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The Weekend
THE BRAND NEW, ADDICTIVE UP-ALL-NIGHT THRILLER
Welcome to THE WEEKEND . . .
When a group of friends rent a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales, they have little idea that this one weekend may change the course of their lives forever.
While out on a walk, a storm descends and the friends take shelter in the mouth of an old lead mine. Inside, they discover a backpack filled with more money than they've ever seen.
Of course, they agree, they will hand the money to the police at the first opportunity. But as the storm continues and time passes, some of the party begin to think again. Because there are secrets festering at the heart of this group. Debt. Blackmail. A career on the brink. Problems that could be solved instantly with an unexpected windfall.
And perhaps they don't know each other as well as thought they did.
Before long, six good friends find themselves sliding headlong into a world of deceit, treachery, betrayal and murder . . .
Welcome to THE WEEKEND . . .
When a group of friends rent a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales, they have little idea that this one weekend may change the course of their lives forever.
While out on a walk, a storm descends and the friends take shelter in the mouth of an old lead mine. Inside, they discover a backpack filled with more money than they've ever seen.
Of course, they agree, they will hand the money to the police at the first opportunity. But as the storm continues and time passes, some of the party begin to think again. Because there are secrets festering at the heart of this group. Debt. Blackmail. A career on the brink. Problems that could be solved instantly with an unexpected windfall.
And perhaps they don't know each other as well as thought they did.
Before long, six good friends find themselves sliding headlong into a world of deceit, treachery, betrayal and murder . . .
410 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2026
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About the author
T.M. Logan
24 books3,836 followersTim’s thrillers have sold more than three million copies in the UK and are published in translation in 22 other countries including Italy, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, South Korea, Romania and the Netherlands.
His 2025 novel, THE DAUGHTER, opens as Lauren arrives to pick up her daughter from university at the end of her first term – only to find a stranger answering the door. Evie’s not there, has not been there for weeks, in fact she's vanished without trace. With her young son in tow, Lauren sets off on a desperate search into the dark heart of London to find Evie before she’s lost forever…
His previous novel, THE DREAM HOME, is about a family who move into a rambling Victorian house hoping it will be their 'forever home'. But it's not long before they start to uncover secrets contained within those walls, including a hidden room on the top floor. And by the time they realise the past is better left buried, it's already too late...
THE HOLIDAY was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and spent ten weeks in the Sunday Times paperback top ten. It has since won a Nielsen Bestseller Award and been made into a four-part TV drama starring Jill Halfpenny (currently available on Netflix UK).
THE CATCH, about a father convinced his daughter is about to marry a man with terrible secrets, has also been made into a TV drama starring Jason Watkins, Poppy Gilbert, Aneurin Barnard and Cathy Belton (also on Netflix UK).
His other books are THE MOTHER, THE CURFEW, TRUST ME, LIES and 29 SECONDS.
Tim was born in Berkshire and studied in London and Cardiff before becoming a national newspaper journalist. He lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife and two children, and writes in a cabin in the corner of his garden.
For exclusive writing and new releases from TM Logan, sign up to the Readers’ Club: www.bit.ly/TMLogan.
His 2025 novel, THE DAUGHTER, opens as Lauren arrives to pick up her daughter from university at the end of her first term – only to find a stranger answering the door. Evie’s not there, has not been there for weeks, in fact she's vanished without trace. With her young son in tow, Lauren sets off on a desperate search into the dark heart of London to find Evie before she’s lost forever…
His previous novel, THE DREAM HOME, is about a family who move into a rambling Victorian house hoping it will be their 'forever home'. But it's not long before they start to uncover secrets contained within those walls, including a hidden room on the top floor. And by the time they realise the past is better left buried, it's already too late...
THE HOLIDAY was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and spent ten weeks in the Sunday Times paperback top ten. It has since won a Nielsen Bestseller Award and been made into a four-part TV drama starring Jill Halfpenny (currently available on Netflix UK).
THE CATCH, about a father convinced his daughter is about to marry a man with terrible secrets, has also been made into a TV drama starring Jason Watkins, Poppy Gilbert, Aneurin Barnard and Cathy Belton (also on Netflix UK).
His other books are THE MOTHER, THE CURFEW, TRUST ME, LIES and 29 SECONDS.
Tim was born in Berkshire and studied in London and Cardiff before becoming a national newspaper journalist. He lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife and two children, and writes in a cabin in the corner of his garden.
For exclusive writing and new releases from TM Logan, sign up to the Readers’ Club: www.bit.ly/TMLogan.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
TM Logan books are always a wild ride and so enjoyable to read. The Weekend is a twisty and dark thriller about a group of friends who find a bag of money on their weekend away to the Yorkshire Moors.
Money changes everything right? Well these 6 friends are about to find out. What would you do? On a hike, escaping from the rain, they discover a backpack filled with cash, £1.6 million pounds in fact. Nothing good can come from taking it and yet the temptation is overwhelming for them. It is the beginning of a dangerous game where they don’t know who they can trust.
I love his this author puts ordinary people with ordinary problems into very difficult situations to see how they will react and cope. Makes you think what you would do.
Another winner from a favourite author, his 10th book is fantastic.
Thank you so much to Bonnier Books UK for my advanced reading copy. Publishes on February 26th.
Money changes everything right? Well these 6 friends are about to find out. What would you do? On a hike, escaping from the rain, they discover a backpack filled with cash, £1.6 million pounds in fact. Nothing good can come from taking it and yet the temptation is overwhelming for them. It is the beginning of a dangerous game where they don’t know who they can trust.
I love his this author puts ordinary people with ordinary problems into very difficult situations to see how they will react and cope. Makes you think what you would do.
Another winner from a favourite author, his 10th book is fantastic.
Thank you so much to Bonnier Books UK for my advanced reading copy. Publishes on February 26th.
February 27, 2026
What would you do?????? Six friends (3 couples) go away to celebrate the new year. On a walk through the countyside, a water bottle gets lost in a cave/mine and they find a leather bag filled with cash!!!! What to do?????? It's a HUGE amount of money. They could all use some, but will they take the moral high ground and turn it in to the police or will they keep the money????? What would you do?
It's a slippery slope and soon the group has made their decision. But is it a decision that they can live with? Tensions rise and soon, the group of friends will find out that there are consequences for the decisions they have made.
This was a fast and gripping read. I love how the friends begin to unravel as they grapple with the decision they have made. Secrets, lies, and decisions will soon see the light of day. Tension and dread ooze from the pages. I enjoyed the suspense and tense feel of this book.
Thank you to Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
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It's a slippery slope and soon the group has made their decision. But is it a decision that they can live with? Tensions rise and soon, the group of friends will find out that there are consequences for the decisions they have made.
This was a fast and gripping read. I love how the friends begin to unravel as they grapple with the decision they have made. Secrets, lies, and decisions will soon see the light of day. Tension and dread ooze from the pages. I enjoyed the suspense and tense feel of this book.
Thank you to Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com 📖
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December 22, 2025I'm a big fan of some of TM Logan's previous novels so I was delighted to be approved for the latest ARC. Although the synopsis sounded vaguely familiar (group of friends stumble upon loot and have decidedly different opinions on what to do with it), I was still intrigued as to where he would take it and it did stand out from previous novels.
The group of friends in question are three couples and when they come across the bag of money (over £1m), arguments ensue both between, and within, the couples as to whether they should hand it in or divide it between them. However, what is clear is that the money belongs to someone and both they, as well as the Police, are keen to track it down.
