The Last House Guest
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3.9, 1.3K Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
REESE’S BOOK CLUB x HELLO SUNSHINE AUGUST 2019 PICK!
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“Once again, Megan Miranda has crafted the perfect summer thriller. The Last House Guest is twisty and tense, with a pace that made my heart race. An edge-of-your-seat, up-all-night read.” —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Time I Lied
“Dizzying plot twists and multiple surprise endings are this author's stock in trade, but she warms them up by establishing the close friendship between Sadie Loman...and Avery Greer...And, oh boy, does she ever know how to write a twisty-turny ending (or two, or more).” —Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
“No one can be trusted in the latest chilling thriller from master of suspense, Megan Miranda. The Last House Guest is a lightning-fast mystery, full of menace and unexpected twists and turns that will have readers on the edge of their seats. A riveting read!” —Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl
Littleport, Maine, has always felt like two separate towns: an ideal vacation enclave for the wealthy, whose summer homes line the coastline; and a simple harbor community for the year-round residents whose livelihoods rely on service to the visitors.
Typically, fierce friendships never develop between a local and a summer girl—but that’s just what happens with visitor Sadie Loman and Littleport resident Avery Greer. Each summer for almost a decade, the girls are inseparable—until Sadie is found dead. While the police rule the death a suicide, Avery can’t help but feel there are those in the community, including a local detective and Sadie’s brother, Parker, who blame her. Someone knows more than they’re saying, and Avery is intent on clearing her name, before the facts get twisted against her.
Another thrilling novel from the bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger, Megan Miranda’s The Last House Guest is a smart, twisty read with a strong female protagonist determined to make her own way in the world.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
We were bowled over by Megan Miranda’s addictive psychological thriller, which combines serious suspense with biting social commentary and plenty of whiplash-inducing twists. Avery Greer has spent her whole life in the exclusive seaside community of Littleport, Maine. But when her best friend dies and a murder investigation is launched, she finds herself questioning everything (and everyone) she thought she knew. Elegantly plotted and atmospheric, The Last House Guest lays bare the class divides that define so many “summer” towns. The story explores the dark side of female friendships and reminds us that ghosts are everywhere—we just need to know where to look.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This searing small-town thriller from bestseller Miranda (The Perfect Stranger) explores the complexities of female friendship and the picturesque fictions that money can buy. Avery Greer, a native of Littleport, Maine, is at a house party with the town's other 20-somethings awaiting her best friend, wealthy summer resident Sadie Loman, when the police arrive: Sadie's body washed up on the rocks near her parents' estate, and they want alibis from those in attendance. The discovery of a suicide note ends all talk of foul play, but Avery can't fathom Sadie taking her own life. A year later, Avery uncovers new evidence that underscores her suspicions and inspires her to investigate. The deeper Avery digs, the more secrets she unearths that are worth killing to keep. Flashbacks to the night of Sadie's death reveal fissures in the girls' relationship, casting doubt on Avery's honesty as a narrator. Sharply drawn characters both ground and elevate the bombshell-laden plot, while evocative prose heightens tension and conjures place. Miranda delivers a clever, stylish mystery that will seize readers like a riptide.
Customer Reviews
A pretty good read
Nice twists and turns that I was not expecting. It is a little too long though; could have been wrapped up sooner. Would still recommend it. Enjoy......
Great book
Such a great read, a quick but exciting one. A classic for the author, always love her books. The story is intriguing and the characters are great. Love her!!
Boring
Felt no connection to the characters. Was “surprised” by the twist ending but not enough to care. This was the first Reese’s Book Club choice that was a total miss for me.
