The action packed second half makes up for the slow start in this tense psychological thriller. I usually find with this genre that clues provided throughout mean I’m able to guess the twist but the author gives nothing away until the very end which made it even more shocking.

Thank you Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for this ARC.

"The House Hunt" by C. M. Ewan is a riveting and suspenseful thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The premise of an unexpected house tour turning into a nightmare is both intriguing and chilling. Ewan's writing is taut and gripping, building tension with each page as the protagonist realizes the danger they are in. The psychological twists and turns in the plot add to the suspense, making this a fast-paced and engaging read. Fans of suspenseful thrillers with unexpected twists will find "The House Hunt" to be a compelling and gripping page-turner.

Having read the Interview by the same author I was really interested in this novel, because the Interview was brilliant. This describes a woman left alone to do a viewing of a house because Bethany, the estate agent, is running late and Sam, her partner, is not available. It is difficult for her to do a viewing because she has claustrophobia, but she invites the male viewer in anyway. The atmosphere is tense from the beginning and I couldn't put the book down until I had finished. I will not reveal any more of the plot for fear of spoiling the novel, but for readers who love a good thriller this book is highly recommended.

I immediately clicked “request” when I saw C. M. Ewan’s name. Last year, I read The Interview, which was so impressive in terms of the tiny details, hints and scene-to-scene progression the author had introduced into that story. It felt like every single piece of information was there for a reason and, in the end, all of it effortlessly played into answering the main story question. The House Hunt has a similar signature Ewan’s premise: a woman comes face-to-face with a stranger looking for answers.
This isn’t a light read but it does read easily even though there are plenty of descriptions of the setting and character appearances which are largely incorporated through some sort of action. The author has an incredible skill of creating tension and intrigue. It is a slow-burn that keeps you in your toes.
I really enjoyed The Interview, but The House Hunt is another level of twists and reveals. I just couldn’t put it down. Thank you so much, Pan Macmillan, for giving me a chance to read it early.

Tense, Tense, Tense…
The pace never really lets up in this suffocating, tension fuelled suspense with whip smart twists and a choppy, edgy narrative which juxtapositions between a seemingly innocuous house showing and a self help group. The premise is intriguing, the execution is perfection. The reader is left hanging over and over again as they wonder what exactly is going to happen next. Characters are deftly drawn and wholly credible. Simply impossible to put down until the very bitter end.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The House Hunt is a truly thrilling novel. From the beginning to end, it keeps you on your toes and constantly guessing what will happen next, and still being surprised.