Donna gets an email inviting her to a funeral. When she sees the name on the gravestone, it is her name. What is going on?

Totally unbelievable. I kept reading back to see if I missed something.
I am left with more questions than answers.
Who gets employed without any qualifications and job description?
How the heck did Hanna know who Donna was?
Tara and Max were so unpredictable. I can't imagine working for anyone who was normal one minute and manic the next, only to change five minutes later.
There was very little character development, but I suppose how can one describe a character that is so changeable?

Not my favourite book by this author.

Usually, when you receive an invitation to a funeral, it’s either because you knew the person in question or because they were close to someone dear to you. But when you receive one for someone you don’t even know, that’s a strange thing. It seems only logical that you’d be curious and decide to go.

This is exactly what happens to our main character. This unusual invitation immediately wraps you in a mysterious atmosphere that makes you question who you can or should believe or trust.

The protagonist is tossed back and forth between past and present, and her search for the heartbreaking truth is complicated by the unpredictable behavior of her housemates.

The setting is very intriguing, and the plot is full of surprises, though for me, the story’s pace could have been a bit faster.

Some people make choices at a certain point that might benefit themselves, but they don’t consider the consequences for others. Sometimes things turn out well, but sometimes they lead to tragic events.

4.5 stars
Thank you.

I was drawn in right from the start, with the suspense of waiting to find out why her name was being used at the funeral. It had me on edge waiting to find out what was ging to happen to Donna as she entered an obviously dangerous situation. I did find it a bit implausible that Donna would agree to stay so readily and that she would stay even with all the red flags going off all over, but learning about her background and current living situation made it a bit more believable. I think I held my breath a bit waiting to see how she would react to different scenarios with Max and Tara especially, and rooting for her to stand up for herself more. I found Hanna very irritating, she would have driven me mad living with her!
Overall, I did enjoy the suspense!
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

Really enjoyed this psychological thriller, it was a real page turner, it seemed like every person in the book couldn’t be trusted or had something to hide. Kept me engaged and guessing from page one to the end of the book. A nice change from this authors usual crime fiction which I love. Looking forward to more psychological thrillers from Helen! Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

THE FUNERAL BY HELEN H. DURRANT.
4 STARS.
Well holy cow this was something.
Talk about reading a book and not being able to trust one single person.
I was suspicious of every single character and i loved it.
One minute i'm believing a certain character then the next i'm questioning what they are saying.
Really brilliant.
I did guess the ending around the half way mark but was still questioning whether i was right.
This is my first book by this author and i can say she now has me wanting to read more of her work

This a great thriller. Perfect for fans of KL Slater and Freida Mcfadden. Looking forward to the next one.

This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!

It kept me guessing and frantically turning the pages! Wow! Helen Durrant you kept me on pins and needles for this whole book. I loved it! So intense and suspenseful from start to finish!

The blurb drew me in immediately I couldn't put it down! This was a wonderful 5 star read! Love, love, loved it!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!