I did really enjoy this one and my enjoyment was only tempered by one thing which was that a mid-point twist was very similar to a book I have read recently so I saw it coming a mile off (and I never see twists coming) which meant I wasn't hit by it the same way I normally would have been. To be clear, that is not a criticism of the book, it is a clever twist which really turns the story on its head, but I did see it coming.
TM Logan seems to have a loyal group of fans and it is clear to see why. If you haven't read his books yet, what are you waiting for?
Thanks to Netgalley and Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
P.S This is my 200th novel of the year and I have officially completed by 2025 reading challenge 9 days early :)
The group of friends in question are three couples and when they come across the bag of money (over £1m), arguments ensue both between, and within, the couples as to whether they should hand it in or divide it between them. However, what is clear is that the money belongs to someone and both they, as well as the Police, are keen to track it down.
I did really enjoy this one and my enjoyment was only tempered by one thing which was that a mid-point twist was very similar to a book I have read recently so I saw it coming a mile off (and I never see twists coming) which meant I wasn't hit by it the same way I normally would have been. To be clear, that is not a criticism of the book, it is a clever twist which really turns the story on its head, but I did see it coming.
TM Logan seems to have a loyal group of fans and it is clear to see why. If you haven't read his books yet, what are you waiting for?
Thanks to Netgalley and Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
P.S This is my 200th novel of the year and I have officially completed by 2025 reading challenge 9 days early :)
January 29, 2026
Literally couldn’t put this one down and finished it in two sessions- loved the short, snappy chapters & fast pace & as ever with this author the pages seem to turn themselves. I really enjoyed the snowy Yorkshire setting & the conundrum ‘hook’ which made me question what my own reactions would be if I find a huge bag of money (I’d report it within nano seconds. I found a £10 note outside our school once and handed it in to the staff room immediately!) I couldn’t relate to some of the actions of the MC’s but at the same time it felt believable enough whilst reading, and all thrillers need a healthy dose of ‘unreality’ to keep us on our toes. It still kept me guessing & I really enjoyed it.
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.
February 26, 2026
A near perfect read from this author who does friends, dilemma’s and drama so well
Here we meet 6 friends ( 3 couples ) who on a New Years Break find 1.5 Million pounds, all have differing views what to do with it and the then consequences of their decisions make the ongoing story
For me the theme throughout was ‘What would I do?’, What would any of us really do if that amount of money was presented to us with it never being able to be traced back to us, if my answer had been ‘Keep it’ ( of course wouldn’t have been! ) then this story would have changed my decision as the chaos, the lies and the unravelling of the 6’s life was not worth even that vast amount
Splendidly told, attention grabbing and holding all the way through
Loved it
Here we meet 6 friends ( 3 couples ) who on a New Years Break find 1.5 Million pounds, all have differing views what to do with it and the then consequences of their decisions make the ongoing story
For me the theme throughout was ‘What would I do?’, What would any of us really do if that amount of money was presented to us with it never being able to be traced back to us, if my answer had been ‘Keep it’ ( of course wouldn’t have been! ) then this story would have changed my decision as the chaos, the lies and the unravelling of the 6’s life was not worth even that vast amount
Splendidly told, attention grabbing and holding all the way through
Loved it
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
This was a fun and entertaining read!
What would you do if you suddenly had access to a lot of money you found by chance? Would you take it to the police, or would you rather hang on to it? This is one of those questions where you think you know what to do, but in reality, it might not seem so straightforward.
Three couples go away for their usual New Year's celebrations holiday and end up in a cave after they get lost. Here they discover a bag full of money, and as we know, money is the root of all evil!
Some of them want to report it immediately, but there are others who want to first look into it and see if it's money that will be missed.
Obviously, this turns out to be a very bad mistake, especially as most of them have their own secrets that they are hiding from each other as well as their spouses.
Another great fast-paced read by T.M. Logan!
What would you do if you suddenly had access to a lot of money you found by chance? Would you take it to the police, or would you rather hang on to it? This is one of those questions where you think you know what to do, but in reality, it might not seem so straightforward.
Three couples go away for their usual New Year's celebrations holiday and end up in a cave after they get lost. Here they discover a bag full of money, and as we know, money is the root of all evil!
Some of them want to report it immediately, but there are others who want to first look into it and see if it's money that will be missed.
Obviously, this turns out to be a very bad mistake, especially as most of them have their own secrets that they are hiding from each other as well as their spouses.
Another great fast-paced read by T.M. Logan!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I love a TM Logan book, it's one of my regular reads every February or so... of course, once again, he did not disappoint!
The weekend is a book with a dark, twisty story line, one that I felt was darker than usual. Throw in a good moral dilemma and some dangerous characters and I'm 100% sold! The tension in the last third of the story was to the roof and I struggled to put the book down until all was resolved and revealed. I particularly liked the final twist, not the usual one we find in thrillers (adding darkness to an already dark plot) and it gave the ending a different flavour. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll stop here.
Recommended!
The weekend is a book with a dark, twisty story line, one that I felt was darker than usual. Throw in a good moral dilemma and some dangerous characters and I'm 100% sold! The tension in the last third of the story was to the roof and I struggled to put the book down until all was resolved and revealed. I particularly liked the final twist, not the usual one we find in thrillers (adding darkness to an already dark plot) and it gave the ending a different flavour. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll stop here.
Recommended!
December 22, 2025
Another outstanding read from T. M. Logan. The weekend begins as a familiar reunion of friends in the Yorkshire Dales quickly shifts into something far more unsettling, not because of sudden shocks, but because of the slow exposure of the characters involved.
Each character arrives carrying private pressures, financial, emotional, professional, and the isolation of the weekend gives those pressures space to surface. The tension doesn’t come from wondering if something will go wrong, but from watching how easily good intentions start to fray.
It’s a tense, uncomfortable read that leans heavily on character rather than spectacle. The idea of finding the money is simple, but the real story is how quickly long standing friendships start to strain once self-interest enters the room. Logan does a good job of showing how small doubts and private worries can spiral when people feel trapped together, both by the weather and by their own secrets.
I liked how the tension builds through conversations rather than constant action, making the group dynamic feel believable and messy. Not everyone is likeable, but that feels intentional, and it suits a story about moral compromise. By the end, it’s less about the money itself and more about what the weekend exposes, and what can’t be taken back once said or done. Highly recommended
Each character arrives carrying private pressures, financial, emotional, professional, and the isolation of the weekend gives those pressures space to surface. The tension doesn’t come from wondering if something will go wrong, but from watching how easily good intentions start to fray.
It’s a tense, uncomfortable read that leans heavily on character rather than spectacle. The idea of finding the money is simple, but the real story is how quickly long standing friendships start to strain once self-interest enters the room. Logan does a good job of showing how small doubts and private worries can spiral when people feel trapped together, both by the weather and by their own secrets.
I liked how the tension builds through conversations rather than constant action, making the group dynamic feel believable and messy. Not everyone is likeable, but that feels intentional, and it suits a story about moral compromise. By the end, it’s less about the money itself and more about what the weekend exposes, and what can’t be taken back once said or done. Highly recommended
February 22, 2026
5⭐️
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An excellently suspenseful psychological thriller! 😍
Why take a weekend trip away to the Yorkshire Dales, when you can read about a friendship group of three couples whose weekend away inflicts life-altering turmoil. Logan must be a chef because I ate this Michelin star read up in under 24 hours!
From the onset, this book gained my unwavering attention with its slow build up, an interesting moral dilemma and all of the drama that unfolds and silences the camaraderie. Logan’s expertly crafted writing style is present once again with short, sharp and snappy chapters which really propel you through the pages.
