If you're looking for a fast paced, fun read , where you feel you can't trust anyone or anything.
This is for you.
Throw in a creepy old house where someone axed some kids to death a few years back, and it's perfect setting.
I honestly flew through this, and enjoyed it a lot.

Fun times.

Pssttt…

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I have a secret to share with you.

I found a book that will break the internet right here.

The Traitors

And it’s straight up horrifying. Think of your worst nightmare and then times that by 100.

Oh yeah, one of those

It’s been awhile since I read a horror-ish novel but gosh dang it, I’m about to start back up on a horror kick ! The Traitors, was everything I never knew I needed packed up between 270 pages.

Another shocker…. This is a debut! C.A Lynch, has entered the circuit and she has come out swinging! The Traitors, will be well loved by both horror and thriller book lovers🖤

Teaser:

You are cordially invited to the Beechwood Castle for a night you’ll never forget…

Six people find a thick cream envelope on their doorstep. Inside is an invitation to spend 24 hours in a crumbling manor house and be in with the chance to win a portion of one million dollars. The catch: Beechwood Castle was the site of one of the most horrific murders in modern history.

The smell of blood, decay and death still hangs heavy in the air.

Six people walk into the house. One of them is an imposter, all of them are traitors, which of them will survive the night?

The Traitors by C. A. Lynch was an excellent murder mystery.
This book is so addictive, I really didn't know what was going to happen next and I found myself sitting on the edge of the sofa as the tension built to a boiling point.
My first time reading Lynch’s work and I must say I’m a fan.
This story will have you flipping pages at breakneck speed, eager to see what happens next.

Thank You NetGalley and One More Chapter for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I enjoyed the first part of this book where the characters were introduced and went to the "Castle" However, for me, the plot just got a bit silly after that and I began to lose interest.
Thank you to netgalley and "one more chapter" for an advance copy of this book.

This was a fun page-turner—a variant on And Then There Were None.
Motivations were kind of dubious, the writing not the best. Nevertheless it held interest and I read it in a day.

The Traitors is a gripping psychological thriller that intertwines the past and present, exploring the aftermath of a heinous crime that occurred 27 years ago. This novel delves into the minds of six individuals who find themselves entwined in a web of mystery, danger, and the haunting shadows of a castle with a dark history.

The story unfolds as the characters—each with their unique connection to the original crime—are invited to spend a night at the infamous Beachwood Castle . Three teenagers lost their lives in the castle's depths decades ago, and the survivors and investigators who had once experienced the horrors first-hand must confront their demons as they return to the scene of the crime.

The eclectic group consists of a YouTuber who produces true crime videos, a true crime writer seeking inspiration for her next bestseller, a police officer who was present during the initial investigation, and a survivor of the original crime who has struggled to move on. As night falls, tensions rise, and the castle's eerie atmosphere sets the stage for a series of chilling events.

The pacing is masterful, with suspense building steadily as the night progresses. Each character's backstory is revealed with precision through chapters of their own, adding layers to the narrative and heightening the stakes. The author's keen attention to detail paints a vivid picture of the castle's eerie ambiance, making it almost a character in itself.

The interactions among the characters are both intriguing and unsettling, as suspicions and secrets emerge. The psychological depth of the novel is enhanced by the exploration of how individuals grapple with their pasts and their roles in the unfolding drama. As dawn breaks, not everyone emerges unscathed, leaving readers questioning the thin line between truth and perception.

The Traitors delivers a tale that captivates from the first page to the last, leaving readers haunted by the lingering shadows of the castle and the choices made when confronted with the ghosts of the past.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy for an honest review

I really enjoyed ’The Traitors’ and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a really good murder mystery.

Rating 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is my third book by this author and I have thoroughly enjoyed each one. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and guessing until the end.

I have always enjoyed a good whodunnit and this doesn’t disappoint. The characters are unique and the plot is engaging. The mystery is spread throughout the story. A good atmospheric book!

This sounded like a great premise for a mystery & I was excited to receive it. And the writing definitely lived up to the blurb, it pulled me right in. None of the invitees have a happy life, they all have trouble from their pasts to varying degrees of severity. Their sadness & desperation leads them all to having to try & make it through the night, for money & more importantly the answers. This has a House on Haunted Hill mixed with Agatha Christie vibe that I really was into. Its writing is precise & fast paced. Honestly, I really enjoyed it. There’s enough revelations along the way to keep readers happy & a decent surprise conclusion.

Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter for my approval to read and review this book.

