The Birthday Girl

By Sue Fortin

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl Who Lied and Sister Sister…

Four friends.

A party to die for.

Who will survive?

Dear Carys, Zoe and Andrea, come and join me for my 40th birthday adventure weekend, full of mysteries and surprises, the like of which you can’t imagine.

When Joanne’s friends reluctantly accept an invitation to her birthday party, it quickly becomes clear that there is more to this weekend than they are expecting.

One of them is hiding a secret. And Joanne is planning to reveal it.

A weekend away in a cottage in the woods sounded like fun, until no-one can hear your cries for help…

Readers are hooked by The Birthday Girl:

‘A superb page-turner … where any one of the cast could be the next victim or the killer culprit’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This book has everything. The intrigue kept me on tenterhooks right to the end. What a story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Packed with secrets, mystery and sinister happenings, the pace of this book doesn't let up’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Literally couldn't put it down, finished it in less than 24 hours … Get this book, you won't be disappointed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The best book I have read for a long time … Gripping, loads of twists and keeps you up at night!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Kept me on the edge of my chair. The suspense held to the very end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Please just read it, it's one of the best books I've read this year … totally recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Nov 14, 2017
• ISBN: 9780008222154

Sue Fortin

Sue Fortin was born in Hertfordshire but had a nomadic childhood, moving often with her family, before eventually settling in West Sussex. She is married with four children, all of whom patiently give her the time to write but, when not behind the keyboard, she likes to spend time with them, enjoying both the coast and the South Downs between which they are nestled. Sue is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association.

Reviews for The Birthday Girl

[moukayedr · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book balanced very well its limited cast of character against the mystery elements. I kept reading to find out the missing pieces of the mystery and the motives behind the actions, even though I figured out what happened. The flawed main characters kept their secrets until the end, and I thought that the ending was appropriately chilling.

[cherylk_44 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is my first introduction to author, Sue Fortin. I have to say that it was a pretty good impression. While, I didn't really know much about the four women, I was able to connect with them as well as the story. The fact that I did not know any details about the fours women in the beginning was the whole point. This way it was a mystery that was revealed as the story progressed. The game that the women played made me want to play it but I think I will pass on the murder attempt. To be honest; the game was what kept this story interesting. There was a couple of twists along the way. You could say that I did thoroughly enjoy this book and I plan to check out more books by this author. The Birthday Girl is a twisty ride of thrills and intrigue!