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A Party to Murder
When Jamie Roma and Derek Lee find their blossoming love affair interrupted by dual invitations to a house party from a mysterious unnamed host, they think, Sounds like fun. The next thing they know they are caught up in a game of cat and mouse that quickly starts racking up a lot of dead mice. Yikes, they think. Not so fun.
Trapped inside a spooky old house in the middle of nowhere, with the body count rising among their fellow guests, they begin to wonder if they’ll escape with their lives. As a cataclysmic storm swoops in to batter the survivors, the horror mounts.
Oddly enough, even in the midst of murder and mayhem, Jamie and Derek’s love continues to thrive.
While the guest list thins, so does the list of suspects. Soon it’s only them and the killer.
And then the battle really begins.
Trapped inside a spooky old house in the middle of nowhere, with the body count rising among their fellow guests, they begin to wonder if they’ll escape with their lives. As a cataclysmic storm swoops in to batter the survivors, the horror mounts.
Oddly enough, even in the midst of murder and mayhem, Jamie and Derek’s love continues to thrive.
While the guest list thins, so does the list of suspects. Soon it’s only them and the killer.
And then the battle really begins.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 26, 2019
About the author
John Inman
40 books442 followersA Lambda Literary Award finalist and the author of over forty novels, John has been writing fiction for as long as he can remember. Born on a small farm in Indiana, he now resides in San Diego, California where he spends his time gardening, pampering his pets, hiking and biking the trails and canyons of San Diego, and of course, writing. He and his partner share a passion for theater, books, film, and the continuing fight for marriage equality. If you would like to know more about John, check out his website at----
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March 27, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this hybrid between
"And Then There Were None",
"Murder, She Wrote",
and "Clue".
And even though I figured out who the murderer was quite early in the book (it really was that obvious, unfortunately), the story kept me glued to my Kindle until the big finale.
Oh, and Jamie and Derek were so freaking adorable. I usually don't like stories with an already established couple. But even though they already were together in the beginning of the book (they were childhood friends who just recently decided to become friends with benefits), we got some glimpses into their past that made me feel like I wasn't missing out on something. It was really cute how they interacted and cared for each other (all that touching, hand-holding and caressing made me swoon and sigh throughout the book).
Recommended! Especially to mystery lovers.
"And Then There Were None",
"Murder, She Wrote",
and "Clue".
And even though I figured out who the murderer was quite early in the book (it really was that obvious, unfortunately), the story kept me glued to my Kindle until the big finale.
Oh, and Jamie and Derek were so freaking adorable. I usually don't like stories with an already established couple. But even though they already were together in the beginning of the book (they were childhood friends who just recently decided to become friends with benefits), we got some glimpses into their past that made me feel like I wasn't missing out on something. It was really cute how they interacted and cared for each other (all that touching, hand-holding and caressing made me swoon and sigh throughout the book).
Recommended! Especially to mystery lovers.
March 17, 2019
**3.75 stars**
I was expecting an entertaining read and was not disappointed by John Inman. It was a sweet, sexy, romantic thriller with an Agatha Christie’s flavour and some good banter. Right up my alley.
Derek and Jamie have been friends for a very long time and they have added sex in the mix for a few weeks. Then, they receive a mysterious invitation to a party. Intrigued, they decide to go and end up trapped into a spooky house with five other guests and, they shortly realize, 2 dead bodies and no way to communicate with the outside world. As I said, an Agatha Christie’s flavour, but the similarity ends there.
Derek and Jamie have no other choice to acknowledge their feelings and to figure out who the murderer is and why the killing spread is happening. And they have to do it fast as time is of essence with dead bodies pilling up.
It’s a mix of funny remarks and tender moments with a touch of steam between Derek and Jamie, and of lightly creepy suspense (not very complicated but well enough done imo) including a mad murderer playing the show originating from a sad fate, and with a cute HEA that perfectly fitted our heroes.
Another entertaining read from John Inman with a different trope but in the same Spirit as the other book I read from this author (hehehe : hard not to play with words when it’s so easy) : I wouldn’t mind for this to become a pattern.
ARC of “A party to murder” was generously provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I was expecting an entertaining read and was not disappointed by John Inman. It was a sweet, sexy, romantic thriller with an Agatha Christie’s flavour and some good banter. Right up my alley.
Derek and Jamie have been friends for a very long time and they have added sex in the mix for a few weeks. Then, they receive a mysterious invitation to a party. Intrigued, they decide to go and end up trapped into a spooky house with five other guests and, they shortly realize, 2 dead bodies and no way to communicate with the outside world. As I said, an Agatha Christie’s flavour, but the similarity ends there.
Derek and Jamie have no other choice to acknowledge their feelings and to figure out who the murderer is and why the killing spread is happening. And they have to do it fast as time is of essence with dead bodies pilling up.
It’s a mix of funny remarks and tender moments with a touch of steam between Derek and Jamie, and of lightly creepy suspense (not very complicated but well enough done imo) including a mad murderer playing the show originating from a sad fate, and with a cute HEA that perfectly fitted our heroes.
Another entertaining read from John Inman with a different trope but in the same Spirit as the other book I read from this author (hehehe : hard not to play with words when it’s so easy) : I wouldn’t mind for this to become a pattern.
ARC of “A party to murder” was generously provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
April 2, 2019
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.75 stars
This is a fun and interesting thrill ride of a romantic suspense. There was a true gothic horror vibe throughout with the story, from the unnatural weather to the creepy comrades and the growing mystery of “why are we here?” I really enjoyed the dual narratives of discovery regarding both the murderer and the burgeoning relationship between Derek and Jamie. The story is told through both of their viewpoints, so it’s easy to see how deeply they care for one another, even if they think it’s too new to be so serious. The mounting tension for the guests really had me turning the pages. I did have an early inkling about the killer, and I was satisfied to know I picked that winner, but the story had plenty of misdirection to keep me second-guessing.
Read Veronica’s review in its entirety here.
4.75 stars
This is a fun and interesting thrill ride of a romantic suspense. There was a true gothic horror vibe throughout with the story, from the unnatural weather to the creepy comrades and the growing mystery of “why are we here?” I really enjoyed the dual narratives of discovery regarding both the murderer and the burgeoning relationship between Derek and Jamie. The story is told through both of their viewpoints, so it’s easy to see how deeply they care for one another, even if they think it’s too new to be so serious. The mounting tension for the guests really had me turning the pages. I did have an early inkling about the killer, and I was satisfied to know I picked that winner, but the story had plenty of misdirection to keep me second-guessing.
