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The Christmas Party: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist (The Bailey family psychological thrillers) Kindle Edition

by Mikayla Davids (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 5,631 ratings
‘SHUT. THE. FRONT. DOOR!!!! WHAT DID I JUST READ?!! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time… what a page-turner… I couldn’t put it down as I HAD TO KNOW what happened next. Was literally gasping throughout. And that ending!! WOW!! I DID NOT EXPECT THOSE TWISTS!!! 10 stars!!’Goodreads,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

On a dark and stormy December night my family are gathered at an isolated hotel in the English countryside. We’re reuniting for the first time since the accident that shattered our lives ten years ago.

It’s a time for love and forgiveness. But more than one guest has an ulterior motive:

The perfect daughter
The alcoholic

The single mother
The liar

The handsome husband
The adulterer

The beautiful sister
The jealous sibling

The murderer…

As the clock strikes midnight, one member of our party is found dead at the foot of the grand marble staircase.

Everyone is a suspect. But which one of us is a killer?

This completely addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Mikayla Davids is packed with chilling twists that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Lisa Jewell and Ruth Ware.

This story can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Why readers are gripped by The Christmas Party:

‘ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I absolutely loved this! Page-turning… Gripped from the first page and just had to keep reading… Every chapter left me wanting more… loved all the twists on the way to the nail-biting end… Just completely brilliant.’Goodreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Utterly gripping… I was hooked right from the start… I couldn't put it down… I read it in one sitting…Full of action and atmosphere… so many twists and turns… I was on the edge of my seat… I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! Wow! Wow! Addictive story… kept me gripped until the final jaw-dropping twist. Five huge stars!’Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Y'all WHERE DO I EVEN START with this book?! I was invested in everyone. I LOVED… Y'all need to go get this book won’t be disappointed!!’@AFELTON6212,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely a 5 star book! WOW… so many twists… absolutely brilliant novel… fast-paced… full of tension and it drew me right in!’ Goodreads reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Page-turner… unable to put down… I loved… I couldn't get enough of this, I absolutely devoured it. A gripping psychological thriller. 5 stars!’leannebookstagram,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Obsessed… Let’s just say I was so far on the edge of my seat I might have fallen! Oh, the twists were so clever… absolutely brilliant and a definite must-read!’naturalbri_books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Really packs a punch and the plot twists were just brilliant!... I absolutely loved this book… Davids smashes it right out of the park!... read it in one sitting as I could not get enough! Davids is definitely an author to watch.’Once Upon A Time Book Reviews,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BLRMLKQC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 12, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
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Mikayla Davids

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I'll let you into a little secret... Mikayla Davids isn't my real name, it's just the pen name I write under. I could be the person sitting opposite you on the train, furiously tapping away at a laptop, or the woman scribbling in a notebook on the table beside you in Starbucks. Everyone has their secrets. And this is mine.

But I will tell you I've lived and breathed fictional worlds all my life. I've been the child who spent hours in the library, the teenager who stayed up turning pages way into the night. Now I'm the secret writer.

I write psychological thrillers about family dramas, complicated relationships and ordinary moments that can suddenly turn into nightmares.

I hope you've been gripped and entertained by my novels. I'd love to hear from you if so, you can contact me across any of the social media pages linked below. If you'd like to hear more about my books, you can subscribe to my mailing list on my website.

Website: https://mikayladavids.wixsite.com/mikayladavidsbooks

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Customers enjoy the book's interesting twists and turns and find it an easy read for book clubs, with short chapters and a fast pace. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with several customers noting it could be better. Customers have mixed opinions about the character development, with some loving all characters while others find them universally unlikeable.

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60 customers mention "Twists and turns"48 positive12 negative

Customers enjoy the twists and turns in this psychological thriller, describing it as a good murder mystery book with suspenseful elements.

