This author never disappoints. With each book, his style gets better and better. Everyone knows I love a good ‘who dunnit’ book, and this one was right up there with my favourites. As always with this author’s work, I was hooked for the first line and stayed that way til the very end where my mind was blown. Didn’t see it coming! And you won’t either.

The characters had an array of interesting personalities, all having their quirks and flaws. I love Adam and Ruth from the beginning. They had kind hearts and a loving nature. Adam is fiercely loyal and protective. Eden was the quirkiest one and a fabulous character to include. Then there is Mona and Jack who again had their own fascinating characteristics and personas. They were all fabulous along with the secondary, background characters. Not one was the same and you can picture them; what they look like, where they are, their emotions and their thoughts.

The storyline was thoughtful, descriptive, spot on, on point and so many other words and phrases that are the same. I honestly can’t praise this enough. It is very descriptive, so you’ll feel like you’re part of the story with these colourful characters and their crazy journey.

The writing style is always grand and spectacular and if anything, it’s even better than ever.

Bravo! Looking forward to the next one.

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Great storyline and that ending! This had me coming and going on who was good and who wasn't. Quite a few real good twists and turns.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc. I'm new to Mark Edward's books but will be going down the list he provided in the acknowledgements.

Yet another fabulous book by Mark Edwards.
Mark writes about normal people who could be you or I where strange things happen to them.
Adam and Ruth are staying in New York where Ruth is rehearsing for a play she is in...then on a dark rainy night there’s a knock on the door and things will never be quite the same again.
The story is original and gripping the characters are well described and it’s easy to get into their heads and way of thinking.
The books twists and turns and keeps you turning the pages and wanting to know exactly how things will turn out.
Loved it
Fast paced and gripping
A must read

Wow! Another mind blowing book by the brilliant Mark Edwards! I was drawn in right from the start and was glued to my seat throughout.

As always, I had my suspicions which turned out to be wrong. Mark is very good at surprising his readers and keeping us guessing. Just when you think you have it all figured out, he throws another spanner in the works!

The pace of the story is perfect. Easy to follow but there was always something going on to keep me interested. I did not expect the story to go in the direction that it did and was totally surprised by how it ends!

As expected, it was fantastic!

I have to admit, I was not sure what to expect from The House Guest. I have not read anything from Mark Edwards before, and I have not seen much as far as reviews for this book. Nevertheless, I was intrigued by the plot and can safely say that this is one of my favorite books of 2020 so far!

We meet Ruth and Adam, British couple who are offered the chance of a lifetime to spend the summer house-sitting in New York City for a couple they met on a cruise. Ruth has landed the lead in a new play on Broadway, and Adam is a budding writer so the summer in New York City (rent-free) is a dream.

One night towards the end of their stay, a beautiful girl named Eden shows up on their doorstep, claiming to be friends with the homeowners, who said she could stay whenever she came to visit. Rather than send Eden back into the pouring rain, Ruth and Adam invite her to stay. But as the days go by, Adam wonders if he made a huge mistake by letting a stranger stay with them.

Mark Edwards hit this one out of the park. First off, his writing is exceptional -- I truly felt like I was sitting with Adam in Central Park during a specific passage. The plot was different than anything I've ever read before, and while a few plot points were a bit fantastical, they also had an air of practicality to them. As I read, I thought "this could actually happen." Overall, this was a fast-paced thriller that I could not wait to read!

As always I can commend and admire anyone with the talent to write a novel and get it published. This book started out very well, and it was a slowly brewing page turner. Somewhere along the way, it became "skim the pages to get to the end" book. The story seemed like so many others in its premise. I don't want to give away the main plot, because others may enjoy reading it. My library will buy it, because it will appear to a particular kind of light reading patrons. I require a little less predictability to really enjoy and recommend a book. I did finish it, and usually I do not when I lose interest.

Woah. Scarey, chilling, amazing, tense, thrilling. What more is there to say. Make this your next read

Another fast paced thriller from Mark Edwards.

The main characters are built up well and ensures you are invested in them for the long haul.

When a new character is introduced it is done in a way that adds to the suspense and keeps you reading.

Read if you like a good crime thriller.

Another great book from Mark and fortunately I was able to read this in advance of its official release date. I finished it within a day; it was so easy to read and drew me in so I couldn’t sleep without knowing the ending. I loved how all the characters were somehow connected and didn’t expect the story to go the way it did, but it was so addictive! I also liked the link between this book and another, but will let you figure out that one!

Mark Edwards is on a roll currently with his writing! The House Guest has everything that a psychological thriller should have; lots of suspense and some truly shady characters! Believable ordinary characters put in extraordinary situations is Mark's forte and his latest book does not disappoint! It is fast paced story with some excellent twists and turns which keep you guessing right up until the end. I managed to read this book over a few days as I so wanted to find out what happened! Thank you NetGalley so much for allowing me the opportunity to read this book early. I'm just sad that I don't have a Mark Edwards' book to take away on holiday with me this year! I'm certainly looking forward to helping Mark celebrate it's release with one of his legendary Facebook parties though!! Pre order today is my advice.

