This is a fast paced mystery filled with twists and turns
On a negative. Point. It is filled with so many characters that it can become confusing at times.
The ending was a bit lacking also

Definitely my genre of book but I found this one a little lacklustre and a bit predictable in places. The writing was good just didn’t hit the right spot for me.

I hated all the characters, and while you're not supposed to like the characters, I don't think most of them were written well at all. Some were, but others I just had no interest in their backstory or their story in the present and I did nearly DNF this book at 2 different points. And whilst I did not care what happened to most of the characters, which brought down the rating, I did enjoy the ending and the little twist (you know the twist you get in every thriller good or bad), and thought that in particular was really cleverly done, which is why this ended up as a 3 star book for me.

I’ve really struggled to get into and fully immerse myself in crime/thrillers recently but The Chalet was able to give my very busy brain a reprieve today. There were a lot of predictable elements in it but the pace is relatively fast, you blink and you’ve finished it!

Great story, location and characters. Kept me guessing with lots of tension and plot lines. Loved the description of France and the ski area, made me think I was there!

This is a solid mystery/thriller from an author who can obviously write well.

The author clearly knows the Alps well, and the sense of place and time is excellent. It’s really easy to picture the chalet and the slopes. It’s a great idea for the setting for a novel of this type.

There is suspense, and there are twists and turns that work really well, and the writing itself is good.

However, while there is always a place for horrible characters in a novel, I just couldn’t like anyone in this story, even the one character that I was supposed to like and to root for. The back story felt rather contrived and cliched unfortunately, and there were too many coincidences to make the set up feasible.

So, all-in-all, a bit of a miss.

Great little thriller, one which I sped through in the course of one lazy Sunday! I'd definitely be keen to pick up more from this author in the future.

This was a fab book, fast paced and full of twists. One that I read in almost one sitting!
I liked the two different timelines from 1998 and the now of 2020, I thought it helped tell the storyline very well.
I had kind of guessed the ending, but there was more to come! I’ll definitely be reading more by this author.

This was a highly entertaining and descriptive debut novel set over 2 timelines; 1998 where a brother went missing while skiing and 2020 where a group who were somehow linked to the missing brother came for a high end business trip in the same resort. This novel was fast paced with complex characters, some more likeable than others. It was expertly crafted and suspenseful which teased reveals so subtly you could almost miss some clues. I found some parts a bit dull and unnecessary but on the whole a good and intriguing read. thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for this ARC in return for an honest review.

A real page turner and good thriller. The ending was easy to guess, but it kept me interested from the start. Predictable but still enjoyable.

A very well plotted thriller
Plenty of twists and turns
A brilliant debut novel
Will definitely be reading more from this author
Thanks NetGalley

Apparently I didn't download this one in time 😭

Many thanks to the publisher for granting my request, apologies for not reviewing, though it did sound very good!

My first book, that I have read by this author, absolutely brilliant! Highly recommended, and I will definitely read others written by this author!

In 1998 two brothers Will and Adam Cassiobury were staying at La Madiere ski resort in the French Alps, they go missing on a mountain in a blizzard, One is found and one is missing.
Twenty years later, at the same ski resort, guests staying at a luxury chalet and the staff all have a secret.
The characters weren't very endearing but I really enjoyed the storyline and the two time zones worked well.

I really enjoyed the Multiple point of view and dual timeline of this book. The way the storyline was woven and the characters were connected was interesting and unexpected.

The forced proximity element was well executed also with a cast of unlikeable characters.

I found this book very pacy and I was gripped by the story from the outset. I liked the use of the multiple narrators and got involved of all the interconnected stories, although I did find myself having to flick back through to remind myself of who was who. This is a great holiday read, particularly because I do think you need to read it quickly so you don’t lose track of what’s going on.

Great debut novel by Catherine Cooper. This story is highly exciting and atmospheric, I found the setting to be incredibly detailed and as if I was there in person. The perspective from the different characters was a nice touch and well developed. I'll look forward to more from this author. Thanks to Netgalley

I really enjoyed this book.

I thought that the split narratives and changing to and from the past got a little confusing at times, and there wasn’t really too much in the mystery.

I don’t know if it’s because I read a lot of mystery books but I had worked out who the daughter was before it was revealed, I don’t think that was as much of a plot twist as the author maybe thought it was.

The characters were all well developed and the storyline was always engaging. The book really explored the relationships between the characters and delved into why they behaved the way they did.

I wasn’t expecting the ending, that was a twist. It felt very sinister, especially when a near happy ending was nearly in reach. I also wasn’t expecting the plot twist of the daughters dad.

Overall it was a good read, but I’m not sure I would read again.

I read The Chalet quickly. It’s well written, easy reading, with a beautiful setting in the French Alps. It began well and I was quickly drawn into the drama of the story. The narrative moves between 1998, and 2020 and is told from several of the characters’ perspectives. None of the characters are particularly likeable and they all seem to have something to hide.

It’s a story of revenge, stemming from the events in 1998 when two brothers go skiing with their girlfriends and only one of the brothers returns. The weather conditions were bad and on a difficult off-piste route they lost contact with their guides and only one of them was found, but he couldn’t remember anything about what had happened. The body of the other brother was only found 20 years later after an avalanche hit the resort.

In 2020 a group of people, four couples mixing business with pleasure are staying at the same resort in a luxury chalet. The atmosphere is a difficult one as the couples’ relationships begin to breakdown, particularly when the weather worsens and a storm sets in, leaving them somewhat isolated. Various past events became clearer as secrets are revealed. Although there are plenty of twists and turns, it really wasn’t hard to work out what had happened and who was seeking revenge. An entertaining read, but maybe a bit too predictable by the latter half of the book. The last paragraph promises there is more to come in this story – I’ll be interested to see what happens next, if there is a sequel.

There’s just something about thrillers set at a ski resort that I love. Originally set in 1998 when one man goes missing after a blizzard. 20 years later 4 people connected to the missing man meet up again. This was brilliant.