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An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena

Posted on July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 by Carol @ Bookaria

An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena |
Expected publication: August 7th 2018 by Pamela Dorman Books |
304 Pages | Goodreads

Description: ❝A remote lodge in upstate New York is the perfect getaway . . . until the bodies start piling up.

It’s winter in the Catskills and the weather outside is frightful, but Mitchell’s Inn is so delightful! The cozy lodge nestled deep in the woods is perfect for a relaxing–maybe even romantic–weekend away. The Inn boasts spacious old rooms with huge wood-burning fireplaces, a well-stocked wine cellar, and opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just curling up with a book and someone you love.

So when the weather takes a turn for the worse, and a blizzard cuts off the electricity–and all contact with the outside world–the guests settle in for the long haul. The power’s down but they’ve got candles, blankets, and wood–a genuine rustic experience!

Soon, though, a body turns up–surely an accident. When a second body appears, they start to panic. Then they find a third body.

Within the snowed-in paradise, something–or someone–is picking off the guests one by one. They can’t leave, and with no cell service, there’s no prospect of getting the police in until the weather loosens its icy grip.

The weekend getaway has turned deadly. For some couples, it’s their first time away. For others, it will be their last. And there’s nothing they can do about it but huddle down and hope they can survive the storm.❞



MY RATING: ★★★★★ (5/5)



REVIEW

This was an excellent thriller, one of those where I enjoyed every minute of it.

The story takes place at Mitchell’s Inn in upstate New York. It’s the weekend and guests start arriving at the lodge for a short getaway. They are looking forward to spending a wonderful time in this charming and cozy inn.

What the guests don’t expect is a blizzard that leaves them with no power or outside communication, no way to leave the hotel, and with a murderer among them.

This novel was great, it had a classic feel to it. The author did an excellent job with the imagery and the descriptions, I felt I was staying in with the guests during the devastating snow storm. The characters where interesting and compelling and the story maintained a suspenseful grip.

Overall, I loved this chilling murder-mystery. So far it’s my favorite book from this author and I recommend it to everyone.

Received ARC from the publisher via Edelweiss

*I read this book with the Traveling Sisters. Our discussions made my experience more enriching and interesting*

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  1. Pingback: Book Wrap-Up for July 2018 📖 – Bookaria
  2. Myndi @ madbooklove says:
    August 13, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    Oooh, I have this one, and keep meaning to get to it. So glad you loved it! I read her first, but not her 2nd (I bought a Kindle copy), and I heard a lot of mixed reviews about it, so I’ve been a little hesitant to jump on it. Bumping it up!

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    1. Carol @ Bookaria says:
      August 13, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      This book was great!!! Hope you enjoy it!!!

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