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"Cooper" is Super. A hell of a psychological thriller.
2020
Welcome to La Madière, France
The story starts with an anonymous POV of someone who's telling about the people who come to visit Chalets and then we meet Ria who's not so happy in a not so happy marriage with her husband Hugo to whom she met a few years ago. They came there with other couple, Cass and Simon to discuss some buisness things.
Although the very first page of the book tells us that something bad has happened to someone but who? We came to know about the past in the second part when the story goes in flashback.
1998
Will and Adam, two brothers comes to the same chalet with their girlfriends, Louisa and Nell for skiing but something bad has happened to Will when two brothers went out for sking in bad weather.
2020
A body is found and they claims that the body is of Will. They call Adam who's currently in Phuket Thailand.
Everyone is shocked. Once more past is coming to hunt someone. Someone who's present between them. Someone who wants to kill. Someone wants revenge.
What happened to Will?
Who wants revenge?
Read this breathtaking psychological thriller to know your all answers.
I loved the characters of Ria, Will, Adam, Louisa and Millie. Other characters were good in their roles.
Narration of the story is fabulous. The story is told from mainly 5 POV's, the antagonist, Hugo, Ria, Adam, Louisa and Will.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK Harper Fiction for giving me an advance copy of this awesome psychological thriller.

This was a quick read for me, and definitely enjoyable. I liked the setting and really felt like I was there in the resort. I did feel there could have been less description of character traits, however I really liked the rest of the characterisation. The time hop element was very clever and it kept me guessing until the end.

I loved this version of locked room mystery at a ski resort. A bunch of friends take a trip together but one has murder in mind. Who is it and why? A stunning mystery that keeps you guessing until the last page. I highly recommend this smart thriller that will leave you wondering how well do you know your friends and can you trust them?

This was a fun mystery novel that kept me fascinated throughout the entire journey. The characters were engaging and believable. Can’t recommend it enough!

The Chalet by Catherine Cooper
Thanks @netgalley @catherinecooperjournalist and @harpercollinsuk for my arc
Publication date 31st October
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What can I say about this book? It has everything a good psychological thriller should have. It is simply incredible. Set in the absolutely stunning French alps this book was simply delightful to read. The story moves easily through past and present focusing on different characters in the book. The author has flawlessly told the story like this to establish a connection that just explodes at the end.
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My absolute favourite thing about this book is the characters. Some are dark and deceitful and I honestly didn't know how to trust. Others are loveable and I enjoyed reading their stories. Honestly I'm gushing about this book. If you're a fan of dark characters, domestic noir, past secrets and a little bit of murder thrown in, this is the book for you xxx

This is a good example of a time hop plot done well. Part of the story follows what happens when two brothers, Will and Adam, go to a French skiing resort with their girlfriends and only one of them comes back. Freak accident, or something slightly more sinister? Could more have been done to save him?
Someone certainly seems to think so, because 20 years later, they are out for revenge.

I enjoyed the way none of the characters were painted as being particularly cliché wonderful. In fact, they all had their faults and issues, which made them relatable, if not endearing. The time hope aspect kept things interesting, and ensured this really was a pacey page-turner.
However, I felt there was a little too much potential misdirection, which quickly became annoying. Equally, the way certain character traits/aspects are harped on about (Hugo is NOT good in social situations, or in business, and REALLY needs his PA to help him) was tedious and patronising.
The Stars
A good-enough to pass the time three stars, but at no point was I on the edge of my seat.

I can't believe this is the author's debut novel, it definitely didn't feel like one.

I adored the setting in a ski resort - it really felt like you were there, it was so atmospheric. The characters were all very well developed and I loved the story. It's rare for me to be surprised in this genre anymore but I really didn't guess most of the reveals. The ending wrapped everything up wonderfully and didn't leave any loose ends.

I would thoroughly recommend this book. I've seen people compare the author to Ruth Ware, who also has a ski resort based book out this year, but if anything I thought this was even better.

Wow, I read this in only two sittings. An exciting thriller reminiscent of Lucy Foley. I felt the cold and the tension all throughout the book and loved the nuances of the characters both then and now.
Perfect to take my mind off the world.
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review.

