I’m delighted to tell you about this exciting debut novel today. Thanks so much to Bookouture for the copy of the book and invitation to be part of the tour.
Book Description:
We were all at the party. Which of us wanted her dead?
As the smoke from the bonfire spirals into the night sky and the cool drinks slip down our throats, none of us can take our eyes off Lacey. She dances in the dunes, her long golden hair damp from her late-night swim, her smile dazzling, her blue eyes closed.
Everyone who is close to Lacey sits by the smoky fire. Her adoring boyfriend, who holds onto her, perhaps a little too tightly. Her little sister, always in Lacey’s shadow, sifting fine soft sand through her fingers, never taking her eyes off Lacey. And me. Sad and full of rage, after an argument forced the man I love to leave the party early.
When the fire burns out, we stumble away from the beach, along the cliff path – faces burned by the wind, hearts full of secrets. But Lacey never makes it home. The next morning, her body is found in the sand dunes, a heart-shaped locket missing from around her neck.
Who would have thought our beach party could end the way it did? Close friends gathered on the last night of a long hot summer – which one of us could have killed the girl everybody loved?
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with an ending you will NEVER see coming! Strap in for a twisty rollercoaster ride that will keep you turning pages all night long. Perfect for anyone who adored The Holiday, The Guest List or Gone Girl.
My Review:
This is a pretty impressive debut novel. I really got stuck into this one straight away and found myself turning the pages compulsively.
Without going into much detail and spoiling the plot for you, the story of the beach party is told retrospectively by way of a true crime podcast. Katie, who was at the party, and her friend have a very popular podcast and now they are investigating a crime that is a bit too close to home for Katie. The timeline flicks back and forth between present and past through the recordings for the podcast. I found it a really fascinating way to let the story unfold.
The pace starts off slowly but the tension builds and it soon picks up. There are quite a few twists and turns along the way, making for an enjoyable and intriguing read.
My Rating:
Author Bio:
Amy Sheppard is a busy mum of two boys, living in Cornwall. Her obsession with making budget friendly family dinners, led her to writing two cookbooks. Amy creates recipes for her followers and for brands @amysheppardfood
Her debut novel is out in August 2022. A psychological thriller set in Cornwall called ‘The Beach Party’
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Buy Link:
Amazon: https://geni.us/B0B3XQYKCDsocial
Audio:
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