Always the First to Die
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3.8
R.J. Jacobs
"R. J. Jacobs is a masterful storyteller. A must read." —Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift and Every Last FearFor fans of Riley Sager with a classic slasher twist comes a chilling thriller following a former horror movie actress who returns to the set of her most famous film...and is soon entangled in a series of terrifying events that resemble the plot of that one cursed movie.For Lexi, the Pinecrest Estate has become a place of horror. The dilapidated manor house in the Florida Keys, once the site of her teenage movie debut, is now haunted by memories. Memories of working on a legendary horror director's most famous film and of the terrible death that propelled them all to infamy. And ever since Lexi fled the Keys, she has vowed to never return.Until, years later, her daughter escapes to the Pinecrest in search of answers. Right when a Category 4 hurricane hits the southern coast.Now, Lexi is back on the ravaged island with only a few remaining behind, and soon enough, her life begins to resemble the plot of her most famous film. And this time, she's not sure who will make it out alive."An utterly unique thriller that combines horror movies, hurricanes, and deadly secrets from the past...definitely not to be missed"—David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of The Finalists
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Author
R.J. Jacobs
Pages
304
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published Date
2022-09-13
ISBN
1728254094 9781728254098
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"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was a really fun popcorn read you know pretty enjoyable going down but not terribly filling. That’s ok! I still kinda loved it. The story felt original, the setting was evocative, the characters if a little surfacey had me invested & the mystery was not bad. I had one big eyeroll towards the end but I kept a little camp in mind (which I believe was the author’s intent though maybe with more of a wink - the story is definitely not mired in it). "
Sher Free✌️
"Growing up in the 90’s I am a huge fan of horror movies and was so excited to read this book regarding a horror movie director himself. <br/><br/>A hurricane is about to shred the Florida Keys, and Lexi’s daughter lied to her and is now stuck there with her grandfather in the house of Lexi’s nightmares. The house that shot the movie she was killed in when she was a teen and now she is afraid for her daughter. So she must go back to return to that past. <br/><br/>The book referenced so many horror movies in the past and I enjoyed that aspect. I felt this would be a perfect movie as well. However, for me reading it lacked that atmospheric ominous feeling you need for a thriller. It read flat for me and even the twist at the end wasn’t one that I expected but it wasn’t built up enough for me to care. <br/><br/>Like I said, as a movie, this would and could be translated well on the screen. <br/><br/>Thank you Sourcebooks and NetGalley for my gifted copy to read and review."
Jodie L
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