Mystery

An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena

“Leading up to Halloween, I always crave a thrilling mystery to get me into the festive spirit,” says Shay Trotter, FIRST assistant editor. “And this chiller did just that!” When guests arrive at Mitchell’s Inn for a weekend getaway, their dreams of a cozy stay are dashed thanks to a blizzard. Soon there’s no electricity at the inn, and one by one, guests are mysteriously turning up dead. Says Shay, “My mind was racing as I tried to solve the tricky whodunit puzzle. As I read the last chapter, I was left with a jolt of energy to boot!” (Pamela Dorman, 2018; Hardcover $26, Kindle $13, Nook $13)