The Guest List by Lucy Foley

 









Title: The Guest List

Author: Lucy Foley

Genre: Contemporary Murder Mystery 

Publish Date: Feb 20, 2020 


“The lights go out. In an instant, everything is in darkness. The band stop their playing. Inside the tent the wedding guests squeal and clutch at one another. The light from the candles on the tables only adds to the confusion, sends shadows racing up the canvas walls…”


This is how The Guest List starts. It draws you in right away and keeps you guessing from the very start. Because the author jumps from one person’s point of view to another, it can be hard to follow initially–keep reading! You will not be disappointed! 


Set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, the book starts during the wedding reception of Will, a reality TV star, and Jules, a highly successful magazine publisher. Each chapter is told from a different person’s perspective: the bride, the bridesmaid, the plus one, the best man, and the wedding planner. From the very beginning, the reader knows that someone is murdered, but Lucy Foley keeps you wondering who it is throughout the story! 


The island also takes on a personality of its own with its dark secrets, unpredictable weather, and ancient graveyard. You wonder what kind of evil might be lurking and you are given little glimpses as the story unfolds.


What I loved about this book were the twists and turns that just kept coming. I have not been this surprised by a plot in a long time! Just when I thought I had it all figured out, there was another shocking turn of events! It keeps the story engaging and the reader guessing until the end!


Leave your comments below on how you felt about The Guest List!



Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2022 at 12:20 PM

    I actually read this book after reading your synopsis. It had me on the edge of my seat.

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  2. JennieSeptember 13, 2022 at 10:33 AM

    I'm so glad you read the book! It was definitely a page-turner!

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  3. joylynSeptember 13, 2022 at 1:43 PM

    Just downloaded on Audible. Thanks for the recommendation. Tell you Dad I am glad he posted on FB about your reviews. I am always looking for good books to read or listen to.

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    1. JennieSeptember 15, 2022 at 7:37 AM

      I will tell him! Thank you so much for visiting my blog :) I hope you enjoy this book. It is a good time of year to start reading thrillers, and I will be post more very soon!

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