I was pleasantly surprised. From the premise I thought it would be lame, but it ended up being quite entertaining and I really didn't see a lot of the twists. It isn't quite a thriller, but it was worth the read. If you want some good intrigue and mystery where everyone has a secret- this book is for you.

Also, I don't really watch movies, but I would like to see this turned into a film or show. It has a bit of a cinematic quality to it. ( )

Loved this book! Fast paced and loved how it was written. the style of writing kept me turning the pages as it highlighted each character's individual story that built the overall story. ( )

This was a fun ride book with some interesting ideas and settings. Didnt totally guess the ending ( )

Loved this book. Could not put it down. Kept me company through a solo meal out and pub night.
I loved the life of the rich , I enjoyed the stories of the main characters . There is a list of the front of the main characters who each take turns narrating their stories which was very helpful. One heart stopping moment that I had to reread several times. Knitted throughout is a ( fictional ) article from Vanity Fair magazine which slowly puts the pieces of the stories together and reveals things. Fastest read for a while.
And the cover picture is sublime. ( )

Not sure why I couldn't get into this book. It wasn't the many characters since I've read many before like this.

Maybe I wasn't in the mood for it or the British-ishness of it. It had a good plot. My first DNF for August. ( )

I liked this, didn't love it. A bit overwritten in parts. ( )

Loved the storyline of the rich and famous seeking exclusive VIP status to an opening party of Home’s getaway on Butchers Island. Home is an exclusive multi property private getaway for only the most fabulous celebs in the business.

Cell phones and cameras aren’t allowed at Home and it’s a place where the celebs can be themselves without any chance of anyone ever seeing or hearing about it.
This book shows the ultimate twisted portrait of how wealth and power can lead to a very dark and evil side in people.

Highly recommend this scandalous sensational read. ( )

Pretty good psychological thriller, although there are a ton of characters to keep straight. Ned and his brother Adam open another exclusive resort. Members are carefully selected. What they don't realize is that they are secretly filmed in their rooms and Ned keeps the records to blackmail members for more money. His extortion finally reaches a limit and the members and the staff turn on the brothers in strange and deadly ways. Just enough twist and turns to keep you listening! ( )

“The Club” is the one club you wouldn’t want to be a part of even though any one who is anyone wants in. Exclusive parties reserved for the elite. The perfect staff catering to your every want and need.

Sounds good until you realize everyone around you has an alternative motive and is harboring murderess thoughts.
Who will make it out alive. Who will survive with their secrets still hidden?

While the story was interesting and drew you in the chapters were incredibly way too long. Even though I read a lot when reading I still like the chapter breaks - something to break up the mundane. ( )

Tedious and pointless. Two stars is generous ( )

This book has a few things that are a little unusual but that is also what makes this book so entertaining. It is a little slow to get going but once everything starts it is definitely worth sticking with. I also liked the added clips from articles of what really happened on the island. The author did a great job of bringing all of the layers and connections together. Definitely a slow burn mystery with some nice twists and turns!

Thank you Harper for sharing this book with me!
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The plot was slow, with many characters I couldn’t see the importance of, nor care about, at the time they were introduced. As a result I was not invested in this book. The climax was meant to be thrilling, but because I lacked interest my reaction was to the twists were ho-hum. Thank you to Harper and Netgalley for the arc. ( )