Read Veronica’s review in its entirety here.
April 13, 2019
“I’ve seen horror movies that start this way.” – Derek, A Party to Murder
“Because it’s an adventure! It’s a lark. It’s mysterious. It’s a weekend house party in the middle of nowhere, fifty miles out of the city, cut off from the world, and being hosted by someone we may or may not know for reasons we haven’t got a clue about.” – Jamie, A Party to Murder
Best friends who have recently become lovers, a mysterious invitation to a house party in what turns out to be a super creepy mansion, the thunderstorm from hell, a growing body count, and a dose of (occasional) humor blend together in this delightful parody of a murder/horror/thriller story. Usually I get interested in a book because of the blurb, but some books I pick up because of the title or the cover or the author – I have found that the latter three are generally more risky strategies for me. Murder mysteries are also not usually my thing – and by now you are probably wondering why the heck I read this book. In this case it was purely because I love John Inman’s work, and another mystery of his I have read previously (‘Spirit’) turned out to be a great mix of characters and humor. ‘A Party to Murder’, while a totally different story, had many of the same elements and I enjoyed reading it just as much.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
“Because it’s an adventure! It’s a lark. It’s mysterious. It’s a weekend house party in the middle of nowhere, fifty miles out of the city, cut off from the world, and being hosted by someone we may or may not know for reasons we haven’t got a clue about.” – Jamie, A Party to Murder
Best friends who have recently become lovers, a mysterious invitation to a house party in what turns out to be a super creepy mansion, the thunderstorm from hell, a growing body count, and a dose of (occasional) humor blend together in this delightful parody of a murder/horror/thriller story. Usually I get interested in a book because of the blurb, but some books I pick up because of the title or the cover or the author – I have found that the latter three are generally more risky strategies for me. Murder mysteries are also not usually my thing – and by now you are probably wondering why the heck I read this book. In this case it was purely because I love John Inman’s work, and another mystery of his I have read previously (‘Spirit’) turned out to be a great mix of characters and humor. ‘A Party to Murder’, while a totally different story, had many of the same elements and I enjoyed reading it just as much.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
June 1, 2020
An enjoyable book, like Agatha Christie, but with gay people.
What I liked about the book:
I liked Jamie and Derick, I liked their friends to lovers romance, and I have I hopes for their future. I liked the mystery and a who-dunnit is like the cherry on top. This mystery was done quite well, although there were a few coincidences too many.
What niggled me:
I struggled to get into the book, the author's writing style took a while to get used to.
Cleeta-Gayle Jones also got on my last nerve, no person could whine, whimper and wail so much.
All in all, I spend a few entertaining hours reading this, and would read more John Inman books in future.
What I liked about the book:
I liked Jamie and Derick, I liked their friends to lovers romance, and I have I hopes for their future. I liked the mystery and a who-dunnit is like the cherry on top. This mystery was done quite well, although there were a few coincidences too many.
What niggled me:
I struggled to get into the book, the author's writing style took a while to get used to.
Cleeta-Gayle Jones also got on my last nerve, no person could whine, whimper and wail so much.
All in all, I spend a few entertaining hours reading this, and would read more John Inman books in future.
October 13, 2020
I really loved seeing Jamie and Derek's relationship evolve from friends with benefits to something more. The mystery had me freaking out a little but very well done. It reminded me of the movie "Clue" :D
April 5, 2019
Wow! As a longtime fan of Agatha Christie, I am completely impressed with the quality and pace of this mystery. In my opinion, it’s worthy of sitting on the same shelf as Christie.
Both Jamie Roma and Derek Lee have been friends since childhood but they’ve recently discovered that their feelings evolved to more—their chemistry reached a flashpoint, and they’re now lovers. As the story progresses, each man realizes that the man they called best friend all their life is now the man they want to finish that life beside. It’s fun-loving Jamie who prods them to accept an invitation to a weekend house party that each received separately. In a very rural area, neither man counted on the raging thunderstorm, complete with lightning and a flash flood that adds to the creepiness of the isolated location.
Their hosts seem to be absent—that is, until they discover the corpses of an elderly couple in the basement. While the storm rages, they also find their cell phones missing, their tires slashed and the car engine wires cut. The lightning, thunder, and high wind add just the right ambiance to this grisly tale as one by one, the murders continue. Reminiscent of And Then There Were None by Christie, but with a modern-day twist, I was totally caught up in the story from the beginning.
The author set up the personalities of the main characters with words, memories, and dialogue about their current circumstances right from the beginning, and I realized by the second chapter that I liked these guys and didn’t want anything to happen to them. Getting me on their side early in the story was key to my enjoyment and kept me glued to my Kindle as I turned each page.
I enjoyed the romance between these two really nice guys whose friendship and love is tested under duress, and I enjoyed trying to solve the mystery as the author revealed more and more about each person within the spooky old house before the deaths started to pile up and there weren’t many characters left to pick from.
There’s nothing quite as good as an outstanding story that can take me away from my day-to-day world and transport me to a place where I can enjoy someone else’s drama. Add MM romance to that and then give me a mystery and I’m sold. I very highly recommend this book to those who are looking for a challenging mystery with romance and the spooky ambiance of a high-energy thunderstorm at night.
ARC provided by the publisher through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words in exchange for an impartial review.
Both Jamie Roma and Derek Lee have been friends since childhood but they’ve recently discovered that their feelings evolved to more—their chemistry reached a flashpoint, and they’re now lovers. As the story progresses, each man realizes that the man they called best friend all their life is now the man they want to finish that life beside. It’s fun-loving Jamie who prods them to accept an invitation to a weekend house party that each received separately. In a very rural area, neither man counted on the raging thunderstorm, complete with lightning and a flash flood that adds to the creepiness of the isolated location.
Their hosts seem to be absent—that is, until they discover the corpses of an elderly couple in the basement. While the storm rages, they also find their cell phones missing, their tires slashed and the car engine wires cut. The lightning, thunder, and high wind add just the right ambiance to this grisly tale as one by one, the murders continue. Reminiscent of And Then There Were None by Christie, but with a modern-day twist, I was totally caught up in the story from the beginning.
