Description: "Madeline and Wes Drake have invited two hundred of their closest friends and family to their sprawling horse ranch for the most anticipated event of the year: a 'pistols and pearls' gender reveal party so sensational it is sure to make headlines. But the party descends into chaos when the celebratory explosive misfires, leaving one woman dead and a trail of secrets. As the aftershocks of the bloody party ripple across the small town, Agent Jamie Saldano is brought on the scene to investigate. Battling his own demons from the past, Saldano unearths a web of deceit spun around the Drakes. The appearance of some unexpected houseguests only deepens the mystery"--]cProvided by publisher.
Brief description: Heather Gudenkauf is the critically acclaimed author of several novels, including the New York Times bestsellers The Weight of Silence, The Overnight Guest and Everyone Is Watching. She lives in Iowa with her husband and children.
Review Quotes: "The Perfect Hosts is like Yellowstone meets The Guest List! A compelling, unputdownable story with big twists. I loved it." -Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author of Too Old for This
"You don't know who to trust or where loyalties lie in The Perfect Hosts. I loved every minute of this fun, twisty wild ride!" -Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "Deliciously tense and wickedly clever, The Perfect Hosts is sharp, suspenseful, and bursting with secrets. I was hooked from the first page to the final, jaw-dropping reveal." -Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of The Soulmate "Riveting crimes from the past and present collide in this pickup-driving, shotgun-slinging, explosive-detonating ride. Fans of Yellowstone will love this propulsive thriller, a book you can't put down." -Ashley Winstead, USA Today-bestselling author of This Book Will Bury Me "Gudenkauf excels at establishing character and atmosphere, and a sense of dread permeates every scene." -Kirkus