Many thanks to NetGalley, Grand Central Publishing and Hachette Audio for gifting me an audio copy of the adult debut mystery by Ally Condie, and perfectly narrated by Christine Lakin. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars! This is Reese's June 2024 Book Club Pick.
Ellery and her husband, Luke, had planned on celebrating their 20th anniversary at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur. But that didn't quite work out, so Ellery is at the resort on her own. A wedding is set to take place at the resort, and Ellery discovers the groom's body floating in the pool. Then a mudslide takes out the road to the resort, along with cell service, leaving the guests trapped. Then another guest dies.
I always love a locked room mystery, this one in a beautiful setting that becomes anything but when a storm comes through. Plus, everyone has secrets, so everyone is a suspect. Ellery's dealing with not only the loss of her marriage but a past trauma, the story of which spools out slowly. Grief runs through these pages and Ellery is definitely someone you will be rooting for. The narration was perfect; there was a large cast of characters and I thought she voice them all well. I'll definitely be looking for more from this new-to-me author!
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