I do enjoy Mark Edwards' style of writing. The House Guest took me a wee while to get into though - who in their right mind lets someone stay who only says they know the owners of the house that you're looking after while they're away? However, that minor niggle aside, I was soon swept into the story. I'm not sure how Mark manages to write so many novels and yet still make them both feel different and so like him at the same time. If you like Mark Edwards' previous books you'll like this one. If you've never read one of his books, what are you waiting for?

Mark is such a good writer and I have read quite a few of his books, none of his books are the same its amazing how he comes up with these ideas so I enjoyed every minute of this book, it was exciting all the way through and I found it difficult to put down, the storyline keeps you on your toes all the way through you will not be disappointed, when you read the first Chapter hopefully it will have you gripped as it did me.

Adam and Ruth are house sitting for a couple they met on a cruise. Ruth is an actress and Adam is an aspiring writer.
The night is cold and rainy. A knock at the door reveals a young blonde woman. She says she's a friend of the owners and has come to visit. Her name is Eden. Unbeknownst to Adan and Ruth this is the night that what they know of their lives will forever be changed.
A remarkable read. Engrossing to the very end. And the ending is definitely a killer!
Great characters and a storyline to die for!
Excellent!

I loved this book, it was so gripping from beginning to end.
To start with I did think that Adam needed to grow a backbone but continuing throughout the book he grew on me.
I did think that on a number of occasions that I had got the characters and situation sussed out in my head but then the who direction of the story changed, it got me thinking again to the change and had me questioning several different people and theories.
It was a great read and definitely one I would read again.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house, and the author for allowing me an electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this. Solid 4/5 stars.
So a couple comes from their home in England and stays at an acquaintances home in New York. A couple they met only once while on a cruise. The New Yorkers are on a new-age retreat in the SW US and is out of touch. Then a strange but very friendly girl shows up on the porch during a rain storm claiming to have known the New York couple and took a chance and just showed up to surprise them only to find the English couple there. The English woman is a beautiful up-and-coming actress. The actress disappears and her boyfriend is left to look for her. With the help of another stranger - a man who has been watching the house.
That's where my review ends because to tell anymore would be to give it away. And I want you to be as surprised as I was. So I thought initially, the wet strange woman was an old lover of either the English man or the New York man. I. Was. Wrong.
I will be looking to see if the author has written any other books that I might like.

Wow! Creepy doesn't even begin to describe this! I absolutely love Mark's books, they always contain an element of "what if" - making me look behind me when I hear footsteps behind me or the doorbell rings. This one was no exception. Absolute page turner and the book took directions I didn't expect. Brilliant.

The first part of this book I found intriguing. Eden showing up to a house late at night dripping wet through. Ruth and Adam the house sitters let her in due to the fact Eden knows the owners ( Jack and Mona) who have gone away for the summer. They let Eden stay until her friends get back. That's when things start to ramp up a gear.
As soon as I found out the topic of this novel ( 30% in ) I thought I wasnt going to enjoy it anymore. It's not something I would read about or have any interest in . I persevered with it and I'm glad I did.
The main character Adam seemed abit of a wet lettuce throughout the story. I didnt warm to him at all. I did like Eden though. Thought she had balls .
The style of writing was easy to read. Afew twists towards the end that I wouldn't have guessed. Would definitely recommend this
Thankyou to netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

I've read a few of Mark Edwards's books before and they often have a common theme--the idea that you're not as safe at home as you might think. This book kind of has the same vibe, but writ large. Because not only is it not actually Ruth and Adam's home, but it's also not their city (or country). It gives the whole thing an uneasy energy, as the characters try to navigate something they don't understand in a foreign place. All in all, I don't think it was my favorite book by Edwards, but it was a fast, compelling read.

A bit slow in the beginning and then more than a bit unbelievable as it went forward. However, I did read the entire book and I did want to know what happened. In the end the author ties up the book by bringing all the answers together in a dialogue between the main characters. The author also left it open to have a second book thereby making this a series. I like Mark Edwards writing and will read some of his other novels. I was give an copy of this book by Netgalley.

I adore Mark Edwards writing! Every book I’ve read I’ve loved. There is always a slightly creepy edge to his books whether it’s a hint of paranormal or a dark thriller.

This one was no exception and as always I thoroughly enjoyed it. From the start with gripping chapters which continues throughout, there was hints of action too which was great and the dark theme throughout has an element of a blockbuster movie to it!

To see this on screen would be fantastic as it’s definitely worthy of it! I love the pace and the intrigued that’s instilled early on in the book. I was suspicious of one character but was way off! As always Mark Edwards slaps that suspicion away and your left with your jaw on the floor!

Absolutely fantastic one again!