warning that this is very graphic and only for readers of a certain disposition.
I was hooked from the prologue. During which the reader watched Daddy torture a woman by drilling into her shoulders and kneecaps and then leaves her under a sheet in his basement.
The story then takes a much darker turn as Daddy’s violent side comes out, especially towards his daughter and her cat.
My Daddy The Serial Killer was so well written, I can’t fault the editing or writing at all. The descriptions were scarily authentic and you really felt as though you were experiencing the plot first hand. The book was very well paced, you were introduced to characters gradually and the major plot points were paced well and clearly well thought out. There was one scene that I thought was written with particular sensitivity and maturity and that is when Katelyn is watching Daddy having sex with a woman, but this act takes a violent turn. Cindy Kovacik, I feel, very sensitively portrayed Katelyn’s feelings at witnessing this and her awareness changing of what she was watching and the realisation that it wasn’t right. This was such a well written scene and is only one example of the writing skill and awareness of her characters that Cindy Kovacik displayed throughout.
The plot flowed well and the development into casual sex and drugs felt like a natural progression for Katelyn and none of the plot developments felt too far-fetched. There was A LOT of swearing, which I’m not usually keen on, but again this fit with the plot and the tone and didn’t bother me at all.
I would recommend My Daddy The Serial Killer to readers who enjoy crime and suspense novels, but would attach a warning that this is very graphic and only for readers of a certain disposition.
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June 9, 2023Katelyn Deason didn't realize how different her father was until she went down into the basement and saw the horror for herself.
This novella follows a serial killer's daughter but still references abuse, murder, and all kinds of violence. As a result, before we even get into the story itself, we have the trigger warnings and contact information for national hotlines. We see Katelyn's father in action from the start, but at six years old she doesn't understand what's going on. She thinks the woman is being punished, and she was already afraid of times when her father was mean. The reader will understand what's going on more than Katelyn does, so of course she won't be able to explain it to her peers or her teacher. Instead, she does whatever she can with her limited power to escape.
It's sad to see what Katelyn goes through over the course of the story. Of course, her father puts on a good face and lies to authorities so one suspects what he's really like. Her life is full of painful, torturous moments, and it's only desperation that makes her act. The transition to the ending is a little abrupt, and while it made sense I felt unsatisfied by it. I don't know if Katelyn is going to be able to return to the life she had built at the end of it. She's stronger than she thinks she is but reacts out of fear and anger at the very end. I do hope things turn out better for her, because she knows her sense of right and wrong was warped throughout her childhood, but was unable to fight back or get the appropriate help to escape sooner.
This novella follows a serial killer's daughter but still references abuse, murder, and all kinds of violence. As a result, before we even get into the story itself, we have the trigger warnings and contact information for national hotlines. We see Katelyn's father in action from the start, but at six years old she doesn't understand what's going on. She thinks the woman is being punished, and she was already afraid of times when her father was mean. The reader will understand what's going on more than Katelyn does, so of course she won't be able to explain it to her peers or her teacher. Instead, she does whatever she can with her limited power to escape.
It's sad to see what Katelyn goes through over the course of the story. Of course, her father puts on a good face and lies to authorities so one suspects what he's really like. Her life is full of painful, torturous moments, and it's only desperation that makes her act. The transition to the ending is a little abrupt, and while it made sense I felt unsatisfied by it. I don't know if Katelyn is going to be able to return to the life she had built at the end of it. She's stronger than she thinks she is but reacts out of fear and anger at the very end. I do hope things turn out better for her, because she knows her sense of right and wrong was warped throughout her childhood, but was unable to fight back or get the appropriate help to escape sooner.
February 18, 2023
I have a morbid fascination with serial killers and I couldn't pass up the author's request for a review. It's a harrowing look into the world of living with a sociopath who will do anything to keep his daughter with him forever.
From the very chilling beginning, you are plunged into little Katelyn's unimaginable world as the daughter of a serial killer. Her first memory is at age six when she finds a woman being tortured in the basement. As she slowly ages, the naive young girl discovers her father's secret as he forces her to help him. Each time she tries to free herself from her horrid and terrifying situation, no one believes her as he charms and manipulates himself out of it.
