The Drop - by S R Masters (Paperback)

About the Book

"A terrifyingly twisty, wholly original thriller following a group of amusement park visitors who get stuck on a roller coaster high above the ground--with no way down"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A terrifyingly twisty, wholly original thriller following a group of amusement park visitors who get stuck on a roller coaster high above the ground--with no way down.

Six hundred and fifty feet in the air, no one can hear you scream.

Some might say that thirtysomething Cady Ellison landed herself a strange creative career, but Cady finally feels like she's found her footing. Now an online theme park influencer, she is invited to the opening of a brand-new park by her old friend, Danny, who wants to use her online profile to help build buzz for its flagship ride, Hysteria, a record-breaking 650 foot-tall roller coaster.

When she arrives at the half-complete theme park site in the middle of the desert, Cady is unexpectedly met with her old college friend group: Femi, an award-winning actor, Naseem, a decorated novelist, and Winston, a member of a popular rock group. Wanting them all to sing the praises of Hysteria online, Danny has arranged an exclusive private ride for them, capped off with the stunning desert sunset. But when their coaster cars get to the top of the first hill, the ride stalls 650 feet above ground. With no one due on site for days and over 100-degree heat awaiting them once the sun rises, the four friends soon realize that they must unravel the secrets from their complicated past if they are to find their way to safety.

Review Quotes

"The Drop is a roller coaster of a novel not just in subject matter but also by meticulous design. Who knew being stuck in a dangerous place while the clock ticks and the anxiety squeezes could be this much fun? I raced through this book because S.R. Masters shows a real mastery of thriller dynamics, the push-and-pull of friendship, and the lies we tell ourselves to keep going." -- Michael Wehunt, author of The October Film Haunt and Nightjars

"A unique setting for a taut thriller in which friendships unravel through dark secrets, shocking lies, and messy feelings. The crisp prose, expertly distilled tension, and unexpected twists made this novel a page turner until the very end." -- Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, author of The French Honeymoon and We Would Never Tell

"Brilliantly tense. A razor-edged thriller where the past won't stay buried and confession is the deadliest game of all." -- Cate Quinn, author of The Bridesmaid and The Clinic

"Twisty, chilling, and relentless. I devoured this darkly terrifying novel in a single gulp." -- Nora Murphy, author of Ours is a Tale of Murder