Publication date UK format 4/8/22 book 360 pages
I would like to thank the author, publishers and Netgalley for allowing me to pick this to read and review all my reviews are honest.
Synopsis
The Party House by Lin Anderson is a deeply atmospheric psychological thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Sarah Pearse’s The Sanatorium.
Devastated by a recent pandemic brought in by outsiders, the villagers of Blackrig in the Scottish Highlands are outraged when they find that the nearby estate plans to reopen its luxury ‘party house’ to tourists.
As animosity sparks amongst the locals, part of the property is damaged and, in the ensuing chaos, the body of a young girl is found in the wreck. Seventeen-year-old Ailsa Cummings went missing five years ago, never to be seen again – until now.
The excavation of Ailsa’s remains ignites old suspicions cast on the men of this small community, including Greg, the estate’s gamekeeper. At the beginning of a burgeoning relationship with a new lover, Joanne, Greg is loath to discuss old wounds. Frightened by Greg’s reaction to the missing girl’s discovery, Joanne begins to doubt how well she knows this new man in her life. Then again, he’s not the only one with secrets in their volatile relationship . . .
My Review
This was a good story. I read this book in one day. I really loved the cover as it drew me in. This book held so much promise to be a 4 or 5 star read. I was so excited to read it as it was set in Scotland. The story line was good but failed to excite me hence the average star rating it missed out on some many chances to create twists. It was too predictable. I also got very confused by the change of heart at the ending. I won't be giving anything away but it just didn't make any sense to me. I liked some of the characters but others were annoying or underdeveloped. I am still glad I read as it was OK I just didn't find anything that was stand out exciting to give a higher than average rating. Remember I am just one person my views on books maybe very different than your so I always suggest you read a sample of the book to see if you love it.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating an interesting story.
Where you can buy this book
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