The author set up the personalities of the main characters with words, memories, and dialogue about their current circumstances right from the beginning, and I realized by the second chapter that I liked these guys and didn’t want anything to happen to them. Getting me on their side early in the story was key to my enjoyment and kept me glued to my Kindle as I turned each page.
I enjoyed the romance between these two really nice guys whose friendship and love is tested under duress, and I enjoyed trying to solve the mystery as the author revealed more and more about each person within the spooky old house before the deaths started to pile up and there weren’t many characters left to pick from.
There’s nothing quite as good as an outstanding story that can take me away from my day-to-day world and transport me to a place where I can enjoy someone else’s drama. Add MM romance to that and then give me a mystery and I’m sold. I very highly recommend this book to those who are looking for a challenging mystery with romance and the spooky ambiance of a high-energy thunderstorm at night.
ARC provided by the publisher through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words in exchange for an impartial review.
June 3, 2019
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
Derek and Jamie have been best friends since childhood and it has recently turned into a friends with benefits situation. When we meet the men, they are driving at night, in a storm and are headed to a party they both received invitations to, from someone they don’t even know.
When they arrived at their destination - a big old mansion in the middle of no-where - I couldn’t help but think of Clue – one of the best movies ever. I wasn’t sure if we were being set up for a comedy set around a murder mystery or the beginnings of what would be a good horror flick. In the end we got more of the murder mystery/horror flick. But I never felt the story took itself too seriously and it has a certain levity about it, especially early on.
A Party to Murder was really fun and entertaining. I loved watching the party guest be picked off one by one, wondering how Derek and Jamie were going to make it out alive. The romance between Derek and Jamie is sweet and also sexy without lots of descriptive sex which I think the author did really well. A Party to Murder gets a solid four stars from me.
Derek and Jamie have been best friends since childhood and it has recently turned into a friends with benefits situation. When we meet the men, they are driving at night, in a storm and are headed to a party they both received invitations to, from someone they don’t even know.
When they arrived at their destination - a big old mansion in the middle of no-where - I couldn’t help but think of Clue – one of the best movies ever. I wasn’t sure if we were being set up for a comedy set around a murder mystery or the beginnings of what would be a good horror flick. In the end we got more of the murder mystery/horror flick. But I never felt the story took itself too seriously and it has a certain levity about it, especially early on.
A Party to Murder was really fun and entertaining. I loved watching the party guest be picked off one by one, wondering how Derek and Jamie were going to make it out alive. The romance between Derek and Jamie is sweet and also sexy without lots of descriptive sex which I think the author did really well. A Party to Murder gets a solid four stars from me.
March 20, 2019
(FYI, it's 2.4 stars to be precise)
The blurb reads like a new take on Agatha Christie’s 1939 murder mystery “And Then There Were None”, a classic of the genre. High ambitions for a writer? For sure. Too high in this case, I’d say. The book opens with the two main characters, Derek and Jamie, driving towards an unknown destination to attend a party thrown by an unknown host (reader, be warned: it takes them 10% of the book to get there). We’re supposed to understand that they are childhood chums who’ve recently added sex to their agenda, but from the start there’s an astonishing amount of tender kissing and hugging that immediately belies their posing as mere longtime mates cum sex-buddies. Sometime during their (long) drive to destination a surprisingly violent thunderstorm breaks out, which turns a river into a churning inferno. Barely have they driven over the only existing bridge when that bridge is (conveniently) swept away by the torrent. That’s when I knew they were trapped. And I was, too.
Finally, the boys do reach the creepy mansion where they’re meant to spend the weekend. They’re greeted by the grumpy and openly homophobic Mrs. and Mr. Jupp, the staff that’s been hired for the party. They then discover the other guests, which consist of Cleeta-Gayle Jones, a middle-aged woman with a bad hairdo (oh Lord, and do we hear about her hairdo!); Oliver Banyon, a hunky college professor with a “jutting jawline […] sharp enough to slice bread”; and his moody-broody young student slash lover Tommy Stevens. They also discover there’s no network coverage (they’re doubly trapped now). And the thunderstorm continues unabated—be prepared to endure it throughout the book, by the way (that must be the thunderstorm of the century—the story takes place in Southern California, after all). All that’s been missing are two dead bodies, which are promptly discovered in the basement of the mansion that evening. Plus, everybody realizes their mobiles have been stolen—they’re now triply trapped (sorry, no, it’s four times; let’s not forget about that ultraviolent thunderstorm that goes on and on and on). The next morning, we reach the “being-trapped”-overkill, by the way, as we learn that the tires of all the cars have been slashed overnight and their engines ruined. And then Mr. Jupp is killed, and then Mrs. Jupp is killed, and then…
Does it show? This book really wasn’t my cup of tea. It was meant to evolve around two main ideas, the friends-to-lovers trope and the murder mystery, two themes I rather like to read about. But friends turning to lovers? Not for me. From page 1, Derek and Jamie firmly established themselves in my mind as a fully formed couple, despite the author’s repeated attempts to make me believe they weren’t. Oh, they discuss the topic at length and in every which way, but that didn’t work for me, given that I was shown something completely different, what with how they were acting and interacting with each other. Now, the murder mystery at least, was it any good? Uhm, for me it fell completely flat too. The story didn’t succeed in getting me interested, let alone in carrying me along. I just found the plot contrived and far-fetched; sorry, I couldn’t go with the flow. Unsurprisingly the ending was rather unsatisfactory for me, too.
Add to this the over-written style of the book. I’m sure some people would appreciate it, but I wasn’t much amused. It was a festival of overloaded adjectives, specifications, metaphors, convoluted phrases. For instance, why write “a not unpleasant calm settled over them” when it would be much easier and less awkward to say “a pleasant calm”? This is but a small example. And that thunderstorm! At one moment, after it abated for a while only to start up again with a vengeance, Jamie said something like, “Why so much rain?”. To which Derek replied with a groan, “Atmosphere […] A cheesy plot device. Who writes this shit, anyway?” That was the moment I uncharitably thought, 'Why, writers should never give their readers the stick to beat them with.'
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This review has been originally posted at Gay Book Reviews - check it out!