I had a theory very early on and I couldn’t have been more wrong. With greed, temptation and power at this book’s core which truly consumes the characters and causes rifts between friends, Logan’s ironclad skill of thriller writing really made this read unpredictable. The constant ebb and flow of doubt and suspicion raised on the cast of characters had me absorbing those pages to unravel the story!
I’m not saying any more to prevent spoiling this read, but it is definitely one to venture into blind, just like I did, as it sure doesn’t disappoint. After ten novels, this book solidifies why Logan is the master of the up-all-night thriller!
A huge thank you @zaffrebooks and @tmloganauthor for having me a part of the #TM10, for the proof Copy of The Weekend and for the finished hardback copy I received at Logan’s press night. The Weekend publishes on the 26th Feb and you MUST check it out! 🙌
⚠️ Please check out the trigger warnings! ⚠️
AD-PR PRODUCT
An excellently suspenseful psychological thriller! 😍
Why take a weekend trip away to the Yorkshire Dales, when you can read about a friendship group of three couples whose weekend away inflicts life-altering turmoil. Logan must be a chef because I ate this Michelin star read up in under 24 hours!
From the onset, this book gained my unwavering attention with its slow build up, an interesting moral dilemma and all of the drama that unfolds and silences the camaraderie. Logan’s expertly crafted writing style is present once again with short, sharp and snappy chapters which really propel you through the pages.
I had a theory very early on and I couldn’t have been more wrong. With greed, temptation and power at this book’s core which truly consumes the characters and causes rifts between friends, Logan’s ironclad skill of thriller writing really made this read unpredictable. The constant ebb and flow of doubt and suspicion raised on the cast of characters had me absorbing those pages to unravel the story!
I’m not saying any more to prevent spoiling this read, but it is definitely one to venture into blind, just like I did, as it sure doesn’t disappoint. After ten novels, this book solidifies why Logan is the master of the up-all-night thriller!
A huge thank you @zaffrebooks and @tmloganauthor for having me a part of the #TM10, for the proof Copy of The Weekend and for the finished hardback copy I received at Logan’s press night. The Weekend publishes on the 26th Feb and you MUST check it out! 🙌
⚠️ Please check out the trigger warnings! ⚠️
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Netgalley and the UK publishers for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I've enjoyed every TM Logan book I've read so far, and this one was no different. It did have a slightly different feel to it, being more of a slow burn in the first half, with a lot of time dedicated to layering the different characters and threads to the story, to be followed by a more bombastic and action-packed second half to the story. But I think that was a wise choice, and I was thoroughly entertained throughout.
There were so many nail-biting moments in the second half. There were so many obstacles to overcome for Helen and some of the other characters to try to resolve the impossible situation they were in. I was on the edge of my seat, deliciously frustrated each time it didn't go swimmingly.
I did consider the ultimate ending of this book fairly early on, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment. It was a unique premise for a thriller, and it posed several moral dilemmas, which made me think about what I would do in those circumstances.
My only critique was that some of the events that helped push the story on seemed a bit overly convenient, verging on little plot holes if you thought too deeply about them, but I was able to suspend disbelief enough to still enjoy the story for what it was. I would thoroughly recommend giving this a go.
I've enjoyed every TM Logan book I've read so far, and this one was no different. It did have a slightly different feel to it, being more of a slow burn in the first half, with a lot of time dedicated to layering the different characters and threads to the story, to be followed by a more bombastic and action-packed second half to the story. But I think that was a wise choice, and I was thoroughly entertained throughout.
There were so many nail-biting moments in the second half. There were so many obstacles to overcome for Helen and some of the other characters to try to resolve the impossible situation they were in. I was on the edge of my seat, deliciously frustrated each time it didn't go swimmingly.
I did consider the ultimate ending of this book fairly early on, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment. It was a unique premise for a thriller, and it posed several moral dilemmas, which made me think about what I would do in those circumstances.
My only critique was that some of the events that helped push the story on seemed a bit overly convenient, verging on little plot holes if you thought too deeply about them, but I was able to suspend disbelief enough to still enjoy the story for what it was. I would thoroughly recommend giving this a go.
February 9, 2026
I was really intrigued by the premise of this book. Six friends on a weekend away find a bag containing a large amount of money and quickly realise they cannot agree on what to do with it.
As the story unfolds, each character is revealed to be far more morally grey than first impressions suggest. Everyone has secrets and their own reasons for wanting the money, which creates tension and mistrust within the group. I liked how this explored how quickly friendships can unravel when temptation is introduced.
Helen, the main character, was likeable and easy to root for, while some of the others were much harder to warm to, though that felt intentional.
I did find some of the plot twists a bit too far fetched, particularly in the second half where things started to feel unrealistic and occasionally a little silly. That took me out of the story and stopped it from fully gripping me.
Overall, this was an enjoyable and easy to read thriller with a strong hook, but it did not break any new ground for me.
As the story unfolds, each character is revealed to be far more morally grey than first impressions suggest. Everyone has secrets and their own reasons for wanting the money, which creates tension and mistrust within the group. I liked how this explored how quickly friendships can unravel when temptation is introduced.
Helen, the main character, was likeable and easy to root for, while some of the others were much harder to warm to, though that felt intentional.
I did find some of the plot twists a bit too far fetched, particularly in the second half where things started to feel unrealistic and occasionally a little silly. That took me out of the story and stopped it from fully gripping me.
Overall, this was an enjoyable and easy to read thriller with a strong hook, but it did not break any new ground for me.
December 18, 2025
A fast paced thriller with a solid plot. I had a fab time reading this one and it kept me on the edge of my seat, definitely worth the read.
December 24, 2025
4.5 stars
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another fantastic book by T.M. Logan. I thoroughly enjoy his books and this one was no different. It was a fast paced, exciting read packed with suspense, especially toward the end.
Throughout the book I was picturing how my friends and I would cope had we been thrown in to the same situation. The characters were very relatable which made it easier to identify with their decision making.
Overall a really good book, definitely worth a read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Throughout the book I was picturing how my friends and I would cope had we been thrown in to the same situation. The characters were very relatable which made it easier to identify with their decision making.
Overall a really good book, definitely worth a read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 26, 2025
Another fabulous exciting book by T M Logan. The Weekend is a great thriller with good characters.
An annual New Year trip with friends and family take an unexpected twist when a bag for of cash is discovered. This leads the party of 6 with a dilemma which divides them and raises questions about how well they know each other and who can be trusted.
My thanks to Net Galley and publishers for the advanced copy I have no doubt that it will be another hit.
An annual New Year trip with friends and family take an unexpected twist when a bag for of cash is discovered. This leads the party of 6 with a dilemma which divides them and raises questions about how well they know each other and who can be trusted.
My thanks to Net Galley and publishers for the advanced copy I have no doubt that it will be another hit.
February 26, 2026
When you see the name TM Logan - you know you’re in for a good read!
Tim is at the top of his game, 10 books down and all epically brilliant and distinctive in their own right. The brilliance of his writing combined with the simplicity of the scenario is true genius. He doesn’t go all in with the crazy, yet done before set ups - instead choosing a sliding doors moment that changes everything.
You just know that nothing good will come from these friends finding that bag - and yet! As you read the book you can’t help going through the scenarios and possibilities yourself. Should you keep it? Should you hand it in? Nobody leaves that kind of money just lying around with no intention of wanting it back.
And so sets the scene for this fantastic book. Totally gripping from the moment I picked it up and brilliantly written. I look forward to books by TM Logan and yet like a packet of Pringles ‘once you pop you can’t stop!’ Read over one weekend I’m still feeling the dizziness from reading so fast.
