THE BLOCK PARTY
This summer, meet your neighbors.
The residents of the exclusive cul-de-sac on Alton Road are entangled in a web of secrets and scandal utterly unknown to the outside world, and even to each other.
On the night of the annual Summer block party, there has been a murder.
But, who did it and why takes readers back one year earlier, as rivalries and betrayals unfold—discovering that the real danger lies within their own block and nothing—and no one—is ever as it seems.
This summer, meet your neighbors.
The residents of the exclusive cul-de-sac on Alton Road are entangled in a web of secrets and scandal utterly unknown to the outside world, and even to each other.
On the night of the annual Summer block party, there has been a murder.
But, who did it and why takes readers back one year earlier, as rivalries and betrayals unfold—discovering that the real danger lies within their own block and nothing—and no one—is ever as it seems.
- Macmillan Audio
- Audio
- July 2023
- 12 hours 31 minutes
- 9781250898593
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About Jamie Day, Megan Tusing (Narrator) & Suzy Jackson (Narrator)
Jamie Day lives in one of those picture-perfect, coastal New England towns you see in the movies. And just like the movies, Jamie has two children and an adorable dog to fawn over. When not writing or reading, Jamie enjoys yoga, the ocean, cooking, and long walks on the beach with the dog, or the kids, or sometimes both.
Praise
“Highly engaging and brilliantly plotted. Absolutely amazing. Readers are going to flip!” — Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of One Step Too Far
“Revenge, deceit and desire all collide in Jamie Day’s BLOCK PARTY when an idyllic, close-knit community turns out to be anything but! This book is compulsively readable and action packed, with a wealth of surprises along the way. Not to be missed!” — Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing
“Jamie Day’s The Block Party immediately transports you to its suburban hotbed, rife with whispered rumors, prying eyes and social—and personal—peril. Making clever use of shifting POVs, social media scrums and canny flashbacks, it’s a suburban Rear Window: delicious, nail-biting and utterly unputdownable.” — Megan Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of The Turnout
“Oh my goodness, I loved THE BLOCK PARTY! Secrets, lies, neighbourhood politics and murder …. with twists and turns that will keep you guessing til the last page. Utterly engrossing. People will devour this book. Jamie Day is one to watch!” — Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate
“THE BLOCK PARTY is a rich, delicious stew of secrets, intrigue, revenge, and murder, with well-drawn characters, sparkling dialogue, and an intricate web of a plot that will have you guessing till the very end.” — Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of Two Nights in Lisbon
Discussion Questions
1. Discuss the two narrators who read the audiobook. How did the different perspectives impact the way the story was told? Did it add another layer of suspense to the plot?
2. How is The Block Party different from other domestic suspense novels?
3. Discuss the character development in The Block Party. Is there a difference between how the adults and teenagers were characterized? Compare Lettie’s character to Alex’s.
4. On Alton Road, everyone has secrets. Are certain secrets necessary in marriage? In friendships? Can secrets and trust co-exist?
5. The Block Party is written like an intricate puzzle, with twists and turns around every corner. What devices did the author use to build tension within the plot? Were you surprised by the ending?