The Mitchell’s Inn is an old fashioned lodge located in the New York Catskills. Guests arrive for a relaxing weekend, that is until the storm that descended upon their arrival intensifies and soon takes out the power. They hunker down, making the best of it as the host and owner is determined to make his guests comfortable despite the circumstances. However, when one of the guests is found dead the next morning, the mood changes. After determining the guest’s death may not be an accident and then another person turns up dead, that sparks something more than a mood change.
It was impossible not to recall Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None as I read this story. The setting and set up are similar but it doesn’t take long for this one to go its own way. I loved how each character’s point of view was presented throughout, giving me some sense of who they were and their personal motivations. I found a rather unique hole that allowed me to correctly figure out the culprit before the reveal but, believe me, this one isn’t easy. I found myself hanging onto every word to gain some kind of footing and, in the end, those words mattered.
The narrator, Hillary Huber, is such a great choice for this book. She’s just an excellent storyteller and provides distinction to the characters that fit their personalities. She was SO good! I’m very happy I opted for the audio version as she delivered the performance I expected and made a tough puzzler even more intriguing. I LOVED the ending, one that had me pondering for long after. Don’t take that to mean it wasn’t satisfying because it was. I’m definitely looking to read more by this author. This was my first and I want more.
Book Info
- Release Date: August 7, 2018
- Narrator: Hillary Huber
- Audio Length: 8 hours, 27 minutes
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(I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review)
I HAD to read the Agatha Christie as soon as I finished this one. It was fun comparing the two and so many differences because of the times. I enjoyed this one too. Great review <3
Thank you, Holly! That was my first Christi book and I read it as a young girl.
It was my first too! And def. want to read some more.
Glad you enjoyed this one, Jonetta! This was a quick read for me that I also liked.
Thanks, Marialyce! Glad you liked it, too. It was a fast read for me, also.
Wonderful review, Jonetta! This was my first book by Lapena also. I really enjoyed it, and now want to read her other books. ❤️
Thanks, Darinda! I actually own another of her audiobooks. Time to dust it off.
Fantastic review! I enjoyed this one, especially the ending. Love the cover of the audiobook, it much nicer that UK cover.
Thank you, Nicki! That ending was delicious 😋
I saw the UK cover and it was a little dull. I normally like those covers better.
Fabulous review Jonetta. I love this one precisely because it did remind me so much of Christie’s famous whodunnit. I loved the ending!!
Thanks, Mackey! That ending was perfect and that’s my favorite Christie book.
Excellent review. I love Hillary Huber, just listened to her yesterday in Freefall by Jessica Barry. Then There Was None was one of my first audiobooks back in MN when I got them on CD from the library. Anne – Books of My Heart
Thanks, Anne! I became a Huber fan from the books she’s narrated for Karen Rose. Good to know she narrates Freefall!
Oh, I love this review, Jonetta! I have all her books (I think) and I need to read one. Based on what you said and the comparison to Christie, I think I’ll start with this one! ♥️
Thanks, Jennifer! I have at least one of her other books but started here. Enjoy!
Awesome that you figured out who it was! I very much enjoyed this novel too. Great review!
Thank you, Inge! Yes, I was a bit surprised that I did but it was only because of a sliver of a clue.
I’ve actually never read Agatha Christie. I don’t know why, but just never got around to it. This sounds really interesting and I love Hillary Huber. Great review.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Thank you, Melanie! I read Christie as a young girl and her books were partly responsible for me embracing mysteries.
I love your comparison to Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. I loved that book so now you have me extra curious about this one. Wonderful review!
Thank you, Suzanne! If you loved Christie’s And Then There Were None, you’ll love this one.
Great review Jonetta. I have this one to read, but I think I will see if I can get the audiobook. Sounds amazing.
Thanks, Carla! I hope you enjoy as much as I did and if you can get the audiobook, even better.