If you e not read TM Logan before … uh time to remove that rock! You’ll love each and every one of his books.
Thanks to NetGalley and special thanks to Bonnie’s Books for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
Tim is at the top of his game, 10 books down and all epically brilliant and distinctive in their own right. The brilliance of his writing combined with the simplicity of the scenario is true genius. He doesn’t go all in with the crazy, yet done before set ups - instead choosing a sliding doors moment that changes everything.
You just know that nothing good will come from these friends finding that bag - and yet! As you read the book you can’t help going through the scenarios and possibilities yourself. Should you keep it? Should you hand it in? Nobody leaves that kind of money just lying around with no intention of wanting it back.
And so sets the scene for this fantastic book. Totally gripping from the moment I picked it up and brilliantly written. I look forward to books by TM Logan and yet like a packet of Pringles ‘once you pop you can’t stop!’ Read over one weekend I’m still feeling the dizziness from reading so fast.
If you e not read TM Logan before … uh time to remove that rock! You’ll love each and every one of his books.
Thanks to NetGalley and special thanks to Bonnie’s Books for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.5 stars
Thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I have only read one T.M Logan book - The Daughter - but I do own two others, The Mother and The Dream Home, but just from the one book alone he became an author I fell in love with.
This took me a little longer to get into than The Daughter, it had a slower start, but it does get quicker not that long after, and regardless of a slower start, I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Whilst it is brilliant from page one, I definitely liked it more from Part 2 onwards when it becomes more thrillery and full on.
This one feels closer to home. I'm sure we've all thought now and again what it would be like to win the lottery, receive a sudden influx of cash, or stumble upon some money, and what we would do with it. And this book gives the reader a chance to explore that idea. If you fond a million pounds just lying around, would you hand it in or keep it? I say hand it in. But when you're there in the moment, seemingly free cash that could help you survive, it's not all that easy.
What I did like was how deceptively simple it was. He doesn't go in all guns blazing like some thrillers, instead he drops clues, gives you things to think about, and then once you're sure you're on a level footing, he pulls off a twist and throws you off balance.
This is more psychological than physical. It's not all violence and terror and murders like some thrillers (which are all good things, don't worry). It plays on your mind and we start to see friendships and relationships questioned and break down. You don't know who to trust and who to believe.
There are short chapters, which is right up my street as I can't stand overly drawn out chapters. The short length of the chapters add to the intense, frenetic, claustrophobic feeling of the story.
There are twists, which isn't surprising for a thriller. I am notoriously awful at seeing twists coming and working out whodunnits, and this is no different. I was definitely bamboozled (I love that word) by the direction some things took.
I can't say I found any of the characters likeable, apart from maybe one of the character' mum. They're well written but they've all got some sort of ... sliminess about them I suppose I'd say, which meant that I couldn't see them as good people, but I was very interested in their stories.
It was completely addictive and absorbing and I sat on the sofa, curled up with the dog and a glass of wine, Christmas tree light on, and just devoured it in one afternoon, I couldn't tear myself away.
I think this is Logan's 10th novel and whilst this may only be my second read, he has become a go-to thriller author and I've got all of his others on my wishlist.
Thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I have only read one T.M Logan book - The Daughter - but I do own two others, The Mother and The Dream Home, but just from the one book alone he became an author I fell in love with.
This took me a little longer to get into than The Daughter, it had a slower start, but it does get quicker not that long after, and regardless of a slower start, I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Whilst it is brilliant from page one, I definitely liked it more from Part 2 onwards when it becomes more thrillery and full on.
This one feels closer to home. I'm sure we've all thought now and again what it would be like to win the lottery, receive a sudden influx of cash, or stumble upon some money, and what we would do with it. And this book gives the reader a chance to explore that idea. If you fond a million pounds just lying around, would you hand it in or keep it? I say hand it in. But when you're there in the moment, seemingly free cash that could help you survive, it's not all that easy.
What I did like was how deceptively simple it was. He doesn't go in all guns blazing like some thrillers, instead he drops clues, gives you things to think about, and then once you're sure you're on a level footing, he pulls off a twist and throws you off balance.
This is more psychological than physical. It's not all violence and terror and murders like some thrillers (which are all good things, don't worry). It plays on your mind and we start to see friendships and relationships questioned and break down. You don't know who to trust and who to believe.
There are short chapters, which is right up my street as I can't stand overly drawn out chapters. The short length of the chapters add to the intense, frenetic, claustrophobic feeling of the story.
There are twists, which isn't surprising for a thriller. I am notoriously awful at seeing twists coming and working out whodunnits, and this is no different. I was definitely bamboozled (I love that word) by the direction some things took.
I can't say I found any of the characters likeable, apart from maybe one of the character' mum. They're well written but they've all got some sort of ... sliminess about them I suppose I'd say, which meant that I couldn't see them as good people, but I was very interested in their stories.
It was completely addictive and absorbing and I sat on the sofa, curled up with the dog and a glass of wine, Christmas tree light on, and just devoured it in one afternoon, I couldn't tear myself away.
I think this is Logan's 10th novel and whilst this may only be my second read, he has become a go-to thriller author and I've got all of his others on my wishlist.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Many thanks to NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK for the ARC. When a group of long-time friends rent a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales for their annual New Year getaway, they expect a few drinks, long walks, and a break from real life. What they don’t expect is to stumble across a backpack hidden in an old lead mine containing £1.6 million in cash.
At first, the decision seems simple: hand the money in to the police. But as a storm traps them, time passes, and reality creeps back in, that certainty begins to crack. Because beneath the surface of these friendships lie secrets, debt, obsession, failing careers, and quiet desperation. Suddenly, the money feels less like a moral dilemma and more like a solution.
I’ve read a lot of T.M. Logan’s books, and while this one starts a little slower than some of his others, it doesn’t take long to find its rhythm. Once it does, the tension builds steadily and relentlessly. Rather than rushing from twist to twist straight away, Logan focuses heavily on the dynamics between the three couples, how ordinary, believable people begin to unravel when faced with an extraordinary temptation.
What really stood out to me was how much of the middle of the novel becomes a psychological study of friendship and morality. Watching these long-standing relationships fracture under pressure was uncomfortable in the best way. The dialogue feels intense and realistic, and the characters, while deeply flawed, are completely believable. You can understand how each of them justifies their decisions, even as things spiral.
As always, Logan’s writing is sharp and cinematic, with short chapters that keep the pages turning. When the twists do arrive, they hit hard. There were several moments I genuinely didn’t see coming, including revelations about the money itself and who it truly belongs to. The suspense kept me on edge, constantly wondering how or if any of them would escape the weekend unscathed.
The ending, in particular, was shocking and not at all what I expected. By the time I reached the final pages, I actually felt disappointed it was over, always the sign of a great thriller.
The Weekend is a fast-paced, tense, and highly addictive read that proves once again why T.M. Logan excels at turning simple premises into gripping psychological thrillers. It’s a chilling reminder that sometimes finding a fortune can be far more dangerous than losing one, and honestly, it left me thinking that I never want to find a bag full of money.
Highly recommended. A gripping, nail-biting, character-driven thriller and another winner from one of my go-to authors for a guaranteed great read.
At first, the decision seems simple: hand the money in to the police. But as a storm traps them, time passes, and reality creeps back in, that certainty begins to crack. Because beneath the surface of these friendships lie secrets, debt, obsession, failing careers, and quiet desperation. Suddenly, the money feels less like a moral dilemma and more like a solution.
