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The Party Guest by Amanda Robson is a gripping tale that unfolds during a lavish weekend birthday celebration at a luxurious villa. As secrets begin to surface and emotions run high, tensions escalate among the guests, leading to unexpected and shocking events. The intricacies of human behaviour, woven with suspense and intrigue, keep you guessing until the very end.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller story if you love delving into intertwining narratives, complex characters, and unexpected plot twists. This book offers plenty of suspense and tension, keeping you on the edge of your seat as it unravels dark secrets and hidden motives within a seemingly ordinary setting.

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The Party Guest

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‘At the end of chapters, I was either “Wow” or “Oh my God!”’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Robson does it again. The end will leave you flabbergasted!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The intense suspense had me finishing this novel in a day!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A birthday to remember. But would they rather forget…?

Ralph is turning 45, and the only gift he wants is his ex-wife.

Gemma, his trophy girlfriend, won’t let anything ruin her plans for an engagement.

Sarah, the ex-wife, has agreed to attend Ralph’s party, with her new man in tow.

And Jack, her partner, will stop at nothing to keep Sarah out of her ex-husband’s clutches.

It’s a celebration like no other. The whole extended family in a villa on the beautiful Amalfi coast. But by the end of the trip, two people will be dead. At this birthday party to remember, will anybody unwrap the truth…?

Two weeks. Four guests. One party to die for.

A compulsive and twisty suspense thriller with an ending you won’t see coming, perfect for fans of Louise Candlish and Adele Parks…

Readers are GRIPPED by The Party Guest:

‘A gripping story of lies and betrayal’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The type of thriller you cannot tear away from. Great suspense all the way through!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fast-paced novel filled with vibrant characters, some great cliff-hanging moments, and a satisfying ending’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I couldn’t put this book down’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A must-read novel – full of fast-paced twists and turns’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Kept me guessing all the way through’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A guilty pleasure! The setting is beautiful, the plot intricate and fast-paced, with a surprising conclusion’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A real page turner and an intense thriller!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I couldn’t help but devour it! Actually felt like I was there in the villa – so atmospheric’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Hooked me from the very first chapter and kept me hooked the entire time!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great who-dunnit!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Praise for Amanda Robson highlights her talent for crafting thrilling and unputdownable narratives, with The Party Guest capturing readers with its intriguing, shocking, and twisty plot. Many reviews commend the book for its relentless tension and compelling nature, making it a fast-paced, addictive read filled with themes of toxicity, envy, and intrigue. Robson is celebrated for her ability to create a domestic nightmare and for mastering the page-turner genre with her unique touch on toxic relationships.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008430627

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 400

About the Author

After graduating, Amanda Robson worked in medical research at The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and at the Poisons Unit at Guy's Hospital where she became a co-author of a book on cyanide poisoning. Amanda attended the Faber novel writing course and writes full-time. Her debut novel, Obsession, hit the Kindle top 100, staying there for weeks, and reached number 1 on iBooks. It has received widespread acclaim from authors and press alike.

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