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The Invitation

An Absolutely Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Killer Twist

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The Invitation

By: Rachel Abbott
Narrated by: Olivia Vinall
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That’s the thing about old friends...they never let you forget.

The first time Jemma and Matt were invited to Polskirrin - the imposing ocean-view home belonging to Matt’s childhood friend Lucas Jarrett - it was for an intimate wedding that ended in tragedy. Jemma will never forget the sight of the girl’s pale body floating listlessly towards the rocky shore.

Now, exactly one year later, Jemma and her husband have reluctantly returned at Lucas’s request to honor the anniversary of an event they would do anything to forget.

But what Lucas has in store for his guests is nothing like a candlelight vigil. Someone who was there that night remembers more than they’ll admit to, and Lucas has devised a little game to make them tell the truth.

Jemma believes she and Matt know nothing about what happened to that woman...but what if she’s wrong? Before you play a deadly game, make sure you can pay the price....

From the four-million-copy best-selling author of Sleep Tight comes a psychological thriller that will have you gripped until the last word. Perfect for fans of Something in the Water, The Woman in the Window, and The Silent Patient.

©2020 Rachel Abbott (P)2020 Headline Genre Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction

Critic reviews

"Unbearably tense, with a killer twist." (Good Housekeeping)

"A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller." (Red Magazine)
Unpredictable Twists • Excellent Narration • Captivating Storyline • Complex Plot • Expressive Performance
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I listen to it while walking my dog. I never wanted to come back in the house it was so riveting! I look forward to reading more of her bus.

Riveting

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The storyline is captivating.
The narrator is excellent!
I will certainly look for more of the same.

Very good

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This was a really good mystery. Fast moving, lots of twists and turns. Very Agatha Christie’esqu.

Great

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loved it. every time I thought I had it figured out..I was wrong. definitely keeps you in suspense.

Ending you might not expect.

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I could not stop listening to this one, did not sleep- listened all night! Excellent narration and another great book!

Whoa! Another great one!!

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Fast moving, some complicated characters, twists and turns. surprising ending. Interesting side stories weaved in.

Surprise ending

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This is a gem. A masterpiece. I went into it blind and was stunned. Every character is developed, every loose end addressed, and the entire thing will keep you guessing. This was absolutely worth a credit. Check it out for yourself.

An incredible, good old fashioned "who done it"

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I am a fan of R. Abbott...Quite the ride..So many twists and turns. I am still a bit confused about the ending! Pay attention to this read carefully..

The Invitation

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the base story line is adventurous, However it is hard to follow characters through the middle of story And easy to loose interest in the book. all the spice is given in last chapter. wasn't as pleasant overall with ending as expected

weird

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Love the character development and plot twist in the end. The narrator has a sleepy but compelling voice. She would have five stars, but I kept dozing off in parts. 😉 Worth the listen.

Entertaining!

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