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Thursday, May 09, 2019
Miranda's Newest Another Twisty, Engrossing Thriller
11:01 AM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
In picturesque Littleport, Maine, there are two kinds of people—wealthy summer visitors and the locals who inhabit the resort town year-round. With the livelihood of the latter dependent on the former, there's a natural divide between the two groups. Their members simply don't mix. That's why Littleport resident Avery Greer was so surprised when rich, sophisticated Sadie Loman befriended her ten years ago. Having grown closer to Sadie with every passing summer, Avery is horrified when she learns that her friend's body has washed up on the shore. With an apparent suicide note in their possession, the cops declare that Sadie stepped off a steep cliff of her own volition. Case closed. Avery's not the only one who doesn't believe bold, unapologetic Sadie would take her own life; she's also not the only one some people in town consider a suspect in the woman's death.
Sure that someone (or multiple someones) knows more than they're admitting, Avery launches her own search for the truth about Sadie's death. The deeper she digs, the more dirt she uncovers. It soon becomes obvious that Avery's revealing secrets someone would kill to keep buried. Can she find out the truth before it's her dead body that washes ashore?
I'm sure you've noticed by now that I love me a tense psychological thriller, especially one that's set in a cozy little town that's hiding big, juicy secrets. The Last House Guest (available June 18, 2019), the newest suspense novel from Megan Miranda, delivers on all fronts. The setting is atmospheric, the plot compelling, and the mystery twisty. Just the way I like it. Yes, the book is depressing as all get-out, but it's also an engrossing read that kept me totally riveted. I've enjoyed all of Miranda's books and this one is no exception. If you're looking for an absorbing summer thriller, look no further.
(Readalikes: Hm, I should be able to think of lots of titles, but nothing's coming to mind. You?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language (a dozen or so F-bombs, plus milder expletives), violence, and disturbing subject matter
To the FTC, with love: I received an e-ARC of The Last House Guest from the generous folks at Simon & Schuster via those at Edelweiss. Thank you!
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