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The protagonist, drawn into an intricate web of suspense, grapples with her own fears while uncovering hidden truths about her companions. Each guest at the retreat carries their own baggage—past regrets and concealed motivations—that ultimately intertwine, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals. The author’s keen insight into human psychology deepens the tension, making readers question who can truly be trusted.
As the days unfold, the once serene environment morphs into a pressure cooker of emotions, where every interaction holds the potential for danger. Gerritsen's relentless pacing keeps readers on the edge, blending elements of thriller and drama with uncanny precision.
The narrative's culmination brings to light how relationships can fracture under strain, pushing the characters to confront their darkest impulses. With each twist and turn, the sense of inevitability looms, culminating in a gripping finale that resonates long after the last page is turned. The chilling atmosphere, combined with rich character development, solidifies this sequel as a must-read for fans of psychological suspense.
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The Summer Guests is the second book in Tess Gerritsen's new 'Martini Club' series in which four ex-CIA friends (Maggie, Declan, Ingrid, and Ben), have retired in the remote and picturesque town of Purity in Maine and use their 'particular set of skills' to help solve local crime.The Conovan's extended family have returned to their summer cottage in the woods by Maiden pool. Susan's daughter Zoe goes missing. A neighbour is the last to see her alive and becomes the prime suspect so he asks his friend Maggie Bird for her help. The plot is great, very intricate and very well planned out. I do wish the same could be said for the Martini Club characters. I haven't read the first book, The Spy Coast, but there seems to be an assumption by the author that you know these character and their background. The real strength of this book is the Interim Chief Jo Thibodeau who reminds me of Agent Baker from TV's Resident Alien. She's a very intelligent and diligent Chief who I honestly believe would have solved this case without the help of Maggie Bird and her friends. I have to compare this to Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club, both being cosy mysteries about retired senior citizens. I think 'The Summer Guests' is the better book as it is better written and has a cleverer plot, but the main characters come to life more in 'The Thursday Murder Club'. Maggie and co appear with the arrogance of being the smartest person in the room. For instance, when they interviewed a young girl before the police, it could have derailed the investigation. When questioned by the police she kept saying she'd already told that to Maggie. I found it just as infuriating as Jo Thibodeau! All of that being said, I really did love this book. The story had me gripped. I felt so sorry for the mum, poor Susan. We follow the police chiefs investigation more that Maggie's. The locals that live around the lake help add substance to the story with their age old hatrid of the holiday crowd. It was lovely that the missing girl wasn't just the usual 'victim' and was a strong character in her own right, with her love of swimming being a great narrative.I'll definitely be reading book 1, The Spy Coast, to find out more about the Martini Club and hopefully get some of their background stories that were missing here.I would like to convey my thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for giving me the opportunity to review this book. All opinions are my own.The Summer Guests is due to be published on 27th March 2025 by Random House UK, Transworld Publishers