Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door and Not a Happy Family An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena is a new thriller that will give you serious Agatha Christie vibes . . . if you’re one of the many people who counts [And Then There Were None] among their favorite books, you will love An Unwanted Guest. . . A bone-chilling story featuring a cast of intriguing characters, each one with a secret of their own, An Unwanted Guest is a deftly crafted and expertly paced thriller that will keep readers guessing (and terrified) until the very end.” Lapena has written a great whodunit, with a delicious Christie-like vibe. Fans of the author’s first novel will want this, and anyone who savors a well-crafted murder mystery will gobble it up!” A big thank you to Edelweiss, Penguin Publishing Group and Shari Lapena for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review! Overall, I loved this chilling murder-mystery. So far it’s my favorite book from this author and I recommend it to everyone.

What works here, as always, is the feeling that one is at the mercy of the elements. Add to this the eerie feeling that there's a murderer in the mix that gets the reader's attention every time. A lodge full of strangers or a stranger from the outside world within the walls of the lodge? Overall, An Unwanted Guest is a fast-paced and entertaining read. This novel has some clever twists and turns which will keep you hooked till the end. Recommended for Mystery and Thriller Fans.The intriguing plot echoes an Agatha Christie style murder mystery and is set during a freezing cold and violent ice storm that leaves the guests at an isolated hotel stranded without power. As the guests (each with their own story or deep buried secret) start to die in mysterious circumstances, the terrifying suspense is instantly ratcheted up, therefore making the book impossible to put down. I really did find it gripping and since we are currently experiencing an uncomfortable heatwave this book certainly cools you down. The descriptions of the ice and snow and freezing conditions in the hotel made me feel as if I was there with the guests and since the author brings her brilliant characters to life each one felt exceedingly real.

Disclaimer: Many thanks to the author Shari Lapena, publisher Penguin, and Edelweiss for the opportunity to read and review. Please be assured that my opinions are honest. Lapena keeps the well-developed twists churning, with each a surprise notch in this ever-evolving plot, and she continues this skillful storytelling until the stunning twist at the end. . . memorable.”Is that unwanted guest an untidy person? Just make them a list of specific chores. Make sure that the chores shouldn’t be too hard but they need to be constant. For example: changing the baby, vacuuming the house, walking the dog, mowing the lawn, etc. I’m sure nobody on vacation is interested in having their hands worked like that. 11. Tell Them Someone Else Is Going To Stay Lapena's] pacy plots have made her one of crime fiction's best-selling authors. Here, she weaves a tale about a group on a remote weekend away. When a body is discovered the trip becomes terrifying."