I do not know where to start with this one. We could start with the fact that I read this in 24 hours. We could then talk about how this is a portrayal of the publishing industry and everything it represents, straight from the source themselves.

I was hooked from the start, I found this really engaging, I loved hearing all of the characters perspectives and feelings.

I enjoyed the diversity of the characters, the plot twists, the publishing parallels. Everything was just so well done.

Highly recommend if you’re a thriller reader, a contemporary fiction reader or just want an insight into the publishing industry and the writing world in a fictional setting.

I loved the initial set up of the story and the first 50% had me gripped. The insights into the world of publishing were astute, sharp and amusing and I loved how comprehensively this was addressed. The setting was atmospheric and I enjoyed the characters.
The pacing was slightly off for me. The first half flew by (even though the action was limited) but the next 40% felt messy and I started to find my interest waning. Although the body count ramped up after the first half it began to feel chaotic and lost its way a bit.
The ending worked well but didn't quite deliver the punch I hoped for.
All in, it's a great glimpse of the publishing world that's well written but as a locked room/cut off island thriller it's limited in terms of plot.

This was a phenomenal story and I was hooked from the very first page. I had spotted people with proof copies from a mystery weekend event and then spotting it on Netgalley, I quickly requested it. I was over the moon to be approved as this is a genre I adore.

In this book, we have a unique group of authors brought together by a reclusive author of world renown. Arthur Fletch has a hugely successful career and is writing his last book, one that is eagerly anticipated by his publisher and fans, When a group of 6 “mid list” authors are brought to his private island for a weekend, none of them can imagine the changes their lives will undergo in that 72 hour window,

The characters are a broad group of authors from romance, fantasy, horror and YA! All of them want greater success and bigger publishing deals and are talented but seem stuck in that “mid list”. As a way out, Fletch’s publisher is offering a huge advance and a three boom deal to whoever can write the best ending for an unfinished manuscript.

As the challenge and timer are set, emotions and stress begin running high and it isn’t long before cracks and chaos begin to rein over the authors. They are so vastly different and you gain insights into their careers and backgrounds, When a murder takes place, you are trying to keep up with the plot and figure out who the villain is but this is a brilliantly thought out story! I was guessing through to the reveal!

I think this is an amazing story and I will certainly be adding this to the shelves of my libraries!