This was simply fantastic, a twisted pretzel of a story. 3 couples went on a vacation to the Hamptons, and one of them died. The cops were called, Detective Gabby investigated.
My first book by Cate Holahan, I could just read the the entire story totally stunned by the secrets which were unfolding in front of me like a domestic noir movie. I loved the way Ms. Holahan has described the couples. The love between them was just a word to be said aloud at the right time. Every single one of them had a wickedness in them. I couldn’t even have imagined how their lives had connected and intermingled over the months.
There were pages in this book which astounded me. All of the characters were educated and rich. Wolf in sheep’s clothing was all that came to me while reading this. Some parts of physical abuse were tough to read, but the author has melded it well in the story adding little hints to make me doubt everyone. And honestly I couldn’t even guess the killer or the reasons for it. Detective Gabby was not my most favorite person in the book, could have been shown more intelligent.
The dark underbelly of the human psyche shown by the author along with the fast pace of the book made this my midnight read. 12 – 2 am. A book I didn’t expect to love so much!!
I received a free ARC from NetGalley and publisher Crooked Lane Books, and this is my journey into its pages, straight from the heart!! STRICTLY HONEST AND UNBIASED.
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Everyone has a secret. For some, it’s worth dying to protect. For others, it’s worth killing.
The glass beach house was supposed to be the getaway that Susan needed. Eager to help her transplanted family set down roots in their new town—and desperate for some kid-free conversation—she invites her new neighbors to join in on a week-long sublet with her and her workaholic husband.
Over the course of the first evening, liquor loosens inhibitions and lips. The three couples begin picking up on the others’ marital tensions and work frustrations, as well as revealing their own. But someone says too much. And the next morning one of the women is discovered dead on the private beach.
Town detective Gabby Watkins must figure out who permanently silenced the deceased. As she investigates, she learns that everyone in the glass house was hiding something that could tie them to the murder, and that the biggest secrets of all are often in plain sight for anyone willing to look.
Publication Date: 9th July 2019
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
27 Responses
Fantastic review, Shalini <3 This one also sounds amazing!
Thank you so much ❤️
It was quite exciting after the first 2 chapters
Glad to hear it wasn’t predictable. It sounds like a brilliant read. Great review, Shalini.
I assumed it would be a routine read, but once I got oriented, the pages flew… Wow. Thank you Diana ❤️
Great review, Shalini. I must admit the characters do not sound likeable at all, but if the book kept you up until 2 a.m., it must have been a good read❤
It was simply a fun read after the first couple of chapters
This sounds delicious, I wants!
You’ve been a busy bee lately. Lots of awesome reads. I don’t think I’ll ever catch up with you! In, fact, I don’t think anyone can keep up with you! Hehe. Have a great weekend, my friend! 🙂 Happy reading to you!!!
Happy weekend darling. I have taken up a lot of commitments.. 😂 😂 Anything to keep my mind busy
This sounds like a great read- thanks!
This was a fun read
“(…) could have been shown more intelligent.” Lol Original Shalini-Quote. Well done review, Shalini. Have a nice weekend! Michael
Haha 😂 😂 thank you so much Michael. How are you?
Thank you Shalini! I am fine. Hope you are too, without any monsoon. Michael
All good
Thank you for the good news.
Yay! This one looks so good! Wonderful review!
Thank you so much ❤️
A book that keeps you up to 2am has got to be a good one. Wonderful review, Shalini!
This was complete fun and unexpected after the first 2 chapters 🤷♀️❤️
A domestic noir movie in the Hamptons? I need to read this! Fab review! xx
Thank you Meggy ❤️. It sure was fun… I didn’t think I would like it so much
This book definitely intrigues me! Adding it to my list 🙂
Thank you so much
This one sounds really good Shalini. Great review.
Thank you Carla 💕