The Chalet by Catherine Cooper

This story hooked me! Two brothers and their girlfriends go on a ski holiday, and one brother ends up dead. We follow the story from their timeline, in 1996 and 24 years later when people connected to the ski trip come together on the same mountain again. We delve into the story of how did the brother die? who was at fault? and who will pay for his death with their own?

I do worry when perspectives jump around between characters, and I was concerned the added timeline jump, might be hard to follow. But Catherine Cooper manages to keep the story flowing and easy to follow and really managed to keep me guessing throughout the story! I like that new character perspectives were gradually added to the story, and each new perspective had me needing to read more!

I did not want to put this down!

5/5 ⭐️
Recommend ✅

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Atmospheric Suspense.....
Set largely at a ski resort in the French Alps, a gripping, atmospheric and enjoyable suspense. Cleverly intertwined, the tale is told from differing points of view and timelines although never confused nor confusing. Characters are largely unlikeable and, in the main, rightly so. The tale is compulsive and kept this reader engaged from start to finish in one sitting. Very enjoyable.

The Chalet is a gripping suspense-filled read that has you hooked from the first page. It's impossible to put down as you frantically turn the pages to see what twist is combining next.

This was so good, couldn't put it down.

The story is set in a ski resort and flits between two times - 1998 and now.

In 1998 two brother's Adam and Will are up a mountain when they get separated from their guide during a storm. Disaster strikes and one of them doesn't make it down the mountain.

Twenty years later we are back in the resort with Ria and Hugo who are entertaining clients at one of the chalet in the hope that they will invest in Hugo's company.

The snow shifts during another storm and a body is discovered. What links the people in the resort now to the body and what really happened on the Mountain all those years ago, was it just an accident?

This book was so gripping and twisty, loved it when I realised how one of the characters was linked to both the past and the present. Adam was a dastardly character and his actions one particular after with Will's girlfriend set her off on a horrible path,

Great read, would recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book, this is my honest opinion.

A group of people arrive at the chalet in France. Each with their own past which is linked to the body that is now found of Will. The book flits between 1998 and now. A compelling read which I raced through to finish because I was enjoying it so much. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

You are in for a real treat reading this book, I couldn't believe how addicted I got to reading this story, so much so I had to read it in a day. I like how the story flits from 1998 to present day, the writing is descriptive, it is like you can feel as though you are there with all the tension going on in the Chalet. I don't think I have read a story like this before involving skiing and a chalet. The characters each have their own secrets to hide but are all involved someway or other in the devastating scene that happened back in 1998. This is a thriller at it's best.

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Compelling and Haunting. An excellent short read.
Catherine Cooper's debut novel is a short but compelling and haunting read.
Two men went to ski in a blizzard but only one came back. Something wrong had happened with the other.
Now 20 years later, four men went to the same resort. Each is having a secret.
One is a killer and is out for revenge.
There is nothing more that I'll say about this twisty thriller so go and read it. Its a wonderful holiday short read.
The characters were creepy in a way you would find in a Lucy Foley's book. I loved them all.
The narration of the story is excellent. I was hooked.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK Harper Fiction for giving me an advance copy.

Catherine Cooper has written a good mystery that keeps you curious and guessing throughout the story. Her writing style is fluid and wonderfully easy to read, and the different POVs are cleverly interwoven to control the the various plot reveals. I found the child's POV the most immersive and emotionally affecting part of the story, and thought this was really well-written - I would have liked more of it to be honest!

Overall, an enjoyable book with an interesting, well-portrayed setting and a clever premise.

If you enjoy mysteries, you'll love this!

This is quite a quick read and a good 'holiday' book. Set in a couple of different time frames and told by many of the characters in the book which can be confusing so you need to stay awake to follow who is relating the tale at any one time. A few twists and turns which are mainly hidden from the reader by either not revealing the name of the storyteller in a chapter or by an altered name which throws you off the scent. A useful guise for the author which works here but if she continues to use it through other novels, it may become predictable.

Twenty years ago the disappearance of a man from a luxury ski resort, four acquaintances- friends would be taking it too far - are on holiday, each there for their own reasons. But one is a murderer and one is there to murder. Set against the perfect powder, the atmospheric weather this thriller will creep up on you and make you doubt everyone involved. It jumps neatly from 20 years ago to the present and the ending is perfect.