Author: Megan Goldin
Genre: Thriller
Published: 2018 St. Martin's Press, First US release July 30th, 2019
Synopsis: Welcome to the escape room. Your goal is simple. Get out alive.
In the lucrative world of finance, Vincent, Jules, Sylvie, and Sam are at the top of their game. They’ve mastered the art of the deal and celebrate their success in style—but a life of extreme luxury always comes at a cost.
Invited to participate in an escape room as a team-building exercise, the ferociously competitive co-workers crowd into the elevator of a high rise building, eager to prove themselves. But when the lights go off and the doors stay shut, it quickly becomes clear that this is no ordinary competition: they’re caught in a dangerous game of survival.
Trapped in the dark, the colleagues must put aside their bitter rivalries and work together to solve cryptic clues to break free. But as the game begins to reveal the team’s darkest secrets, they realize there’s a price to be paid for the terrible deeds they committed in their ruthless climb up the corporate ladder. As tempers fray, and the clues turn deadly, they must solve one final chilling puzzle: which one of them will kill in order to survive? Goodreads
My Thoughts:
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy of this novel.
Four corporate finance think they are taking part in a escape room organized by their company. They soon find that their situation is more real than they realize. They will need to face their pasts, and reveal secrets that could tear them apart.
The characters in this novel were horrible in the best way. They are selfish, greedy, and looking to tear other down if possible if it will get them ahead. I could not wait to read the next delicious devious act committed by our characters.
The plot was faced-paced and totally consuming. I was so invested that I had to stay up all night just to find out how it would turn out. Some plot points seemed very unlikely and unbelievable. This did not bother me overall because it was such a fun ride.
The Escape Room by Megan Goldin is an addictive fast-paced thriller that shines a light on corporate greed, and is really satisfying if not unbelievable. I recommend this novel wholeheartedly to anyone, but especially fans of thrillers.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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