The blurb reads like a new take on Agatha Christie’s 1939 murder mystery “And Then There Were None”, a classic of the genre. High ambitions for a writer? For sure. Too high in this case, I’d say. The book opens with the two main characters, Derek and Jamie, driving towards an unknown destination to attend a party thrown by an unknown host (reader, be warned: it takes them 10% of the book to get there). We’re supposed to understand that they are childhood chums who’ve recently added sex to their agenda, but from the start there’s an astonishing amount of tender kissing and hugging that immediately belies their posing as mere longtime mates cum sex-buddies. Sometime during their (long) drive to destination a surprisingly violent thunderstorm breaks out, which turns a river into a churning inferno. Barely have they driven over the only existing bridge when that bridge is (conveniently) swept away by the torrent. That’s when I knew they were trapped. And I was, too.
Finally, the boys do reach the creepy mansion where they’re meant to spend the weekend. They’re greeted by the grumpy and openly homophobic Mrs. and Mr. Jupp, the staff that’s been hired for the party. They then discover the other guests, which consist of Cleeta-Gayle Jones, a middle-aged woman with a bad hairdo (oh Lord, and do we hear about her hairdo!); Oliver Banyon, a hunky college professor with a “jutting jawline […] sharp enough to slice bread”; and his moody-broody young student slash lover Tommy Stevens. They also discover there’s no network coverage (they’re doubly trapped now). And the thunderstorm continues unabated—be prepared to endure it throughout the book, by the way (that must be the thunderstorm of the century—the story takes place in Southern California, after all). All that’s been missing are two dead bodies, which are promptly discovered in the basement of the mansion that evening. Plus, everybody realizes their mobiles have been stolen—they’re now triply trapped (sorry, no, it’s four times; let’s not forget about that ultraviolent thunderstorm that goes on and on and on). The next morning, we reach the “being-trapped”-overkill, by the way, as we learn that the tires of all the cars have been slashed overnight and their engines ruined. And then Mr. Jupp is killed, and then Mrs. Jupp is killed, and then…
Does it show? This book really wasn’t my cup of tea. It was meant to evolve around two main ideas, the friends-to-lovers trope and the murder mystery, two themes I rather like to read about. But friends turning to lovers? Not for me. From page 1, Derek and Jamie firmly established themselves in my mind as a fully formed couple, despite the author’s repeated attempts to make me believe they weren’t. Oh, they discuss the topic at length and in every which way, but that didn’t work for me, given that I was shown something completely different, what with how they were acting and interacting with each other. Now, the murder mystery at least, was it any good? Uhm, for me it fell completely flat too. The story didn’t succeed in getting me interested, let alone in carrying me along. I just found the plot contrived and far-fetched; sorry, I couldn’t go with the flow. Unsurprisingly the ending was rather unsatisfactory for me, too.
Add to this the over-written style of the book. I’m sure some people would appreciate it, but I wasn’t much amused. It was a festival of overloaded adjectives, specifications, metaphors, convoluted phrases. For instance, why write “a not unpleasant calm settled over them” when it would be much easier and less awkward to say “a pleasant calm”? This is but a small example. And that thunderstorm! At one moment, after it abated for a while only to start up again with a vengeance, Jamie said something like, “Why so much rain?”. To which Derek replied with a groan, “Atmosphere […] A cheesy plot device. Who writes this shit, anyway?” That was the moment I uncharitably thought, 'Why, writers should never give their readers the stick to beat them with.'
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This review has been originally posted at Gay Book Reviews - check it out!
April 8, 2019
Reading a John Inman book is always enjoyable!
August 1, 2019
I’ve read a few from this author now and I’m always impressed at how Mr. Inman can tackle such a wide variety of romantic tropes. A Party to Murder had an intriguing blurb but as I prefer suspense to thrillers, I put off reading it until now. This book definitely had a good spook factor, and despite having the killer pegged early on (though I did suspect the author caught me with a red herring a few times), once things were in motion, I was glued to my Kindle to see how it would unfold.
A Party to Murder follows best friends to an invitation only party thrown by an unidentified host. Jamie and Derek were likable and I quite liked the sweet, sexy romance between these two. That said, I’d characterize this book as more of a suspense/thriller with a side of romance because the mystery behind the murders overshadows Jamie and Derek’s developing relationship at almost every turn.
The key to a good thriller is setting the stage and this author delivered that from all sides with A Party to Murder. Between the storm raging outside, the large, abandoned house in the country, and the varied cast of characters each with some degree of questionable background, I was firmly on the edge of my seat trying to connect the dots. The descriptions the author used brought each aspect of the creepy scenes to life so much so that the tension was often palpable. If you’re looking for something that will make you jump a few times and keep your attention from start to finish with a dash of sexy from a young, sweet couple, A Party to Murder certainly fits the bill.
Reviewed by Annie from Alpha Book Club
A Party to Murder follows best friends to an invitation only party thrown by an unidentified host. Jamie and Derek were likable and I quite liked the sweet, sexy romance between these two. That said, I’d characterize this book as more of a suspense/thriller with a side of romance because the mystery behind the murders overshadows Jamie and Derek’s developing relationship at almost every turn.
The key to a good thriller is setting the stage and this author delivered that from all sides with A Party to Murder. Between the storm raging outside, the large, abandoned house in the country, and the varied cast of characters each with some degree of questionable background, I was firmly on the edge of my seat trying to connect the dots. The descriptions the author used brought each aspect of the creepy scenes to life so much so that the tension was often palpable. If you’re looking for something that will make you jump a few times and keep your attention from start to finish with a dash of sexy from a young, sweet couple, A Party to Murder certainly fits the bill.
Reviewed by Annie from Alpha Book Club
May 23, 2022
This was absolutely amazing....John Inman knows how to keep you guessing and keep you turning the pages....Derek and Jamie are friends becoming lovers whilst trying to figure out who was trying to kill them...It was done so well I didn't guess who was doing it ...Amazing descriptions of the storms and other characters....It's going near the top of my fav Mr Inmans books...Not sure if he can beat my all time favourite but i'm looking forward to reading more to find out x
March 23, 2019
I’m sure this reviewer is not the first and certainly won’t be the last to draw parallels between this book and Agatha Christie’s ‘And then there were none’. Seven characters invited to a remote location are subject to systematic elimination by an unknown assailant. The story is told from the perspective of the two central characters and since the reader can see into their minds, they are largely eliminated from the list of potential suspects. Positive and negative aspects of gay life are used as hooks for the plot, but the link between the characters and the murderer and the rationale behind what happens is kept well hidden.
