I love closed-door mysteries, especially ones in atmospheric settings, and in that regard, the premise of The Weekend Guests delivered. However, I struggled with both the structure and how the plot unfolded. I'm generally not a fan of dual timelines, but the multiple characters across the timelines made it even harder to follow. As for the plot, among all of these rotating perspectives, the start of the book just felt like a constant introduction of new characters. I couldn't connect with any of them, which made it harder to stay on board with the many, many narratives. This ultimately ended up in my DNF pile, but I hope other readers enjoy it more than me.

Fans of Lucy Foley will enjoy The Weekend Guests by Liza North. It was a twisty turny thriller that kept me turning the pages until the last one.

The Weekend Guest by Liza North is a great psychological suspense and atmospheric mystery. The story follows five old college friends who reunite in Dorset, only to have their peaceful weekend turn into a nightmare. The author expertly writes a dual timeline narrative, revealing long buried secrets and simmering grudges that explode in shocking ways. The tension builds relentlessly, and the twists keep coming, making it impossible to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping thriller, and it’s a must read for anyone who loves suspenseful, twisty novels.

Tagline: Five old friends . . . One reunion to die for

You know I love a vacation gone wrong, well here's a new one I recommend!

The very wealthy Aline and husband Brandon bring together a collection of their old college friends : Sienna, Rob, and Michael and their significant others. The friends descend upon a beautiful home in idyllic Dorset on a cliff. It's not long before we learn that the group has been getting threatening messages and that someone is well aware of the secret they all keep.

Juxtaposed against the tale of the friends' neighbor in college, you really aren't sure what the secret is or who, if anyone is at fault. It's a tense thriller to the very end and very satisfying conclusion!
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