I have read and watched many documentaries about serial killers and apparently, this kind of thing really does happen. The author does a good job looking at a serial killer through the eyes of a child and reveals how children are failed by the system time and time again. Katelyn's downhill progress is expected and believable and her character development is well done. I know some people have noted in reviews that they would have liked to have known more about her dad, but I think that is what makes the story so eerie.
Overall, I recommend this quick, disturbing read about a daddy from hell.
Thank you to Ms. Kovacik for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
From the very chilling beginning, you are plunged into little Katelyn's unimaginable world as the daughter of a serial killer. Her first memory is at age six when she finds a woman being tortured in the basement. As she slowly ages, the naive young girl discovers her father's secret as he forces her to help him. Each time she tries to free herself from her horrid and terrifying situation, no one believes her as he charms and manipulates himself out of it.
I have read and watched many documentaries about serial killers and apparently, this kind of thing really does happen. The author does a good job looking at a serial killer through the eyes of a child and reveals how children are failed by the system time and time again. Katelyn's downhill progress is expected and believable and her character development is well done. I know some people have noted in reviews that they would have liked to have known more about her dad, but I think that is what makes the story so eerie.
Overall, I recommend this quick, disturbing read about a daddy from hell.
Thank you to Ms. Kovacik for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
May 25, 2017
A serial killer book told from the perspective of the killer's child. Can it get more interesting than that? I was immediately drawn to this book because of that title. I knew it was something that I couldn't pass up. I was right. This is definitely not a book for everyone because it is violent, duh look at the title. Poor Katelyn, I felt so bad for her throughout this whole book.
It was really hard for me to read this book. I thought I wanted to because the title and cover really drew me in but once I started it I wanted to stop it.I mean the killing is bad enough but Katelyn constantly getting beat by her dad was what I couldn't handle. It was bad.
While Katelyn was a good character and the author did a good job making me feel for her. I didn't know much about the dad. I guess I wanted to dig a little deeper with the serial killer.
All in all this book was okay. It went a little too far for me a lot of times but it was a decent read.
It was really hard for me to read this book. I thought I wanted to because the title and cover really drew me in but once I started it I wanted to stop it.I mean the killing is bad enough but Katelyn constantly getting beat by her dad was what I couldn't handle. It was bad.
While Katelyn was a good character and the author did a good job making me feel for her. I didn't know much about the dad. I guess I wanted to dig a little deeper with the serial killer.
All in all this book was okay. It went a little too far for me a lot of times but it was a decent read.
March 17, 2017
Katelyn was six years old the first time she saw a woman chained in the cellar. She will never forget the pain in her face and she could never figure out why her father would do such a thing. It’s at that point that she decides her father is “mean,” and aims to get out of that house.
As years go by, Katelyn becomes more withdrawn, which subjects her to the relentless teasing of the other kids. That just angers her. After biting the boy she hated, Katelyn soon realized that her father might not be so bad after all, especially when she didn’t get punished for it.
As more time goes by, the girl sees more grisly things. She doesn’t know what’s going on or why, but she knows that she’s afraid. She knows that the man she’s living with is not her daddy anymore.
Just like the title says, this is the story of a sadistic and twisted father told from a little girl’s point of view. The whole thing is basically a compilation of memories—fragments of what she witnessed in that house and how she felt. It was like a frightened girl’s diary. Storyline was simple and the writing was good, but I thought the pace lagged a little too much. All I kept on hearing about were the sick and twisted things the father did; how the girl would try to stay out of his way; and that she would vow to leave someday. I just thought that was a little daunting and redundant. What I liked best is that we don’t get into gory, bloody details. I think that stories can say a lot without revealing too much.
Overall, I thought this was nothing but the inane ramblings of a psychologically damaged child. Well, of course, who wouldn’t be damaged with a serial killer daddy?
As years go by, Katelyn becomes more withdrawn, which subjects her to the relentless teasing of the other kids. That just angers her. After biting the boy she hated, Katelyn soon realized that her father might not be so bad after all, especially when she didn’t get punished for it.
As more time goes by, the girl sees more grisly things. She doesn’t know what’s going on or why, but she knows that she’s afraid. She knows that the man she’s living with is not her daddy anymore.
