The Birthday Reunion
by Claire Seeber
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Pub Date Apr 18 2023 | Archive Date Apr 21 2023
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Description
Four friends. One dream getaway. But who will make it out alive?
When the gold-rimmed invitations arrive through the doors of best friends Simone, Hannah and Vicky they’re instantly taken aback. Their ex-friend Jodie is inviting them to a lavish Mediterranean villa to celebrate her birthday. They haven’t spoken in years since she betrayed them in the worst way. So how did they make the guest list?
They all have their reasons for saying yes. Stay-at-home mum Simone had her dream job snatched away. Hannah lost the love of her life. Café-owner Vicky wants the chance to help a wronged friend. Is the reunion a chance to confront Jodie and the past once and for all?
Arriving at a villa that looks straight out of a movie set, the friends relax by the sumptuous pool as they wait for the other guests to arrive. But as the chilled wine is poured and the three friends reminisce, they see Jodie walking towards them with a look of shock on her face.
Because Jodie didn’t invite them here.
But by the end of the weekend it will become clear who did. Someone else has a reason for revenge. Who will make it out alive?
An absolutely addictive and twist-filled psychological thriller that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan.
A Note From the Publisher
*** THIS IS AN UNCORRECTED ADVANCE REVIEW COPY ***
Advance Praise
What readers are saying about Claire Seeber:
‘My heart is still pounding… this is one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read… An easy 5 stars… The plot twists are gut wrenching. This is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies.’Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Amazing… Holy cow! This was a freaking fabulous book!… My hands were literally glued to my reader!… Held me captive!… If real life hadn't interfered, I am sure I would have finished this book in one day… Five star read all day!’ @oh.happy.reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is everything you want… kept me on my TOES! I could not put this one down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Incredible… so twisty and suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down and more importantly I didn’t want to.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Amazing book… Kept me engrossed for hours, I couldn't put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Grabs you from the first page… compelling… edge-of-your-seat… the twists kept coming!’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781803149455 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 331 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Stacey R, Reviewer
First, I love the cover of this book! It is very eye catching.
The story is about four friends; Simone, Hannah, Vicky, and Jodie. These four women were friends until one fateful event, and betrayal. Now, three of them are being invited to a spectacular getaway by the one friend who betrayed them, Jodie. They arrive on a resplendent island in the Mediterranean, housing a Villa that exists only in the movies, only to find Jodie did not invite them!?
This suspense thriller is told from four points of view, each woman, and moves from past to present. We get a solid foundation of the characters’ lives and friendship. I felt there was a lot going on, and at times the author failed to keep it all straight. There were plenty of opportunities to raise the bar on the “creepy” factor to make the story incredible, but it never came to fruition.
My definition of a suspense thriller is “grab me by the throat and don’t let go.”
My definition of “plot twists” is to have them often and make me gasp.
I found neither to be the case in this story. It moves very slow. This book was just not my type of thriller read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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