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I couldn’t say no when the opportunity to read a gripping psychological thriller set here in Cornwall came my way! *The Beach Party by Amy Sheppard is her debut novel and I must say it’s a cracker of a read! You will be hooked!
Book Description
We were all at the party. Which of us wanted her dead?
As the smoke from the bonfire spirals into the night sky and the cool drinks slip down our throats, none of us can take our eyes off Lacey. She dances in the dunes, her long golden hair damp from her late-night swim, her smile dazzling, her blue eyes closed.
Everyone who is close to Lacey sits by the smoky fire. Her adoring boyfriend, who holds onto her, perhaps a little too tightly. Her little sister, always in Lacey’s shadow, sifting fine soft sand through her fingers, never taking her eyes off Lacey. And me. Sad and full of rage, after an argument forced the man I love to leave the party early.
When the fire burns out, we stumble away from the beach, along the cliff path – faces burned by the wind, hearts full of secrets. But Lacey never makes it home. The next morning, her body is found in the sand dunes, a heart-shaped locket missing from around her neck.
Who would have thought our beach party could end the way it did? Close friends gathered on the last night of a long hot summer – which one of us could have killed the girl everybody loved?
What I Thought
I adore any books set in Cornwall and love to read how the authors describe the rugged coastal coves and beaches. In The Beach Party which is set in the fictional town of Pengully (a play on the north cornish town of Pengelly I’m assuming!) a murder took place 5 years ago, and despite the efforts of the police force it never got solved. So years later journalist Katie returns to her home town of Pengully to solve the case with her friend Sophie. who convinces her to make a podcast for the radio. Katie knew Lacey the girl who was murdered and was at the Beach Party.
You will be kept guessing all the way to the end as Katie interviews many people for the podcast. Then you will be in for a massive shock!
The Beach Party is a brilliant read that has many twists and turns. A 5 star read for sure! I can’t wait to read Amy Sheppard’s next book!
Author Bio
Amy Sheppard is a busy mum of two boys, living in Cornwall. Her obsession with making budget-friendly family dinners, led her to writing two cookbooks. Amy creates recipes for her followers and for brands @amysheppardfood
Her debut novel is out in August 2022. A psychological thriller set in Cornwall called ‘The Beach Party’
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Where Can I Buy?
The Beach Party is available to buy from *Amazon.
Audio:
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Books On Tour
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