I would recommend this story to all thriller lovers. This book took me by surprise. It kept me interested throughout the story and I needed to see what was going to happen. I truly enjoyed the pacing of the story and the well-written characters.

Omg talk about a roller coaster read wow this book kept me on the edge of my seat threw out I just couldn't put it down this writer keeps you hooked and once your hooked your not letting go I found this book thrilling the characters were fantastic and well thought out and the little clues all the way threw keep you guessing until the end this book stays with you long after you close the book this book is well worth the read I promise you wont be disappointed

I struggled to get into The Visitor by Zoe Miller I tried to get into it but I felt it was really slow. I struggled and as I wasn’t enjoying it I gave up on it. Sorry not for me.

I started off not really enjoying this book but I am glad I stuck with it - Izzie is grieving for her husband Sam and tells her family, work colleagues and neighbours that she is going away to a yoga retreat, When a man turns up pretending to be her husbands best friend who she has never met but has heard all about. Is he what he seems? When the snow arrives and he has nowhere to go Izzie reluctantly allows him to stay.

Who is he? What does he want and why he is trying to isolate her from her friends and family. A tense read,

Well the cover is misleading lol looks like a nice cosy Christmas novel when it fact it’s far from it and a total thrilling page turner that had me hooked!

After Izzies hubby Sam died she decided to lie to her family and say she’s going away for Christmas when really she just plans on staying home and getting wrecked!

A knock on the door and it’s one of her hubbys friends Eli who’s stranded in the snow, Great little book, is Eli who he says he is? Is izzie in danger?

Totally loved it and will look out for her again in future books!

I really loved this book - a story of heartbreak and deceipt. Well written with characters I really enjoyed. I was drawn into this book and couldn't put it down. It has a fantastic twist which I didn't see coming and really enjoyed.

I don't really want to say much more as I wouldn't want to spoil the plot. Highly recommended. Perfect for an afternoon on the sofa or in the garden. Could be read at any time of the year.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have never had the pleasure of a Zoe Miller book before, but after reading “The Visitor” I will definitely be reading more of her books!!!

Izzie is facing Christmas alone after her husband Sam dies. She tells her family she is going to a Yoga retreat, but plans to spend Christmas alone with a copious amount of alcohol.

Izzie has her peace interrupted by a knock at the door, it’s Eli a friend of Sam’s who is stranded due to the snow and Izzie offers him a place to stay.

Izzie’s neighbours Florence, Tom and his son Noah are not convinced Eli is who he says he is.

Loved this, what starts off as a Christmas themed book turns into a dark thriller with plenty of twists along the way. I was kept on the edge of my seat and had finished this book before I knew it.

A must read book that deserves more than 5 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for a review.

At first glance one would easily assume this is a light, fluffy Christmas read. The tagline may somewhat dispel that myth!
Izzie Mallon is facing into her first Christmas alone following the death of her beloved husband Sam. She tells her friends and family she is going on a yoga retreat. The truth is, she plans to shut herself away in the home she shared with Sam in Henrietta Square.
A festive snow storm interferes with Izzie’s plans, however. A stranger arrives at her door, Eli, her late husbands best friend, stranded in Dublin because of the weather.
Izzie’s neighbours, Florence on the ground floor and Tom, along with his son Noah on the second floor aren’t convinced about Eli.
What is Eli up to and will the perceptions of her cares be proven correct?
This was a really good read, with plenty of twists.

I really enjoyed this book as I have with all her books. Would highly recommend it as the story has you hooked from the start

The cover of Zoe Miller's new book may suggest that this will be a nice story centred around the festive period. Delve a little closer and look at the title The Visitor and the tagline beneath - 'Is he who he says he is?' and it suggests that there is a lot more going on than at first meets the eye. Yes the book may be set in and around one of the most happiest times of the year for so many but for our main character Izzie Mallon life is not all it's cracked up to be and things are about to get a whole lot worse. An unexpected and unwanted visitor arrives at her door and even though she is not in the best mindset she feels she can't turn him away. After all it is the season of good will to all and with Dublin coming to a virtual stand still due to snow what else can she do but offer a helping hand to someone in need?

What follows is a tense story where the reader is constantly asking themselves just what exactly is going on here and what are the specific reasons behind the visitors actions? Admittedly, I did guess one aspect of the overall storyline fairly early on simply because of the way certain sentences were structured and phrased. This didn't take away any enjoyment from the story as there still remained plenty of questions to keep me guessing as to certain specifics and the eventual outcome.

The author does an excellent job of racking up the tension ever so slowly and this is helped by an overwhelming feeling of claustrophobia confining most of the story to Henrietta Square, to a building separated into three apartments. There is a pervading sense of anxiety, restlessness and worry compounded by the fact that there is no escape due to the snow confining everyone to house and home. This reminded me of earlier in the year when we were hit with Storm Emma and I was confined to the house for several days. Maybe this is where Zoe Miller took some of her inspiration. Just what would it be like knowing you are living in fear but can't do anything about because you are marooned in your own home? It's a thought provoking premise and I was intrigued as to how Izzie and the people who live in the same building as her can resolve the major problem they find right in their own homes at a time of year when all you would want is peace, comfort, love and family time.

The opening to this book is very sinister and gives a teaser as to what is to come and the overall tone of the book that will further develop. There is a man waiting at Dublin airport and his goal is to recover what Sam Mallon had robbed from him and he will do this at any cost no matter what obstacles lay themselves in his path. For Izzie she used to love all that Christmas brings but this year is different, twelve weeks ago the bottom fell out of her world. Three months Sam has been gone and she doesn't think she will ever feel herself again, she is going through the motions at work. Normally she is known for being on top of her game and even getting ahead of herself with all things yet it's her assistant Gemma who is trying to keep the show running and covering up mistakes Izzie has made or reminding her of things but she is doing this in a nice, caring and compassionate way. I did question why were we getting chapters from Gemma's viewpoint? I shouldn't have really as she proved her worth at the most crucial of moments. Izzie has lied to her family and friends and has said she is going to a holistic retreat for Christmas. She claims she will be uncontactable and people shouldn't worry about her, instead Izzie has decided to lock herself away from the world and deal with her distress in the manner she feels best.

