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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Solid thriller, fast paced and entertaining
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Buckle Up—This Thriller Doesn’t Let Go!
From the very first page, Parent's Weekend grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Five college students. Five very different families—from a high-powered political figure to a respected doctor—gather for what should be a joyful weekend at a California college. But when all five students mysteriously vanish before the welcome dinner, the parents’ concern quickly spirals into panic.
At first, it seems like a typical college misstep—maybe a party gone late. But as the hours tick by and the investigation begins, it becomes chillingly clear: something far more sinister is at play.
Enter FBI Agent Sarah, a financial crimes expert who’s just transferred to the area for family reasons. She’s used to chasing paper trails, not missing persons—but this case will test her instincts and resolve like never before.
Alex Finlay masterfully weaves a high-stakes, pulse-pounding narrative full of twists, secrets, and shocking revelations. The pacing is relentless, the characters are compelling, and the ending? Absolutely satisfying.
This book is a wild ride from start to finish—tense, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read this gem early. Parent's Weekend is a must-read for thriller fans. It did not disappoint!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The setting was strong, and the premise promising—especially with the return of Sarah Keller. The action was solid, and the story picked up momentum as it went along. However, the beginning was a bit of a challenge. With students, their parents, FBI and local investigators, plus college staff all introduced in quick succession, the cast felt overwhelming at first. I almost needed a cheat sheet to keep track of everyone. Thankfully, that confusion faded as the story progressed.
As a mystery, the plot was relatively light—the central premise was fairly straightforward. But as a crime novel, it worked much better. Watching Keller methodically peel back the layers of the case was genuinely enjoyable.
As a mystery, the plot was relatively light—the central premise was fairly straightforward. But as a crime novel, it worked much better. Watching Keller methodically peel back the layers of the case was genuinely enjoyable.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Quick, page turning thriller. Enjoyed the short chapters and changing viewpoints.