Author:C B Everett
An intriguing novel from an author new to me. There are shades of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None mixed with hints of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle in this locked room thriller, which has a gothic touch despite its contemporary setting. Ten strangers awaken to find themselves locked in an old house with no recollection of how they arrived. Their own clothes are in their rooms and their favourite meals are on the dinner table. The only means of escape is to solve the mystery of a missing woman, but they only have twelve hours to accomplish this. Meanwhile, a killer stalks the corridors, gradually reducing their numbers. Who is telling the truth here and who isn’t all that they first seem – and who or what is the narrator, the mysterious Beast in the Cellar, and can they be trusted? This is a fascinating read, full of red herrings and with, of course, a completely unexpected sting in its tail. I devoured this in a couple of evenings, and it’s a novel that holds your attention from the first page to the last with a new twist always just around the next corner. Recommended for lovers of this genre, it’s a novel that constantly challenges the reader’s own perceptions of the unfolding events!
Length of Read:Medium
Might appeal to people who enjoyed…
This one is certainly well worth investigating if you enjoy a good mystery/thriller and want to try something new.
One thing you’ve learned
CB Everett is the pen name of author Martyn Waites, who counts among his numerous previous novels the official sequel to Susan Hill’s bestselling The Woman in Black.
This sounds up my street… I’ll get this one. Ta.
I like Martyn Waites so I will definitely check this out.