The Cabin

Natasha Preston

Sep 2016 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

A New York Times Bestseller!

There may only be one killer, but no one is innocent in this thriller from Natasha Preston, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE CELLAR!

A weekend partying at a remote cabin is just what Mackenzie needs. She can't wait to let loose with her friends. But a crazy night of fun leaves two of them dead—murdered.

With no signs of a forced entry or struggle, suspicion turns to the five survivors. Someone isn't telling the truth. And Mackenzie's first mistake? Assuming the killing is over...

Teen thrillers also by Natasha Preston:

The Cellar

Awake

You Will Be Mine

The Lost

The Twin

Ratings and reviews

When a book with a promising synopsis disappoints you, it hurts. The Cabin was supposed to be this murder mystery but honestly even at the start, I could tell it was not going to be good. The dialogue was stilted, making me wonder how and why the teens are talking like characters in a poorly made slasher flick. Then the writing was pretty bad, too, and I was stuck reading this quasi-mystery romance (that I didn't ask for but got nevertheless; nothing makes love bloom like the idea of imminent death) that wasn't setting up a mystery as intended. There is no build up, too many red herrings (if you could call it that), too many cliches (anonymous texter much?) and too less of actual hunting for the killer. The characters - well, they weren't properly constructed either, just a bunch of cliches thrown together. The protag and her love interest were boring - she wants to see the best in this mysterious bad boy, and he is growing a heart. The police are incompetent (that one is expected for a mystery) and the lead detective idea of investigation is to seem eccentric but really just keeps accusing the suspects with "is that why you killed them". Mid-way through, I ditched my interest and speed read towards the end. Speaking of that ending, adding a twist right at the end for sake of a cliffhanger - nope, doesn't work if you haven't put in the effort to build it. Overall, this book was disappointing.

If I could give less than 1star, I would. Her characters repeat the SAME THINGS OVER AND OVER AND OVER like she has no idea where the story should go. The plot line is not only preposterous, but the writer actually contradicts the "Big Reveal" earlier in her story and seems to not remember this. It's like it was written by a 10 year old. I ONLY finished it (tediously) to give this review. I'm sure the author is a Delightful person, but EVERYONE should expect more from a storyteller than this.......

I've read the cabin and the cellar and the ending are horrible! Too many things left unanswered and it's just so abrupt. Go into detail more! Telling Blake to run wasn't a solution nor was it a cliff hanger. It's just irritating.

About the author

Natasha Preston is the New York Times bestselling author of The Cabin and The Cellar. A UK native, she discovered her love of writing when she shared a story online—and hasn’t looked back. She enjoys writing romance, thrillers, gritty YA, and the occasional serial killer. Visit natashapreston.com.