Two of the author’s strengths are in characterisation and storytelling. The difficulty with providing a re-conceptualisation of a familiar story is that the reader expects what is going to happen even if the details are unclear. Similarly, characterisation is kept vague so that the real identity of the killer is kept obscure. Consequently, the author focuses on the central characters and their relationship as a counterpoint to the vagueness elsewhere. Nature and the elements provide a useful context to the story, as the weather has as much impact on the actions of the group as any of the individuals. For the sense of foreboding to grow, it is necessary to isolate this group from salvation.
As a whodunit, clues are introduced alongside red herrings and misdirection and the reader is encouraged, along with the characters, to place and change allegiances with characters throughout, as their personalities are revealed by circumstances. Death is revealed after the event, but the nature of that death is described in detail. Alongside this is described the consolidation of the relationship of the central characters. As such, there is a disjoint between impending death and a sense that life goes on even in the most adverse conditions. That either rings true to the reader or doesn’t seem quite right.
Sex is described and implied throughout, but in both cases, it is not a central theme. It is there as a component of the story and as such is effectively described. There are character differences between the two central individuals but largely they are of similar mind and so it can be easy to get mixed up as to who is speaking/thinking. Conversely, the secondary characters are starkly different from one another, in fact, somewhat caricatured with their loyalties shifting all the time. This makes the central couple very different from those around them.
The pace of the story is quite fast with lots going on. However, there are lulls between the periods of action. These are used to get to know the characters or to develop the central relationship. As the concept of the book is not unique, it cannot be described as gripping, but there is plenty to hold the reader’s interest throughout.
At the end of the book, the killer is revealed. Who it is was not that difficult to figure out, but the rationale for the killings is quite neatly described.
This review is also posted at Gay Book Reviews
Two of the author’s strengths are in characterisation and storytelling. The difficulty with providing a re-conceptualisation of a familiar story is that the reader expects what is going to happen even if the details are unclear. Similarly, characterisation is kept vague so that the real identity of the killer is kept obscure. Consequently, the author focuses on the central characters and their relationship as a counterpoint to the vagueness elsewhere. Nature and the elements provide a useful context to the story, as the weather has as much impact on the actions of the group as any of the individuals. For the sense of foreboding to grow, it is necessary to isolate this group from salvation.
As a whodunit, clues are introduced alongside red herrings and misdirection and the reader is encouraged, along with the characters, to place and change allegiances with characters throughout, as their personalities are revealed by circumstances. Death is revealed after the event, but the nature of that death is described in detail. Alongside this is described the consolidation of the relationship of the central characters. As such, there is a disjoint between impending death and a sense that life goes on even in the most adverse conditions. That either rings true to the reader or doesn’t seem quite right.
Sex is described and implied throughout, but in both cases, it is not a central theme. It is there as a component of the story and as such is effectively described. There are character differences between the two central individuals but largely they are of similar mind and so it can be easy to get mixed up as to who is speaking/thinking. Conversely, the secondary characters are starkly different from one another, in fact, somewhat caricatured with their loyalties shifting all the time. This makes the central couple very different from those around them.
The pace of the story is quite fast with lots going on. However, there are lulls between the periods of action. These are used to get to know the characters or to develop the central relationship. As the concept of the book is not unique, it cannot be described as gripping, but there is plenty to hold the reader’s interest throughout.
At the end of the book, the killer is revealed. Who it is was not that difficult to figure out, but the rationale for the killings is quite neatly described.
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March 24, 2019
This is one of those books that when you really get drawn in to this the read, you find yourself jumping right along with the charcters in this story. I make matters worse in my case while I was reading this book, it was storming outside for real so it made this story much more life like. I found myself looking over my shoulder while I was reading. So yeah this story really creeped me out while I was reading. That in of itself says a lot for this book. John Inman truly did an incredible job on this book.
Derek and Jamie have been best friends since they was in grade school. But here the past few months they have transitioned to best friends with benefits. For now the situation is working for them but both men are trying to figure out where they go next. They do not want to ruin their friendship with each other but also they are both starting to feel more for the other as well.
When both men receive an anonymous invitation to a “party with heart-stopping door prizes”, Jamie is ready to go. Though both men are suspicious of the party because of not knowing who the host is, they decide to attend. Their biggest reasoning is because they want to know who the host is and why the invites was hand delivered and put under their doors.
There is more then one time these two men debate on turning around and going back home. One of the reasons being the horrible storm they are traveling in just to get to their destination. Another reason is because their destination is basically in the middle of no where. But once they reach the point that they finally decide to cross the bridge to the property that the party is being held at the question of whether they will or won’t attend is taken out of their hands.
Finally reaching the house of the party, the quickly realize that something is just not right. As do the rest of the quest that are attending the party. What happens when a party turns in to a real life nightmare when one by one people are murdered? Who is the person responsible for their deaths? Is it one of the guests or is there someone else in the house that they are not aware of? Why are each of the guests invited to this party when they do not know one another? Can Derek and Jamie figure out where their relationship is going or will the killer get to them before they know what is what between them?
This book was such a good read. I found myself jumping a few times throughout this book and I was definitely looking for my shoulder as I read. John Inman knew what he was doing when he wrote this book. Definitely a recommended read if you like a good mystery.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
Derek and Jamie have been best friends since they was in grade school. But here the past few months they have transitioned to best friends with benefits. For now the situation is working for them but both men are trying to figure out where they go next. They do not want to ruin their friendship with each other but also they are both starting to feel more for the other as well.
When both men receive an anonymous invitation to a “party with heart-stopping door prizes”, Jamie is ready to go. Though both men are suspicious of the party because of not knowing who the host is, they decide to attend. Their biggest reasoning is because they want to know who the host is and why the invites was hand delivered and put under their doors.
There is more then one time these two men debate on turning around and going back home. One of the reasons being the horrible storm they are traveling in just to get to their destination. Another reason is because their destination is basically in the middle of no where. But once they reach the point that they finally decide to cross the bridge to the property that the party is being held at the question of whether they will or won’t attend is taken out of their hands.
