You Are Fatally Invited
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:4th Dec '25
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£16.99(9780857505835)

A MUST-READ RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK
The ultimate, compulsively twisty psychological thriller to get lost in this Christmas - perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Anthony Horowitz and The Traitors.
‘An ingeniously plotted, deliciously dark treat for thriller fans.’ Catherine Ryan Howard
‘A homage to Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.’ The Times
The rules of the game are simple: find the killer before they find you.
The Host
After years hiding in the shadows, legendary crime author J. R. Alastor has sent out six invitations to an exclusive murder mystery retreat on his private island.
The Players
The six bestselling thriller writers accept their invitations without question – it’s an opportunity any author would kill for.
The Game
Things take a sinister turn when one guest is found dead, and the others find themselves in the midst of a nightmare drawn from Alastor’s dark imagination. They may have written thrillers – but now they must survive one...
Praise for You Are Fatally Invited
‘Devilishly twisty, You Are Fatally Invited is a must-read.’ i Paper
‘A novel with black ink in its veins and a cheeky smile on its face. RSVP immediately.’ – A.J. Finn
‘Wickedly delightful mayhem. It’s Agatha Christie on steroids.’ – Tess Gerritsen
'Terrifying thriller tropes, gothic deliciousness, and a deep and obsessive love for books.' *****
'Exceptional... If you’re a fan of mystery and slashers it’s a must read.' *****
'This perfectly woven mystery will keep the reader guessing to the very end. Absolutely fabulous!' *****
'I have read a lot of mystery/thriller books and this one is exceptional!' *****
'OMG this book!!! It is such a rollercoaster ride that you do not want to get off. Agatha Christie meets Cluedo in this unique and utterly brilliant story.' *****
'A really assured and clever novel - utterly riveting fun. I read it in a day.' *****
'This book is insane! Wow! Amazing twists and turns.' *****
Ande Pliego plays smartly with the often-implausible tropes of the suspense genre.
You Are Fatally Invited works most effectively as a homage to Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.
When you trap a group of mystery authors on a secluded island, the result is wickedly delightful mayhem! It’s Agatha Christie on steroids. * Tess Gerritsen, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series. *
Clever, funny and devilishly twisty, You Are Fatally Invited is a must-read from an exciting debut author. * i Paper *
Here's an invitation you'll want to accept: a sneaky, snaky mystery that nods to (and winks at) private-island thrillers from And Then There Were None to Lucy Foley's The Guest List - but beats with a pulse all its own. Rush down the steps of those secret stairwells and you'll trip over twists; enter the hidden rooms and you'll drop through trapdoors. You Are Fatally Invited is a novel with black ink in its veins and a cheeky smile on its face. RSVP immediately. * A.J. Finn *
Glass Onion meets Cluedo in this intricate and clever thriller - original and atmospheric. * Catherine Cooper *
Twisty and fabulously fun, You Are Fatally Invited is a locked room mystery that readers won’t want to put down. With its clever use of tropes and an expertly drawn cast of characters, this debut is not to be missed! * Amy Tintera, bestselling author of Richard & Judy bookclub pick Listen For the Lie *
And Then There Were None via Knives Out meets... On Writing?! An ingeniously plotted, deliciously dark treat for thriller fans. I enjoyed every page. * No.1 bestselling author Catherine Ryan Howard *
This meta ironic fun thriller will keep you turning pages late into the night. You won’t know who did it or how or why until the very juicy end! * Sascha Rothchild, Emmy award-winning author of Blood Sugar *
The debut of 2025! Ande Pliego breathes new life into the locked room mystery with a riveting tale of a thriller writer’s retreat gone awry. You Are Fatally Invited winks at the tropes while delivering twist after twist after twist. Mark my words, Pliego is destined to reach the top of the thriller writer world—even without killing off the competition. * Alex Finlay, bestselling author of If Something Happens to Me *
A fresh, fast-paced take on the classic murder mystery, You Are Fatally Invited kept me guessing until the very end. The great set up is only the beginning - clever twists, compelling characters, and juicy secrets make this one of the most entertaining thrillers I’ve read in a long time. Clear your weekend, because once you start, you won’t want to put it down. * Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murd
ISBN: 9781804993927
Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 23mm
Weight: 268g
384 pages