Just like the title says, this is the story of a sadistic and twisted father told from a little girl’s point of view. The whole thing is basically a compilation of memories—fragments of what she witnessed in that house and how she felt. It was like a frightened girl’s diary. Storyline was simple and the writing was good, but I thought the pace lagged a little too much. All I kept on hearing about were the sick and twisted things the father did; how the girl would try to stay out of his way; and that she would vow to leave someday. I just thought that was a little daunting and redundant. What I liked best is that we don’t get into gory, bloody details. I think that stories can say a lot without revealing too much.
Overall, I thought this was nothing but the inane ramblings of a psychologically damaged child. Well, of course, who wouldn’t be damaged with a serial killer daddy?
May 30, 2017
My Daddy, The Serial Killer by Cindy Kovacik
Genre: Horror
About the book: At 6 years old Katelyn stumbles upon a secret of her father's in the basement. He is a killer. Katelyn struggles to make sense of it all as she grows older.
Review: It was an interesting story. It kept me on my toes and was very intense. It was well written. It was a quick read but felt complete.
Author Page/Website: https://www.amazon.com/Cindy-Kovacik/...
Link where you can purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Daddy-Serial-K...
Overall Rating (Out of 5 stars): 4 out of 5 stars.
Genre: Horror
About the book: At 6 years old Katelyn stumbles upon a secret of her father's in the basement. He is a killer. Katelyn struggles to make sense of it all as she grows older.
Review: It was an interesting story. It kept me on my toes and was very intense. It was well written. It was a quick read but felt complete.
Author Page/Website: https://www.amazon.com/Cindy-Kovacik/...
Link where you can purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Daddy-Serial-K...
Overall Rating (Out of 5 stars): 4 out of 5 stars.
February 23, 2023
This book was a ride from start to finish, and makes you wonder - what would you do if you found out your dad was a serial killer? Katelyn is an interesting character, and we get to watch her grow from a troubled child to an even more troubled adult. (Which is understandable given her childhood). The book is really driven by Katelyn, although we get some peeks into what her father is up to, mostly seen through her eyes. Any horror fans who also love true-crime shows about serial killers are sure to enjoy this read. End note: this does get quite graphic and gory at times, so be warned before you dive in.
November 14, 2017
STORY-LINE MY DADDY THE SERIAL KILLER BY CINDY KOVACIK:
In My Daddy The Serial Killer, Katelyn thought her Daddy a normal loving father until the age of six. She discovers her Daddy's something evil, something she's too young to understand fully. As time goes on, Katelyn's understanding deepens and her fright increases. She sees and hears unimaginable things in the cellar of her home. While withstanding psychological and physical abuse, Katelyn's alone in her traumatic world. While everyone else sees what they want to see, Katelyn knows her daddy's a serial killer.
Follow Katelyn as she grows up in an environment we can only imagine. What are the results of living a life of abuse and mental torture? Will Katelyn survive her Daddy's pathological need to torment and kill? My review of My Daddy The Serial Killer, follows.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:
First, I must say this is one of the most horrendously traumatic books I have ever read. I don't know where to start with my review. So here goes, author Cindy Kovacik created a story filled with drama, abuse, murder, and much more; seen through the eyes of a child. Katelyn suffered mental abuse from childhood as her father played games with her mind and practiced his evil trade. Kovacik gave the reader a look at the world of the serial killer and his psychotic, manipulative world. A psychopath without conscience or remorse, he made Katelyn's life a living hell. While appearing to the world as a typical father, he was the worst of demons.
With the plotting smooth and fast, Kovacik included twists and turns. I read My Daddy The Serial Killer in one sitting, as my mouth hung open in disbelief. Kovacik talent with prose, premise, and structure's evident in this book. What an imagination Kovacik possesses; only a vivid imagination could have produced this work. This book includes sexual content although not significantly explicit or graphic; used to show the depths humans can fall when pushed too far. As well as, the depths the psychopath employs to satisfy a need he cannot meet. My Daddy The Serial Killer dramatically exposes the human psyche.
