BOOK DESCRIPTION
French Alps, 1998 Two young men ski into a blizzard… but only one returns. 20 years later Four people connected to the missing man find themselves in that same resort. Each has a secret. Two may have blood on their hands. One is a killer-in-waiting. Someone knows what really happened that day. And somebody will pay.
This tightly plotted, ingenious thriller is written in three parts, flips back and forth in time and is voiced from the perspectives of numerous,diverse characters, a number of whom were harbouring some sort of secret. They were a mixed bag of vivid individuals and personalities, some likeable and few who were not very likeable for various reasons. My favourite standout characters were Hugo, Millie, Will and Louisa although I didn't find her very likeable to begin with. There was also some chapters that were set in the past and that took the reader through the sad upbringing of a young girl whose mother was struggling with mental health issues. But who were they and how did they fit into the story? This is a brilliant, well written thriller,there was a classic murder/mystery vibe to the story. The author gradually peeled away the layers and revealed the secrets, lies and how some of the characters connected together within the various strands of the story. It is a very cleverly written tale of manipulation. revenge, consequences, secrets and betrayal, set in a stunning, isolated location. The sense of foreboding intensifies as the story unfolds, not everyone is going to leave the chalet alive but how many of the guests are on death's hit list? I was booked in from the very first page of this enthralling debut thriller and thought it was a very enjoyable read. Very very highly recommended
AUTHOR BIO
CATHERINE COOPER is a freelance journalist writing for many national newspapers and magazines, specialising in travel. Most recently she has written several ski pieces for the Guardian and is currently compiling a 50 best family holidays round up for the Telegraph. She also makes regular appearances as a talking head on daytime TV. She lives in France with her husband and two teenage children, and is a keen skier. The Chalet is her debut novel.
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PUBLICATION DATE: 12th November 2020
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