American student Ashley Smith is invited to her friend’s English country home for Christmas. She’s excited to experience a real English country Christmas, and spend time with her friend Emma’s hunky brother Adam. But when mysteries begin happening, can they be linked to the village’s past tragedies? And how do they relate to Ashley and her visit?
Told in two segments, through Ashley’s diary written 30 years ago when the mystery takes place, and in present day, “The Christmas Guest” offers a stunning story that will leave the reader in shock. Swanson does an incredible job of directing the story through twists and turns to its incredible ending.
Due out Oct. 17, fans of mysteries as well as authors like Ruth Ware will love “The Christmas Guest.” The story does contain some cursing, so be aware of that.
Five stars out of five.
William Morrow provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.