The Hunting Party

The Hunting Party is a classic closed-circle mystery with a modern edge. A group of old college friends gather at a remote Scottish lodge for New Year’s Eve—champagne, snow, secrets—and by the time the storm cuts them off from the world, one of them is dead.

Lucy Foley leans hard into atmosphere, and it works. The blizzard, the isolation, the uneasy friendships—all of it builds a slow, claustrophobic tension. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives and timelines, which keeps you guessing who the victim is and who might be lying.

It’s fun and addictive in that “just one more chapter” way, though the large cast can get a little messy, and a few twists are easier to spot than others. Still, the setting and simmering resentments make it a satisfying winter read—sharp, stylish, and a little cruel.