I’ve read a lot of T.M. Logan’s books, and while this one starts a little slower than some of his others, it doesn’t take long to find its rhythm. Once it does, the tension builds steadily and relentlessly. Rather than rushing from twist to twist straight away, Logan focuses heavily on the dynamics between the three couples, how ordinary, believable people begin to unravel when faced with an extraordinary temptation.
What really stood out to me was how much of the middle of the novel becomes a psychological study of friendship and morality. Watching these long-standing relationships fracture under pressure was uncomfortable in the best way. The dialogue feels intense and realistic, and the characters, while deeply flawed, are completely believable. You can understand how each of them justifies their decisions, even as things spiral.
As always, Logan’s writing is sharp and cinematic, with short chapters that keep the pages turning. When the twists do arrive, they hit hard. There were several moments I genuinely didn’t see coming, including revelations about the money itself and who it truly belongs to. The suspense kept me on edge, constantly wondering how or if any of them would escape the weekend unscathed.
The ending, in particular, was shocking and not at all what I expected. By the time I reached the final pages, I actually felt disappointed it was over, always the sign of a great thriller.
The Weekend is a fast-paced, tense, and highly addictive read that proves once again why T.M. Logan excels at turning simple premises into gripping psychological thrillers. It’s a chilling reminder that sometimes finding a fortune can be far more dangerous than losing one, and honestly, it left me thinking that I never want to find a bag full of money.
Highly recommended. A gripping, nail-biting, character-driven thriller and another winner from one of my go-to authors for a guaranteed great read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Well... this was the easiest five shiny starts awarded for a while... But then, that was kinda inevitable given my previous encounters with this author's books. And I have read them all!
This time, we start with a group of friends, three couples, spending New Year, as they always do, together in a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales. When we first meet them, they are a wee bit lost, sheltering from the rain in the mouth of an old deserted mine. In it they discover a backpack full of money. Split second decision and it comes back to the farmhouse with them where they find it contains over one and a half million pounds. A staggering amount. So they do what anyone else would do... they play cards with the cash rather than use chips. Now, as they haven't yet decided what to do with the windfall - keep or hand in - they all wear gloves...
Long story short, and it'd be a pretty short rest of the book if they just handed it in and walked away so it's not really a spoiler, but they take it home... And that's where the trouble begins...
So many secrets, lies and a healthy dollop of dysfunctional behaviour follow, which begs the question of exactly how well do these three close couples know each other. It also transpires that they are not in the slightest bit loyal to each other - even given the longevity of their relationships, even between the family members. And what follows is delightful, car crash reading that had me gripped all the way through, so much so that I whizzed through it in only a couple of sittings so compelling it was and so much that I needed to find out how it all ended...
Characters were deliciously devious and all had their good and bad points so, although I did form opinions of them quite early, the author kept me on my toes throughout as I changed my mind the better I got to know them. Love it when that happens!
And the story was sublimely plotted and incredibly well executed. With twists and turns along the way I soon gave up trying to second guess and just went with the flow, delighting in every reveal as it happened. And the ending, when it came, was perfect and wholly satisfying!
All in all, another winner from one of my favourite, go to, authors, and a worthy addition to an already well impressive back catalogue which are all well worth a read. Me, I'm now just hanging for his next book... My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
This time, we start with a group of friends, three couples, spending New Year, as they always do, together in a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales. When we first meet them, they are a wee bit lost, sheltering from the rain in the mouth of an old deserted mine. In it they discover a backpack full of money. Split second decision and it comes back to the farmhouse with them where they find it contains over one and a half million pounds. A staggering amount. So they do what anyone else would do... they play cards with the cash rather than use chips. Now, as they haven't yet decided what to do with the windfall - keep or hand in - they all wear gloves...
Long story short, and it'd be a pretty short rest of the book if they just handed it in and walked away so it's not really a spoiler, but they take it home... And that's where the trouble begins...
So many secrets, lies and a healthy dollop of dysfunctional behaviour follow, which begs the question of exactly how well do these three close couples know each other. It also transpires that they are not in the slightest bit loyal to each other - even given the longevity of their relationships, even between the family members. And what follows is delightful, car crash reading that had me gripped all the way through, so much so that I whizzed through it in only a couple of sittings so compelling it was and so much that I needed to find out how it all ended...
Characters were deliciously devious and all had their good and bad points so, although I did form opinions of them quite early, the author kept me on my toes throughout as I changed my mind the better I got to know them. Love it when that happens!
And the story was sublimely plotted and incredibly well executed. With twists and turns along the way I soon gave up trying to second guess and just went with the flow, delighting in every reveal as it happened. And the ending, when it came, was perfect and wholly satisfying!
All in all, another winner from one of my favourite, go to, authors, and a worthy addition to an already well impressive back catalogue which are all well worth a read. Me, I'm now just hanging for his next book... My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend by T.M. Logan was one of those books that I felt fairly sure I would enjoy before I even started it, purely because of the central idea. A group of friends, a weekend away, and a moral dilemma that immediately makes you stop and think, what would I do? That alone was enough to hook me in, and it absolutely did its job in that respect. In fact, it sparked a long and surprisingly intense discussion between me and my husband, which I think says a lot about how effective the concept itself is.
While I was reading, I did find myself wanting to keep picking it up. There’s a definite pull to the writing, and the situation escalates in a way that keeps you engaged, even when you’re not fully convinced by what’s happening. I never felt bored, and I was always curious to see how things would unfold, which is something I value a lot in this type of book.
Where it fell down for me, though, was with the characters. I struggled to really warm to them, and over time, that became a bigger issue than I expected. I didn’t feel particularly invested in their fates, and when tensions rose, I realised I wasn’t emotionally involved in the way I wanted to be. I understood what they were doing, but I didn’t connect with them on a deeper level, which made the stakes feel slightly muted.
The ending was another sticking point. Everything felt very rushed, especially considering how much time was spent building up to it. The twist itself had potential, but it was skimmed over so quickly that I was left feeling a bit confused rather than satisfied. I wanted more space to sit with it, more explanation, and a bit of breathing room to fully understand the consequences of what had happened. Instead, it felt like the book wrapped up just as it should have been digging a little deeper.
Overall, I’m a bit torn. I did enjoy the experience of reading it, and the premise is genuinely thought-provoking, but it didn’t quite deliver on everything it promised. I finished it feeling slightly let down, wishing it had taken more time with its characters and its conclusion. It’s one of those books that’s easy to read and easy to talk about afterwards, but it didn’t linger with me in the way I hoped it would.
While I was reading, I did find myself wanting to keep picking it up. There’s a definite pull to the writing, and the situation escalates in a way that keeps you engaged, even when you’re not fully convinced by what’s happening. I never felt bored, and I was always curious to see how things would unfold, which is something I value a lot in this type of book.
Where it fell down for me, though, was with the characters. I struggled to really warm to them, and over time, that became a bigger issue than I expected. I didn’t feel particularly invested in their fates, and when tensions rose, I realised I wasn’t emotionally involved in the way I wanted to be. I understood what they were doing, but I didn’t connect with them on a deeper level, which made the stakes feel slightly muted.
The ending was another sticking point. Everything felt very rushed, especially considering how much time was spent building up to it. The twist itself had potential, but it was skimmed over so quickly that I was left feeling a bit confused rather than satisfied. I wanted more space to sit with it, more explanation, and a bit of breathing room to fully understand the consequences of what had happened. Instead, it felt like the book wrapped up just as it should have been digging a little deeper.
