Tense, Twisty, and Totally Entertaining

The Family Trip was a wild ride from the very beginning. Daniel Hurst really knows how to build suspense and make you question everyone’s intentions. What starts out as a seemingly normal family vacation quickly spirals into something much darker—and I was hooked.

The pacing was fast, and I found myself flying through the chapters, needing to know what would happen next. The characters were flawed in a way that made them feel real, and the tension between them made the story even more intense. There were a couple of twists I didn’t see coming that made me sit up and say, “Wait, what?!”

I’m giving it four stars because while it kept me engaged, I wish there had been just a little more depth to the characters or background to really make the emotional moments hit harder. But overall, this was a super entertaining, edge-of-your-seat read that thriller fans will definitely enjoy!

What a fast-paced, addictive read that had me hooked from the start! The tension builds with every chapter, and the twists kept me guessing right up until the end. It’s the kind of thriller that’s perfect for a weekend binge by the pool or cuddled on the couch. I will definitely read more from this author.

Wow! 😧

The start of the book was a slow start for me, I kept switching off, I had already guessed the first twist very close to the beginning, however, the ending made this book! From page 100 onwards I was hooked, the twists in this book were soo gripping, and I really enjoyed the writing in this book ✍️ it was extremely thought through!

Fantastic Read 📕

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The Family Trip by Daniel Hurst is an absolutely gripping psychological thriller that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of tension, secrets, and unexpected twists. The story follows a seemingly perfect family—the narrator, her husband Donovan, and their two children—as they embark on a vacation to Ireland. Beneath the facade of their idyllic life lies a dark secret, one that has been carefully buried and protected. The vacation is meant to confront a woman with the power to unravel their carefully constructed world, but things take a chilling turn when the narrator’s eight-year-old son, Barnaby, goes missing.

What starts as a calculated plan for revenge quickly spirals out of control, leading to a mother’s worst nightmare as her son disappears. The tension builds as the protagonist frantically searches for clues, uncovering the horrifying realization that the vacation may have been a trap all along. With each passing moment, the stakes rise, and the reader is kept on the edge of their seat, wondering who is behind the disappearance and what secrets are truly lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly perfect family.

Hurst’s writing is fast-paced and full of suspense, making it nearly impossible to put down. The story weaves together complex family dynamics, lies, and the devastating consequences of trying to bury the truth. The Family Trip is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers with unexpected twists, tense atmosphere, and dark secrets. It will keep you hooked until the very last page, delivering an ending that is as shocking as it is satisfying.

I adore Daniel Hurst. The talent that man possesses is unmatched by any other author I’ve ever read. His stories are fast-paced, dark, and so well-plotted that it is impossible to guess what will happen next.

Just when you think vacation is the answer- wowza. What happens when the perfect family trip becomes the ultimate nightmare? In this book, Hurst will take you on that terrifying trip.

The scenery was described with glorious detail, and these characters all had something that made them extra engaging. What secrets lurk in the shadows? I devoured this book in hours. It is absolutely #KatyApproved.

Man, this has me hooked from beginning to the absolute end!!
I loved every part and look forward to more books from this author!

This book was very fast-paced and jam-packed with twists and turns,
I absolutely did not see that ending coming at all.

I always enjoy Danial Hurst's books, they're such good and easy twisty reads and this was no different.

I did feel like the whole thing was very unrealistic, which is fine since it's just a thriller book haha but i did find myself having to take a moment at the end because it had started getting unbelievable.

I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did, at the beginning it was full of suspense and that twist!!! Another great book by Daniel Hurst.

I have previously read books by this author, and loved them. I knew I wouldnt be disappointed. I couldnt put this one down. The twists and turns were incredible.

Once again Daniel Hurst has hit me with twists and drama ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

What has happened to the Conway’s? How can a whole Family go missing? Only Shannon O’Shea knows the answer to that!!

Donovan, Rosalind and Barnaby go missing whilst on holiday and Shannon, their exclusive tour guide knows exactly what has happened…… Daniel Hurst at his finest.

This book was excellent! It was a page turner and had me on the edge of my seat! My kindle said I had 30 minutes left so when I read the end my jaw dropped because I thought I had more. So so good! I will recommend to all my friends! Thank you!

THE FAMILY TRIP was a quick read with a really interesting premise that promised intrigue and mystery. Many compelling questions were presented early on, which promised a ton of twists as the story continued. However, the twists didn’t materialize as the reveals were predictable and fell flat. The pacing was off towards the end and it was obvious what was going to happen, which was disappointing.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review THE FAMILY TRIP.

The Family Trip by Daniel Hurst published on May 31st 2024 by bookouture. Daniel Hurst is one of my absolute favorite authors and I am so glad I got the chance to read this book as well as all of his other ones.

Shannon is a tour guide who thinks she has found the answer to her financial troubles when she is hired by an American Couple to show them around Ireland. When they arrive, Shannon is shocked to see they brought their son and nanny but quickly jumps into action to change accommodations and activities. Little does she know that this is only the beginning.

This was such a fast paced read that had me guessing the whole time while reading. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller and have no idea what is going on and then bam it wasn’t what you even thought in the beginning. I can’t wait for him to come out with more books.

Daniel Hurst’s books always grip me immediately and The Family Trip was no exception. Shannon is desperate for money when a dream job is dropped into her lap. She is requested to be a tour guide in her native country Ireland by a wealthy family. This job is the answer to her money problems. What could possibly go wrong? This fast-paced thriller is original, entertaining, and full of twists I never saw coming. This book could easily be devoured in one sitting. I was hooked from start to finish. I highly recommend this page-turner! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy.

Have always loved Daniels books and this one did not disappoint.

Sian is struggling for money as a tour guide in Ireland but a too good to be true offer lands at her feet. An American family have hand picked her to be their tour guide for their trip to Ireland, with a very large pay check attached. Discussions are had before the trip and all appears set. However once the family arrive in Ireland it becomes extremely clear this is not going to be easy.....a very demanding,rude wife, a mellow husband, an energetic 8 year old, and a nanny who really does not speak.

It soon becomes clear that there are ulterior motives at work and lives soon become in danger.

A fast paced, easy to read book with twists, and characters you really didn't like. Highly recommend a read.

This book follows two POV's - Shannon's who is a tour guide from Ireland (where the book is based) and Rosalind an American tourist, with a secret to hid. This book is full of twists and turns, some twists were predictable but overall, this did not take away from the book and I very much enjoyed it. The storyline was a little far fetched and chaotic, but appreciate the author was trying to keep it fast paced and interesting. The characters had good depth to them, I immediately took a dislike to Rosalind and Donovan - they were a stereotypical entitled couple. Would recommend, and I will be reading more from Daniel Hurst.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

It was kind of a predictable book, but it held my interest.

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ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is gripping, shocking, mindblowing! One of the best psychological thrillers by Daniel Hurst. Just when you think the book is completed, the author puts a sneaky twist in there that messes with your mind. My heart really went out to Shannon. Is the end actually the start of a sequel? Really hope so, so that Shannon can also finally find her son.

My favourite author does it again! Excellent characters, fantastic plot line and twist after twist that I didn’t see coming! Daniel has me gripped from page one every time and this book is no different!

Received via NetGalley. Fine story. Slightly predictable. Liked the final two (2) twists.. I would read future novels by this author.