by Lucy Foley
Published 2020
Don't miss Lucy Foley's new book, The Midnight Feast, coming June 18th! A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLERS OF THE YEAR “I loved this book. It gave me the same waves of happiness I get from curling up with a classic Christie...The alternating points of view keep you guessing, and guessing wrong.” — Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient "Evok[es] the great Agatha Christie classics…Pay close attention to seemingly throwaway details about the characters’ pasts. They are all clues.” -- New York Times Book Review A wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked and atmospheric thriller reminiscent of Agatha Christie from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hunting Party. The bride – The plus one – The best man – The wedding planner – The bridesmaid – The body On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed. But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. The groomsmen begin the drinking game from their school days. The bridesmaid not-so-accidentally ruins her dress. The bride’s oldest (male) friend gives an uncomfortably caring toast. And then someone turns up dead. Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why?
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British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Intense
“With a bold and expressive delivery, Clarice excels at building tension, making her an excellent choice for a dramatic and suspenseful narration that hints at underlying secrets.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Neutral
“The measured and slightly distant quality of this British voice aligns well with the sophisticated yet ominous nature of a classic mystery, providing a subtle sense of foreboding.”
New York · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Deep
“A calm, deep, and mysterious tone makes Fernanda suitable for a narrator who needs to convey a dark and intimate presence, drawing the audience into the story's depths with a measured pace.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Veda Sky's chilling and intense modulation offers a unique, slightly haunting texture that would enhance the mysterious and dramatic aspects of a thriller's narration.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“This voice's smooth, intense quality is ideal for drawing listeners into the suspenseful atmosphere of a thriller, perfectly embodying the ominous and mysterious tone required for the narrator.”
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Smart, ambitious, and driven, a magazine publisher whose facade of perfection may be cracking under pressure.
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Jane Reader's crisp, rhythmic elocution and sophisticated presence perfectly capture the smart, ambitious, and somewhat controlled facade of a magazine publisher under pressure.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“This voice delivers an effortlessly professional yet warm tone, suitable for a driven protagonist whose polished exterior might be cracking, offering a nuanced blend of composure and underlying tension.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Blair's clear, emotionally grounded voice with a persuasive edge can convey the bride's ambition and drive, while also hinting at vulnerability beneath her perfectionist surface.”
South African · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Mapendo's approachable yet assured delivery fits a driven magazine publisher, suggesting a professional demeanor with underlying tension.”
Indian · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“The deep, husky, and cosmopolitan tone of India provides a mature and grounded presence, fitting for a sophisticated character whose calm exterior might mask inner turmoil.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Allison's natural, conversational, and articulate delivery suits a protagonist who is outwardly pleasant but internally intense, allowing for subtle shifts in emotional register.”
Handsome, charming, and a rising television star, with a public persona that might hide a darker side.
Us Southern · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Hank Turner's confident swagger and playful charm could capture the energetic and charismatic public persona of the groom.”
Also recommended for: The Best Man
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Dorian Noir's deep, warm, and velvety voice with a charming quality is an excellent fit for a handsome television star, suggesting both his public appeal and a potential darker, intimate side.”
Also recommended for: The Best Man
Indian · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Rihan P's young, cool, and warm voice carries a casual intimacy, perfect for portraying a charming celebrity groom whose appeal feels natural and effortless.”
French · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Cute
“Jamie's smooth, charming French accent adds a touch of sophistication and charisma, fitting for a rising television star with an engaging public image.”
Male · Deep · Middle-Aged · Narration · Character-Voice · Warm · +4 more
“Tom Kaulitz offers a warm and intimate male voice with a gentle, romantic tone, which can effectively portray the charming public persona while subtly hinting at a complex inner world.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Warm · Calm · Gentle · +3 more
“This voice's warm and gentle middle-aged male tone, with a calm and conversational delivery, works well for a character who is publicly charming and smooth, but might conceal deeper complexities.”
Boisterous and loyal to the groom, embodying the old-school camaraderie and potential recklessness of their past.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Dorian Noir's deep, velvety voice, while charming, could give the best man a more grounded, perhaps slightly menacing, edge.”
Also recommended for: The Groom
Male · Middle-Aged · Character-Voice · Entertainment · Narration · Energetic · +9 more
“Billy Midnight's energetic, dynamic, and slightly raspy delivery perfectly embodies the boisterous and potentially reckless nature of the best man, reflecting old-school camaraderie.”
Us Southern · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Hank Turner's Southern swagger and raspy sparkle provide a punchy energy and playful charm, fitting for a loyal best man with a lively, conversational style.”
Also recommended for: The Groom
Male · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +57 more
“The versatile and energetic quality of Matt Dillon's voice can portray the best man's confident and boisterous character, with a dynamic range for conversational interactions.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Relaxed
“Kevin's relaxed and gentle tone can offer a contrasting yet suitable portrayal of loyalty, suggesting a softer side to the best man's boisterous exterior.”
Canadian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Meditative
“Toren's soft and meditative voice, while calm, could offer an interesting interpretation of the best man, perhaps highlighting moments of quiet reflection amidst the recklessness.”
Observant and perhaps a bit resentful, with a tendency for accidental mishaps that reveal underlying tension.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Kelly's warm, soothing, and empathetic cadence would fit a bridesmaid who is observant and prone to accidental mishaps, suggesting a gentle nature underneath it all. ”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Jasmine's warm, kind, and conversational voice with a natural storytelling quality provides a calm and approachable tone, suitable for a character who might be a quiet confidante with hidden feelings.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Narration · Social-Media · Soft · Calm · +3 more
“Taylor Swift's soft, sincere, and slightly breathy tone offers an intimate quality that works for a thoughtful, observant character.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Mina's gentle, soft, and serene voice with a calm, steady presence is an excellent match for an observant bridesmaid, conveying intimacy and a tendency for subtle mishaps.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Narration · Educational · Soft · Calm · +4 more
“This gentle and calm female voice, with its soft and breathy quality, is ideal for an intimate storytelling role, perfectly suiting a bridesmaid who observes with a quiet, measured tone.”
Female · Young · Narration · Soft · Breathy · Intimate · +3 more
“The soft and breathy intimacy of this voice is well-suited for a character who might be quiet and observant, with a calm and gentle presence that hints at underlying tension.”
Female · Young · Narration · Soft · Warm · Calm · +3 more
“A soothing and breathy female voice with an empathetic tone fits the bridesmaid's character, allowing for a gentle, intimate delivery that can convey both calm and subtle resentment.”