Overall, I’m a bit torn. I did enjoy the experience of reading it, and the premise is genuinely thought-provoking, but it didn’t quite deliver on everything it promised. I finished it feeling slightly let down, wishing it had taken more time with its characters and its conclusion. It’s one of those books that’s easy to read and easy to talk about afterwards, but it didn’t linger with me in the way I hoped it would.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend, is an addictive, fast paced novel by TM. Logan that illustrates how quickly friendship can fracture when temptation, secrecy, and fear collide. What begins as a relaxing getaway in the rugged beauty of the Yorkshire Dales soon spirals into a nightmare that none of the characters envisaged.
A group of long-time friends rent a converted farmhouse for a weekend of walking, food, and catching up. The setting feels idyllic and familiar, but all that is shortly going to change. A sudden storm forces the group to shelter in the entrance of an old lead mine, where they stumble upon a backpack stuffed with an astonishing amount of cash. At first, the decision seems obvious, hand it in to the police as soon as possible.
But as the storm rages on and escape is delayed, cracks begin to appear. Hidden debts, personal obsessions, faltering careers, and long-buried resentments surface, and the promise of instant solutions becomes dangerously seductive. The money isn’t just a find, it’s a test, exposing how little these friends truly know about one another.
The tension is constantly rising throughout the novel and the shifting perspectives tell of each character’s private fears and justifications. A claustrophobic setting, together with the tension mounting from the moral choices they face create an atmosphere thick with suspicion. Trust erodes quickly, and the descent into deceit and betrayal feels both shocking and disturbingly plausible.
As the weekend unravels, the stakes rise dramatically, culminating in violence and consequences that cannot be undone. The Weekend is a gripping exploration of greed, loyalty, and the thin line between doing the right thing and doing what’s easiest.
A fast-paced novel with an intriguing plot. Moral dilemma’s, where one bad decision and one dangerous secret, can change everything.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bonnier Books for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
A group of long-time friends rent a converted farmhouse for a weekend of walking, food, and catching up. The setting feels idyllic and familiar, but all that is shortly going to change. A sudden storm forces the group to shelter in the entrance of an old lead mine, where they stumble upon a backpack stuffed with an astonishing amount of cash. At first, the decision seems obvious, hand it in to the police as soon as possible.
But as the storm rages on and escape is delayed, cracks begin to appear. Hidden debts, personal obsessions, faltering careers, and long-buried resentments surface, and the promise of instant solutions becomes dangerously seductive. The money isn’t just a find, it’s a test, exposing how little these friends truly know about one another.
The tension is constantly rising throughout the novel and the shifting perspectives tell of each character’s private fears and justifications. A claustrophobic setting, together with the tension mounting from the moral choices they face create an atmosphere thick with suspicion. Trust erodes quickly, and the descent into deceit and betrayal feels both shocking and disturbingly plausible.
As the weekend unravels, the stakes rise dramatically, culminating in violence and consequences that cannot be undone. The Weekend is a gripping exploration of greed, loyalty, and the thin line between doing the right thing and doing what’s easiest.
A fast-paced novel with an intriguing plot. Moral dilemma’s, where one bad decision and one dangerous secret, can change everything.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bonnier Books for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
When a group of friends stumbles across a backpack hidden in a remote cave, they are faced with a dilemma. Do they do the responsible thing and hand the backpack to the police, or do they keep the contents? Their choice threatens to tear apart the close friendships and puts lives at risk.
I always know that when I pick up a book by T. M. Logan, I won't want to put it down until I've finished it, and The Weekend fits that description perfectly. It is so easy to place yourself in the position of the characters. Three middle-aged married couples, who've been friends for years, are faced with making a difficult decision when they find a backpack containing a large amount of money. Any normal person would immediately know that there's probably something illegal involved with the money and hand it over to the police. For the group of friends, it isn't quite as clear-cut as most of them have problems that could be solved by an injection of cash.
As one of the group says, "Money does strange things to people,.....it changes them", and rifts between the group start to show. When a chunk of the money disappears, accusations begin to fly, and each one wonders if they truly know the people they've associated with for years. I loved this aspect of the story, as the author doesn't make it clear who is responsible for the missing money; there are small hints, but not enough evidence to make a definitive decision.
Tension begins to build when the police turn up. This leads to a dangerous situation that causes an even greater dilemma for the friends. While I had an idea of what the twist would be, I was on the edge of my seat as revelation after revelation delivered shocks, and the final twist was an absolute delight.
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I always know that when I pick up a book by T. M. Logan, I won't want to put it down until I've finished it, and The Weekend fits that description perfectly. It is so easy to place yourself in the position of the characters. Three middle-aged married couples, who've been friends for years, are faced with making a difficult decision when they find a backpack containing a large amount of money. Any normal person would immediately know that there's probably something illegal involved with the money and hand it over to the police. For the group of friends, it isn't quite as clear-cut as most of them have problems that could be solved by an injection of cash.
As one of the group says, "Money does strange things to people,.....it changes them", and rifts between the group start to show. When a chunk of the money disappears, accusations begin to fly, and each one wonders if they truly know the people they've associated with for years. I loved this aspect of the story, as the author doesn't make it clear who is responsible for the missing money; there are small hints, but not enough evidence to make a definitive decision.
Tension begins to build when the police turn up. This leads to a dangerous situation that causes an even greater dilemma for the friends. While I had an idea of what the twist would be, I was on the edge of my seat as revelation after revelation delivered shocks, and the final twist was an absolute delight.
If you enjoyed my review please check out my book blog, Reading For Leisure
https://readingforleisure.blogspot.com/
or follow me on:-
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Instagram; @reading_for_leisure_blog
January 11, 2026
Six friends, one ritual New Year trip, and a familiar destination in Yorkshire—everything begins like a tradition wrapped in comfort and nostalgia. But a wrong turn during a trek changes everything. Lost in the wilderness, they stumble upon a bag filled with a million dollars, and with it begins the real journey—one into greed, suspicion, and fractured friendships.
What follows is chaos. Arguments erupt over whether to keep the money or turn it in to the police. Long-buried secrets start surfacing at carefully timed moments, sending chills down the spine and adding layers of shock. Each character hides something, and when those truths unravel, it becomes clear that the money is only a trigger—the real damage comes from what already existed beneath the surface.
The major twist arrives around the 50% mark, shifting the entire narrative and revealing how deeply flawed and complicated these friendships truly are. While the story starts with a bang, the middle portion feels slightly slow and stretched, where the tension doesn’t hit as hard as expected and some twists don’t fully land.
That said, the final 30% redeems it all—fast-paced, intense, and packed with drama. Betrayals come to light, relationships crumble, and greed shows its ugliest face. The book powerfully explores how money can corrupt even the closest bonds, turning trust into suspicion and love into rivalry.
Despite a dragged middle that cost this read 3.5 star for me, the themes of greed, betrayal, and moral conflict are explored well. Every character is morally grey, making the story uncomfortable yet thought-provoking.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
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“Money doesn’t change people—it shows who they were all along.”
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QOTD:
💭 If you found a bag full of money with your closest friends… would you trust them—or yourself?
What follows is chaos. Arguments erupt over whether to keep the money or turn it in to the police. Long-buried secrets start surfacing at carefully timed moments, sending chills down the spine and adding layers of shock. Each character hides something, and when those truths unravel, it becomes clear that the money is only a trigger—the real damage comes from what already existed beneath the surface.
The major twist arrives around the 50% mark, shifting the entire narrative and revealing how deeply flawed and complicated these friendships truly are. While the story starts with a bang, the middle portion feels slightly slow and stretched, where the tension doesn’t hit as hard as expected and some twists don’t fully land.