Finally reaching the house of the party, the quickly realize that something is just not right. As do the rest of the quest that are attending the party. What happens when a party turns in to a real life nightmare when one by one people are murdered? Who is the person responsible for their deaths? Is it one of the guests or is there someone else in the house that they are not aware of? Why are each of the guests invited to this party when they do not know one another? Can Derek and Jamie figure out where their relationship is going or will the killer get to them before they know what is what between them?
This book was such a good read. I found myself jumping a few times throughout this book and I was definitely looking for my shoulder as I read. John Inman knew what he was doing when he wrote this book. Definitely a recommended read if you like a good mystery.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
March 22, 2019
Rating: 3.5 stars!!
Have you ever heard of the movie Clue? I loved that movie growing up and it was one I watched often with my children - we love it! When I read the blurb for A Party to Murder, I immediately thought of Clue. There was no way I could pass up a murder mystery/thriller that reminded me of my favorite movie.
The premise of the story: Jamie and Derek, best friends since childhood, receive an invite to a party from an unknown person in a house in the middle of nowhere on a stormy night. Yes, it’s the premise for Clue. Jamie and Derek have only recently become friends with benefits and both are trying to play it cool and pretend that it’s all they wanted. The reality is that this book is them discovering they love each other and want more, while trying to survive.
It’s 2019, who goes to a strange house in the middle of nowhere, at the invite of someone unknown? Jamie and Derek definitely pay for being idiots and attending, along with all the other idiots that just randomly came. As soon as the “butler” was murdered and the newspaper clipping was shared, I knew why everything was happening and quickly figured out who the murderer was. Of course the others didn’t figure anything out, until only Derek and Jamie and the killer are left. Honestly, it was pretty obvious who the killer was, but all these people just showed up at a stranger’s house for a party so what can you expect.
This was a quick read, and if you can suspend reality, you’ll enjoy it, if murder mysteries with romance and a happy ever after interest you. Derek and Jamie’s friendship evolves pretty quickly to love, and I’m not sure why they pretended to be something other than a couple, but you’re left with a HEA. Also, let this serve as a warning to you. If some unknown person sends you an invitation to a spooky house in the middle of nowhere, don’t go!
**Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by DreamSpinner Press for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.**
Have you ever heard of the movie Clue? I loved that movie growing up and it was one I watched often with my children - we love it! When I read the blurb for A Party to Murder, I immediately thought of Clue. There was no way I could pass up a murder mystery/thriller that reminded me of my favorite movie.
The premise of the story: Jamie and Derek, best friends since childhood, receive an invite to a party from an unknown person in a house in the middle of nowhere on a stormy night. Yes, it’s the premise for Clue. Jamie and Derek have only recently become friends with benefits and both are trying to play it cool and pretend that it’s all they wanted. The reality is that this book is them discovering they love each other and want more, while trying to survive.
It’s 2019, who goes to a strange house in the middle of nowhere, at the invite of someone unknown? Jamie and Derek definitely pay for being idiots and attending, along with all the other idiots that just randomly came. As soon as the “butler” was murdered and the newspaper clipping was shared, I knew why everything was happening and quickly figured out who the murderer was. Of course the others didn’t figure anything out, until only Derek and Jamie and the killer are left. Honestly, it was pretty obvious who the killer was, but all these people just showed up at a stranger’s house for a party so what can you expect.
This was a quick read, and if you can suspend reality, you’ll enjoy it, if murder mysteries with romance and a happy ever after interest you. Derek and Jamie’s friendship evolves pretty quickly to love, and I’m not sure why they pretended to be something other than a couple, but you’re left with a HEA. Also, let this serve as a warning to you. If some unknown person sends you an invitation to a spooky house in the middle of nowhere, don’t go!
**Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by DreamSpinner Press for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.**
March 28, 2019
3,5 stars
Jamie Roma and Derek Lee are childhood friends and currently also added sex to their friendship. However, when they both get a mysterious invitation to a party, they sniff a chance at spending some quality time together without all their other friends and family members.
The first problems appear when a heavy storm starts to rage and the bridge to the horror house gets destroyed right after they crossed it. Unfortunately, it's the only way back to a road that leads to civilization. The second problem lies in the other guests - who aren't exactly the best company, and the staff consisting of an elderly, homophobic couple.
The third problem is that there's a murderer among the party guests.
Jamie and Derek's love continues to thrive during their stay at the murder house, but to be honest - they were already very couple-y to begin with. To me, this plot was rather unnecessary, since I didn't really see that friends-to-lovers trope in this story, but a story about two people who are already in love and show it a lot. What I really liked, though, was that they actually TALKED about their relationship and what exactly they wanted. That was nice for a change, since so many authors nowadays fail to give their characters communication skills.
I also had a hard time to warm up to this book, since I found most characters really odd and their first conversations were weird and made me feel a lot of secondhand embarrassment. Somehow I started to enjoy the story a lot more, once the homophobic couple was gone.
I have to admit, I had my suspect rather quickly and even could imagine (at least partially) why he or she did what he/she had to do...
I found the climax a bit exaggerated but still entertaining, for it was hard to put the e-book reader away until I was done.
All in all, I enjoyed this book after some initial difficulties to get into the story. It's not my favorite John Inman book, but I might read it again.
Jamie Roma and Derek Lee are childhood friends and currently also added sex to their friendship. However, when they both get a mysterious invitation to a party, they sniff a chance at spending some quality time together without all their other friends and family members.
The first problems appear when a heavy storm starts to rage and the bridge to the horror house gets destroyed right after they crossed it. Unfortunately, it's the only way back to a road that leads to civilization. The second problem lies in the other guests - who aren't exactly the best company, and the staff consisting of an elderly, homophobic couple.
The third problem is that there's a murderer among the party guests.
Jamie and Derek's love continues to thrive during their stay at the murder house, but to be honest - they were already very couple-y to begin with. To me, this plot was rather unnecessary, since I didn't really see that friends-to-lovers trope in this story, but a story about two people who are already in love and show it a lot. What I really liked, though, was that they actually TALKED about their relationship and what exactly they wanted. That was nice for a change, since so many authors nowadays fail to give their characters communication skills.
I also had a hard time to warm up to this book, since I found most characters really odd and their first conversations were weird and made me feel a lot of secondhand embarrassment. Somehow I started to enjoy the story a lot more, once the homophobic couple was gone.
