read_by_katherine 's review for:

The Second Stranger by Martin Griffin

5.0

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It is Remie's final night at the hotel where she works, when a huge storm hits the local area and they lose communications with the outside world. A stranger appears at the front door, he claims to be PC Don Gaines searching for a missing detainee from the nearby prison. However when a second man arrives also claiming to be PC Don Gaines, Remie doesn't know who to trust.

I loved this fantastic mystery, I was completely engrossed by the story.

I think if I could pick my favourite book sub-genre it would be mysteries that are set in a hotel. I love that the characters don't know each other because it gives a feeling of unpredictability. The remote location and the added threat of treacherous weather meant I was instantly hooked.

As the story was told from Remie's perspective you get to see how she dealt with the situations that arose and how she made decisions about who she could trust. Remie has a fascinating backstory that sets her apart from your typical protagonist.

This is a brilliant book that has echoes of Agatha Christie, if you love mysteries with a twist then this is definitely for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.