You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego

You Are Fatally Invited – Ande Pliego

No crime writing retreat is complete without a murder…

When legendary author J. R. Alastor hires Mila del Angél to host a murder mystery retreat on his private island, she jumps at the chance. The guest list? Six crime and thriller writers, all masters of the genre.

Alastor wants to give his guests the thrill of their a week of party games, trope-fuelled riddles, and maybe a jump-scare or two – but Mila is plotting some fun of her own for one of the names on the list.

Then a different guest turns up dead, and suddenly Mila finds herself in a lethal game she didn’t plan for. With a storm cutting off the island and the body count rising, Mila must work out how to escape a killer who knows literally every trick in the book…

Review

I had a great time with this book, honestly. It took a little bit longer to finish than usual but that was because I was enjoying every single chapter way too much.

This had everything I love: an immersive atmosphere, gripping suspense, and that irresistible elegant house setting. The author did a fantastic job building tension and giving each character a distinct voice.

If you’re familiar with the original Agatha Christie book, you’ll likely know how things are going to go down, but the ride to that finish line is so good.

This book is just as masterful as its cover (both of its covers). I’m very pleased to have finally found a book that matches the greatness of its cover.