My Musing ~ The Finalist by Joan Long

Feb 28, 2022 | My Musing

The Finalist by Joan Long

Genre: Suspense
Release: March 15, 2022

Five authors, each with their own secrets, are chosen to complete a deceased novelist’s unfinished manuscript. For single mom Risa Marr, the competition is the opportunity of a lifetime. At stake is a million dollars and a contract to continue the famous novelist’s bestselling thriller series.

Transported to the tropical paradise of Key Island, the finalists are cut off from the world and given seven days to draft their best ending for the book. But when one of them turns up dead, theories and accusations abound. Accident? Suicide? Or Murder? To what lengths will competitors go to win? And who, if anyone, will leave the island alive?

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Dru’s Short Musing:
In this pulsating drama, the author teased us with mischief and mayhem where inhabitants of an isolated island are faced with a situation where there is no escape. The novel started off with tidbits of intrigue that had me completely immersed in all facets of this story, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom. The mystery was staged with a perfect blend of backstory and the present that had me tangled up in the motives behind each action. As the story progressed, the pacing ratcheted up a notch in this intensely suspenseful tale as the plot took off in several directions with strategically placed dramatic twists, especially as we neared the conclusion. When all was said and done, this was a thrilling read and I want to read more stories by this author.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.

12 Comments

  1. debrahgoldstein
    debrahgoldstein on February 28, 2022 at 9:21 am

    Looking forward to reading this!

    • Joan Long
      Joan Long on February 28, 2022 at 10:42 am

      Thank you, Debra! I hope you enjoy it.

  2. Grace Topping
    Grace Topping on February 28, 2022 at 9:27 am

    It got to read an advance copy of The Finalist,” and I can assure you that it is a terrific read. The storyline is intriguing and, best of all, it is beautifully written. Definitely add this book to your TBR list.

    • Joan Long
      Joan Long on February 28, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Aww, thank you, Grace. Your input was so helpful!

  3. Micki Browning
    Micki Browning on February 28, 2022 at 10:09 am

    I can’t wait to read this story. Kudos to Joan Long! It sounds like a captivating debut!

    • Joan Long
      Joan Long on February 28, 2022 at 10:49 am

      Thank you, Micki!

    • Joan Long
      Joan Long on February 28, 2022 at 10:56 am

      Thank you so much!

  4. Mary Monnin
    Mary Monnin on February 28, 2022 at 10:16 am

    What a great premise!

    • Joan Long
      Joan Long on February 28, 2022 at 10:53 am

      Thanks, Mary! I appreciate that.

  5. Joan Long
    Joan Long on February 28, 2022 at 10:40 am

    Thank you, Dru, for your wonderful review!

  6. Ellen Byron
    Ellen Byron on February 28, 2022 at 2:13 pm

    Congratulations, Joan!! Wonderful review, Dru.

  7. Lida Sideris
    Lida Sideris on February 28, 2022 at 4:04 pm

    I can’t wait to read this! Well done, Joan!