A clever and atmospheric island cozy mystery where a weekend getaway turns deadly — and secrets prove harder to escape than the tide.
 
Annie Darling and her husband Max are invited to a secluded island mansion for what’s supposed to be a relaxing weekend retreat among friends. But when the host’s past catches up with him and the guests start dying one by one, the Darlings realize they’ve walked straight into a trap. Cut off from the mainland by a fierce storm, Annie must use all her intuition — and a dash of courage — to solve the mystery before the killer strikes again.
 
In Death of the Party, Carolyn Hart delivers one of her most suspenseful and tightly woven Death on Demand mysteries yet. What begins as a social gathering quickly unravels into a deadly game of secrets and revenge. As Annie pieces together the truth behind her host’s troubled history, she discovers that everyone on the island has something to hide — and that trust can be as dangerous as deceit.
 
Brimming with wit, tension, and classic mystery tropes reimagined through Hart’s cozy lens, this story pays homage to Agatha Christie-style isolation mysteries while staying true to the heart of the Death on Demand series: strong characters, emotional insight, and a touch of humor amidst the danger.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A suspenseful, Agatha Christie-style “locked-island” mystery.
Features Annie and Max Darling — cozy fiction’s favorite investigative couple.
Combines atmosphere, tension, and heartfelt storytelling.
Richly written with Carolyn Hart’s signature charm and intelligence.
A must-read for fans of classic whodunits with modern warmth.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Agatha Christie, Ellery Adams, and Katherine Hall Page.
Readers who enjoy island or isolated-setting mysteries.
Cozy collectors following the Death on Demand series.
Book clubs that love clever, character-driven mysteries.
 
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If you enjoyed Death of the Party, you might also like:
Murder Walks the Plank by Carolyn Hart — a playful coastal whodunit.
Death Walked In by Carolyn Hart — another mystery steeped in secrets and Southern charm.
Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie — a classic island mystery that inspired many modern cozies.