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The Last Guest House

Name: The Last Guest House
Rating: 3.78 (3803 reviews)
Author: Caroline Mitchell

Caroline Mitchell

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Guest House Rules

No smoking in the rooms.
No loud music.
No phones
No leaving your room after 9pm

DI Alex McKenna is meant to be resting following her last case, so she lets her boyfriend to take her to the Isle of Skye for the weekend. But what’s meant to be a getaway to see the aurora borealis soon turns into a nightmare when they discover that their hotel has double booked.

In desperation, they check into the only hotel with rooms available nearby – The Loch House.

But from the moment they step foot in the guest house Alex knows something is very wrong.

And as snow starts to fall, and night closes in, she begins to wonder if they will ever leave here alive…

The absolutely gripping, action-packed new thrilled from bestselling author Caroline Mitchell. Perfect for fans of The Sanatorium and The Hunting Party.

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