It was clear from the outset that Izzie was a very vulnerable character and who couldn't blame her given her situation. Her head was all over the place and when Eli, an adventurer friend of Sam's, arrives at her door unexpectedly she felt no choice but to invite him in believing he would be on his way to the airport as soon as it was up and running again. But before she knows it Eli has wormed his way deeper into the confines of her apartment and in doing so the walls begin to close in on her. She seems to lose all sense of self control and the ability to stand up for herself. All sense of rhyme and reason goes out the window and similar to the reader she can't quite put her finger on what the crux of the problem is. Eli seems nice enough at first but what makes him change his demeanour and why on earth did she invite him into her home. I felt for Izzie as she spiralled and lost her voice. I wanted her to gain some strength and put all her thoughts and questions together but I think her mind was in a different place and as this arrival was so unexpected and the fall out from it so threatening and menacing she just couldn't deal with what was happening. In an already emotional, weak and defenceless mindset this situation didn't help her at all. As for Eli I had my suspicions about him right from the get go but as to his motivations I was totally clueless.

If all of the story had been solely between Eli and Izzie the book would have lacked some substance and become repetitive. Instead there was a welcome introduction of elderly neighbour Florence. Similar to Izzie she has had a dark period in her past but unfortunately she has made the mistake of letting it ruin her life. She knows she needs to let go and embrace what life has now to offer her. But at the back of her mind there is always something holding her back. I liked Florence as a character. She wanted to get the residents of no.16 together for a Christmas meet up and she was trying her best to unite everyone in the building rather than have three separate apartments with occupants who pass each other in the hall. Florence could sense the unsettling atmosphere that was drifting from up above but I wish she would have followed her gut and done something about it. I think too often we are fearful of stepping on people's toes and going down a path where people don't wish others to interfere. Sometimes people wish to remain alone but in other cases I think it's best to go against someone's wishes. I did love the little development regarding Florence that occurred in the later stages of the book and it brought a smile to my face.

The two remaining characters were Tom and his young son Noah who are still trying to cope with the loss of their wife and mother. Noah was written to perfection, he had the innocence of youth, the emotions of missing his mother yet at the same time he wanted Tom to find some happiness. He had his own little plan as to how to achieve this but with the arrival of Eli, Noah's senses are on high alert and he begins to questions things that others give scant thought to. Noah was astute and on the ball and in general I felt he wasn't given enough credit for all his smart observations. Children are a lot more perceptive than we often given them credit for. As the story progressed things just got worse and worse and became ever so sinister. You read on desperate to find out just what was going on and if any sort of happy conclusion could be found.

I did very much enjoy The Visitor but it wouldn't be my favourite of Zoe Miller's books. I do enjoy how she always has such twists and turns in her stories and takes modern topics and adds danger, dramatics, secrets and stress which make for riveting reads. The Visitor is well worth a read and if Zoe Miller is a new author you I would suggest you take the time to go back and read her brilliant back catalogue as well.

This is a beautifully written book to curl up with and forget the world for a few hours. There are likeable characters and a really good plot. Love, friends and family make this a lovely Christmas, or anytime read.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

A well written book with some excellent characters and a twist that I did not see coming and was not expecting . Loved it

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. This was an extremely well written book with great characters and a twist at the end.

Delighted to have an early copy from net galley in exchange for a honest review.
Utterly Brilliant book 5*++
This is a book of heartbreak deceit and many twists along the way.
Izzie still grieving for Sam wanting to be by herself for xmas but Eli Sanders has other ideas for her
On this journey from plush Henrietta square, in the leafy suburbs of South dublin unfolds a tale that will have you on the edge of your seat.
I couldn't put this book down read it in less than one day.
I can highly recommend this book it deserves more than the 5stars.

I received an advance readers copy in exchange for an honest review. Here's the thing. You figure out pretty quickly that this guy is a nasty piece of work, and by 1/3 of the way and use you it's coming – you just have to wait to see when the heroine will get it and how she will get through it. it's a bit of a relief to put the book down and say goodbye to these people. Three stars rounded up from 2 1/2

Oh wow! This book is like watching a film slowly unfold. You want to shout at Izzie “don’t believe him, don’t go into that room......”.
Izzie is devastated by the recent and sudden loss of her husband Sam. She’s barely coping with life, barely functioning. And decides Christmas and new year aren’t happening for her this year. She plans to hole up with some alcohol and be alone. But then a man shows up at her doors introducing himself as Eli, Sams best friend who has been travelling and only recently heard of Sams death

The book switches to Eli’s perspective too from time to time, so we know who he isn’t. Or do we? Well then we know who he is. Or do we! Why’s he there? What does he want? And what will he do to get it?
Gripping, powerful and very well written, this book is utterly absorbing

This is a first for me by this author... I'll be checking out some more as I really enjoyed it.

It was a bit slow at the start of the book but don't give up as you will definitely be rewarded... It's well written, great characters and that twist... I didn't see it coming!!!

I don't want to write too much as I don't want to give anything away... but it is definitely worth a read.

Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.

Found this book a slow starter but glad I persisted. Great characters with some twists and turns along the way. Great read!

An absolutely brilliant read and one that I couldn't put down. Very well written with very good characters and a great twist. Definitely didn't see it coming! I was so excited to read this book and I'm pleased to say that it didn't disappoint at all.