Jessie Garcia's The Business Trip is a chilling descent into the unsettling heart of corporate ambition, where success comes at a terrifying price. This isn't your typical office drama; it's a meticulously crafted thriller that will leave you questioning the motives of everyone involved.

Garcia masterfully creates an atmosphere of creeping dread, transforming the familiar landscape of business travel into a labyrinth of paranoia and suspicion. As the protagonist navigates a high-stakes deal, a sinister undercurrent emerges, hinting at a darkness that lurks beneath the polished surface of power.

The Business Trip is a suspenseful and mysterious journey into the hidden costs of success. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and mounting tension, Garcia delivers a novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, shocking revelation.

This was quite an interesting and intriguing thriller. I can usually figure out a book's plot line but this one was slow coming too me. The story is told first of all in a series of texts sent to a young women who goes to a conference. Those texts are sent to her next door neighbor who is a friend and cat sitter in her absence and several coworkers. Another character, a waitress by trade leaves her abusive husband in dead of night. Their lives intersect in a most interesting way. Who is sending the message? What happened to these two missing young women and how is the subject of this very entertaining read. It is one you can't put down. Thanks to #netgalley#Thebusinesstrip#JessieGarcia for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The business trip by Jessie Garcia was a fast read- I finished it a day because I literally couldn’t put it down. I have never read a book with this many POV’s but the author did it in a way it was not confusing and kept ratcheting up the twists and tension. One main character Jasmine we start out feeling sorry for but soon that change's in breakneck speed. The other main character Stephanie we don’t get a real feel for her personality - I wish Garcia had dug more into what makes her tick. There’s Trent with the overly white smile and obnoxious personality we are meant to hate or be annoyed with and he was definitely a pain in the proverbial butt. Twists turns unreliable narrators. Murder mystery written in a new way I found entertaining- I would just like more in depth characters and one likable one besides the neighbor who feeds Stephanie’s cat. I’m giving four stars and look forward to The authors next novel.

Stephanie and Jasmine are nothing alike, but they meet on a plane when Stephanie is traveling for a business trip and Jasmine is fleeing and abusive relationship. When they are both declared missing and in danger it’s up to their friends to put the pieces together and alert the police before it’s too late. Trent McCarthy is fingered as the number one suspect, did he do it? Or is something more sinister afoot?

I am usually more of a cozy mystery reader, but I like to mix it up every now and then and I’d seen this book around so wanted to check it out. I listened to the audiobook and was hooked from the first chapter. The narration was great and each character had a different narrator. The story was fast paced and multi-layered, the characters were intriguing and full of surprised and I loved the traits and turns of this mystery. Every time I thought I knew what might be going on the tables were turned and I was right back to guessing again. This was a twisted and twisty thriller that had me unable to put this one down. I’m glad I got the chance to read this book and really enjoyed the audiobook version.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This thriller was full of twists and turns. I did not see that ending coming! This was a fun and wild ride. I really enjoyed the multiple points of view and the way the book was structured. This book was chilling and great.

This was a wild ride. There were so many twists I had no idea what to expect the outcome to be. It’s hard to even summarize it because I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. I can’t believe this was a debut novel, and I’ll definitely read more by Jessie Garcia.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for my copy of this book.

A fast-paced thriller that kept me guessing the entire book. I did not see that ending coming! WOW!

Thank you netgalley and St Martin’s for this amazing read!

I really enjoyed this unique thriller. I enjoyed the way the twists were uncovered from various points of view. This was a quick and easy break from everything heavy going on in the world at the moment. I recommend this as a beach or road trip read!

Jasmine is running from an abusive relationship, and constantly looking over her shoulder for the evil and murderous Glenn.. Stephanie is on the way to yet another conference for her tv station. They end up sitting next to each other on a flight, and both of their worlds change forever.

Wow, this was thrilling, and it goes in a direction I never expected. I was hooked from page one. Garcia has done a great job of concocting a clever and original plot. The characters are intriguing, and nobody will guess the ending  Highly recommend.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars

[ Thank you to the publisher for the eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own! ]

I was HOOKED. I absolutely flew through this book because I had to know what was going to happen. I was glued to those pages. This had my heart pumping. The pacing was great, I thought the build up was perfect. And even the ending was solid.

Will keep my eye out for more by this author!

