In the Hall with the Knife: A Clue Mystery, Book One
When a storm strikes at Blackbrook Academy, an elite prep school nestled in the woods of Maine, a motley crew of students--including Beth "Peacock" Picach, Orchid McKee, Vaughn Green, Sam "Mustard" Maestor, Finn Plum, and Scarlet Mistry--are left stranded on campus with their headmaster. Hours later, his body is found in the conservatory and it's very clear his death was no accident.
With this group of students who are all hiding something, nothing is as it seems, and everyone has a motive for murder.
Fans of the CLUE board game and cult classic film will delight in this modern reimagining of the brand, its characters, and the dark, magnificent old mansion with secrets hidden within its walls.
The Clue Mystery series:
In the Hall with the Knife (#1)
In the Study with the Wrench (#2)
In the Ballroom with the Candlestick (#3)
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What an incredible novel. In the Hall with the Knife is a new twist on a classic game filled with absolutely rich characters that give the game some more dimension.
What was so amazing about this novel was the pacing of the novel. Incredibly well done and thought out, the execution of the pacing is vital in making this novel such a success. The way the novel starts by introducing Mr. Boddy as the lovable school headmaster before slowly introducing the characters. Peterfreund did an incredible job of building up the characters and adding the tension around each character. By building up tension between the characters and creating the right atmosphere, the story engages the reader in the plot of the who-dun-it. Once again, everyone has a motive, and to make everyone a believable culprit, the novel has to make sure that each narrative is suspicious. Eventually, as the story continues, the reader can start to eliminate suspects, but the tension never dissipates as the story progresses.
Peterfreund makes sure that the atmosphere never loses its strength as the story goes on. What more the number of twists and turns. The atmosphere is just so tense and remains that way perfectly. It keeps the reader guessing, and that is what makes a good mystery thriller. At times the atmosphere was reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s work.
The characters are all very diverse, as well. The range of characters and backgrounds gives the novel. Each character has a distinct voice and personality that adds to the story. What is more is that they are relatable characters as well as caricatures. It is the perfect blend to make the story maintain the tension and momentum of the story.
All the elements of this novel work so exceeding well. Diana Peterfreund has such a strength in creating the perfect atmosphere for an excellent mystery.
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