Don't miss Lucy Foley's new book, The Midnight Feast, coming June 18th! A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLERS OF THE YEAR “I loved this book. It gave me the same waves of happiness I get from curling up with a classic Christie...The alternating points of view keep you guessing, and guessing wrong.” — Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient "Evok[es] the great Agatha Christie classics…Pay close attention to seemingly throwaway details about the characters’ pasts. They are all clues.” -- New York Times Book Review A wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked and atmospheric thriller reminiscent of Agatha Christie from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hunting Party. The bride – The plus one – The best man – The wedding planner – The bridesmaid – The body On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed. But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. The groomsmen begin the drinking game from their school days. The bridesmaid not-so-accidentally ruins her dress. The bride’s oldest (male) friend gives an uncomfortably caring toast. And then someone turns up dead. Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why?
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Lucy Foley
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Lucy Foley is a British author of contemporary, historical fiction and mystery novels. Her novels The Paris Apartment and The Guest List are New York Times best sellers.
The Guest List
by Lucy Foley
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And Then There Were None
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The classic murder mystery that inspired modern thriller writers like Lucy Foley. Ten strangers are invited to an isolated island and are systematically murdered according to a nursery rhyme. Each character harbors secrets, and the tension builds as they realize a killer is among them. This groundbreaking novel established many tropes of the locked-room mystery genre.
The Hunting Party
Lucy Foley
Another atmospheric murder mystery by the same author, set during a New Year's celebration in a remote Scottish lodge. A group of friends reunite with hidden tensions and secrets, leading to a deadly confrontation. Like 'The Guest List', it features multiple perspectives and a claustrophobic setting where everyone is a potential suspect. The novel explores complex interpersonal dynamics and the dark undercurrents beneath seemingly perfect social gatherings.
The Silent Patient
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A psychological thriller about a woman who murders her husband and then stops speaking entirely. A psychotherapist becomes obsessed with uncovering her story and motivation. The novel features unexpected twists, unreliable narrators, and explores the dark psychology behind seemingly perfect relationships. Its complex narrative structure and psychological depth will appeal to fans of 'The Guest List'.
Dark Places
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A dark mystery about a woman investigating the brutal murder of her family from decades earlier. The narrative shifts between past and present, revealing complex family dynamics and hidden motivations. Similar to 'The Guest List', it features multiple perspectives and explores the darkness beneath seemingly normal surfaces. The novel is intense, psychological, and full of unexpected revelations.
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The Dry
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A murder mystery set in a small Australian town with deep-rooted secrets. A federal agent returns to his hometown to investigate a horrific murder-suicide, uncovering long-buried community tensions. Like 'The Guest List', it features complex interpersonal dynamics and a sense of claustrophobic tension. The novel explores how past events continue to haunt the present.
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A psychological thriller about a journalist investigating murders in her hometown, confronting her own dark family history. The novel features complex, damaged characters and a suffocating small-town atmosphere. Similar to 'The Guest List', it explores psychological complexity and hidden motivations. The narrative is intense, dark, and full of unexpected revelations.
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A suspenseful novel about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house. Her perception of reality is constantly questioned, creating a tense psychological landscape. Like 'The Guest List', it features multiple perspectives and a sense of mounting dread. The novel explores themes of isolation, perception, and the secrets people keep.
Big Little Lies
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A tense thriller about a child's kidnapping that reveals multiple layers of deception among seemingly normal suburban couples. Like 'The Guest List', it features multiple perspectives and explores how well people truly know each other. The novel is fast-paced, with constant plot twists and a sense of mounting psychological tension.
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