The Wasp Trap is a fast paced and diabolically clever with twists and turns that you wont see coming.

Expect the unexpected with Mark Edwards: I do but I am always taken off guard.

The Wasp Trap is a locked door mystery full of secrets and lies, deception and so much more.

It is told in a dual time line with the past being in 1999 when the characters all meet up for the first time when they take a job to help a professor develop a web site for online dating.

The project did not end well or on the best of terms.

Flash to the present and six of the friends are back for a reunion at the home of Theo and Geraldine.

It will be a reunion that they will never forget .

Someone is keeping a secret and in order to survive the secret must be revealed.

Mark Edwards takes the reader on a tense journey full of twists and turns, red herrings and an ending that is unforgettable.

Thats all I am willing to say in order not to give too much away.

Be prepared it is almost impossible to put The Wasp Trap down.

I hated the book to end .

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the privilege of reading and reviewing The Wasp Trap.

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One of it's kind. 5 ⭐
Mark Edwards delivers another gripping psychological thriller with The Wasp Trap, a dark, twisty tale of secrets, deception, and deadly consequences. Blending a locked-room mystery with a psychological game of survival, this novel is a must-read for fans of Lucy Foley and Alice Feeney. Six friends gather in a stunning Notting Hill townhouse to honor their late mentor, a professor who brought them together in 1999 to develop a revolutionary dating website based on psychological profiling. What begins as a night of reminiscing soon turns sinister when they receive an unsettling ultimatum: confess their darkest secrets or eliminate each other—one by one. As the night unfolds, it becomes clear that their predicament is linked to the past. The professor’s love questionnaire, originally designed for matchmaking, was secretly repurposed into The Wasp Trap—a tool for identifying psychopaths. What happened during that fateful summer in 1999? And is one of them a killer hiding in plain sight? Toggling between past and present, the novel unravels layers of betrayal, paranoia, and shocking truths, leading to a chilling conclusion.
Likes :-
1 Intriguing Premise: A dinner party that turns into a deadly psychological game? The setup is instantly compelling, reminiscent of The Guest List and The Hunting Party.
2 Dual Timelines Done Right: The story moves seamlessly between past and present, keeping readers hooked as they piece together how past events fuel the current nightmare.
3 Unpredictable Twists: Mark Edwards masterfully builds suspense, keeping readers second-guessing motives, alliances, and the true nature of The Wasp Trap.
4 Atmospheric and Tense: The Notting Hill setting adds a layer of sophistication, but the tension inside the townhouse is suffocating, making for a claustrophobic and gripping read.
Dislikes :- None.
Overall :- The Wasp Trap is a chilling, cleverly constructed thriller packed with secrets, betrayals, and psychological mind games. If you love locked-room mysteries and stories about dark pasts coming back to haunt people, this book is for you. A perfect blend of suspense and paranoia, it keeps you guessing until the very last page.
Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for giving me an advance copy.

WOW!! This sensational, locked-room thriller was one wild and crazy ride! I could NOT put it down and binge read it in less than a day. With an ensemble cast of questionable characters at a dinner party that quickly spiraled into a sick, twisted game, I knew that I was in for lots of fun and excitement. And Edwards did not disappoint! He NEVER disappoints! This story is told in a dual timeline, switching between past and present POVs. We are provided multiple mysteries from both times that are significant to the plot. The whole psychopath aspect was extremely interesting. There were so many secrets and lies, but I still was not prepared for the unexpected turn this story took. There were a few jaw-dropping, epic reveals that I never foresaw coming. What a fantastic story! I loved every minute of this book and cannot wait for Edwards' next adventure! I highly recommend this one! It's a MUST READ for thriller fans!

Note: Congratulations to Mark Edwards on The Wasp Trap being his first book to be published in the US by a traditional publisher! What a well-deserved achievement!!

Huge thanks to Atria Books for granting me early digital access via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!