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Confessions of a Psychopath
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Zackary William’s life is one plagued by physical and psychological torment. The couple who raised him since childhood comes from a lineage of simple-minded ancestors with psychopathic tendencies. Murder is a way of life for them, a mastered craft handed down from one generation to the next. Zackary does not share the same maniacal bloodline as his parents but grows into young adulthood witnessing and participating in their heinous deeds. Unknown to the William’s family an entity drawn to their acts of abominable evil, thrives unseen within their home, subliminally encouraging their merciless killing. The entity feels no pity, no remorse, all except for one. It is drawn to Zackary for reasons beyond its understanding.
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2022
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April 11, 2024
First, I want to thank the author for a copy of his audiobook. There was no expectation for a review.
This story is FREAKY!!!! A boy, Zach, lives with a couple after the death of his parents and brother. They are evil, brutal killers and probably the worst parents to walk the face of the earth. They do not treat the boy well.
There is a Dr Creed that tries to help him but, can any one really help Zach? Dr Creed finds himself caught up in a creepy, diabolical situation.
The ending made me shudder. This story shook me up a little. I swear I’m hearing noises in my house now.
This is an excellent spooky story.
This story is FREAKY!!!! A boy, Zach, lives with a couple after the death of his parents and brother. They are evil, brutal killers and probably the worst parents to walk the face of the earth. They do not treat the boy well.
There is a Dr Creed that tries to help him but, can any one really help Zach? Dr Creed finds himself caught up in a creepy, diabolical situation.
The ending made me shudder. This story shook me up a little. I swear I’m hearing noises in my house now.
This is an excellent spooky story.
November 30, 2024
I Absolutely recommend this to my horror lovers!! The grotesque and grimy characters could be anyone down the road which makes this book downright creepy! The scenes were vividly realistic. I thoroughly enjoyed how the paranormal aspect was written with such realism that it was believable! I look forward to more books from this author and would love to read more about any of these characters!
Dr. Allen Creed specializes in assessments and testimony for psychotic defendants. Through patient referral, Dr. Creed assess Zackary; who is charged with the murder of his parents and possibly over 20 more people. Zack walks the good doctor through his abhorrent childhood and what led to his parent’s murders.
Dr. Allen Creed specializes in assessments and testimony for psychotic defendants. Through patient referral, Dr. Creed assess Zackary; who is charged with the murder of his parents and possibly over 20 more people. Zack walks the good doctor through his abhorrent childhood and what led to his parent’s murders.
December 28, 2024
I gave this 3 stars but It is a high three star, on the cusp of four.
Confessions of a Psychopath was well written, but there where aspects I did not enjoy. Not going to include any of the spoilers just aspects to the story and telling I didn't vibe with. The telling of this story changes perspectives multiple times. I don't mind that happening in a book when it breaks up each different view point as separate chapters. However, Michael Kidwell switched back and forth multiple times within the same chapters, sometimes even the same page, in this book. I found it a bit annoying, and truthfully it sorta came across as we wanted to tell further parts of the story to make it more uncomfortable (which I understand) but it didn't seem to be well thought out.
I very much was intrigued by the story and the though process of the main character. There where times though that it just felt like it was a bit too drawn out. Part of me thinks it would have been better with a bit less back story, but at the same time I see where a lot of that was necessary to the emotional impact of the story. Certainly it could have still been a good creepy story without dragging out the back story so much it just would not have been as emotional.
The biggest problem I have with this book is the last quarter of the book. I just really did not enjoy where it went and it really did not feel wrapped up at the end. Now that the book is over I have more questions then I did before the last turn of events. The end felt rushed. Like Kidwell had an idea about how to turn the story but he didn't know how to execute it so he just put down what he had in his head and didn't bother to really flesh it out. I would have liked it a lot better if this book had ended with Zachary's story and then had a follow up book from Dr. Creed's perspective and about his events.
Also, a slight continuity problem for me that I will state with a bit of a vail to avoid any sort of risk of spoilers, the family is described as ignorant and illiterate. They have no phone or television in the house. They don't hang out or socialize with outsiders at all. Most of the furniture is described as antique. Even a comment about how the house has been decorated like that for over a hundred years. But the boy has a lamp in his room of a "pop culture" fictional film character??? One that would not even have been from his childhood, though is technically still common. But that damn lamp gets mentioned 3 times and it really just felt so fucking jarring all three goddamn times. It just doesn't belong in that setting. It just felt like the authors trying to push his own nerd interest into the book, whether it belonged or not, to prove that he is a nerd. That actually irritated me slightly.
I heard mixed things about this book before I read it. I have seen people who love this book and people who hate it. Overall I am very middle of the road about this book. I don't regret reading it. I did enjoy a large part of the story. I also have no interest in reading it again.
Confessions of a Psychopath was well written, but there where aspects I did not enjoy. Not going to include any of the spoilers just aspects to the story and telling I didn't vibe with. The telling of this story changes perspectives multiple times. I don't mind that happening in a book when it breaks up each different view point as separate chapters. However, Michael Kidwell switched back and forth multiple times within the same chapters, sometimes even the same page, in this book. I found it a bit annoying, and truthfully it sorta came across as we wanted to tell further parts of the story to make it more uncomfortable (which I understand) but it didn't seem to be well thought out.
I very much was intrigued by the story and the though process of the main character. There where times though that it just felt like it was a bit too drawn out. Part of me thinks it would have been better with a bit less back story, but at the same time I see where a lot of that was necessary to the emotional impact of the story. Certainly it could have still been a good creepy story without dragging out the back story so much it just would not have been as emotional.
The biggest problem I have with this book is the last quarter of the book. I just really did not enjoy where it went and it really did not feel wrapped up at the end. Now that the book is over I have more questions then I did before the last turn of events. The end felt rushed. Like Kidwell had an idea about how to turn the story but he didn't know how to execute it so he just put down what he had in his head and didn't bother to really flesh it out. I would have liked it a lot better if this book had ended with Zachary's story and then had a follow up book from Dr. Creed's perspective and about his events.
Also, a slight continuity problem for me that I will state with a bit of a vail to avoid any sort of risk of spoilers, the family is described as ignorant and illiterate. They have no phone or television in the house. They don't hang out or socialize with outsiders at all. Most of the furniture is described as antique. Even a comment about how the house has been decorated like that for over a hundred years. But the boy has a lamp in his room of a "pop culture" fictional film character??? One that would not even have been from his childhood, though is technically still common. But that damn lamp gets mentioned 3 times and it really just felt so fucking jarring all three goddamn times. It just doesn't belong in that setting. It just felt like the authors trying to push his own nerd interest into the book, whether it belonged or not, to prove that he is a nerd. That actually irritated me slightly.
I heard mixed things about this book before I read it. I have seen people who love this book and people who hate it. Overall I am very middle of the road about this book. I don't regret reading it. I did enjoy a large part of the story. I also have no interest in reading it again.
June 17, 2025
Loved how in Zackarys life they try to normalize the bloodbath they create in murdering the so called “pigs”. Only leaving Zackary to question the things they do to essentially embracing it in his own way.
November 29, 2022
unexpected plot twist at the end!
June 14, 2023
This book will keep you on your toes i
May 30, 2024
This was a pretty good book. I found myself thinking wth alot and making the "ew" face as I read it.
November 3, 2025
I really ended up loving this book! I even had moments where I was a little creeped out, and that's hard to do for me! Most scary books are, at best, good stories, not really scary.
January 20, 2026
Slightly traumatized due to the gore, but all around a shocking storyline beyond belief.
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