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In *The Party*, Elizabeth Day crafts a tightly wound psychological thriller set at a single dinner. Two married couples gather, each suspecting the other of hidden motives. As the evening unfolds, a secret that has lingered beneath the surface of their friendship is revealed, forcing the characters to question everything they thought they knew. The tension rises to a dramatic climax marked by betrayal and an explosive act of violence, leaving readers unsettled long after the party ends.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Elizabeth Day
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