SUMMARY
AN UNWANTED GUEST
BASED ON THE BOOK BY SHARI LAPENA
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES
CONTENT
Arrival at the Inn
The First Murder
Secrets and Suspicion
Desperation and Fear
The Search for the Killer
The Second Murder
Accusations and Defections
The Final Confrontation
Resolution and Escape
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena is a psychological thriller set in a remote inn in the Catskill Mountains, where a group of strangers becomes trapped by a snowstorm. Tensions rise when one guest is found murdered, and as the storm rages on, the group realizes that the killer is among them. Paranoia and distrust spread as the survivors try to uncover the murderer’s identity. The novel explores themes of isolation, human nature under stress, and the complexities of trust. With red herrings and misdirection, Lapena keeps readers on edge, questioning who can be trusted until the very end.
