The rules are simple. But the game is not. At eleven years old, Morgan Sheppard solved the murder of a teacher when everyone else believed it to be a suicide. The publicity surrounding the case laid the foundation for his reputation as a modern-day Sherlock Holmes. He parlayed that fame into a gig as TV’s “resident detective,” solving the more typical tawdry daytime talk show mysteries like … mysteries like “Who is the father?” and “Is he cheating?”
Until, that is, Sheppard wakes up handcuffed to a bed in an unfamiliar hotel room. Around him, five strangers are slowly waking up, as well. Soon they discover a corpse in the bathtub and Sheppard is challenged to put his deductive skills to the test. One of the people in the room is the killer. He has three hours to solve the murder. If he doesn’t find the killer, they all will die.
An ingenious, page-turning debut, Chris McGeorge’s Guess Who matches the high-wire plotting of classic “locked room” mysteries into the unstoppable pacing of the modern-day thriller.
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When Morgan Sheppard wakes up, he finds that he is handcuffed to a bed in a hotel room he’s never seen before. All around him are bodies … 5 of them to be exact … all living, but just as confused as he is. There is a dead body in the tub in the bathroom. One of the people in that room is a killer and he has exactly 3 hours to figure out who the killer is. If he doesn’t find the killer, they will all die.
So begins a take on the locked room mysteries of old.
This is a well-written complex story full of twists and turns. The rapid pacing and energetic action kept me glued to the pages from beginning to surprising ending. The characters are indelibly drawn with a lot of attention paid to each and every one.
It’s hard to imagine that this is a debut novel. I’ve always loved puzzles … this was the best ever.
Many thanks to the author / Hanover Square Press / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Slow and un-twisty. Very similar to much better books.
I believe I put this book on my TBR pile because it was recommended as a great thriller coming out in 2018. It did not disappoint. It is an interesting read about a young 11 year old boy who solved the murder of his teacher, to become a reality TV detective as an adult. However, life is taking its toll on Morgan Sheppard, and when he wakes up disoriented in a hotel room, things get worse.
This is a thrill ride based on deep seated hatred and jealousy, along with revenge. The stakes are high for Morgan, and he wonders if he is up to the task.
The writing is very good, keeps you wondering, and is interesting. I liked how the author wove past and present together, and crafted a well thought out story and plot line. I look forward to reading more from this author. This was a relatively quick read, the story moved along well.
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Great premise… clues were like blinking road signs!
A great mystery leaves you guessing to the end.
3.5 stars
This book initially wasn’t on my radar, but I saw some reviews and knew that I had to read it. It’s like Saw meets Clue, which just so happen to be movies that I love.
This was a quick, fun story to read and there are some decent twists and turns along the way. I don’t want to spoil anything for you, but this is a classic whodunit, told in modern times.
Guess Who is a fast paced thriller that I enjoyed and one that kept me turning the pages! I definitely recommend this book to all mystery lovers.
Thank you to Harper Collins for my copy of this book via Edelweiss
5 Unique Stars
Review by Amy
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Guess Who is a uniquely written suspenseful mystery. Chris McGeorge has done a great job of taking what seems like a simple, basic plot and turned it into something much more intricate and entertaining.
When Morgan Sheppard solves a murder case at the age of 11, he finds a career path laid out for him. As a TV detective, he solves mysteries for the world to see. That all comes to an abrupt halt when he wakes up in a hotel room with five strangers and he is faced with the challenge of solving a murder and escaping. Everyone is relying on him, and he finds himself struggling with his past as he works to find a way to help himself and the other strangers so they can continue to build a future.
This story had such a straight-forward story line at a glance. Escape from a room. What was so pleasantly surprising about it, was there was another entire story line hiding within the simple concept. With flashbacks throughout, you find out more about who Morgan was when he was younger and more about the murder he solved as a child.
Everything melded together so seamlessly. While I was able to anticipate a few of the twists, it was still a very well plotted concept that came together beautifully. It was twisty, suspenseful, and thoroughly entertaining. If you enjoy the old fashioned whodunits, give this one a shot. I found it to be an unparalleled and satisfying read.