I have to admit, I had my suspect rather quickly and even could imagine (at least partially) why he or she did what he/she had to do...
I found the climax a bit exaggerated but still entertaining, for it was hard to put the e-book reader away until I was done.
All in all, I enjoyed this book after some initial difficulties to get into the story. It's not my favorite John Inman book, but I might read it again.
March 26, 2019
A party to murder is good mystery suspense. Jamie and Derek are going to a mystery party. Each was given an invitation in their separate apartments and the invitation is vague, just a party with free booze and heartstopping door prizes. When they arrive there are 5 other people, that includes the housekeep and her husband. The bridge has gone out, it's storming like crazy with no sign of letting up and there appears to be no way to leave. Then the bodies start mounting beginning with two strangers in the basement. Noone there knows each other and that is a mystery in itself. Why are these 7 people brought together and who is murdering them one by one?
I liked this story. it's like two stories in one. the mystery and the romance. Jamie and Derek have been friends since school. But recently began being sex buddies too. They are here in the boonies away from friends and relatives to see what their relationship really is. There is a lot of sex. That is one thing I had an issue with. They seemed to be able to tune out some gruesome stuff and just start having sex like bunnies. The other thing predictability. I figured out the murderer early on but not his connections to anyone or his motives.
If you like a murder mystery, suspense, romance and just an intriguing story you will like this.
I liked this story. it's like two stories in one. the mystery and the romance. Jamie and Derek have been friends since school. But recently began being sex buddies too. They are here in the boonies away from friends and relatives to see what their relationship really is. There is a lot of sex. That is one thing I had an issue with. They seemed to be able to tune out some gruesome stuff and just start having sex like bunnies. The other thing predictability. I figured out the murderer early on but not his connections to anyone or his motives.
If you like a murder mystery, suspense, romance and just an intriguing story you will like this.
July 12, 2023
An invitation to a party by an unknown host, a house in the middle of nowhere…. It could be fun, but it also could be deadly….
Jamie and Derek are long time friends who have recently become lovers… They are still exploring their friends-with-benefits new status when they both receive an anonymous invitation to a house party… Intrigued, they decided to go, partly to find out who’s their host, partly to spend some time together and clarify their feelings. But from the very first moment, they realize they’ve made a mistake. An unexpected storm and a collapsing bridge isolates them in a house where they know nobody, and there is no host to be seen. But the worse is to come, in the form of corpses beginning to appear.
So… On the one hand, the setting and the plot are alluring. Although it is pretty clear who the murderer is, at least for me, there are some unexpected twists and thrills that make the plot interesting. What I found more difficult to follow was the romantic part of the plot. I can understand in a dire situation they decide to clarify their feelings for each other, but I do not understand how two people can get frisky in the presence of two decomposing bodies, or in a murder scene with the corpse still there… Honestly, I found it unbelievable but I seem to be the only one, so maybe I am weird..
Jamie and Derek are long time friends who have recently become lovers… They are still exploring their friends-with-benefits new status when they both receive an anonymous invitation to a house party… Intrigued, they decided to go, partly to find out who’s their host, partly to spend some time together and clarify their feelings. But from the very first moment, they realize they’ve made a mistake. An unexpected storm and a collapsing bridge isolates them in a house where they know nobody, and there is no host to be seen. But the worse is to come, in the form of corpses beginning to appear.
So… On the one hand, the setting and the plot are alluring. Although it is pretty clear who the murderer is, at least for me, there are some unexpected twists and thrills that make the plot interesting. What I found more difficult to follow was the romantic part of the plot. I can understand in a dire situation they decide to clarify their feelings for each other, but I do not understand how two people can get frisky in the presence of two decomposing bodies, or in a murder scene with the corpse still there… Honestly, I found it unbelievable but I seem to be the only one, so maybe I am weird..
August 28, 2019
I enjoyed reading this book mainly because I was never quite sure who the murderer was. I thought it was one person for a while only to change my opinion after events unfolded more and then had my second guess turn out to be wrong.
I liked both Jamie and Derek. Jamie was excitable and outgoing while Derek seemed to be steadfast and brave. I liked how they interacted with each. They just made a great pair. I will say that they didn't start out being too bright going to a party when they didn't know who invited them. That was probably the biggest thing that irritated me about the book. I just never figured out how someone, let alone all the people that came, could be dumb enough to do so. That part is still not computing.
Overall, I had fun reading this story though. It wasn't super graphic and kept me guessing. It also moved at a pretty decent pace. It was only a bit slow in the very beginning. I kept going and was glad I did.
I liked both Jamie and Derek. Jamie was excitable and outgoing while Derek seemed to be steadfast and brave. I liked how they interacted with each. They just made a great pair. I will say that they didn't start out being too bright going to a party when they didn't know who invited them. That was probably the biggest thing that irritated me about the book. I just never figured out how someone, let alone all the people that came, could be dumb enough to do so. That part is still not computing.
Overall, I had fun reading this story though. It wasn't super graphic and kept me guessing. It also moved at a pretty decent pace. It was only a bit slow in the very beginning. I kept going and was glad I did.
April 4, 2019
3.5
Okay, so this book was kind of weird XD I found the writing quite hard to follow, and I don't think I got the jokes XD
But, even though the mystery part was also weird I kept reading because I wanted to find out who was the perp (so I guess that makes the mystery good XD). I also was surprised by the gore at the end of the book.
Also, Derek is the man XD I don't think people like him exist but I get why Jamie was clinging to him the whole time. As for Jamie and love story overall, both felt a bit underdeveloped.
Okay, so this book was kind of weird XD I found the writing quite hard to follow, and I don't think I got the jokes XD
But, even though the mystery part was also weird I kept reading because I wanted to find out who was the perp (so I guess that makes the mystery good XD). I also was surprised by the gore at the end of the book.
Also, Derek is the man XD I don't think people like him exist but I get why Jamie was clinging to him the whole time. As for Jamie and love story overall, both felt a bit underdeveloped.
November 18, 2019
3.5*
An entertaining read, and fast paced too as I read it in one day!!!!
As expected from this author a mix of light, romance and creepy terror, all bound up in a closed room (or house in this case) mystery.
