The Unwedding
the addictive, fast paced, unputdownable and unsettling Reese's Book Club Pick
Published on 11. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-3997-4320-4 (ISBN)
Description
THE JUNE 2024 REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK!
Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.
She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California. Where better to celebrate a marriage, a family, and a life together than at one of the most stunning places on earth?
But now she's traveling solo.
To add insult to injury, there's a wedding at Broken Point scheduled during her stay. Ellery remembers how it felt to be on the cusp of everything new and wonderful, with a loved and certain future glimmering just ahead. Now, she isn't certain of anything except for her love for her kids and her growing realization that this place, though beautiful, is unsettling.
When Ellery discovers the body of the groom floating in the pool in the rain, she realizes that she is not the only one whose future is no longer guaranteed. Before the police can reach Broken Point, a mudslide takes out the road to the resort, leaving the guests trapped. When another guest dies, it's clear something horrible is brewing.
Everyone at Broken Point has a secret. And everyone has a shadow. Including Ellery.
The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie in this bold novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: a recent divorcee's exclusive Big Sur resort vacation unravels when she discovers a dead body on the day of a wedding.
Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.
She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California. Where better to celebrate a marriage, a family, and a life together than at one of the most stunning places on earth?
But now she's traveling solo.
To add insult to injury, there's a wedding at Broken Point scheduled during her stay. Ellery remembers how it felt to be on the cusp of everything new and wonderful, with a loved and certain future glimmering just ahead. Now, she isn't certain of anything except for her love for her kids and her growing realization that this place, though beautiful, is unsettling.
When Ellery discovers the body of the groom floating in the pool in the rain, she realizes that she is not the only one whose future is no longer guaranteed. Before the police can reach Broken Point, a mudslide takes out the road to the resort, leaving the guests trapped. When another guest dies, it's clear something horrible is brewing.
Everyone at Broken Point has a secret. And everyone has a shadow. Including Ellery.
The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie in this bold novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: a recent divorcee's exclusive Big Sur resort vacation unravels when she discovers a dead body on the day of a wedding.
Reviews / Votes
Ally Condie's adult debut THE UNWEDDING is a clever, witty, and fast-paced whodunit. I read it in one sitting and can't wait for the next. * Harlan Coben * Mesmerizing! Equal parts a clever whodunit and compelling character's journey, The Unwedding will speak to anyone who's been there, done that, and had the vacation from hell thrown on top of it all. This Big Sur luxury resort closed-room mystery will stay with you well past the final page. * Lisa Gardner * Dead bodies, brutal secrets and a fabulous view - The Unwedding is proof that Ally Condie knows exactly what we love and what we fear. Come take a wonderful rollercoaster of a trip, but don't expect much sleep. * Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of "The Lightning Rod" * A knife's-edge whodunit that's as much a thriller as it is an exquisite meditation on grief and loss. * Nicola Yoon * A classic mystery for a modern world - I couldn't put it down! * Ally Carter * An idyllic setting turns deadly in Ally Condie's smart and twisty debut adult thriller. With an isolated resort, a killer on the loose, and a cast of compelling characters, THE UNWEDDING kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. A clever and suspenseful mystery where everyone has something to hide. * Megan Miranda * Ally Condie's dazzling debut The Unwedding is a wild and mysterious suspense novel that will have you turning pages long into the night with the lights on! A lovely wedding is planned at a remote resort with a fresh, original and shady cast of characters. In the author's brilliant hands, the happy occasion can only lead to murder. Buckle up! * The Good Left Undone *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
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Paperback (UK-trade)
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N/A
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
424 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3997-4320-4 (9781399743204)
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Ally Condie
The Unwedding
the addictive, fast paced, unputdownable and unsettling Reese's Book Club Pick
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06/2024
Hodder & Stoughton
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Ally Condie is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Matched Trilogy, and of many other books (including the Edgar Award Finalist, Summerlost). A former English teacher, she enjoys hiking with her four children in the mountains near their home in Utah.