The Drift by C J Tudor

[Trisha]

Three ordinary people risk everything for a chance at redemption in this audacious, utterly gripping novel of catastrophe and survival at the end of the world, from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man.

Hannah awakens to carnage, all mangled metal and shattered glass. During a hasty escape from a secluded boarding school, her schoolbus careened over a hillside road during one of the year's heaviest snowstorms, trapping her inside with a handful of survivors, a brewing virus and no way to call for help. If she and the remaining few want to make it out alive, with their sanity--and secrets--intact, they'll need to work together or they'll be buried alive with the rest of the dead.

A former detective, Meg awakens to a gentle rocking. She is in a cable car suspended far above a snowstorm and surrounded by strangers in the same uniform as her, with no memory of how they got there. They are heading to a mysterious place known only to them as The Retreat, but when they discover a dead man among their ranks and Meg spies a familiar face, she realizes that there is something far more insidious going on and begins to use the skills from her former life to interrogate her fellow passengers.

Carter is gazing out the window of the abandoned ski chalet that he and his ragtag compatriots call home. As the years drag on, the view of pine forests and mountaintops has become wallpaper. Together, they manage what they can to survive--mostly manufacturing vaccines against a deadly virus in exchange for life's essentials. But as their generator begins to waver, the threat of something lurking in the chalet's depths looms larger, and their fragile bonds will be tested when the power finally fails--for good.

The imminent dangers faced by Hannah, Meg and Carter are each one part of the puzzle. Lurking in their shadows is an even greater threat--one that threatens to consume all of humanity.

[Trisha]

Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~ and I will be starting November 10th

[Kristie]

Oh, I got a widget for this one! I don't know if I'll be ready for it in early November though. I have a couple of other buddy reads. Maybe I'll just keep an eye on what you two think of it before accepting. ;)

[Trisha]

oh my gosh, I LOVE this author!! I'm so excited to read this!!

[Elyse]

November is too early for me. I can't even think about 2023 books right now! lol. But I do have it from NG. I actually plan on reading on Nov 1.

[Kristie]

I am planning to get it. I just haven't yet because I'm a little behind and don't want to add too many just in case I can't catch up.

I've only read one other book by Tudor, The Chalk Man, and I gave it 3 stars. I've added some of his other books to my shelf which look good, but haven't gotten to them yet. I think that's partly due to time and other book commitments, but also partly because I felt like Chalk Man was overhyped so I don't prioritize them.

[Kristie]

Elyse - Maybe we can jump in on this one later.

[Elyse]

Kristie wrote: "I am planning to get it. I just haven't yet because I'm a little behind and don't want to add too many just in case I can't catch up.

I've only read one other book by Tudor,..."

I haven't read (looks like I own the e-book though!) but I gave 3 stars and 4 stars. I'm looking forward to reading as it's a short story collection.

[Kristie]

The Other People has been on and off my TBR. I was also interested in The Hiding Place, which doesn't seem to be a favorite. Maybe I'll try The Burning Girls. Most of my GR friends liked that one and rated it well.

[Trisha]

Elyse wrote: "November is too early for me. I can't even think about 2023 books right now! lol. But I do have it from NG. I actually plan on reading on Nov 1."

I have this one too!! Can I join you on Nov 1??

[Elyse]

Trisha wrote: "Elyse wrote: "November is too early for me. I can't even think about 2023 books right now! lol. But I do have it from NG. I actually plan on reading on Nov..."

Sure! I just made a thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Trisha]

YAY! Thank you!

[Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~]

I'm here. adored the burning girls, spooky as!! Hoping for more spookiness this time around. 10th start would be better for me please as I'm on two blog tours 7th and 8th.

[Trisha]

how fun! I hope the blog tours go great!
the 10th sounds good!

[Elyse]

Might be able to swing Nov 10! We'll see!

[Trisha]

Fingers crossed!

[JenniferJ]

I have this to read as well but don't know if I can do it in November because I have his other book A Sliver of Darkness to read for first week in November.

[Trisha]

fingers crossed you can but really, if you read it anytime, I'll be here to chat about it with you!

[Kristie]

JenniferJ wrote: "I have this to read as well but don't know if I can do it in November because I have his other book A Sliver of Darkness to read for first week in November."

I think Elyse and I will both be getting to this one later too. I haven't accepted the widget yet in case I run out of time, but I hope to get it, and Elyse has it, but won't be ready for it in November.

[Maritza]

Hi guys, I started today and am liking it so much that i'm at 35% already.

[Trisha]

Yay! I was really looking forward to this one!! So glad you are liking it!

[Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~]

I'm really looking forward to this too!
I have done one of my blog tours and hoping to have the other finished this weekend. So still good for the start date!

[Maritza]

I finished last night. That was an unexpected twist.