"Lots of twists going on in this book! Fun to read, fast paved, and I've already downloaded the next one!" Read more

"...She is absolutely masterful at the emotional motives of any given person at any given time. But sometimes she lets that go to force a plot point...." Read more

"This story was like a roller coaster of twists and turns! I definitely plan to read the next one. Kept me turning the pages for sure" Read more

"...The writing could be better and the twists a bit cleaner. It was a bit chaotic and too many pieces that it sometimes became jumbled...." Read more

24 customers mention "Readability"20 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, particularly noting it's suitable for book club discussions and a quick page-turner.

"Lots of twists going on in this book! Fun to read, fast paved, and I've already downloaded the next one!" Read more

"...I definitely plan to read the next one. Kept me turning the pages for sure" Read more

"Definitely not my favorite book but it was a decent read. The writing could be better and the twists a bit cleaner...." Read more

"LOTS of telling without showing in this story. It was a quick read and there were a few things that surprised me, but overall this read like an idea..." Read more

8 customers mention "Pace"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pace, describing it as fast-paced.

"Lots of twists going on in this book! Fun to read, fast paved, and I've already downloaded the next one!" Read more

"This was a fun little thriller that was a quick and enjoyable read. I loved the two views of the same scenes! It didn’t feel repetitive." Read more

"...It is a quick and easy read for a book club." Read more

"I loved the pace of the book, the twists and the elegant surroundings. It takes you away. Everything you want in a Christmas thriller!" Read more

4 customers mention "Shortness of chapters"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the short chapters of the book.

"A nice, short, thriller style read for the holidays...." Read more

"...Nothing wrong with them. The short chapters and plot twists make for entertaining reading...." Read more

"...Perfect for a quick few chapters with morning coffee before work or a relaxing read after work." Read more

"...It was an easy and quick read with short chapters and multple character viewpoints." Read more

3 customers mention "Glitz"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the glitz of the holiday party in the book.

"...Some compelling plot ingredients were: family conflict, a glitzy holiday party, multiple POVs, and secrets -- lots of secrets...." Read more

"...An extravagant Christmas party, family drama, a shocking murder, a huge snow storm, ALL EXACTLY WHAT I WANT!..." Read more

"Christmas party without cheer..." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"4 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the characters in the book, with some loving them while others find them universally unlikeable.

"...The characters were universally unlikable and the ending felt extremely rushed...." Read more

"Good book to purchase. Enjoyed the characters plenty of twists and turns. I just bought book 2 looking forward to seeing what they are up to" Read more

"It was a long slow read the bounced back and forth between characters and the past and present. It got a bit confusing and didn’t keep my attention...." Read more

"Just ok. The characters were shallow and the story was simplistic. Erin was the true villain so we should have known more of her psychopathology...." Read more

11 customers mention "Repetition"6 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the repetition in the book, with some finding it not tedious while others note too much repetition.

"...I loved the two views of the same scenes! It didn’t feel repetitive." Read more

"I felt the book was very repetitive with the way the author wrote the book...." Read more

"...It was an easy and quick read with short chapters and multple character viewpoints." Read more

"...It was way too drawn out for me and too much repetition. The plot was a bit silly but I did finish it...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book to be poor.

"...The writing could be better and the twists a bit cleaner. It was a bit chaotic and too many pieces that it sometimes became jumbled...." Read more

"...to everyone's hair color/style -- it really made the writing seem very amateur in a way that's hard for me to explain but iykyk.)" Read more

"...The writing is clipped, and the information on the author is so sparse that I wonder if it’s written by AI rather than a real person...." Read more

"I never knew such tiny type existed! Impossible to read and I couldn’t see the page numbers, even with a magnifying glass...." Read more

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I really liked how this book was written. Each chapter offers a perspective from one of the primary characters in the story. Davids kept us guessing, even throwing new details at us toward the very end. So, do we really know all the truth? Highly recommend.
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  • Jen Dodrill
    4.0 out of 5 stars Twisty!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
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    Lots of twists going on in this book! Fun to read, fast paved, and I've already downloaded the next one!
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  • Deborah L
    3.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Page Turner In Need Of Editor
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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    The author has a real good grip on showing multiple perspectives on one event. She is absolutely masterful at the emotional motives of any given person at any given time. But sometimes she lets that go to force a plot point. There are some things that just don’t make sense in the second half from a multi narrator first person viewpoint. There are thoughts, for example, that characters must have been thinking that are withheld from the reader in an unrealistic way.

