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Publisher: Audible Originals
Published: August 21, 2025
Summary:
A luxurious resort. A dream getaway. A murder that changes everything.
Nina and Michael Carr are newlyweds on a romantic minimoon at The Chateau, an exclusive resort nestled in the Catskill Mountains. The setting is perfect—stunning views, lavish accommodations, and a welcome escape from their hectic everyday lives. But when the body of a young woman is discovered near the lake, their idyllic retreat turns into a nightmare.
Now, Nina finds herself entangled in a homicide investigation, questioned by detectives who believe she may hold the key to uncovering what really happened. The deeper she digs into the mystery, the more unsettling her memories become—particularly those involving the other guests, and the secrets they seem desperate to hide.
As the truth slowly comes to light, Nina must untangle a web of lies before it’s too late. Because at The Chateau, nothing is as it seems—and someone will do whatever it takes to keep the past buried.
My thoughts:
The Chateau is the latest thriller from Avery Bishop that is only available as an audiobook right now. It is narrated by one of my favorite narrators, Christine Lakin, who does a fantastic job bringing this story to life. Her ability to give each character their own unique voice was superb!
As for the story itself, I’m always a fan of locked-room mysteries, so I quite enjoyed this one! It was clever and very fast-paced, keeping me guessing all the way through. I love when thrillers play with memory. It’s one of my favorite tropes and this one is done so well. We also get that “who can you trust” vibe going on.
This is easily a story that can be listened to in a day, as I did, unable to tear myself away until I reached the conclusion. It’s full of twists and surprises!
Sounds very good.
Author
All his books are!!