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A review by mackenzierm
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
dark
mysterious
tense
5.0
THE OVERNIGHT GUEST is a truly phenomenal read. Wylie Lark is a true crime writer snowed in at an isolated farmhouse where she has retreated to write her new book. Except decades earlier, two people were murdered in cold blood with a girl disappearing without a trace at this particular farmhouse. Wylie finds herself trapped within her house as the storm worsens and is haunted by the secrets within when she discovers a small child outside in the snow.
This was my first experience with Heather Gudenkauf's work but it certainly will not be my last! THE OVERNIGHT GUEST is a fast-paced and exceptional story that had me eager to keep listening to my audiobook to find out what would happen. This is a well-structured and intricately written plot told via three perspectives in different timelines. The characters are interesting and dynamic. The setting is isolated and chilling, adding suspense to the story.
I figured out a twist or two before they were revealed but was ultimately shocked by the bigger and explosive twists at the end. It was so well done, I absolutely loved it! I'll be looking into more of Heather's work in the future!
This was my first experience with Heather Gudenkauf's work but it certainly will not be my last! THE OVERNIGHT GUEST is a fast-paced and exceptional story that had me eager to keep listening to my audiobook to find out what would happen. This is a well-structured and intricately written plot told via three perspectives in different timelines. The characters are interesting and dynamic. The setting is isolated and chilling, adding suspense to the story.
I figured out a twist or two before they were revealed but was ultimately shocked by the bigger and explosive twists at the end. It was so well done, I absolutely loved it! I'll be looking into more of Heather's work in the future!