There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh delivered a secluded lock-door mystery set in a once-glorious mansion straight out of a gothic horror novel. Friends, secrets, and creepy happens await you in this twisted thriller. Grab a cup of hot mocha coffee and check out There Should Have Been Eight.
by Nalini Singh
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Source: Publisher
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They met when they were teenagers. Now they’re adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others—none more so than to Bea, the one they lost nine long years ago. They’ve gathered to reminisce at Bea’s family’s estate, a once-glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel. Best friends, old flames, secret enemies, and new lovers are all under one roof—but when the weather turns and they’re snowed in at the edge of eternity, there’s nowhere left to hide from their shared history.
As the walls close in, the pretense of normality gives way to long-buried grief, bitterness, and rage. Underneath it all, there’s the nagging feeling that Bea’s shocking death wasn’t what it was claimed to be. And before the weekend is through, the truth will be unleashed—no matter the cost.
I enjoy Singh’s books, whatever the genre, and devoured her last mystery thriller. The story slowly builds as we get to know the friends, the hosts and stories from their past. The group are friends who went their separate ways when one of their own, Bea, took her own life.
The story takes place in the remote alpine region of New Zealand at a home belonging to Bea’s family estate. The seven of them gather as a storm rolls in, cutting them off from the rest of the world. As strange things happen and Luna wonders why Darcie, her sister, handled the death so strangely, we question everything we’ve been told.
The first part of the story began slowly as we get to know the characters and take in our surroundings, but as the storm rages, an accident occurs and things unfold. Twists, turns and unholy happens left me flabbergasted. I couldn’t set this down as I made assumptions and waited for the truth to reveal itself.
I love Singh’s writing style from the pacing to the tightly woven tale. She hooks reads from the first page and never lets go.
A compelling thriller, perfect for the first snow of the season. Grab a blanket and curl up with There Should Have Been Eight.
There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh delivers a suspenseful thriller that hooks reads from the first page. #NewRelease #Mystery #bookreview Share on XAbout Nalini Singh
Nalini Singh is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling, Guild Hunter, and Rock Kiss series. She lives in New Zealand but travels as much as possible (the travel bug bit hard from when she escaped working as a lawyer to run away and teach English in Japan). Nalini loves to write, loves to read, and thinks chocolate is a food group.
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Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
Great review. I’m waiting for my library hold to become available.
Kimberly
YAY!! I hope you enjoy it.
Katherine
This author has been on my TBR for ages and this one sounds amazing! Plus I love the setting. Definitely adding to my TBR.
Kimberly
Go get on the wait list at your local library. You won’t be sorry.
Silvia
A gripping thriller is always a good choice! I’ve only tried a couple of books by this author a long time ago, but I must say that I’ve always read good things about her series from other bloggers and I’m glad you are among them 🙂
Kimberly
I haven’t read all of her popular series, but have been devouring her thrillers as they release.
Sophie
I have only read her paranormal romance but you make me want to read this one!
Kimberly
Ooo I hope you try it. I am loving her thrillers.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I’m reading this one right now too. Lol, we have the same reading schedule/tastes! I agree, it’s a little slow going in the beginning. Nice to see it picks up and that you were surprised by the twists! Can’t wait to dive back in tonight! 🙂
Kimberly
We really do!
Sophia Rose
I loved the creepy house and family history and the isolation aspect as backdrop to the story.
Kimberly
Agreed!
DEBBIE HAUPT
I’ve only read her thrillers and loved them but I need to dig into one of her paranormals some day too
Kimberly
I have read some of her paranormal and have a huge backlist to get through.
Nadene
Sounds like this was a riveting read. Great review, Kim.
Kimberly
Thanks Nadene.