

A locked-room mystery set in the sub-basement of a small liberal arts college in Vermont makes for a unique setting as seven people in their early twenties gather for a late-night secret ceremony. Surprisingly gory (violence against one another and the books!), the pace feels a bit uneven. Well-plotted, but I wish the characters were a bit more developed and that a little aftermath had been included! Felt a little like a screenplay more than book!