Like Christie, she seems to know the value of placing unpredictable characters in exotic settings.

Her descriptions of the British university, small towns in the countryside and especially the remote Italian island are captivating. “In addition to plot and character, Weinberg is adept at place. “As much a coming-of-age tale as a murder mystery.An impressive debut.” 'A twisty tale.Great characters, lots of deceit, messy love triangles, and several intriguing asides for Christie lovers, this is an enticing read.' “ deliciously creepy addition to the campus-mystery catalogue… exhibits some of the queen of crime’s best traits.” “ moody, well-wrought debut, heavy on shades of Donna Tartt's The Secret History.” “A gripping debut about friends who fall under the spell of their maverick teacher.A well-crafted page-turner full of love triangles and vicious circles, secrets and suspense. Though Christie fans may be particularly delighted, this propulsive, pitch-perfect thriller has something for everyone.” “One of the best thriller debuts in recent years, with all the cleverness of Ruth Ware (and, yes, even Christie herself) and a dash of Donna Tartt’s edgy darkness. The Truants is a novel worth skipping class for, and Weinberg's writing marks the arrival of a sure talent.' “Weinberg's ‘truants’ are skillfully drawn, compelling and complicated in equal measures.Weinberg is a crackling good writer. I look forward to seeing what Kate Weinberg writes next.” I had no idea where it was going to end up-but I knew I would be satisfied, and I was. “This is a remarkably assured debut, deftly plotted and with vivid, compelling characters that leap off the page. “ The Truants emulates a nigh-on perfect slow burn, generating a pace that makes room for unexpected tragedies as well as silly student antics, drawing out multiple threads of deceptions and lies and a nearly unending river of narrative twists.” 'Weinberg's clever, involving debut channels Christie in more ways than one.' - People 'A fresh, smart, exciting voice.' - Elin Hilderbrand 'Deftly plotted and with vivid, compelling characters.' -Jojo Moyes

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