Games to Keep the Dark Away by Marcia Muller

While the short chapters and shifting perspectives kept the story moving at a brisk pace, I did feel that there were times when the narrative became repetitive and slightly bogged down. These were truly intriguing characters that I couldn’t get enough of. Through the eyes of both Liz and Erin, we’re given a unique insight into the secrets and lies that lurk beneath the surface. What I loved most about this novel were the dual perspectives. Every time I thought I had it all figured out, a new twist would arise, keeping me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The mystery and suspense were so well-crafted that I found myself constantly questioning everyone’s motives. From start to finish, I was completely immersed in the eerie and isolated world of the characters. That’s the kind of enveloping atmosphere that permeates every page of this novel. Imagine being stranded in a desolate, snow-covered landscape, where the biting cold creeps into your bones and the howling wind is your only companion.

When members of the group start turning up dead, it becomes clear that someone is picking them off one by one. They are quickly hit by a snowstorm, and as they become trapped in the resort, tensions rise and secrets are revealed. The story follows a group of tech entrepreneurs who have gathered for a corporate retreat. Ruth Ware’s “One by One” is a gripping thriller that takes place in the beautiful yet treacherous setting of a luxurious ski resort in the French Alps.

Games to Keep the Dark Away by Marcia Muller