#TheGuest

​The Guest is full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep the reader guessing until the end!
Iris and her husband Gabriel arrive home one evening to find one of their friends, Laure, at their house. She’s upset with her husband, and planning to stay until they resolve things. Laure’s visit becomes longer and longer as her husband doesn’t respond, and they all soon suspect that he is having an affair. 
In addition to the suspected affair and lingering houseguest, tragedy seems to hang over Gabriel. Gabriel found a neighbor that fell in the quarry but was unable to save him, and is currently struggling with depression. Iris struggles to stay connected with Gabriel while he is recovering, and their marriage is floundering. 
New neighbors Esme, her husband, and their gardener interject some hope into Iris as she tries to cope with a depressed husband and overbearing new housemate for who knows how long. Although Esme is a light in the darkness for Iris, some of her behaviors leave Iris questioning her true motivations. 
Will Laure ever move back home? Will Gabriel recover from the tragic death of a neighbor? Are Esme’s actions pure? 
Although there is much darkness in BA Paris’ The Guest, the multitude of characters keep the reader early turning the pages and guessing at the connections and motivations. Brought there are many characters,  they are easy to differentiate and follow. Paris, in traditional style, has significant twists throughout the novel and an ending you won’t see coming. If you like thrillers, snag this one when it hits the shelves!