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The Summer Party

By: Rebecca Heath
Narrated by: Casey Withoos
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Publisher's summary

An atmospheric psychological thriller about a glamorous family living on the coast of southern Australia. 2023's most addictive beach book.

A perfect family. A devastating secret.

Summer, 2000. In the tranquil town of Queen's Point in southern Australia, the Whitlam family marks the end of every season with a lavish party in their clifftop mansion. Here, clutching her first glass of real champagne, the summer breeze intoxicating on her skin, sixteen-year-old Lucy Ross is kissed for the very first time. And then, in the shadows of the rose garden, she sees something she shouldn't.

Winter, 2019. After two decades of silence, Lucy is back in Queen's Point. She hasn't planned on staying long. But when human remains wash up on the freezing beach, the police close the town. Unable to leave, Lucy is forced to rekindle old friendships–and examine old truths–she has long ago tried to forget.

As long-buried secrets start to surface, Lucy must decide. Will she confront the past and tell the truth? Or will she still do anything to protect the people she loves?

©2023 Rebecca Heath (P)2023 Head of Zeus
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Past and Present Intertwined

This was a story of something that happened in the past that intertwines into the present pretty well. References old money and new money. It was entertaining kept me listening and interested. It was hard to know which era you were in at times. Definitely worth the listen though. It was included in my membership!

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Intrigued the whole time

Great storyline, characters, and narration. The twists and turns were exciting. Loved that it was a mix of present day and early aughts.

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Boring and unbelievable

This story never managed to make me care about the characters or even what happened. The premise was also ridiculously unbelievable. Despite it being a free listen and the narration being pleasant, I regret listening to it.

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Really great listen!

Very enjoyable, I couldn’t stop listening! Lots of twists! Was surprised by the plot twist at the end!

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Love for Lucy

Loved Lucy’s character. Nice flow to the story even though you’re going from present day to past throughout. Great narration.

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solid story

Great storyline, decent character development. It did take about 6 chapters to really make sense and get going, but great after that.

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Great story and flow

I liked the ability for the author to hold my attention and keep a storyline moving with varying levels. On the performance, there was a tapping sound like a door closing the whole time. I listened to the book so I think something was off with the recording, but the book itself, and the story was great.

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The suspense

I love the suspense, the storyline going back-and-forth between the decades. The families. I could just imagine the two houses. Well told enjoyed.

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Did not keep my attention

Unlike the other reviews, it did not keep my attention. I thought it was boring and felt it dragged. The narrator was great. Loved the Australian accent!

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