Welcome Home! The Club where you have to kill to get into. This was a real slow-burner of a thriller. In some ways it reminded me of locked-room mysteries from the Golden Age of Detective fiction. But in others it was a book full of homicidal maniacs, narcissist and misogynists. The book starts out slow, as all the odious people are introduced. This is a select group of the super-rich and/or super famous that shows up at a little island just off the shore of Britain. The only way in is by helicopter or a road that is only available during low tide. No expense has been spared in this sumptuous Home location. Home is the name of all the club houses throughout the world; all run by Ned Broom and his brother Adam. As the setting and characters are slowly revealed, the back story of Ned and Adam's very successful Home club and of all the protagonists is slowly revealed. There are lots of meltdowns, arguments and fights, and lots of drunken, heinous behaviour as the backstories are slowly revealed. The action takes place over the space of a weekend, and by Sunday morning the whole situation has imploded with violence and mayhem. This is what happens when you get a bunch of greedy, rich and self-important people together with unlimited alcohol and drugs. All of the seven deadly sins are displayed in one way or another and I'm sure there are a few more added to the list as the story unfolds. I can't say that I enjoyed the book. The people were too odious, and it was like watching a train wreck as it all unfolded. I also felt like I had to have a shower whenever I put the book down. The pace of the book picked up as I read, and when I finally closed it, my first thought was that it wasn't too bad a story. Well-crafted and set at a pace that kept me reading. Do I recommend it? I'm not sure, but if you like mysteries that are a little off the wall, you may enjoy this one. This is a Reece's Bookclub book. ( )

A fun, murder mystery thriller set on an island. This one was perfect on audio and reminded me so much of The Guest List. Hollywood stars belonging to an exclusive club have secrets and sordid histories that complicate the opening of a new location. It was just what I was in the mood for and I loved each twisty reveal. The different POVs and red herrings made for a fast and entertaining read! ( )

The Club by Ellery Lloyd is a recommended locked room murder mystery set in an exclusive resort off the English coast.

Ned Groom is CEO of the Home Group, which has several members only clubs across the world. They are known for catering to their very elite clientele, so when the Island Home is opened up off the coast of England, the three day launch party is a coveted invitation. Island Home is located on a private island and is accessible by car only by a causeway at low tide. In the prologue two unidentified people are driving on the causeway when, as the tide rises, they realize they are not going to make it. Naturally a death on this island is big news, so more than one is unthinkable.

The narrative is told from the third person point-of-view of four characters: Jess, a new housekeeping manager; Annie, the head of membership; Nikki, Ned's personal assistant and one of the founding members; and Adam, Ned's younger brother and a co-founder. Additionally excerpts from a Vanity Fair article are inserted at the end of each chapter.

This follows the formula for a classic locked room mystery. While very well-written, after the opening car scene the pace slows way down and readers will have to have patience for being introduced to fictional celebrities, background information, and gossip. And there is a plethora of background information and characters to learn. For the purposes of a mystery following this closed-room structure, it might have behooved the husband-and-wife writing team Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos who are Ellery Lloyd to make the introduction of the characters and their stories more succinct to keep the plot moving along which would assist in holding a readers interest.

Disclosure: My review copy was courtesy of HarperCollins.
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The Club is an exclusive resort run by Ned Groom. His brother, Adam Groom, owns a small stake in the company, which they call HOME. They are planning to open a new resort and anyone who is anyone is invited to attend. It is an exclusive invitation. The staff includes Annie, Nikki, and Jess.
When the high profile guests are summoned to a dinner by Ned, they are told of a proposal - which is more of an ultimatum. When bodies start turning up, the party of the year has turned into the murder of the decade!
This is a tale of excess, of secrets, of blackmail, and of revenge.
I thought the story was slow to start, but then picked up. Once you understood what the guests and the staff were hiding, the story became much more interesting. Yet, none of these people were likeable!
Be careful what you wish for - is it really great to be a celebrity and have your life on view 24/7? Who can you trust with your secrets? Does everyone have an ulterior motive?
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC, all opinions are my own and freely given. ( )

The Club by Ellery Lloyd 🛥 If you like murder mysteries, reading about celebrities and books told from multiple characters’ points of view, this book is for you. 🍸I liked this unique story and setting. It takes place at a super-exclusive British celebrity resort and although you hear a lot about the celebrities and their wild antics, the story is mostly told through the eyes of the resort employees (housekeepers, personal assistants, and staff). Ellery Lloyd is a husband/wife writing duo. First I’ve read of theirs and was a unique and entertaining murder mystery. Thanks for the advance copy, @harperbooks ! ( )