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Peter Swanson, a best-selling author and graduate of Trinity College, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and Emerson College, is the author of three novels: The Girl With a Clock For a Heart, an LA Times Book Award finalist; The Kind Worth Killing, winner of the New England Society Book visa mer Award, and finalist for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger; and his most recent, Her Every Fear. His books have been translated into 30 languages. (Bowker Author Biography) visa färre
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The Kind Worth Killing (2015) 1,792 exemplar
Eight Perfect Murders (2019) 1,363 exemplar
Before She Knew Him (2019) 838 exemplar
Her Every Fear: A Novel (2017) 679 exemplar
Nine Lives (2022) 522 exemplar
Every Vow You Break (2021) 491 exemplar
All the Beautiful Lies (2018) 349 exemplar
The Kind Worth Saving (2023) 232 exemplar
The Christmas Guest (2023) 178 exemplar

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The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson is a murder mystery book taking place in England. Mr. Swanson is a published, award-winning, mystery author.

An American art student, Ashley Smith, is spending Christmas alone in London when her classmate, Emma Chapman brings her as a guest to her country home, Starvewood Hall.

As it turns out, Adam, Emma’s brother, is under investigation for the brutal murder, however, a mysterious stranger haunts the woodlands area and Adam is not under suspicion. Adam is interested in Ashley, and the two spend much time in the local bar, but Ashley doesn’t realize that something more sinister is afoot.

This is a very short book, but it does create an eerie Christmas feeling. The author does a great job describing the cold, odd, old family manor which houses the cold, odd, old family.

The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson is told from the points of view, of Ashley, and that of Emma. However, Emma’s narrative starts when Ashley’s end to tell a complete story, and I felt that’s when the story got to be interesting.

I usually don’t care for books in which much of the first part of the story is done through a “dear diary” narrative. There are some exceptions, Dracula for example which I loved. The second part is a 180-degree turn and brings an unexpected twist that I enjoyed very much.

I would guess this is a Christmas book because it takes place during the season, however it could take place during any Christian holiday. The holiday is just a plot point to get lonely Ashley to visit Emma’s house, which could be any time off of school.
So, is it really a “Christmas” book?

I found the story engaging, but I’m glad it wasn’t longer. It took a long time for Ashley to tell her story but I didn’t feel invested in the character. Nevertheless, it was a dark, entertaining tale with several good twists.

If you like fun murder mysteries, combined with the holiday season this one is for you. And since it’s so short, it could be read in one sitting without missing all the festivities.
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ZoharLaor | 15 andra recensioner | Mar 15, 2024 |
This started off well even though I had no idea where the story was leading. The narrator is a mystery bookseller and created a blog post about eight well-known mysteries with the same title as the book. I have already read the books referenced so I wasn’t worried about spoilers, which was fortunate as there are many. My suspicions began before the FBI started showing an interest in the list and the list-maker. Repeated references to the plots and characters from books on the list gave the story a repetitive feel, compounded by the corresponding plot and characters in the story. A clever idea that got bogged down in details. Disappointing, especially with so many spoilers.… (mer)
 
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VivienneR | 102 andra recensioner | Mar 11, 2024 |
This story was just okay for me. It was a bit suspenseful but also unrealistic which meant I wasn't fully sucked in. I found the twists predictable so when they happened, it wasn't enough to keep me interested.

Right of the bat, the millionaire who sees a "nobody" across a room and falls instantly in love with her and must marry her straight away makes me cringe. I found everything a little slow and even after the climax, there was still so much story to wrap everything up. I found myself skim reading a good chunk. Perhaps it would have been better if I didn't do this.… (mer)
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Incredibooks | 27 andra recensioner | Mar 1, 2024 |
Wow! First book I've read by this author, but not the last.

Very similar in concept to Ten Little Indians (which I have not read but will be doing so) except with fewer people and instead of being on an island, nine people get a list of names in the mail. The list includes their name as well. One of the names belongs to an FBI investigator and she starts looking into this. Most of the names get police protection but not all of them. Then the murders start happening and local police and the FBI are struggling to find connections between the names. They range from young to old and all walks of life so there is no obvious connection.

Story is neatly wrapped up and the chapters are short and alternate between each of the 9 names on the list and a local police detective. It was a pretty quick read (took me 2 days) and I really enjoyed it.
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Cathie_Dyer | 22 andra recensioner | Feb 29, 2024 |

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