The Hunting Party: A Novel

Written by Lucy Foley

Narrated by Gary Furlong, Elle Newlands, Morag Sims and 2 more

Everyone's invited...everyone's a suspect...

For fans of Ruth Ware and Tana French, a shivery, atmospheric, page-turning novel of psychological suspense in the tradition of Agatha Christie, in which a group of old college friends are snowed in at a hunting lodge . . . and murder and mayhem ensue.

All of them are friends. One of them is a killer.

During the languid days of the Christmas break, a group of thirtysomething friends from Oxford meet to welcome in the New Year together, a tradition they began as students ten years ago. For this vacation, they’ve chosen an idyllic and isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands—the perfect place to get away and unwind by themselves.

They arrive on December 30th, just before a historic blizzard seals the lodge off from the outside world.

Two days later, on New Year’s Day, one of them is dead.

The trip began innocently enough: admiring the stunning if foreboding scenery, champagne in front of a crackling fire, and reminiscences about the past. But after a decade, the weight of secret resentments has grown too heavy for the group’s tenuous nostalgia to bear. Amid the boisterous revelry of New Year’s Eve, the cord holding them together snaps.

Now one of them is dead . . . and another of them did it.

Keep your friends close, the old adage goes. But just how close is too close?

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Feb 12, 2019
• ISBN: 9780062896797

Lucy Foley

Lucy Foley is a No.1 Sunday Times, Irish Times and New York Times bestselling author, whose contemporary murder mystery thrillers have sold over five million copies worldwide. She is a Waterstones Thriller of the Month author, a three-time nominee at the British Book Awards, and The Guest List was a Reese’s Book Club pick. As a lifelong Agatha Christie fan, Lucy has also contributed to Marple, a collection of short stories featuring the legendary detective.

Reviews for The Hunting Party

[Anya · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Listened for an hour but was too confused as to which voice was which character so I stopped in frustration. Possibly the book would be easier because you can refer back to get answers.

[kristy collin · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Id say more like 1.5 stars, if I DNF books I would have I just kinda ran through it.

[Olivia White · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Cannot believe I actually wasted my time finishing this. Every single person sucked

[Christine Cavins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely loved this. So much suspense along with entertaining story-lines for each character. 10/10

[lirmac-2 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I'm not quite sure why I enjoyed The Hunting Party, but I did. I was looking for a light, festive-themed murder mystery, and this book definitely fits the bill. The story centres on a group of thirtysomething college friends who are celebrating New Year in a remote Scottish hunting lodge. It is told largely in flashback, using four first-person narratives and one third-person perspective. Sadly, the delineation of character lets the book down; some characters are flat and play no real part in the story; the men are particularly two-dimensional. The 'shared narration' conceit is less effective than it could have been because the narrators are so similar and their tones of voice so uniform. It is also unclear why and how these narratives emerged. The plot features the usual dodges and misdirections, but its pacing is perfectly judged. Despite its flaws it is well worth reading – especially in winter.

[Anna Shuk · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Well, that one was ridiculous...
After reading 4 of Author's mystery/thriller novels in a year I can't unsee the similarities between them. I just don't really understand why she does that. And the reveal, oh dear. I don't like this trope.

[Lucia Garcia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Foley delivers!
With relatable, annoying, lovely, infuriating characters, I could not stop! I had to read what had happened, who had done it and why!
At some point, it was obvious who was responsible and why, but it took me way longer than 3/4 of the book.
It superficially explores some of our society beeds, such as being liked, keeping up an image, unhealthy attachments for fear of change, or external validation.

[Alli Collins · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The production was great and narrators did a wonderful job but the story is mostly predictable and lackluster.

[Brittany Davis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Her best one yet!!! Absolutely loved this novel!! The ending is insane!

[Sam Marie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow ! Suspense on suspense . However wrote the review referencing an Agatha Christie novel, you hit the nail on the head. Lots of twists and very well written. I both sympathized and detested the characters. Well done.

[senoirbonojr · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

funny short story ... (I'd recommend younger adults) thanks lucy!

[Vaudrey Delson · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Lots to like, but quite predictable. You can very much see who the killer is early on, you just don’t know why until toward the end. A few weird turns that didn’t really contribute to the plot. Well written and very well voiced

[Charlotte · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A group of Oxford friends always meets up to spend New Years Eve together, and this year, they've booked a picturesque lodge in the Scottish highlands. At the lodge, there's a heavy snowstorm and almost no phone signal, and the isolation brings out buried secrets, evolving tensions and resentments, and murder.https://buyozempiconlinesouthafrica.com/

[Tara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good. I was trying to guess the whole time! Some of the reveals were unexpected. Madly in love with Heather!!

[Becca Ballard · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I liked The Paris Apartment better but I haven’t read The Guest Lost yet. I think I’ve just yet to find my favorite Lucy Foley novel.

[Marcelo Mejlachowicz · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Not quite as good as The Guest List, but still fun.

[susanne Wilson · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Some good twists and turns in the plot, but I kept getting confused about who is who and in which relationship. This is my third Lucy Foley audiobook and the one I liked least. The Paris Appartement is my favorite so far.

[Jeremy Yoder · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

from the premise i thought i was gonna like it but nope, it was hard to listen to. not a single likeable character, boring and predictable plot with a terrible ending

[Kyneshia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Literally finished this in one day! Entertaining from start to finish! The twist at the end was awesome!

[rafaella · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The narrator did a great job, however, the story just dragged and I found I was fast forwarding just to finish it.

[Vicki · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I thought it was ok but not as good as her The Guest House and The Guest Book.

[Cesar A Navar Mendiola · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The book is 4 stars but the Audio is definitely 5star. The really enjoyed the audio “acting” of each character

[Kelsea Moore · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this story. Narration was amazing and I just kept wanting to read to know what happens.

[Shannon Whitt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

You can't go wrong with a book from Lucy Foley.

[KMH MEREDITH · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This author! Love her writing! If you haven't done so already read, or listen to "The Guest List" You won't regret it. SO GOOD!

[Sharon Thomas · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Lost the will to live listening to this book! Kept with it hoping it would improve.
All the characters were vile. So depressing.

[Donna Benoit · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoy all the characters and twists. I will continue with this author. The narrators are also excellent. The story comes alive.

[john dennis · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Good book. Complicated but not overwhelmingly which was perfect for me

[Tabita Klokholm · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

3.5 ⭐️ the plot was interesting. But i had a hard time connecting to the characters. I also had trouble with telling the ladies apart in the beginning ?
I did love the ending and how all the loose ends tied together. I also didn’t guess the twists. So bravo on that ???

[Quillian Miller · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very fun! Near the end it spins a bit out of control but still fun!