Book Review - The Night of the Party by Anna-Lou Weatherley

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Title: The Night of the Party

Author: Anna-Lou Weatherley

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Bookouture

Publication Date: 12th January 2022

Rating: 4 Stars

Two Couples. Three Secrets. One Murder.

In a beautiful house surrounded by woodland, the Drayton family and their dearest friends are enjoying dinner together. The wine is flowing, the meal has been lovingly prepared, and it’s going to be an evening none of them will ever forget…

A doting mother

with a manipulative daughter.

A loving husband

lying to his family.

A close friend

keeping a shocking secret.

A beautiful girl

who will be dead by the end of the night.

A totally unputdownable and nail-bitingly tense psychological thriller with an explosive double twist that will leave you reeling. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and The Hunting Party will be hooked on The Night of the Party.

At first you think you are reading a book about a missing 17 year old girl who is sweet, innocent, can do no wrong, from a dinner party of two couples that appear to be incredibly normal, down to earth regular people.

... until the investigation gets under way and the scenes leading up to it from Libby's point of view are revealed to us slowly, and we get to know her true nature. 

And soon discover that just about every character we meet, is hiding something, most of which doesn't display them in a good light. 

And nothing can really prepare you for everything that comes out about Libby, which really did shock me. 

It was also good to be back with Detective Dan Riley and his team, as they attempt to solve this case.  I always enjoy catching up with Dan, and get a few further insights into his life. 

But was a story, revelations everywhere, nothing is as it seems, and some rather despicable people too. 

I kept having to reach for the story and read more and more of it.  It's not my favourite from the author, but it's still an incredibly good new addition to the series. 

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,