Read for a book group. Fast paced enough that I could hear the drum machines in the background...I had to force myself to finish it. A reasonable premise but I found it lazy, predictable  and clichéd. I skimmed large chunks of text that were simply filling the page in between the actual plot development. Nothing would compell me to read another of this author's books and I can scarcely believe this was recommended by my friend! 

Weird 

 Arrival are promoting their self-driving cars by issuing one to every car user on Garrett Island, the residents are being allowed test the car pre-release for 1 month and see if they prefer them to their normal ride. Arrival have become world leaders in the market, with what are rumoured to be underhand tactics; their rivals Gandalf were sabotaged leading to the death of 3 people in suspicious circumstances and the collapse of the company. After the 1 month test drive, the press make their way over to the island for the product launch and everything begins to go horribly wrong, soon every person on the island will be fighting for their life as the cars seem to turn feral, aggressively territorial and actively intent on harm. 

 

A really original premise, with some great character building and totally believable storyline. This book really kept me on the edge of my seat and didn’t want to put it down. There was a great mix of drama and suspense with some horror elements, I loved it and will certainly look for more books from Linwood Barclay.

The narrator took me a little time to warm up to, but I ended up really enjoying him, he made it easy to tell characters apart as well as bringing the tale to life.