The Engagement Party -- Finley Turner, Hardcover

A lavish engagement party turns deadly and the bride-to-be is the primary suspect in this heart-stopping thriller exploring the dark underbelly of the uber wealthy and just how far people will go for revenge, in the vein of Sarah Pinborough and Ruth Ware.

Kass Baptiste is newly engaged to her fiancé Murray Sedgemont after a whirlwind romance. Before they even get to share the news, an invitation arrives via messenger - to an engagement party hosted by Murray's parents. When Kass and Murray arrive at the Sedgemont Estate, she is astonished to learn that Murray's family is one of the most powerful families in North Carolina. As Kass's future mother-in-law, Beatrice, whips herself into a frenzy over the perfect party for the state's elite, Kass begins to receive anonymous threatening social media messages.

On the night of the event, as champagne is popped and the celebrations begin, a body is found in the lavish home. All eyes are on Kass, the interloper amongst the rich and powerful guests. Over the course of the party, Kass's dark past unexpectedly becomes intertwined with the murder, and in order to prove her innocence, she must finally come to terms with her secrets.

As Murray's family secrets are revealed, Kass must prove herself innocent while evading the anonymous threats that haunt her every move.

Author: Finley Turner
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Published: 11/07/2023
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.60w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781639105977

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/2023 pg. 25

About the Author
Finley Turner is a debut thriller writer. Initially convinced she wanted to be a professor, she got her Masters in Religious Studies at Wake Forest University, focusing on new religious movements, cults, and religious violence. During her program, she applied for a student position in the university library, and quickly realized she would rather be an academic librarian than be at the front of a classroom teaching. She worked as an archivist at Wake Forest University for six years after getting her Masters in Library and Information Science from UNC Greensboro. She now writes and parents full time. Finley lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with her family.