A review by booktalkwithkarla
The Only One Left by Riley Sager

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The 1929 Hope family murders are legendary although no one was convicted of the crimes. When in 1983 Kit McDeere, down in her luck, is forced to accept a caregiver job at the Hope Mansion the mystery becomes relevant. Will Kit figure it out? Will she survive? 

Riley Sager gives us this gothic murder mystery in twisty and suspense filled storytelling. I read quickly to discover the answers. 

This is my first Riley Sager book and I read it for book club. Sadly I missed the discussion (was out of town). I might try another Sager novel, even though this genre is not solidly in my wheelhouse.