Title: The AfterpartyAuthor: Ruth Kelly
Published by: Pan Macmillan on Feb. 3, 2026
Genres: Mystery/Thriller
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Source: Publishers Group Canada
Book Rating: 7.5/10
She was your best friend. Now she’s missing. And everyone suspects you.
People drift apart. You and Georgie were inseparable once; she knew you better than anyone. But that was then.
Now, out of the blue, Georgie’s back. She’s inviting you to a glamorous New Year’s Eve afterparty in Amsterdam – a chance to relive the good old days and the fun you used to have.
You go. You laugh. You remember.
But then Georgie vanishes.
And just like that, you’re the prime suspect.
She knows all your secrets – the ones you’ve managed to bury. But as the clock ticks and the accusations mount, you’re left with one terrifying how well do you really know her?
Review:
Menacing, dark, and suspenseful!
The Afterparty is a tight, sinister tale that draws us into the life of Becca, a young woman who, after reconnecting with an old friend on New Year’s Eve, suddenly finds herself the prime suspect in a possible murder when her friend disappears without a trace during the night’s festivities.
Overall, The Afterparty is a complex, twisty, gritty thriller by Kelly that serves as a chilling reminder of just how low some people will go for a little taste of fame and fortune.
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Thank you to PGC Books for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review.