Review: The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia — A Twisty, Tense Ride with Its Own Voice

Jessie Garcia’s The Business Trip is a psychological thriller that immediately throws you into the unease of corporate travel—where nothing is quite as it seems, and everyone has something to hide. If you're a fan of Freida McFadden's brand of fast-paced, high-stakes suspense (think The Housemaid or The Coworker), Garcia's novel will feel both familiar and refreshingly distinct.

The Business Trip brings a different kind of claustrophobia—rooted in hotel lobbies, boardroom betrayals, and the eerie anonymity of unfamiliar cities that resonated with me as a former traveling literacy coach. The protagonist, a mid-level exec forced to travel with colleagues she barely trusts, slowly realizes that the trip has more layers (and dangers) than any itinerary could prepare her for.

Garcia's writing is taut and cinematic, with a steady drip of dread that keeps the pages turning due to less internal monologue and more action—and the tension builds more from situational paranoia than from dramatic reveals. That said, there is a twist, and it’s a satisfying one, especially because Garcia plays fair with the clues.

Characters: Garcia’s heroine is a bit more put-together—until the trip unravels everything.

Pacing: Garcia’s chapters are slightly long but still brisk, with each ending on a note of tension that keeps the suspense taut.

Themes: The Business Trip plays with workplace toxicity, manipulation, and the way ambition can be weaponized.

Verdict:
The Business Trip is a sleek, sharply written thriller that will appeal to fans of Freida McFadden but offers its own unique flavor. It’s less “domestic noir” and more “corporate paranoia,” but the psychological tension is just as intense. If you're in the mood for a thriller with strong female leads, a creepy atmosphere, and a killer twist, Jessie Garcia's latest is worth packing in your carry-on.

I really enjoyed most aspects of this thriller by Jessie Garcia. I thought the character development was pretty well done and it had a lot of surprising reveals at the end that I didn't see coming. I thought the ending was pretty well done and very fitting for the characters. I do wish there were a few more twists and turns in this to make it a little more suspenseful towards the end, but overall I really liked the explanations. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this debut thriller!!

It was fast paced and just when you think you have it figured out - the plot twists and you start all over again. As with many thrillers - you have to suspend your disbelief at times, but it is well worth it because this is not your formulaic thriller!

Characters were well developed and the if you listen to the audio book - you will love the different narrators which really help bring the book to life.

I will definitely read Jessie Garcia's next book!!


Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing the digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

The twists in the one were wild! Written from multiple POVs, you’d almost think it’d be difficult to keep it all straight, but it really wasn’t. All of the different POVs gave understanding and depth to the overarching mystery. And also, trying not to spoil the story, but my opinion of a character never changed so quickly when reading a book….but oh my goodness. It was crazy. I love a good thriller/mystery, and this was just that. I think I read it in less than a day, which doesn’t happen for me often anymore! If you want a fun new thriller, here’s a good one!

I voluntarily reviewed complimentary copy of this book, received from @stmartinspress . However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.

This was entertaining and twisty but I didn't really like the characters. There were a few too many POVs and I found it hard to keep track of who was who. Overall I enjoyed this, but found it hard to read at times.

Okay, I got this last year and I didn't get around to reading this until this month but omg?! I loved this book so much! It was exactly what I needed and it was the quickest read for me.

Okay, this book was addicting!! I loved the different POV that gave a unique perspective to the book. I was hooked right away and didn't want to put this one down. Highly recommend!!

This waa a fascinating and a wild ride. The while time while reading i was trying to figure out how it was all gonna come together. The last 3rd of the book? I was hooked and could turn the pages quickly. Kudos Ms. Garcia on your debut novel. If you continue to write like this, I look forward to future books!

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This is a great book that keeps you turning the pages! Stephanie, going on a business trip, and Jasmine, fleeing an abusive relationship, end up on the same plane and both vanish. I was hooked to the story to see what happened to them. Glenn and Trent are very unlikable characters. Stephanie’s neighbor was one you would want as your best friend - you could feel through the pages how worried he was about her! The twists and turns were great and it was a very fun book to read. I have recommended it to many friends as a book that grabs you from the start and doesn't let go until you finish. I will definitely be reading the books that this author writes!
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to review this book.

PERFECTION. This was like reading a Frieda novel but somehow better. The plot was fast paced and kept me guessing till the last page I stayed up WAY to late reading this