An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
Multiple murders and strange deaths in an isolated New York State inn during a weekend storm cutting guests and owners off from the world. Every time I thought I knew who the murderer was, Shari Lapena proved me wrong. Perhaps, I asked myself while reading, the crimes committed by the wealthy New England heir; the husband who secretly loathes his wife; the author of true crime books; the attorney cleared of murdering his wife; the war correspondent suffering PTSD; or the owner's son with a drug history. Lapena duped me with character revelations and unexpected events. I could not stop reading this mystery novel. Told from the various perspectives of guests during a period from Friday to Sunday afternoon, Lapena begins each chapter with day and time indicated. Clever tactic to maintain suspense and reader engagement. The identity of the murderer and the final twist were masterful.
Thank you for a great read.
Marianne Perry
www.marianneperry.ca
Writing inspired by genealogical research to solve family mysteries.
Multiple murders and strange deaths in an isolated New York State inn during a weekend storm cutting guests and owners off from the world. Every time I thought I knew who the murderer was, Shari Lapena proved me wrong. Perhaps, I asked myself while reading, the crimes committed by the wealthy New England heir; the husband who secretly loathes his wife; the author of true crime books; the attorney cleared of murdering his wife; the war correspondent suffering PTSD; or the owner's son with a drug history. Lapena duped me with character revelations and unexpected events. I could not stop reading this mystery novel. Told from the various perspectives of guests during a period from Friday to Sunday afternoon, Lapena begins each chapter with day and time indicated. Clever tactic to maintain suspense and reader engagement. The identity of the murderer and the final twist were masterful.
Thank you for a great read.
Marianne Perry
www.marianneperry.ca
Writing inspired by genealogical research to solve family mysteries.
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