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travelthrubooks's review against another edition
4.0
This book was well done! It had me guessing til the end and questioning every character in the story. I very much enjoyed it!
Cara is a policewoman on a small island in Ireland. She is meeting up with old friends for the 10 year anniversary of the death of her husband. While there, a huge storm has come and everyone is stranded on the island until it ends. During this storm, a report comes in of a body being found by the water. Now they are stuck on an island with a murderer(s), while trying to stay hunkered down and out of the storm. Of course this makes Cara's job a little harder. There were quite a few suspects for Cara to look into and question. Cara did such a great job finding the truth!
I was very happy with the way the ending played out! I have never read a book by this author and am excited to check out her others.
Cara is a policewoman on a small island in Ireland. She is meeting up with old friends for the 10 year anniversary of the death of her husband. While there, a huge storm has come and everyone is stranded on the island until it ends. During this storm, a report comes in of a body being found by the water. Now they are stuck on an island with a murderer(s), while trying to stay hunkered down and out of the storm. Of course this makes Cara's job a little harder. There were quite a few suspects for Cara to look into and question. Cara did such a great job finding the truth!
I was very happy with the way the ending played out! I have never read a book by this author and am excited to check out her others.
robertod2004's review against another edition
5.0
With thanks to the author, publishers Bookouture Audio, and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy of the audiobook edition of this work in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
A remote island locked down by a snow storm on New Year’s Eve … what better setting for a murder mystery!
Six old friends gather on a windswept Irish island, to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of another friend from their childhood group. Three of them still live on the island, including Cara, the only serving Garda (police officer) on the island, while the others have gone off to make new lives for themselves in London and California. When one of the six is found dead in suspicious circumstances, it is left to Cara to untangle the web of lies and deceit spun by those around her to find the culprit!
In a really impressive debut from the author, she builds the tension through a relatively slow and low-key start, before unleashing a seemingly never-ending series of twists and turns that really kept me guessing as to how the story would end up and who the killer would ultimately be revealed to be.
Narrator Jacqueline Milne also did a fantastic job of telling the story, and bringing the characters to life.
Recommended!
A remote island locked down by a snow storm on New Year’s Eve … what better setting for a murder mystery!
Six old friends gather on a windswept Irish island, to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of another friend from their childhood group. Three of them still live on the island, including Cara, the only serving Garda (police officer) on the island, while the others have gone off to make new lives for themselves in London and California. When one of the six is found dead in suspicious circumstances, it is left to Cara to untangle the web of lies and deceit spun by those around her to find the culprit!
In a really impressive debut from the author, she builds the tension through a relatively slow and low-key start, before unleashing a seemingly never-ending series of twists and turns that really kept me guessing as to how the story would end up and who the killer would ultimately be revealed to be.
Narrator Jacqueline Milne also did a fantastic job of telling the story, and bringing the characters to life.
Recommended!
jenniuary's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sutasinee's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sutasinee's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
angay_reads's review against another edition
3.0
*Thank you to Netgalley & Bookouture for an early copy of the book!
Cara reunites with her friends for New Year's after a tragedy a decade ago. When one of them is found dead, Cara struggles to find the killer while uncovering her friends' dark secrets along the way.
I was a bit confused, cause I thought that the characters would be locked in a cabin together. But they were actually on a whole-ass island, which made it a little less intense. I did overall enjoy the plot and story, but unfortunately, it wasn't as exciting as I had hoped.
I think the characters could've been expanded on a little more. Especially Daithi, it felt like he just existed to help Cara and didn't have much use other than that.
*SPOILERS
Spoilers over
A decent book that I liked but didn't really love. But I would still recommend it if you're into mystery and thrillers! I hope you enjoy your read!
Cara reunites with her friends for New Year's after a tragedy a decade ago. When one of them is found dead, Cara struggles to find the killer while uncovering her friends' dark secrets along the way.
I was a bit confused, cause I thought that the characters would be locked in a cabin together. But they were actually on a whole-ass island, which made it a little less intense. I did overall enjoy the plot and story, but unfortunately, it wasn't as exciting as I had hoped.
I think the characters could've been expanded on a little more. Especially Daithi, it felt like he just existed to help Cara and didn't have much use other than that.
*SPOILERS
Spoiler
I was so surprised that Cara didn't figure out the graveyard thing sooner. This was the first time I figured out a clue before the protagonist did in a mystery novel lolSpoilers over
A decent book that I liked but didn't really love. But I would still recommend it if you're into mystery and thrillers! I hope you enjoy your read!
morethanmylupus's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The remote island of Inis Mor was a perfect setting for this novel, especially in a snowstorm. I visited Inis Mor when I traveled around Ireland, and it was fun to see some familiar places pop up. I liked Cara and appreciated that she's very aware that she's not an incredibly experienced detective. It was a refreshing change from the amateur detectives bungling everything while thinking they're experts. The other characters weren't fully fleshed out but I liked the group dynamics. The mystery itself was a bit repetitive and quite predictable. That said, I was enjoying this one and stayed up late finishing it.
A huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an e-ARC via NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Violence
meretlena's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
shakirae's review against another edition
5.0
This book was absolutely amazing! I received it as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I had never read Tríona Walsh’s previous work, but I love a good thriller. This book did not disappoint. Set on a small island off the coast of Ireland, a group of friends come together the week of New Years’ to honor one of their own. Little did they know they would be caught up in mysterious happenings throughout the island.
The book was paced well and hard to put down. It was easy to picture the island and it’s cast of characters with descriptions that weren’t too lengthy. I felt what the characters felt, as if I were right there watching it all. The story was told from the perspective of Cara, the lone police officer on the island during the snowstorm and part of the group of friends. Cara was smart and clever, but also human. She struggled with balancing her feelings, her different roles, and with trying to think like a detective when she wasn’t one.
If you like a book that feels like Agatha Christie blended with Tana French you will enjoy this one.
I had never read Tríona Walsh’s previous work, but I love a good thriller. This book did not disappoint. Set on a small island off the coast of Ireland, a group of friends come together the week of New Years’ to honor one of their own. Little did they know they would be caught up in mysterious happenings throughout the island.
The book was paced well and hard to put down. It was easy to picture the island and it’s cast of characters with descriptions that weren’t too lengthy. I felt what the characters felt, as if I were right there watching it all. The story was told from the perspective of Cara, the lone police officer on the island during the snowstorm and part of the group of friends. Cara was smart and clever, but also human. She struggled with balancing her feelings, her different roles, and with trying to think like a detective when she wasn’t one.
If you like a book that feels like Agatha Christie blended with Tana French you will enjoy this one.