The ending of the story is heart-pounding, fast-paced, and suspenseful, when two people are trapped and then one realizes that the other is The Killer. Characters died quickly and unexpectedly, and there were a few times that I felt spooked reading this story late at night. Ruth Ware usually writes slow-burning suspense novels where a couple characters die at a snail’s pace, but she amps up the thrill in this story. Erin the chalet host, and Danny the chef were my two favorite. Like most of Ruth Ware’s books, most of the characters were unlikeable, but to my surprise, this one had a few likeable ones. They were so different and distinct that I had no problems tracking them. There were a lot of characters, but it was not hard to keep them straight. I read this book during a summer heat wave, and it was lovely to be transported to the snowy, cold Alps. I loved the atmospheric setting of the French Alps, the description of the beautiful chalet, and how Ruth Ware set this backdrop for her latest novel. The start of the retreat begins with a hopeful, happy mood which quickly turns dark when an avalanche hits, the guests and hosts are trapped at the chalet with no electricity or running water, and many people end up dead. The story is told in alternating perspectives by Erin and one of the guests, Liz, an ex-employee of Snoop who now has a 2% stake in the company. Erin and Danny ensure that their guests have a wonderful time by pampering them and cooking gourmet meals. Snoop is hugely popular and has millions of subscribers.Ĭhalet Perce-Neige is a beautiful, traditional, and remote mini-castle that has a host, Erin, and a dedicated chef, Danny. It’s like Spotify, but with your friend or a celeb as your DJ. You can follow ordinary people or even celebrities through Snoop. Snoop is a music app for your phone and it allows you to “snoop” or drop in and listen to songs that other people are streaming. Ruth Ware is a master at writing atmospheric suspense novels, and her latest book definitely lives up to that.Īt first there were ten.Ten work colleagues from the sexy music company Snoop travel to the beautiful and glamorous French Alps for a work retreat at the ritzy Chalet Perce-Neige. Come Monday morning, how many members short will the team be? When an off-site company retreat meant to promote mindfulness and collaboration goes utterly wrong when an avalanche hits, the corporate food chain becomes irrelevant and survival trumps togetherness.

But what happens when that company is eight of your coworkers…and you can’t trust any of them? Getting snowed in at a beautiful, rustic mountain chalet doesn’t sound like the worst problem in the world, especially when there’s a breathtaking vista, a cozy fire, and company to keep you warm.

One by One by Ruth Ware