The amount of mixed signals from the culprit did kind of tell us who was most likely but I did enjoy how he went about his grizzly acts and the why of his victim choices.
Jamie and Derek have a few clever moments as our detecting duo, a few almost TSTL and lots of smooshy time together, cementing their love.
Enjoyable romp.
An entertaining read, and fast paced too as I read it in one day!!!!
As expected from this author a mix of light, romance and creepy terror, all bound up in a closed room (or house in this case) mystery.
The amount of mixed signals from the culprit did kind of tell us who was most likely but I did enjoy how he went about his grizzly acts and the why of his victim choices.
Jamie and Derek have a few clever moments as our detecting duo, a few almost TSTL and lots of smooshy time together, cementing their love.
Enjoyable romp.
January 14, 2020
Almost 5 stars, fairly rounded to 5 stars. Because whoopee, a horror novel! Specifically gay “and then there were none”. It also addressed some sad sad issues. I liked the classic suspense the most though. 😜
April 2, 2019
** 4.5 Stars **
August 5, 2019
John Inman has done it again! I've said it before and I'll say it again(and I'm sure it won't be the last time you'll hear me say it) the man knows how to bring danger, death, and destruction to the page and he manages to keep it fun and romantic too, its the whole package. Longtime friends have recently become friends with benefits who most likely both want more but haven't voiced it yet, receive invitations to a party in the woods from an unfamiliar name but decide to go because it sounds like a laugh, it's a stormy night in the middle of nowhere . . . what could go wrong? Practically everything.
So A Party to Murder sounds like a setup that has been done by many authors and Hollywood directors alike but John Inman makes it original with his own quirky blend of darkness, romance, mystery, and heat that keeps you on the edge of your seat. In a way it reads as a homage to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, Dashiell Hammet's The Thin Man, and any number of 80s horror flicks. You've got a cast of characters that keep dwindling, a dark and trapped setting, and then there is Derek and Jamie who may not be Nick and Nora Charles but their banter and obvious devotion to each other couldn't help but remind me of the chemistry the Charles' share.
Obviously I won't speak to the mystery aspect other than Party may not have had me fooled all the way up until the reveal but it didn't matter. Just because I suspected the who, it was the why that kept me on pins and needles. Just because my guess ended up being the who, doesn't mean I wasn't left wondering "am I right?" and on more than one occasion I found myself "or could it be ??? making this even more disturbing?" so just because you think you know, you really never truly know when it comes to John Inman.
As for Jamie and Derek, the friends with benefits, I think we all know they both want to be more than friends with benefits but its whether or not they'll open up to each other that gives A Party to Murder the romantic element. Some might think its not very believable that two people can find time for love when their fellow party guests are dropping like mayflies but what better time to be honest with your heart than when facing possible death? Not knowing if you'll be walking away is the perfect time to be true to one's heart. I loved their oddities that make them a perfect pair.
Throw in a cast of characters who don't know each other, who don't know the invitation sender, who have never been to the property, and what you have is a story that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. John Inman knows how to set the scene to make the reader feel as if they too got a mystery invitation to the creepy mansion in the woods and why it is perfectly understandable that Jamie, Derek, and everyone else on the fateful guest list would accept such an invite. A Party to Murder is definitely a win-win for mystery lovers, quirky lovers, romance lovers, heck its a win-win for any lover of good storytelling.
So A Party to Murder sounds like a setup that has been done by many authors and Hollywood directors alike but John Inman makes it original with his own quirky blend of darkness, romance, mystery, and heat that keeps you on the edge of your seat. In a way it reads as a homage to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, Dashiell Hammet's The Thin Man, and any number of 80s horror flicks. You've got a cast of characters that keep dwindling, a dark and trapped setting, and then there is Derek and Jamie who may not be Nick and Nora Charles but their banter and obvious devotion to each other couldn't help but remind me of the chemistry the Charles' share.
Obviously I won't speak to the mystery aspect other than Party may not have had me fooled all the way up until the reveal but it didn't matter. Just because I suspected the who, it was the why that kept me on pins and needles. Just because my guess ended up being the who, doesn't mean I wasn't left wondering "am I right?" and on more than one occasion I found myself "or could it be ??? making this even more disturbing?" so just because you think you know, you really never truly know when it comes to John Inman.
As for Jamie and Derek, the friends with benefits, I think we all know they both want to be more than friends with benefits but its whether or not they'll open up to each other that gives A Party to Murder the romantic element. Some might think its not very believable that two people can find time for love when their fellow party guests are dropping like mayflies but what better time to be honest with your heart than when facing possible death? Not knowing if you'll be walking away is the perfect time to be true to one's heart. I loved their oddities that make them a perfect pair.
Throw in a cast of characters who don't know each other, who don't know the invitation sender, who have never been to the property, and what you have is a story that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. John Inman knows how to set the scene to make the reader feel as if they too got a mystery invitation to the creepy mansion in the woods and why it is perfectly understandable that Jamie, Derek, and everyone else on the fateful guest list would accept such an invite. A Party to Murder is definitely a win-win for mystery lovers, quirky lovers, romance lovers, heck its a win-win for any lover of good storytelling.
October 18, 2024
I normally love John Inman’s work. This was well written, but I was looking for something scarier - something more along the lines of his Willow Man or The Boys on the Mountain books. Those books had the creep factor that I was looking for in A Party to Murder. What I got was a story that felt more like the movie Clue. It was very easy to figure out who the murderer was early on. Also, in the other books, the romance took a back seat to the creepy story. Here we had a sugary love story between Derek and Jamie that was just not what I wanted.
So, as well written as it was, it lacked that “only read with the lights on” factor I was hoping to get. If you want something more chilling, I suggest either of the two books I mentioned above.
So, as well written as it was, it lacked that “only read with the lights on” factor I was hoping to get. If you want something more chilling, I suggest either of the two books I mentioned above.
January 5, 2020
Another amazing book by Mr. Inman. He never disappoints and this book was no different. The only thing that kept it at 4 stars instead of 5 is that IMO, the mystery of who the killer was was pretty easy to figure out...really only on thanks to something found in a certain place in the house. But, other than that, this was a stunner...as usual.
April 23, 2020
Random people invited to a remote house for the weekend. They are picked off and murdered by an unknown person.
A good paced mystery which kept me guessing until the end.
A good paced mystery which kept me guessing until the end.
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