That said, the final 30% redeems it all—fast-paced, intense, and packed with drama. Betrayals come to light, relationships crumble, and greed shows its ugliest face. The book powerfully explores how money can corrupt even the closest bonds, turning trust into suspicion and love into rivalry.
Despite a dragged middle that cost this read 3.5 star for me, the themes of greed, betrayal, and moral conflict are explored well. Every character is morally grey, making the story uncomfortable yet thought-provoking.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
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“Money doesn’t change people—it shows who they were all along.”
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QOTD:
💭 If you found a bag full of money with your closest friends… would you trust them—or yourself?
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This is such a wonderfully tightly wound, character driven thriller that proves how quickly friendship can fracture when temptation enters the room.
Six friends head to a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales for what should be a relaxing weekend away. But when they stumble across a backpack stuffed with cash while sheltering from a storm, the mood shifts. What starts as a sensible agreement to hand the money in slowly unravels as personal secrets, financial pressures and long-buried resentments rise to the surface.
What I loved most about this book was the friendship dynamics. The author doesn’t just give us a mystery he gives us the history too (I’m proud of that rhyme 😝) You can feel the years between these characters, the shared experiences, the quiet rivalries, the things left unsaid. It makes every lie sting that little bit more. It adds such a layer of ‘they should trust each other……but can they?’
The secrets were layered so well. Debt, obsession, careers hanging by a thread — each character had something to lose, and suddenly the money becomes more than just cash. It becomes escape. It becomes power. It becomes dangerous.
The unreliable characters kept me constantly second guessing. Just when I thought I had someone figured out, another detail would surface and shift everything. And that plot twist? I genuinely didn’t see it coming. It recontextualised so much and added that final punch of shock.
This is a story about money, murder and moral lines and how quickly those lines blur when nobody thinks they’ll get caught. The final twist was brilliant and made me smile!! Superb!!!
This is brilliantly ripping, tense and packed with betrayal. I loved how this is a thriller that makes you question how well you really know your friends… and yourself and you ask yourself ‘what would I do?’
Six friends head to a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales for what should be a relaxing weekend away. But when they stumble across a backpack stuffed with cash while sheltering from a storm, the mood shifts. What starts as a sensible agreement to hand the money in slowly unravels as personal secrets, financial pressures and long-buried resentments rise to the surface.
What I loved most about this book was the friendship dynamics. The author doesn’t just give us a mystery he gives us the history too (I’m proud of that rhyme 😝) You can feel the years between these characters, the shared experiences, the quiet rivalries, the things left unsaid. It makes every lie sting that little bit more. It adds such a layer of ‘they should trust each other……but can they?’
The secrets were layered so well. Debt, obsession, careers hanging by a thread — each character had something to lose, and suddenly the money becomes more than just cash. It becomes escape. It becomes power. It becomes dangerous.
The unreliable characters kept me constantly second guessing. Just when I thought I had someone figured out, another detail would surface and shift everything. And that plot twist? I genuinely didn’t see it coming. It recontextualised so much and added that final punch of shock.
This is a story about money, murder and moral lines and how quickly those lines blur when nobody thinks they’ll get caught. The final twist was brilliant and made me smile!! Superb!!!
This is brilliantly ripping, tense and packed with betrayal. I loved how this is a thriller that makes you question how well you really know your friends… and yourself and you ask yourself ‘what would I do?’
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier Books for the ARC.
I really liked the concept of The Weekend - a group of ordinary friends finding £1.6 million in cash and deciding to keep it, with consequences of that decision following quickly after. It’s one of those situations that instantly makes you think, “What would I actually do?”. I always enjoy stories that put normal people into completely wild circumstances.
Helen’s emotions felt like the most real and believable in the whole book, and even though a lot of the characters were frustrating, that actually kept me reading (sometimes I weirdly love being annoyed at characters because it means I’m invested!). I also did really liked the ending with the suitcase...
That said, I was a bit disappointed overall. I found it really predictable, and I kept waiting for one of those big twists that T.M. Logan usually delivers, but it never really came. I also didn’t fully connect with the characters or their situations, which probably affected how much it landed for me.
There also just felt like a lot going on. Every single character seemed to have their own separate drama, and some of it felt unnecessary. A few things didn’t fully make sense to me either - certain activities close to the end (involving Kat and Miranda) and relationship tensions were introduced but not really explained. The dynamic between Jason and Christian especially felt confusing, like there was backstory there that we never properly got.
Overall, I’m still a fan of T.M. Logan and I’ll definitely read his next book - this one just didn’t hit the same for me as his previous thrillers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier Books for the ARC.
I really liked the concept of The Weekend - a group of ordinary friends finding £1.6 million in cash and deciding to keep it, with consequences of that decision following quickly after. It’s one of those situations that instantly makes you think, “What would I actually do?”. I always enjoy stories that put normal people into completely wild circumstances.
Helen’s emotions felt like the most real and believable in the whole book, and even though a lot of the characters were frustrating, that actually kept me reading (sometimes I weirdly love being annoyed at characters because it means I’m invested!). I also did really liked the ending with the suitcase...
That said, I was a bit disappointed overall. I found it really predictable, and I kept waiting for one of those big twists that T.M. Logan usually delivers, but it never really came. I also didn’t fully connect with the characters or their situations, which probably affected how much it landed for me.
There also just felt like a lot going on. Every single character seemed to have their own separate drama, and some of it felt unnecessary. A few things didn’t fully make sense to me either - certain activities close to the end (involving Kat and Miranda) and relationship tensions were introduced but not really explained. The dynamic between Jason and Christian especially felt confusing, like there was backstory there that we never properly got.
Overall, I’m still a fan of T.M. Logan and I’ll definitely read his next book - this one just didn’t hit the same for me as his previous thrillers.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
When a group of friends rent a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales, they have little idea that this one weekend may change the course of their lives forever. While out on a walk, a storm descends and the friends take shelter in the mouth of an old lead mine. Inside, they discover a backpack filled with more money than they've ever seen. This unexpected windfall could solve a wide array of problems for the groups, perhaps they don't know each other as well as they thought. Before long, six good friends find themselves sliding headlong into a world of deceit, treachery, betrayal and murder . . .
Wow, safe to say that Tim has done it again! I absolutely devoured this in just two sittings, I didn’t want to put it down, as is always the case with this author’s books.
Tim’s classic engaging writing style means that right from the very first chapter, where we are introduced to the group of six friends, it is evident that something big is going to happen. The story is told predominantly through the eyes of Helen, the person who discovers the backpack that could change their lives forever. The insertion of different character POV chapter at relevant stages of the book was also great at building up the suspense, cleverly dropping the clues in throughout.
10 years of releases and Tim’s writing just gets better and better, the twists and turns coming at you from every angle, keeping you guessing right till the very end. Suffice to say this is definitely a book I happily recommend, to fans of Tim’s and anyone looking to discover his books. The only problem now? Having to wait for Book 11!🤭
Wow, safe to say that Tim has done it again! I absolutely devoured this in just two sittings, I didn’t want to put it down, as is always the case with this author’s books.
Tim’s classic engaging writing style means that right from the very first chapter, where we are introduced to the group of six friends, it is evident that something big is going to happen. The story is told predominantly through the eyes of Helen, the person who discovers the backpack that could change their lives forever. The insertion of different character POV chapter at relevant stages of the book was also great at building up the suspense, cleverly dropping the clues in throughout.