Additionally, in concluding my review of psychological thriller My Daddy The Serial Killer, I found a well-written storyline with well-developed characters and fast pacing. This story will stay with the reader long after you close the book. I see great things in Ms. Kovacik future as an author.
MY DADDY THE SERIAL KILLER RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4
Although suitable for mature young adults and adults, the violence and sexual climate will not appeal to every reader. My Daddy, The Serial Killer is an in-depth look at a psychopath and the effect on his family.
FINALLY, PLEASE NOTE:
Also, I received this book from the author, choosing to review the book/novel with honest book reviews voluntarily. Furthermore, book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book/novel review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews online and on my blog, are my opinions. No one influences my voluntary book reviews.
In My Daddy The Serial Killer, Katelyn thought her Daddy a normal loving father until the age of six. She discovers her Daddy's something evil, something she's too young to understand fully. As time goes on, Katelyn's understanding deepens and her fright increases. She sees and hears unimaginable things in the cellar of her home. While withstanding psychological and physical abuse, Katelyn's alone in her traumatic world. While everyone else sees what they want to see, Katelyn knows her daddy's a serial killer.
Follow Katelyn as she grows up in an environment we can only imagine. What are the results of living a life of abuse and mental torture? Will Katelyn survive her Daddy's pathological need to torment and kill? My review of My Daddy The Serial Killer, follows.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:
First, I must say this is one of the most horrendously traumatic books I have ever read. I don't know where to start with my review. So here goes, author Cindy Kovacik created a story filled with drama, abuse, murder, and much more; seen through the eyes of a child. Katelyn suffered mental abuse from childhood as her father played games with her mind and practiced his evil trade. Kovacik gave the reader a look at the world of the serial killer and his psychotic, manipulative world. A psychopath without conscience or remorse, he made Katelyn's life a living hell. While appearing to the world as a typical father, he was the worst of demons.
With the plotting smooth and fast, Kovacik included twists and turns. I read My Daddy The Serial Killer in one sitting, as my mouth hung open in disbelief. Kovacik talent with prose, premise, and structure's evident in this book. What an imagination Kovacik possesses; only a vivid imagination could have produced this work. This book includes sexual content although not significantly explicit or graphic; used to show the depths humans can fall when pushed too far. As well as, the depths the psychopath employs to satisfy a need he cannot meet. My Daddy The Serial Killer dramatically exposes the human psyche.
Additionally, in concluding my review of psychological thriller My Daddy The Serial Killer, I found a well-written storyline with well-developed characters and fast pacing. This story will stay with the reader long after you close the book. I see great things in Ms. Kovacik future as an author.
MY DADDY THE SERIAL KILLER RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4
Although suitable for mature young adults and adults, the violence and sexual climate will not appeal to every reader. My Daddy, The Serial Killer is an in-depth look at a psychopath and the effect on his family.
FINALLY, PLEASE NOTE:
Also, I received this book from the author, choosing to review the book/novel with honest book reviews voluntarily. Furthermore, book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book/novel review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews online and on my blog, are my opinions. No one influences my voluntary book reviews.
February 6, 2017
*WARNING: This book, as well as the review, contain explicit content that includes graphic violence, abuse, suicide, and sex. Reader discretion is advised.*
When I first got this book, my first thought was “Man, this could be interesting! A serial killer book told from a kid’s perspective!” I was slightly right; while this is from a kid’s (Katelyn) perspective, it’s written in 3rd person narrative. However, the author (Cindy Kovacik) does a really great job of getting into Katelyn’s head and using her voice throughout the story.
As I was reading, all I kept thinking was "Poor, poor Katelyn." This girl has the worst luck ever when it comes to a home life. The book opens with Daddy (that’s how you know him throughout the book) brutally murdering a woman in their cellar. Katelyn watches the whole thing, horrified…and Daddy beats her. That’s the recurring plot point throughout the book: Daddy kills a woman, Katelyn sees a part of it, and Daddy beats Katelyn. This is not an uplifting read.
The murder-witness-beating pattern continues as Katelyn tries to plan her escape. It always seems as though she fails. She tries to run away, and Daddy catches her. She tries to kill herself, and Daddy saves her. As Daddy says, she can’t do anything right. There is a silver lining at the end of this book, albeit an untraditional one..but it’s better than nothing.
