The Unwedding, Ally Condie
The Unwedding, Ally Condie
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The Unwedding
Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel)

Author: Ally Condie

Narrator: Christine Lakin

Unabridged: 10 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/04/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie in this bold novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author—"a clever, witty, and fast-paced whodunit" (Harlan Corben).

A Reese's Book Club Pick!

Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.   She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California. Where better to celebrate a marriage, a family, and a life together than at one of the most stunning places on earth? But now she’s traveling solo. To add insult to injury, there’s a wedding at Broken Point scheduled during her stay.

Ellery remembers how it felt to be on the cusp of everything new and wonderful, with a glimmering future just ahead. Now, she isn’t certain of anything except for her love for her kids and her growing realization that this place, though beautiful, is unsettling.  

When Ellery discovers the dead groom, she realizes that she is not the only one whose future is no longer guaranteed. Before the police can reach Broken Point, a mudslide takes out the road to the resort, leaving the guests trapped. When another guest dies, it’s clear something horrible is brewing. Everyone at Broken Point has a secret. And everyone has a shadow. Including Ellery.

About Ally Condie

Ally Condie is the author of the Matched trilogy, a #1 New York Times and international bestseller. Matched was chosen as one of YALSA’s 2011 Teens’ Top Ten as well as one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Children’s Books of 2010. She is a former high school English teacher who lives with her family outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on June 17, 2024

Great setup but kind of fizzled at the end. From the beginning, I was all in. Remote resort setting, cut off from the world, unexplained deaths, mysterious happenings--how intriguing! And yet, it was just so convoluted and slow for all of those great elements! Ellery is going through a very painful d......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on February 08, 2024

My first Ally Condie novel and wow! Not just a cleverly plotted “closed room” mystery set at a luxury resort at Big Sur now cut off from civilization by a raging storm, but a master class in character development and the raw, messy edges of grief. By the end of the first chapter, Ellery Wainwright i......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on June 02, 2024

Author Ally Condie is best known for her young adult novels but The Unwedding is now her first attempt at adult fiction. The Unwedding is a locked room mystery of sorts with it being set at a remote luxury resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California with a contained cast of characters. Ellery Wainw......more

Quotes

“Ally Condie’s adult debut THE UNWEDDING is a clever, witty, and fast-paced whodunit. I read it in one sitting and can’t wait for the next.”—Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of "I Will Find You"

“Mesmerizing! Equal parts a clever whodunit and compelling character’s journey, The Unwedding will speak to anyone who’s been there, done that, and had the vacation from hell thrown on top of it all. This Big Sur luxury resort closed-room mystery will stay with you well past the final page.”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Dead bodies, brutal secrets and a fabulous view – The Unwedding is proof that Ally Condie knows exactly what we love and what we fear. Come take a wonderful rollercoaster of a trip, but don’t expect much sleep.”—Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of "The Lightning Rod"

"A knife’s-edge whodunit that’s as much a thriller as it is an exquisite meditation on grief and loss."—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Everything, Everything"

“A classic mystery for a modern world – I couldn’t put it down!”—Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author of "The Blonde Identity"

"An idyllic setting turns deadly in Ally Condie’s smart and twisty debut adult thriller. With an isolated resort, a killer on the loose, and a cast of compelling characters, THE UNWEDDING kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. A clever and suspenseful mystery where everyone has something to hide."—Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of "The Only Survivors"

"Ally Condie's dazzling debut The Unwedding is a wild and mysterious suspense novel that will have you turning pages long into the night with the lights on! A lovely wedding is planned at a remote resort with a fresh, original and shady cast of characters. In the author's brilliant hands, the happy occasion can only lead to murder. Buckle up!" 
 —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of "The Good Left Undone"

“A gorgeous murder mystery that explores what it means to be human—the pain and the love.”—Kirkus, Starred Review

“This is an engrossing story with an interesting take on grief and forgiveness, with pieces of art found at the resort adding a fun element. Edgar Award–winning YA author Condie’s adult debut is an unpredictable locked-room mystery for Agatha Christie fans and all readers looking for an intelligent read.”—Booklist

"Christine Lakin captures Ellery Wainwright's unsteady state of mind so effectively that the tension in this mystery builds exponentially."—Audiofile Earphones Award Winner

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