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Sunday, September 13, 2020

One by One by Ruth Ware

The exclusive French ski resort of St. Antoine is set to receive a corporate party -- a tech company called Snoop. Ten people will arrive for discussions about the future of the company in a lovely setting with amazing views and fabulous skiing. The only problem is that the area has been rocked by heavy snowfall and several recent avalanches. The two chalet hosts, Erin and Danny, are busy getting everything ready for the guests at Chalet Perce-Neige -- the rooms are spotless and the champagne is chilled. Just 3 days later, 4 people are dead, 2 others are hospitalized, and the other survivors are in shock. NO SPOILERS.

What a fun, fast-paced mystery told from two perspectives. Since the cast of characters is limited, it's a guessing game as the numbers fall. Although you'll probably figure out the who fairly quickly, it might take time for suss out the why of it all. It's a quick one, easy to read in a single sitting, and I devoured it over the course of a couple of hours. I liked the writing style and the flow of the narrative and had my favorite characters. The setting, along with the avalanche, gave the story a nice dark atmosphere and added to the increasing tension throughout. Enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend.

This is a standalone and is not part of any series.
Genre - atmospheric mystery thriller

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