I had some issues with this book, besides being horrified by parts of it.
Katelyn’s character development: I’ve seen this trope a few too many times…the child growing up and rebelling against her family. Granted, this is done out of survival, and the rebellion is a bit extreme, but it’s the same idea.
Daddy’s lack of character development: I hate that I have no idea why Daddy was doing it. There was no explanation about how he started killing women, and that really frustrates me.
Oblivious adults: Katelyn gets beaten repeatedly. Why don’t her teachers notice? Whenever she goes to the hospital, why don’t the doctors say anything about it?
Lack of background: We find out early on that Katelyn’s mother died when she was little. How did she die? Did Daddy kill her? Did she escape from him?
Overall, I think this is an ok book. If you’re in the mood for a severely messed up book, then this is the one for you. I don't regret reading it, but I don't think I'll pick it up for a re-read.
When I first got this book, my first thought was “Man, this could be interesting! A serial killer book told from a kid’s perspective!” I was slightly right; while this is from a kid’s (Katelyn) perspective, it’s written in 3rd person narrative. However, the author (Cindy Kovacik) does a really great job of getting into Katelyn’s head and using her voice throughout the story.
As I was reading, all I kept thinking was "Poor, poor Katelyn." This girl has the worst luck ever when it comes to a home life. The book opens with Daddy (that’s how you know him throughout the book) brutally murdering a woman in their cellar. Katelyn watches the whole thing, horrified…and Daddy beats her. That’s the recurring plot point throughout the book: Daddy kills a woman, Katelyn sees a part of it, and Daddy beats Katelyn. This is not an uplifting read.
The murder-witness-beating pattern continues as Katelyn tries to plan her escape. It always seems as though she fails. She tries to run away, and Daddy catches her. She tries to kill herself, and Daddy saves her. As Daddy says, she can’t do anything right. There is a silver lining at the end of this book, albeit an untraditional one..but it’s better than nothing.
I had some issues with this book, besides being horrified by parts of it.
Katelyn’s character development: I’ve seen this trope a few too many times…the child growing up and rebelling against her family. Granted, this is done out of survival, and the rebellion is a bit extreme, but it’s the same idea.
Daddy’s lack of character development: I hate that I have no idea why Daddy was doing it. There was no explanation about how he started killing women, and that really frustrates me.
Oblivious adults: Katelyn gets beaten repeatedly. Why don’t her teachers notice? Whenever she goes to the hospital, why don’t the doctors say anything about it?
Lack of background: We find out early on that Katelyn’s mother died when she was little. How did she die? Did Daddy kill her? Did she escape from him?
Overall, I think this is an ok book. If you’re in the mood for a severely messed up book, then this is the one for you. I don't regret reading it, but I don't think I'll pick it up for a re-read.
April 3, 2017
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I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect from this novel and I must admit I wasn’t expecting it to be so evolved. It follows Katelyn from six years old when she first sees a woman tied to a chair ready for to be tortured by Katelyn’s father.
From then on the book follows Katelyn’s live and her adaption to the life her daddy serves up never having any friends until she’s a full grown teenager; then quickly following a life of drugs, sex and self-distraction.
What is intriguing is the complicated psychology of the relationship between a damaged child and her murderous father. They continue to play a game of cat and mouse throughout the book with Katelyn losing at nearly every corner.
This is certainly a book that will stay on my mind. It is very cleverly written with a real insight into a child’s mind.
A massive thanks you goes to the author for giving me access to this.
I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect from this novel and I must admit I wasn’t expecting it to be so evolved. It follows Katelyn from six years old when she first sees a woman tied to a chair ready for to be tortured by Katelyn’s father.
From then on the book follows Katelyn’s live and her adaption to the life her daddy serves up never having any friends until she’s a full grown teenager; then quickly following a life of drugs, sex and self-distraction.
What is intriguing is the complicated psychology of the relationship between a damaged child and her murderous father. They continue to play a game of cat and mouse throughout the book with Katelyn losing at nearly every corner.
This is certainly a book that will stay on my mind. It is very cleverly written with a real insight into a child’s mind.
A massive thanks you goes to the author for giving me access to this.
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