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Such a great read that always had you guessing throughout. I've read several books from this author and I will continue to buy her books. I highly recommend this book. Its so addicive.

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Really enjoyed this. Totally different to all the other books I’ve read recently & was hooked from the first page. I’d highly recommend reading this book.

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Thrilling book as always, what an experience to be acquainted with the characters (good & bad€ created by the author. All so relatable and I read it in a couple of days thank you!

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C.J. Tudor has written another gripping book that manages to leave you suspicious of every single character and your heckles up. None of the main characters come across particularly well or as people you’d want to be stuck in a precarious situation with for fear of (literally) being stabbed in the back while blinking. The pace is fast and the plot twists and turns quickly along with heaps of grisly shocks and surprises, it’s a truly terrifying and creepy thriller with the tension building throughout. I cannot recommend The Drift enough to fans of twisty mysteries and thrillers with a horror dystopian element added in.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book through NetGalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House, which did not influence my unbiased and honest review of the book.

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Picture this: a small town hiding big secrets, and you're right in the middle of it all. Tudor's storytelling is pure magic, with twists and turns that'll keep you guessing until the very end. And the characters? They're so real, you'll swear you know them personally. If you're a sucker for suspense and surprises, this book is a must-read. Seriously, grab a copy and prepare for a wild ride.

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Thanks to publisher and netgalley for the arc of this book by C.J Tudor

If you loved the other books by this author you'll love this for sure so twisty had me on edge of seat loved it
5 stars

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This is the first book that I've read by C.J. Tudor but it certainly won't be the last.
I really liked how atmospheric this was, as well as three different plot lines, which are seemingly unconnected until they're weaved together brilliantly towards the end.
I wasn't expecting it to be as dystopian as it was but that was a pleasant surprise.
There were possibly a few too many characters for me to keep track of and because of this, I didn't really connect to any of the characters. That probably wasn't ideal as they ended up being quite disposable.
But this had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. And I will definitely be recommending it to others.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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A claustrophobic thriller which is so chilling in places. The story is told over multiple timelines. They are linked together very well eventually. There are many good characters who are all hiding secrets.

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This is the first C.J. Tudor book I have read, and I’ve been meaning to start reading this author’s books for quite a while.
The Drift is great to read during the winter, but I did need to sit by my warm fire as it’s a chiller..: in both senses.
The horror of a killer lurking lingers on every page, it’s got all the twists and misdirections you want from this genre of book, and more!
I think the plot is well constructed and for the whole, it works brilliantly.
Fun, scary and pacey! Recommended!

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❄️ B O O K R E V I E W ❄️

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When I picked this up I was on the hunt for a cosy mystery book that was taking place in a wintery setting that I could curl up by the fire and read & reaching for The drift was 100% the perfect option for this.

The drift follows three major plots :
1 - an overturned coach full of students that are all trapped
2 - An isolated Chalet full of friend that may soon become enemies
And 3 - a stranded cable cart full of strangers, one of whom is dead

All of this is happening amidst a violent snow storm, but the snow storm is the least of their worries at this point!

If you’re a fan of tv shows like The last of us then this book will be right up your street, it kept me totally captivated from start to finish.
I adore books set in cold environments especially snowstorms as they are guaranteed to always add extra levels of anxiety to ongoing situations, in this case our characters are not only up against the cold, but there’s also a killer on the loose and a deadly virus that’s sweeping the earth.
It is such a clever and well thought out book, the switching between each character’s situations, the short fast paced chapters, the constantly building feeling of dread, I just genuinely couldn’t put this down and I cannot believe this is my first C.J Tudor novel *runs to read the rest asap*

Honestly if you enjoy a good tense atmospheric thriller with dystopian themes then please grab a blanket, curl up on the couch and give this book a go! You won’t be disappointed

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I love that CJ Tudor's books are never quite what you expect. There is always a spooky element but you're never quite sure what the big bad will be.

Told in both past and present I did get a little confused at times but that's on me.

Another great book from this author.

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Hannah wakes up in the middle of a bus crash. Meg wakes up in a cable car with 5 strangers and no knowledge of how she got there and Carter looks out of a isolated ski chalet. Outside the weather worsens and a killer hides among them.

The Drift was an intriguing thriller with many twists and turns. I really enjoyed the three different character view points and the snowy isolated location added to the tense and suspenseful atmosphere. A gripping and thrilling thriller that I couldn't put down.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review.

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Really enjoyed this - will definitely be recommending and looking forward to the next one by this author!

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Gosh this was a thrilling ride! Three different plot lines cunningly weave together (I kept thinking ‘where is this going?!’) but C J Tudor is a clever writer and I knew it would be worth the wait! One thing for sure is I am never ever going in a cable car!!!

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I’m a huge fan of Tudor’s other work so was excited to pick up The Drift, unfortunately what I didn’t realise was it’s more of an apocalyptic-zombie/pandemic style then her other books so while it was a good read, I just didn’t love it.
That being said this still has Tudor’s page-turner style and has plenty of wtf moments to keep you on the edge of your seat. Multiple messy and downright bizarre situations coupled with a slew of gory heart in your throat moments means this will definitely appeal to those who are fans of the apocalyptic horror/thriller genre.

Thank you to Michael Joseph & Penguin for an advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review!

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I love the fact that CJ Tudor's novels are unique in their own right. I think this is now my favourite because of its intrigue and complexity. There are 3 stories in one and she weaves them together brilliantly. Set in a bleak snowy place the cast is as diverse as they come.

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This book was fantastic - the author paints such a vivid picture that you can picture it happening! It’s quite creepy and dystopian, switching between lots of different viewpoints. A good read!

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Three groups of people on the same mountain facing different catastrophes in the snow, not to mention a rampant virus which even if you do manage to survive turns you into another group of people, unwanted and feared in equal measure. Starts off great, as each mishap occurs but then it gets bogged down with the numerous characters. It was hard to remember who was who, where they were and what their story was not helped by the confusing timeline. Too many nasty things or thoughts aimed at a well built character. It was easy to get engrossed in helped by the frequent cliffhangers. Not a cheerful story by any means it has to be said. Plenty of violence with everyone out for themselves. The start was the best part followed by the ending because the middle section just plodded along like a wellie in deep snow!

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Secrets and suspense are the backbone of this gripping thriller, immersing you in a world where trust is scarce and surprises are plenty. Love all CJ Tudors books and this one was my favourite! ❤️

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This book is so different and exciting. 3 different groups are in different survival scenarios. I was gripped as I wanted to know how each group was connected and how the groups would end up, I read it one sitting and really enjoyed it.

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