Anthony E. Zuiker

Anthony E. Zuiker is the creator of CSI, a show I love. I knew what to expect going in: lots of blood, gore, some forensics, some psychological thrills. I wanted a quick read on the beach, something fluffy and engaging, and that's exactly what I got. I loved it! Is it realistic? Hell, no! But it's a great story, with a truly heinous villain and a hero I loved rooting for. A fast-paced thriller that never lets up. The ending is both horrifying and touching, and it left me eager for the next book in the series. (A )… (mehr)

2½ stars. Although this audiobook maintained the suspense, ultimately it was unsatisfying.

The basic plot is somewhat similar to Agatha Christie's [b:And Then There Were None|16299|And Then There Were None|Agatha Christie|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1391120695s/16299.jpg|3038872] with the added twist that the "guests" are forced to try to solve how the murders are committed in order to avoid being the next victim. The scenario, though stretching the bounds of believability, was surprisingly not the problem for me. The individual murders were cleverly plotted. However, the ending ruined the book for me. The "host"/killer is revealed but no explanation of WHY this was done or these particular people were chosen was given. As I thought about this after the book was finished, it bothered me more and more that the characters themselves never asked these questions.… (mehr)