There Should Have Been Eight

I have to admit that this is the first book I've ever read by the author and I was not disappointed! I loved the extraordinary setting of a gloomy mansion somewhere in the rural countryside in New Zealand, miles away from any neighbors. Eight friends reunite, but one of them is missing. Bea who has committed suicide. The main protagonist is Luna, a photographer with a visual memory. She will loose her eyesight soon due to a rare disease which can't be healed. One by one, her friends get attacked- who is the bad guy? A classical whodunnit which I enjoyed very much. I also loved the diverse cast of characters. I had my theories who could be the murderer, but the author was really good in throwing red herrings again and again. Read this novel in a couple of days and was sad when it ended because it was so good! I highly recommend this book. Perfect if you like whodunnits in a dark setting.