Everyone knows the legend of Fairport Village: twenty-five years ago, a shocking murder closed the place down. This year, the ruins will be bulldozed at last. But tonight, it's not too late to die.
All her life, Eden Stafford has heard the lore about the abandoned beach resort at the edge of town: ever since the notorious murder there, anyone who sets foot on the property is cursed to die.
It's more than just a story: over the years, two high school students who dared to explore the ruins of Fairport Village were killed there.
Eden is no stranger to notoriety, having endured a family scandal that's made her a target at school. So when she reluctantly attends an overnight party at the ruins, she's on edge - not because of some legend, but because the clique that has made her life hell for years is there too, including Caleb Durham, the worst of them all.
Yet out of all the things Eden expected to happen that night, finding another student dead at Fairport Village wasn't one of them.
Though the death is ruled an accident, Eden knows she saw something suspicious at the ruins - and Caleb and her other longtime tormentors did, too. Now they're all being followed by a deadly stranger, and to save themselves, they must work together to uncover the truth about Fairport Village. But after all that's happened, can Eden really trust Caleb and his friends? Or will they leave her to face a killer alone?
This is a fast paced, twisty thriller that will keep you guessing right up to the end. The old resort just outside town has been off limits for years, since two teens died in strange circumstances. That doesn't stop the town's teens of course, and during the year's biggest party, another death happens. When it seems the deaths have followed the teens back to town, Eden is forced to team up with her classmates to try and figure out what's happening before they fall victim to the curse.
There are a lot of layers to this story, and it will keep surprising you. I thought the back story could have been better explained - we got it all eventually, but it felt like we were fumbling around for a while without understanding the dynamics of the characters. However, I can understand why the story started where it did, and I'm sure other readers won't be upset by it.
The characters were good and the pace was just about right, and I was genuinely surprised by some of the twists and turns. If you're looking for a thriller, this is the one to read.
📖 Book Recommendation: There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins—A chilling, slasher-style thriller where secrets come back to haunt a group of teens as a killer picks them off one by one.
🎬 Movie Recommendation: The Faculty (1998)—A fantastic mix of horror and mystery, following a group of high school students who realize their teachers might not be human. Packed with suspense, paranoia, and a great ensemble cast, it has the same eerie, "who can you trust?" vibe as We Were Warned.
We Were Warned publishes on the 4th April, 2025. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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