
There Should Have Been Eight
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Narrated by:
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Saskia Maarleveld
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By:
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Nalini Singh
In this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh, a remote estate in New Zealand’s Southern Alps hosts a reunion no one will ever forget.
Seven friends.
One last weekend.
A mansion half in ruins.
No room for lies.
Someone is going to confess.
Because there should have been eight. . . .
They met when they were teenagers. Now they’re adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others—none more so than to Bea, the one they lost nine long years ago.
They’ve gathered to reminisce at Bea’s family’s estate, a once-glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel. Best friends, old flames, secret enemies, and new lovers are all under one roof. But when the weather turns and they’re snowed in at the edge of eternity, there’s nowhere left to hide from their shared history.
As the walls close in, the pretense of normality gives way to long-buried grief, bitterness, and rage. Underneath it all, there’s the nagging feeling that Bea’s shocking death wasn’t what it was claimed to be. And before the weekend is through, the truth will be unleashed—no matter the cost. . . .
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Critic reviews
"Singh writes with gripping passion and an acute eye for social commentary, all while delivering a divinely engaging mystery."—Entertainment Weekly
"Singh (Quiet in Her Bones, 2021) excels at creating atmospheric scenes, evoking dusty secret passageways and the dangers of the freezing weather to create a sense of dread. Told from Luna's perspective, this story of friendship and obsession unfolds gently at first, then at a breakneck pace until it reaches a shocking conclusion. Give this excellent thriller to readers of Megan Miranda's The Only Survivors (2023)."—Booklist, starred review
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Good story but first person narrative was too granular
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Sadly as a mystery fan this book fell short for me. Fir me it started with the first person POV. I don't want to be in the head of a grieving friend who is dealing with a recent disability diagnosis. Also the mystery wasn't much of a mystery but more a predictable whodunnit.
A classic trope
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Story line and conclusion. Loved the narration.
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Suspenseful and scary
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Twists and turns, some you're ready for, some so surprising!
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Each character is throughly well developed.
This is a complex and well thought out mystery that delivers completely.
The location and atmosphere are truly palpable, one feels transported.
And it’s a true mystery, it’s quite difficult to solve this one prior to the end which is a rare treat.
I love this author, her work is compelling, unique, and always entertaining,
The narration is exquisite/pitch perfect.
I wouldn’t change a thing.
Definitely worth your time and a credit :)
Excellent
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Great book from one of my favorite authors
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Good narrator!
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Eh. Could have been better
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Luna has struggled with the loss, but now has an added reason to finally get answers about Bea’s death. She’s going blind and wants to be able to look her friends in the face, see their reactions to her questions. She wants the truth, even if her questions stir up anger and bitterness.
Their meet-up turns dangerous as a winter storm cuts them off from civilization, trapping them at the estate while things start going wrong. Tensions grow while they struggle to survive long enough to escape.
Oh, this was a twisty, atmospheric mystery! It took a little to get into it, getting to know the characters and history, but as soon as strange things started happening, I was hooked! The characters stuck together at a gothic-like, creepy estate upped the tension! There were a couple of surprises as all is revealed! I’m still thinking about the story!
Narration was top notch. I listened at my usual 1.5x normal speed.
Twisty and atmospheric!
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