[Trisha]

Eek, sorry, I'll be starting late. hopefully catching up on books tonight and will start tomorrow!

[Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~]

I forgot I am away this weekend so will jump in on Sunday!

[Trisha]

alright, so I'm falling behind and only stacking more reads up due to challenges

I'm planning to push this one out and start on the 20th, if that's okay!?

[Elyse]

I'll probably start this in mid-December. I've got 6 books to read between Nov-Dec pub dates and I really want to get caught up on at least TWO months of my Netgalley approvals before next year's books! lol.

[Trisha]

okay that works for me. I'll aim for 12/15

[Kristie]

I might be able to join on the 15th too! :)

[JenniferJ]

I'll join y'all on the 15th

[Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~]

I finished this one on sunday, 4* really liked it.

[Elyse]

Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~ wrote: "I finished this one on sunday, 4* really liked it."

Glad you enjoyed it! Can't wait to read it!

[Elyse]

Awesome the 15th sounds great!

[Thereadingbell]

I will join you on the 15 as well.

[Elyse]

I will be ready to start this tomorrow!

[Kristie]

I'm too far behind. I'm going to pass on this one. Enjoy!

[Trisha]

I'm finishing up 2 reads and the hope to start!

[Elyse]

I started it yesterday and it definitely pulls you in from the start! It will be a good read for me this weekend as we are currently getting hit by a winter storm!

[Elyse]

I'm 40% through. It is going quickly, very fast-paced! This is a trigger warning: I was not prepared for a pandemic book. It's not COVID but it is a virus and it is killing people. If you're not ready for that, I would wait to read this one. (view spoiler)[I actually just really want to get to when the three groups of people converge. There's going to be a lot of meaning behind it and I'm anxiously anticipating it! (hide spoiler)]

[Elyse]

70% through and I have SO. MANY. QUESTIONS. That I don't think will get answered unfortunately because that doesn't seem to be the way this book is structured, to give the reader these answers. Maybe they just don't matter but they feel like plot holes.

[Trisha]

finally got the time to start!

The Earth is Full of Dead Good guys
(view spoiler)[

alright, 3 groups - it's hard to tell if they are in the same "time frame" as in, happening at the same time or if some of them are happening before or after another

like the one guy having photos of his kids - but the kids, aren't they on the broke down train? anyway - all 3 are in bad situations! lol (hide spoiler)]

Hannah - (view spoiler)[wow, she is cold but calculating. I'm not sure I like her
her dad doesn't seem to be at The Retreat now - there seems very few there now so. . .this might be an earlier timeline.
I have no idea how they are going to make it though - since they are stuck in this train and surrounded by burning forest animals! (hide spoiler)]

Meg - (view spoiler)[being stuck in this rocking cart in the middle of the air sounds completely terrifying. I have no idea how one of them isn't freaking out and losing it - especially after sleeping!
I wonder how long they have. . .
The guy that died had a photo of 2 kids in the broken down train so I can't tell if this one is later and he's hear to look for them (or avenge their deaths) or what. . .but he died so. . . (hide spoiler)]

Carter -(view spoiler)[ again, this timeframe sounds maybe the latest - since most of the first scientists and doctors are dead - and I think this one might be on line with at least Meg, not sure about Hannah -
he's in a tough spot
HE's the one stealing and sending packages
HE's the one that killed Jackson (but why was he out) and what happened in that pool??

these creatures, the Whistlers, and this sickness. it all sounds terrifying! (hide spoiler)]

I love it so far! I'm completely sucked in!

[Elyse]

I finished it last night. Umm...yeah. (view spoiler)[I kind of hated it? What a mess. So was Grant the father of Peggy's baby? Did Sarah just die in the cable car? This seriously left so many unanswered questions. And really, nothing happened. NOTHING. lol. No one got what they wanted, Grant ended up a damn Whistler, Carter aka Sean aka Daniel died, Meg died. Eva may be the cure? It seemed like? The only thing that was interesting was making you think that the 3 POVs were all in the same timeline but teasing things out to make you second guess because the photo. It started out SO GOOD. (hide spoiler)]

[Kristie]

Uh, oh... "Umm...yeah," does not sound good.

[Elyse]

Kristie wrote: "Uh, oh... "Umm...yeah," does not sound good."

It's not. lol. From other friends that have read their ARCs, it's pretty divisive.

[Kristie]

Yeah... I'm feeling pretty ok with my pass right now. lol

[Elyse]

Trisha did you ever finish this?

[Trisha]

I did! and I loved it
but I figured since you weren't a huge fan, I wouldn't give all my updates!! lol

but yes, I was hooked and absolutely loved it!

[Kristie]

I love how people have such different opinions of books! Glad you enjoyed this one, Trisha!

[Trisha]

Yay thanks!

I know, I love how many different stories and different readers there are! It's so fun to see different opinions and ideas!