10 years of releases and Tim’s writing just gets better and better, the twists and turns coming at you from every angle, keeping you guessing right till the very end. Suffice to say this is definitely a book I happily recommend, to fans of Tim’s and anyone looking to discover his books. The only problem now? Having to wait for Book 11!🤭
December 17, 2025
Review of ‘The Weekend’ by T.M. Logan, due to be published on 26 February 2026 by Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre.
Three couples - Helen & Jason, Kat & Dev and Miranda & Christian - on their annual retreat to a cottage in the Yorkshire Dales to see in the New Year together, stumble into a cave for shelter from a storm, and discover a backpack full of more money than they have ever seen in their lives. £1.6 million to be exact.
Making the decision to take the backpack with them, the friends are torn in half over what to do. Some of them want to hand it in at the first available opportunity, but others want to keep it, seeing it as a windfall that will be an answer to all their troubles.
Things take a dark turn, and the friends find themselves thrown into a world where they don’t know who to trust and who is harbouring secrets. The cracks begin to fracture the friendships as each has their own agenda and reason to see the money as an opportunity - until it all goes very wrong.
The chapters are short and punchy, many have real cliffhanger endings that leave you wanting to read on. There are plot twists that you think are coming, only to be a red herring and another twist that is unexpected comes crashing in to lead the story in a different direction. The characters are well written, the storyline flows well and has great attention to detail.
This is T.M. Logan’s 10th novel release, which will no doubt top the bestseller charts like the ones before, and is a recommended read.
Three couples - Helen & Jason, Kat & Dev and Miranda & Christian - on their annual retreat to a cottage in the Yorkshire Dales to see in the New Year together, stumble into a cave for shelter from a storm, and discover a backpack full of more money than they have ever seen in their lives. £1.6 million to be exact.
Making the decision to take the backpack with them, the friends are torn in half over what to do. Some of them want to hand it in at the first available opportunity, but others want to keep it, seeing it as a windfall that will be an answer to all their troubles.
Things take a dark turn, and the friends find themselves thrown into a world where they don’t know who to trust and who is harbouring secrets. The cracks begin to fracture the friendships as each has their own agenda and reason to see the money as an opportunity - until it all goes very wrong.
The chapters are short and punchy, many have real cliffhanger endings that leave you wanting to read on. There are plot twists that you think are coming, only to be a red herring and another twist that is unexpected comes crashing in to lead the story in a different direction. The characters are well written, the storyline flows well and has great attention to detail.
This is T.M. Logan’s 10th novel release, which will no doubt top the bestseller charts like the ones before, and is a recommended read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend follows a group of friends as they are on their yearly new years trip, they are lost in horrible weather and seek shelter in a cave but what they could never of expected is to find a backpack full of cash. Now would you do the right thing and leave it or do the other take it for yourself? Some of the group want to leave it whilst some want to keep it for themselves as it's not everyday you see that large amount of money and think of all the things that it would help with.
What follows is some stuff i never saw coming and you find out what secrets some of the group are hiding and what they do with the money. Not only did i not expect some of their secrets but i definitely didn't expect who the money belonged to and why it was there. I did not see the twists coming and felt most of the time i was on the edge of my seat wondering how they were going to get out of the situations they were all in unscathed. All i could think of this is a weekend i would never forget. All of the characters were so different but believable. So full of tense moments and suspense, i was quite gutted when i was getting near the end.
Once again i was blown away by T.M. Logan's work, every single book i have read has been so different but so great and The Weekend may even be a new favourite. As always i look forward to their new work in the future. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.
What follows is some stuff i never saw coming and you find out what secrets some of the group are hiding and what they do with the money. Not only did i not expect some of their secrets but i definitely didn't expect who the money belonged to and why it was there. I did not see the twists coming and felt most of the time i was on the edge of my seat wondering how they were going to get out of the situations they were all in unscathed. All i could think of this is a weekend i would never forget. All of the characters were so different but believable. So full of tense moments and suspense, i was quite gutted when i was getting near the end.
Once again i was blown away by T.M. Logan's work, every single book i have read has been so different but so great and The Weekend may even be a new favourite. As always i look forward to their new work in the future. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
When a group of friends spend the weekend in the Yorkshire Dales, the last thing they expect to find is a bag full of money while sheltering from the rain and they agree to hand it in. Only as the weekend continues and each with their own secrets, minds begin to change and they soon find themselves sliding into a world of deceit and far worse.
As a big fan of T.M. Logan, I was very excited to start the latest thriller by him and I have to say this one did not disappoint! The subject of this book is compelling and a moral scenario I have pondered on before. It was highly entertaining seeing the way decisions made would lead the story down new paths and result in certain consequences - it ended up a thought provoking read.
Not only was this an intriguing read, it was also fast paced, suspenseful and had some great twists. I had a great time discovering character’s secrets and seeing how it would all come together. The characters were strongly written, whereby they felt familiar and authentic. I was gripped to the pages while reading, needing to read just one more chapter of this adrenaline fuelled thriller. This was another tightly plotted, fantastic thriller by this author. I will definitely be recommending it (as I do with his others) and impatiently waiting for the next one. 4.5 stars rounded up to my first 5 star book of the year. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
As a big fan of T.M. Logan, I was very excited to start the latest thriller by him and I have to say this one did not disappoint! The subject of this book is compelling and a moral scenario I have pondered on before. It was highly entertaining seeing the way decisions made would lead the story down new paths and result in certain consequences - it ended up a thought provoking read.
Not only was this an intriguing read, it was also fast paced, suspenseful and had some great twists. I had a great time discovering character’s secrets and seeing how it would all come together. The characters were strongly written, whereby they felt familiar and authentic. I was gripped to the pages while reading, needing to read just one more chapter of this adrenaline fuelled thriller. This was another tightly plotted, fantastic thriller by this author. I will definitely be recommending it (as I do with his others) and impatiently waiting for the next one. 4.5 stars rounded up to my first 5 star book of the year. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend is a fast paced psychological thriller centred around a group of old friends whose annual break away to celebrate New Years Eve takes a dark and unsettling turn. What starts as a relaxed reunion soon becomes charged with tension following a very unexpected discovery by one of the party. The novel explores trust, loyalty and the fragile nature of friendships when tested under pressure.
One of TM Logan's great strengths as a thriller writer is his ability to set a perfect pace. He keeps this story moving with plenty of twists and turns, many of which are totally unexpected. Suspense is carefully maintained making The Weekend a real page turner and as with all Logan's thrillers, so difficult to put down. The famous saying 'Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive' feels particularly apt for this thriller. Deception lies at the heart of the story and the author skilfully shows how even small lies can spiral into something far more dangerous. The characters are flawed, and as such, very believable. Their choices, often driven by fear or self-preservation, add to the mounting sense of unease.
Overall The Weekend is an engaging and cleverly plotted thriller that delivers on suspense and surprise.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre Bonnier Books UK for my advanced reader copy in return for my honest and unbiased review
One of TM Logan's great strengths as a thriller writer is his ability to set a perfect pace. He keeps this story moving with plenty of twists and turns, many of which are totally unexpected. Suspense is carefully maintained making The Weekend a real page turner and as with all Logan's thrillers, so difficult to put down. The famous saying 'Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive' feels particularly apt for this thriller. Deception lies at the heart of the story and the author skilfully shows how even small lies can spiral into something far more dangerous. The characters are flawed, and as such, very believable. Their choices, often driven by fear or self-preservation, add to the mounting sense of unease.
Overall The Weekend is an engaging and cleverly plotted thriller that delivers on suspense and surprise.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre Bonnier Books UK for my advanced reader copy in return for my honest and unbiased review
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