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- THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER ∙ A Hitchcock fanatic with an agenda invites old friends for a weekend stay at his secluded themed hotel in this fiendishly clever, suspenseful novel from the international bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold.
- About the Author: Stephanie Wrobel is an international and USA Today bestselling author.
- 352 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
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"Alfred Smettle is not your average Hitchcock fan. He is the founder, owner, and manager of the Hitchcock Hotel, a sprawling Victorian house in the White Mountains dedicated to the master of suspense. There, Alfred offers his guests round-the-clock film screenings, movie props and memorabilia in every room, plus an aviary with fifty crows. To celebrate the hotel's first anniversary, he invites his former best friends from his college film club for a reunion. He hasn't spoken to any of them in sixteen years--not after what happened. But who better than them to appreciate Alfred's creation? And to help him finish it. After all, no Hitchcock set is complete without a body"--Book Synopsis
THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER ∙ A Hitchcock fanatic with an agenda invites old friends for a weekend stay at his secluded themed hotel in this fiendishly clever, suspenseful novel from the international bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold. "A clever, sinister fun-house ride."-People Alfred Smettle is not your average Hitchcock fan. He is the founder, owner, and manager of The Hitchcock Hotel, a sprawling Victorian house in the White Mountains dedicated to the Master of Suspense. There, Alfred offers his guests round-the-clock film screenings, movie props and memorabilia in every room, plus an aviary with fifty crows. To celebrate the hotel's first anniversary, he invites his former best friends from his college Film Club for a reunion. He hasn't spoken to any of them in sixteen years, not after what happened. But who better than them to appreciate Alfred's creation? And to help him finish it. After all, no Hitchcock set is complete without a body. "Jaw-dropping."-Riley Sager "Hugely readable and tremendous fun."-Alex MichaelidesReview Quotes
"This is the third book by the talented Stephanie Wrobel, and here she skips back and forth in time and perspective. Fans of Hitchcock will appreciate the many allusions to his work."--The New York Times "[This] locked-room mystery contains masterful pacing, with suspense built around the identity of the victim and then the discovery of the killer. Wrobel's third novel . . . will be intriguing to Hitchcock amateurs and aficionados alike."--Booklist (starred review) "Hugely readable and tremendous fun."--Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fury "The Hitchcock Hotel is cool, classy--but such fun; reverent--yet so original. And--above all--almost biologically impossible to put down once picked up. Hitchcock would've loved it. I sure as hell did."--AJ Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of End of Story
"With gasp-worthy twists and razor-sharp wit, Stephanie Wrobel pays brilliant tribute to Alfred Hitchcock's legacy in The Hitchcock Hotel. . . . A masterful, perfectly plotted Hitchcockian tale for our times."--Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of The Writing Retreat
"The Hitchcock Hotel is not only enthralling and suspenseful, but author Stephanie Wrobel has managed to craft a wholly original thriller . . . prepare for fantastic twists, complex characters, and an ending you'll think about long after the end."--Vanessa Lillie, USA Today bestselling author of Blood Sisters "[The] perfect fall read: atmospheric, spooky, with so many twists and turns that even Hitchcock himself would've been on the edge of his seat."--Halley Sutton, author of the instant USA Today bestseller, The Hurricane Blonde "Sinister, scintillating, and compulsively creepy, The Hitchcock Hotel is an irresistible, genius read that will astound you."--Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today bestselling author of A Friend in the Dark
"Stephanie Wrobel cements her status as one of the most original and exciting writers of suspense working today."--Natalie Jenner, international bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society "Wrobel weaves a story filled with unexpected twists, including one that's positively mind-blowing. I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough."--Margarita Montimore, USA Today bestselling author of Oona Out of Order "This is a richly atmospheric thriller with a premise to die for. Addictive and entertaining in equal measure."--Alex Pavesi, bestselling author of Eight Detectives "Wrobel masterfully weaves together multiple POVs to spin a near-suffocating web of suspense. . . . The Hitchcock Hotel kept me locked in from the first page to the last."--K.T. Nguyen, author of You Know What You Did "Filled with humor, tension, and intrigue, this twisty read will grip readers from start to finish!"--Saumya Dave, author of What a Happy Family "[A] master of premium high-concept psychological fiction."--Tessa Wegert, author of Death in the Family
About the Author
Stephanie Wrobel is an international and USA Today bestselling author. Her debut, Darling Rose Gold, has sold rights in twenty-one countries and was a finalist for the Edgar(R) Award for Best First Novel. Wrobel grew up in Chicago and now lives in New York City.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 352
Publisher: Berkley Books
Theme: Psychological
Format: Hardcover
Author: Stephanie Wrobel
Language: English
Street Date: September 24, 2024
TCIN: 90833344
UPC: 9780593547113
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-7485
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Justme - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I was beyond excited to dive into The Hitchcock Hotel, hoping for a suspenseful homage to Hitchcock himself. With a unique setting—an eerie, isolated hotel in the White Mountains filled with classic movie props, endless screenings, and even an aviary of crows—it seemed like a book that would keep me on the edge of my seat. Unfortunately, this novel fell flat, and I found it incredibly difficult to connect with the story or characters. The setup was compelling, and the potential for suspense was all there, but the plot never gained the momentum I was hoping for. Instead of building tension, the story seemed to linger too long on details that didn’t add much to the suspense. Alfred Smettle, the central character and mastermind behind the hotel, felt one-dimensional despite his intriguing Hitchcock obsession. His motivations and connection to the friends he invites to the reunion weren’t fully fleshed out, which made it hard to invest in the stakes of his plan or the reunion itself. I kept waiting for a twist or unexpected turn that would finally bring the suspense, but the pacing fell short, making the story drag. Even the promised Hitchcock-inspired elements lacked the cleverness and intensity I was hoping for. There was an opportunity here to play with classic mystery tropes, but instead, it felt like a missed chance, leaving the plot feeling predictable. As much as I wanted to enjoy it, The Hitchcock Hotel was a struggle to get through, and it left me disappointed. It’s rare that I feel the urge to DNF a book, but this was one of those times. While I appreciate the ambition behind the concept, the execution didn’t deliver the suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat experience I was hoping for.