It’s always hard to write an opinion about a thriller without telling anything about the story. So most of all, I just write about my feelings about the book. I have to admit that I didn’t like the first few chapters, I felt like this, too, would be just one of many average books that would knit together the usual cliches for thrillers, and add nothing to that. But then the story started to get complicated, there was more and more action, I liked the characters and was excited about what was really going on, who was bad and who was good, and what was the driving force behind their actions. I confess, I soon realized who was behind the many bad things that had happened to Steph. Yet it was exciting to read on because I was curious about the motives for the act and whether it was really the perpetrator I was thinking of. The police work seemed a little strange to me, though I don’t live in England. At my place of residence, the police would certainly not care if I reported that someone was visiting my house without my permission. Maybe they would take such a report seriously if there was already blood. But maybe not even then. So based on that, England seems like a well-functioning country, but I’d rather assume that this detail doesn’t fully reflect reality.

The final conclusion is that it is an exciting and interesting story that maintained the tension to the last pages. I’m sorry this was just the first book from the author’s pen I’ve read so far, I promise I’ll be a faithful follower of the writer after that.

Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book before its later official publication.

A scary thriller that leaves you guessing. I was absolutely a fan of this book I didn’t see it coming. It was full of twists and turns. I was shocked by the ending, highly recommend.

The Guest Room by Rona Halsall is another twisty and riveting read that will have you guessing until the very end. I am always thrilled to get my hands on anything by the talented Ms Halsall, and her latest does not in any way disappoint.

Steph is discovering independence for the first time after a thirty year marriage has dissolved, and is finding it a bit of a struggle, particularly as strange and threatening events begin to transpire. Is her ex-husband playing games to pressure her into selling the house? Would a lodger provide a sense of added security? When she meets Noah, a young man who is looking for a fresh start and a place to live, it seems that the solution to both of their problems has been found. But when unexplained events once again unsettle an already nervous Steph, she begins to wonder if she was too hasty in inviting a complete stranger into her home and life.

Once again, Ms Halsall delivers a twisty narrative that will have you wuestioning everything, and everyone, until the final page. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC.

Ever since Steph’s husband walked out after a thirty-year marriage, home hasn’t felt like a safe haven. Her daughter Bea thinks she’s imagining things. But Steph knows that the noises in the night, the open windows she knows she left closed, the strange smell in the kitchen – none of it feels right. Clever, twisty, and altogether spine-chilling! This book had intrigue, suspense, drama, and a decent storyline! There were definitely some twists and turns , I definitely recommend reading this book! Its well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Wow! What a crazy twisted story! This book was going along nicely, I had my bad guys picked out then BAM!! What a twist! I usually can figure most things out but I didn't guess this one till later in the book?! I definitely enjoyed reading this book! It had suspense, intrigue, action, and many twists and turns! I definitely recommend reading this book! Its well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!