    There are also straight up ridiculous errors. In just a single paragraph the mother moves while pregnant a second child while the first is 18 months old but says she has three children to get settled in a new location.
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    If this has been professionally edited, end though the plot is not that original, this would’ve been a 4 1/2 star summer read.
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  • T. Day
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Great story!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
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    This story was like a roller coaster of twists and turns! I definitely plan to read the next one. Kept me turning the pages for sure
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  • LindzBug
    4.0 out of 5 stars fun little thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
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    This was a fun little thriller that was a quick and enjoyable read. I loved the two views of the same scenes! It didn’t feel repetitive.
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  • Michelle Mackner
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, not great
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
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    Definitely not my favorite book but it was a
    decent read. The writing could be better and the twists a bit cleaner. It was a bit chaotic and too many pieces that it sometimes became jumbled. But I liked it enough that I intend to read the sequel and other books by the author
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  • Jessica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
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    A nice, short, thriller style read for the holidays. I needed a jolt to my reading slump - something that could keep my attention during the busy holidays. This one did the trick. Kept me guessing what was going on and the turns of events were great. Loved the multiple POV as well. Good little Christmas read.
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  • Megan
    2.0 out of 5 stars Meh
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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    LOTS of telling without showing in this story. It was a quick read and there were a few things that surprised me, but overall this read like an idea someone came up with but just didn't really have the writing strength to turn into a compelling story. The characters were universally unlikable and the ending felt extremely rushed. (Also, there were way too many references to everyone's hair color/style -- it really made the writing seem very amateur in a way that's hard for me to explain but iykyk.)
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  • Ann M Schreiber
    4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you guessing…
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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    I really liked how this book was written. Each chapter offers a perspective from one of the primary characters in the story. Davids kept us guessing, even throwing new details at us toward the very end. So, do we really know all the truth? Highly recommend.
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    Keeps you guessing…

    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    I really liked how this book was written. Each chapter offers a perspective from one of the primary characters in the story. Davids kept us guessing, even throwing new details at us toward the very end. So, do we really know all the truth? Highly recommend.
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  • simone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2025
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    Highly recommend this book, lots of surprises at the end.
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  • Arpita Chakraborty
    3.0 out of 5 stars Did not meet my expectations
    Reviewed in India on December 30, 2024
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    I had high expectations about this book since reviews were good! I am sorry to say it did not meet my expectations 😞 I didn't find any twist in it and didn't like any of the characters either!
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  • ❤️Sociology
    5.0 out of 5 stars great thriller
    Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2025
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    LOVED IT!!!! Wow, A
    REAL PAGE TURNER! , I finished this n
    Book in 3 days, very relatable as well!
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  • Kay V
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for Xmas / quick easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2024
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    I chose this book for my book club discussion over the festive holidays and I'm happy to say I finished it in a day because it was such a page-turner. I loved the narration and I'm definitely going to read the second series, especially since I didn't realise it would end on a cliffhanger. However, I would have preferred if there was more time for readers to guess who the murderer was, as it was revealed straight away. It would have been more fun to have some time to assume and guess, like other thriller novels, making it a more engaging read.
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  • E. Siney-Topping
    3.0 out of 5 stars Murder and Christmas... My kinda story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2022
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    It didn't take me long to read this book as I was hooked from the beginning. I enjoyed the different perspectives of each character, it helped with the flow of the story. I did guess part of the ending but not completely there were still a few surprises! Overall a good murder mystery set at Christmas... What's not to love about that?!
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