All though well written I didn't really care for the plot of the novel. Neil is invited by old childhood friends to have a reunion at their childhood camp. Once Neil is there his friends tell him that a boy he horribly bullied committed suicide soon after their last trip to camp. Strange things began to happen-Neil is seeing and hearing voices of the deceased boy. I would have liked this book better if the ending had been written differently.

A gripping tale of revenge best tasted cold. Very well written book, quick to read, keeps the reader guessing. Although there are signs of what is to happen when looking back. I will definitelly look for other books by this author. Kind of reminds me of Harlan Coben. Can only recommend.

Thank you NetGalley for kindly providing the book for an honest review.

This is one hell of a story and it keeps you guessing where the plot is headed. I mean you can see where it is heading, but in your mind you hope that isn't where it is heading. The book is not scary per se, but it surely is a psychological thriller.

So, we have Nick who is a total douche, he is arrogant, selfish, thinks it's okay to sexually harass his hot secretary and who is planning to marry the daughter of a senior partner in his law firm, so that he can become a partner there. You get the picture !!

And he is invited to this re-union with 4 of his other friends in an abandoned camp which they used to visit during their childhood. During talks, he comes to know that the kid whom he had bullied killed himself and the spooky things start happening to him. And how it all ends is something you will have to read !! Because, I did not see that coming.. I mean yeah..kinda.. but not that kinda !!

The characters, even Nick are very well written. You go through a lot of emotions through out the book and you really do not like Nick. There were many points during the book, that I felt "Oh no Nick !! You did not do that to that poor misfit boy !!!". The book highlights a common problem which so many kids have to unnecessarily go through. Bullying and ragging have to be condemned and stopped. Having a kid myself, I feel so worried with the way times are changing and survival being so difficult. I do not want to extend the review, but this story has sure given me a lot to think.

I am not sure if I like the end. It was shocking, true, but was it necessary ? I kind of agree with Sammy's dad on this. There were other means to make him pay, even publicly maybe. I would like to end the review by asking Does the end always justify the means?? I guess it's easy to be judgemental, when you have not been in the their shoes. Anyway, here's to a good future for all our children and hope that we are able to teach them to be compassionate and make this world a better place to live in !!!

In the times we live in, this book is very relevant. Could serve as a lesson to a lot of people. If only they could see the ramifications of their actions. and non actions. I really did like this book even though it was hard to read. It was very real and timely. I found it to be sad as well thinking of how many lives were ruined by what seemed like immature teasing and pranks to a bunch of kids. Through most of the book the main character was really a jerk and you just could not like him but by the time it was over, I actually felt bad for him. While it was a very good book it was most certainly a little dark in the story line.

An engaging read that keeps your attention. I almost missed my bus stop while reading it because I was so invested. The dialogue and narration is tight, to the point and reveals only a few of the ending's secrets if you look carefully.
The premise felt like the set up of a horror movie, and to my surprise, it continued in this fashion to the very end. You are never too sure if there is a supernatural element invoked in the story, or if it is just your imagination running wild. Many of the events had me shouting at my screen "No, it's obviously a trap!" or "why are you running that way? He'll know!" just like a good horror film. Still, for the horror framework, this isn't an overly gory, or bloody book. Most of the horror is psychological.
The main plot follows Neil, a jerk lawyer who is compelled to revisit the old campground he and his four friends once worked at, for a relaxed weekend of male bonding. He hasn't seen his friends since ditching them for university 18 years ago, and is surprised at his own interest in reconnecting with them. Neil is a narcissist you love to hate, but his friends seem like down to earth guys, tolerating Neil's antics in order to bury the hatchet and patch up their friendship. Included is a woman from Neil's past, and a horrible secret he must delve into if he wants to leave the campground alive.
I would definitely read another book from this author, and recommend this to anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers, revenge stories or books are actually able to sustain suspense until the end.