APRIL 2022 - AudioFile
Narrator Brittany Presley takes listeners through the frightening experiences of Wylie Lark as she finds herself trapped in a snowstorm during the writing of her most recent book. Stuck in a quiet cabin that is a former murder site, Wylie soon discovers a child with a shaved head and no protective gear out in the snow. When she spots a vehicle on fire not far away, she realizes that her cozy dream of riding out the storm may lead her to the center of a true-crime mystery she thought she had left behind. Pressley’s narration is sharp and smart. Her delivery of emotional passages and expert timing ensure that listeners stay on the edge of their seats for this thriller. V.B. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
"Heather Gudenkauf is a master of suspense. Weaving together three narratives in an explosive and shocking denouement, The Overnight Guest will have you glued to the page and leave you wanting more." —Liv Constantine, international bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
“The Overnight Guest is not only compelling, it’s addictive. Flawlessly plotted, the story unfolds in layers, each one more shocking than the last. I’ll be thinking about this book for a long time.” —Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and For Your Own Good
“Heather Gudenkauf’s The Overnight Guest is a tightly woven braid of a novel guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck and keep you turning the pages deep into the night. Set inside a storm that you will feel beating against your windows, the present and the past will collide in an ending you won’t see coming. Atmospheric, fast-paced and perfectly plotted, I devoured this and you will too.” —Catherine McKenzie, USA Today bestselling author of I’ll Never Tell and Please Join Us
“With The Overnight Guest, Heather Gudenkauf once again demonstrates she’s a true master of suspense. Atmospheric and claustrophobic, tense and twisted, this chiller will make you hold your breath as you turn the pages. Cancel your plans when you start reading this one because you won’t be able to put it down.” —Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Sister Dear and You Will Remember Me
"Chilling, gripping, and gaspingly surprising. The oh-so-talented Heather Gudenkauf has created a modern day In Cold Blood. Her unforgettable characters reveal a devastating story that will chill you to the bone, and then break your heart. With a brilliant structure, an authentic sense of place, and gorgeous storytelling, Gudenkauf proves she is the queen of the rural thriller." —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of Her Perfect Life
"An isolated farmhouse, a deadly snowstorm, and a small child found in the snow—those are the ingredients for Gudenkauf’s latest up-all-night thriller. Scrupulously plotted and layered with multiple narratives that culminate in some explosive surprises, The Overnight Guest is Gudenkauf at her best. A chilling and heart-stopping stunner." —Kimberly Belle, international bestselling author of My Darling Husband
"Masterful, terrible, and absolutely addicting...Tense, taut, and terrifying.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Riveting…This twisty tale builds to a satisfying conclusion.” –Publishers Weekly
“Fully realized, wholly absorbing and almost painfully suspenseful...The journey is mesmerizing.” —New York Times
Library Journal - Audio
04/01/2022
Gudenkauf's (Before She Was Found) locked-room thriller stars true-crime writer Wylie Lark, who's renting a remote farmhouse where a double murder occurred 20 years ago; she hopes to get a feel for the community where the crimes took place and to write uninterrupted in much-needed seclusion. Not long after arriving, Wylie is snowed in by a blizzard and comes upon an injured child. The traumatized child won't speak to Wylie, but as they wait out the storm together, Wylie finds that the child's presence has triggered long-buried memories of her own devastating childhood and the terror she thought she had forgotten. Wylie begins to question everything she thought she knew about the fates of her own family and best friend and ultimately discovers that she and the child she rescued from the snow have a tragic connection. In this audiobook, Brittany Pressley performs all the characters well and with perfect distinction and credibility. VERDICT Probably a better read than a listen, as the main characters have frequent flashbacks, and the thriller's multiple POVs can be disorienting.—Laura Brosie
APRIL 2022 - AudioFile
Narrator Brittany Presley takes listeners through the frightening experiences of Wylie Lark as she finds herself trapped in a snowstorm during the writing of her most recent book. Stuck in a quiet cabin that is a former murder site, Wylie soon discovers a child with a shaved head and no protective gear out in the snow. When she spots a vehicle on fire not far away, she realizes that her cozy dream of riding out the storm may lead her to the center of a true-crime mystery she thought she had left behind. Pressley’s narration is sharp and smart. Her delivery of emotional passages and expert timing ensure that listeners stay on the edge of their seats for this thriller. V.B. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