The story is centred around 6 people receiving an invitation to a crumbling home called Beechwood Castle near the town of Rock Hill in Indiana. In 1996, there was a brutal incident where 3 teanagers were killed by an ax murderer, and one teenager was left alive. The invite asks them to stay the night for a share in one million dollars and those who survive will be paid. The story is told in the 6 characters point of view in a chapter each. The descriptions of the building and the individuals were well written. No spoilers but I do recommend you pick up this book. A classic locked room mystery.

I never get tired of reading stories like this! It was very much like the slasher TV show. Her characterization was spot on. You can’t help but hate the characters for the most part, and it’s entirely by design. Part of you wants everyone to survive because you know they don’t deserve to die like that, but the other part of you knows that they are all terrible people. And just when you think they might have some redeeming characteristics, they go and do something horrible again. I’ll be honest, I was so wrapped up in the drama between the characters that I didn’t guess the killer until the end. That’s pretty rare for me, so kudos to the author for her talent at misdirection! I’ll definitely be reading more from her!

Huge thanks to HarperCollins UK and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

Perfect for the spooky season, the story revolves around six people who receive invitations to spend the night in a house where one of the most brutal crimes, and history was committed. An ax murderer killed three people in the house, now, the soul survivor, and five others are back to spend the night. None of them are who they appear to be, and one of them intends to make sure the rest do not live to see the light of day. Yes, this is a clichéd plot, but I still found it to be tremendous fun.

The Traitors is a fast paced murder mystery not for the faint of heart. A little bit of Clue, The Westing Game, Nancy Drew, and Agatha Christy all rolled into one book.

An axe welding serial killer has brought 6 unlucky people to a haunted house for one last night. Each character has their own troubled past and none of them are expecting murder. To their surprise, death is a lot closer than they think.

My only critiques are that the characters were annoying in their own way (maybe so the reader doesn’t become attached?), and that the story, while fast paced, could have been drawn out a little bit more so that each character could have been fully exposed and so the reader could feel more heightened emotions while reading.

Thankful to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was, unfortunately, a miss for me. With so many characters to choose from, not one of them were exactly likable, and some were even off-putting. The story was a bit clichéd and whether it was meant to be or not, it was borderline corny towards the end. The atmosphere, however, was eerie and haunting. The first half of this, as we are getting to know everyone, was intriguing and well done. It was after about the halfway mark that it didn't work for my personal taste any longer, and I slowly found myself losing interest. It was a quick read, so if this peaks your interest, go for it. Three stars.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for this ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the invitation to read this book.


Years ago Lolly was the last girl standing when 3 of her friends were killed by a crazed axe murderer. Now years later she is invited back to where it happened. Also invited are: the ex cop who investigated, a true crime author, a cold case wannabe internet star, a shamed fortune teller and an architect. All they have to do is survive the night to collect prize money…

This book is told by all characters, taking chapters each. It seemed most chapters ended with snorting out of the blue happening and causing a twist and new direction to the tail. I enjoyed this for the most part and read it quickly. I’ve knocked a star off, as the actual killer and post reveal part of the story seemed to fall a bit flat compared to the build up. Still a decent read.

I love locked-door mysteries, especially ones with really atmospheric settings, but The Traitors was a miss for me. I struggle to stay engaged with books that have multiple narratives, especially as many as this one does. The format doesn't allow me to get to know the characters as well, and I find that I spend more time trying to sort them all out. I was trying to give this book a chance despite that, but Cornelius' narrative was way too off-putting, Yes, I understand the point of unlikable characters, but some of his commentary was so strong that I didn't want to read any more of it.

Clearly, this was not a fit for me, but I'd be willing to give another of the author's books a try.

The Traitors by C. A. Lynch is a locked-room thriller. Six people walk into the house. One of them is an imposter, and all are traitors; which will survive the night?

This book's atmosphere was the shining star in the story. It was creepy and added elements that the characters couldn't accomplish. The scenes hit on the senses, such as the smell of blood.

The story unfolds in a slow and anticipatory fashion, building up to revealing the final outcome. Some of the characters you love, others you hate, which is the purpose, and this has you guessing and suspecting each character.

The story has good twists, an amazing location, and good storytelling.

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I just finished The Traitors by C. A. Lynch and I rate it 4/5 stars. I really enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down. I finished it in one day. I absolutely loved all of the twists in the book and didn’t see them coming. I found that this book wasn’t predictable and I loved that. This book is released February 1, 2024. Thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, Netgalley and C. A. Lynch for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

A truly exciting and heart-pounding read. Lynch provides just enough hope for the amateur detective reader to feel some semblance of confidence they are on the right track - only to introduce yet another twist. I threw more balled up scraps of paper into my waste bin than I'm proud to admit. I enjoyed every second of this one.

Pay attention, discount no detail, and for heaven's sake, don't read it in the dark.

Thank you to Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for the ARC of this thrilling novel.