Home ⋅ Published Books ⋅ The Birthday Weekend: A suspenseful page-turner about friendship, sisterhood and long-buried secrets

The Birthday Weekend: A suspenseful page-turner about friendship, sisterhood and long-buried secrets
Share by Email Share on Messenger Share on Whatsapp Share on Whatsapp

By: Zoë Miller
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland
Published: March 2024
Pages: 416
Categories: Fiction, Literature
Language: English
Available as: Ebook
On sale at:
ISBN-13: 9781399725620

It was a celebration to die for . . . What happened on holiday was supposed to stay on holiday - but that was before a body was found . . . Socialite Lucinda Oliver planned a lavish celebration for her fortieth birthday - a weekend escape at an Irish coastal town with her sister Stella and her closest friends. The weekend was to end with a blow-out party and a special announcement, one Lucinda had been dropping hints about for weeks. But before Lucinda could reveal her secret, she went missing. And now, six months later, her car has been found submerged in the Atlantic Ocean. Devastated, Stella decides to gather Lucinda's friends once more, in that same coastal town - the first time they've all been together since her disappearance. But soon she starts to suspect that one of the group knows the truth about Lucinda's accident. Which one of them is lying? Stella vows to find out, discovering that what happened to her sister links back to another birthday celebration, ten years ago... See what readers are saying about The Birthday Weekend: 'A suspenseful and an extremely addictive read! It hooked me from the very beginning and made me read well into the night! . . . a fantastic book - if you don't read it you are really missing out!' Netgalley reviewer 'One of the most exciting books of 2024! Filled to the rim with twists, this book can result in whiplash. I ripped through this book in a few short hours that honestly felt like minutes. I was so consumed within the pages, I doubt I even once checked the time.' Netgalley reviewer 'Once you pick up this creepy, menacing book packed full of twists and turns you'll find it very difficult to leave it out of your hands. Zoe Miller has written an excellent, gripping read that is well told and keeps you guessing throughout.' Emma Crowley @emthebookworm 'A serious page turner that I couldn't put down. This book is packed with twists . . . a brilliant thriller and I look forward to reading more books by the author' Netgalley reviewer 'Buy and read!! This is the best book Zoe Miller has written, full of intense mystery and just when you think it's all over there is so much more. I loved it.' Netgalley reviewer 'OMG... I absolutely loved it, couldn't put it down . . . Would definitely recommend!!!' Netgalley reviewer 'Such an intense gripping read, it had me up late into the night reading, could not put it down. I loved the writing style which helped build the tension throughout. Fantastic mystery thriller which I highly recommend.' Netgalley reviewer 'A story packed with twists and many red herrings to keep the reader guessing ... such an interesting and engaging read.' Netgalley reviewer

Other Books From this Category

View More From This Category

Other Books From this Author

  • 3 Apr 2025 - Hachette Books Ireland

    The Girls' Trip

    By Zoë Miller

    'She had it coming. So had the others.' In 2007, Cora, Faye, Anna and Julia returned home from a week together in Ibiza with secrets to keep. When they agreed never to contact each other again, all t...

  • 6 Feb 2025 - Hachette Books Ireland

    The Birthday Weekend: A suspenseful page-turner about friendship, sisterhood and long-buried secrets

    By Zoë Miller

    It was a celebration to die for . . . What happened on holiday was supposed to stay on holiday - but that was before a body was found . . . Socialite Lucinda Oliver's birthday weekend was supposed t...

  • 14 Oct 2021 - Hachette Books Ireland

    The House in the Woods

    By Zoë Miller

    When actress Evie Lawrence is injured in a shocking hit-and-run accident, she wants nothing more than to retreat to her woodland home in Wicklow to recover. But when she's forced to admit that she nee...

  • 4 Oct 2018 - Hachette Books Ireland

    The Visitor: Is he who he says he is?

    By Zoë Miller

    'Zoe Miller is married with three children. She lives in Dublin.Her novels include A Question of Betrayal, Someone New, A Husband's Confession and The Compromise. '

  • 2 Feb 2018 - Hachette Books Ireland

    A House Full of Secrets: All she sees is the perfect man, but what is he hiding?

    By Zoë Miller

    An invitation to visit Niall's childhood home is too good an opportunity for Vikki to pass up. This is the chance she's been waiting for to get closer to her friend, and to meet the family he's always...

  • 3 Aug 2017 - Hachette Books Ireland

    A House Full of Secrets: All she sees is the perfect man, but what is he hiding?

    By Zoë Miller

    When Londoner Vikki receives an invitation from Niall Blake to join him for a weekend at his family home in a remote part of Ireland, she hopes it will be the perfect opportunity to turn their friends...

  • 7 Apr 2016 - Hachette Books Ireland

    Someone New

    By Zoë Miller

    In her heart, Grace knows the perfect, reliable, good-looking Gavin isn't perfect for her. Then she meets Danny. Unpredictable, risk-taking, spontaneous, he turns her world upside down. And all of a s...

  • 8 Mar 2012 - Hodder Headline Ireland

    A Family Scandal

    By Zoë Miller

    Love will tear them apart The Rock Star It is twenty years since rock musician Zach Anderson mysteriously plunged to his death in a lake. When media interest in the incident is suddenly re-ignited, hi...

  • 8 Mar 2012 - Hachette Books Ireland

    A Family Scandal Digital original

    By Zoë Miller

    Their connection to a world-famous rock star puts three sisters in the unwelcome glare of the media spotlight - will the past finally bring them together, or tear them apart for good? A glamorous page...

View More From This Author

About Us

Irish Interest in based on one very simple idea: to bring the contents of any Irish bookshop to people everywhere, especially those outside Ireland who do not have the possibility of keeping abreast of new books published in Ireland. The Irish Interest web platform is purely a provider of information about new publications. The aim of the site is to have every publishing house in Ireland adding their latest titles as they become available. Hyperlinks to each title bring users of the site directly to the publisher's web area or to a sales site where books can be purchased.

Privacy Policy

Irishinterest.ie and its owners strive at all times to preserver the privacy of all personal information stored on its website and servers. Information deemed to be private and confidential will not be communicated to any parties or divulged in any way. Cookies and similar technologies Irishinterest.ie and its owners are not responsible for external data collection entities. Third party sites with access to Irishinterest.ie may be able to acquire or assimilate data. Cookies and similar technologies can be utilized by third parties accessing our site without our knowledge.

Terms & Conditions

Irishinterest.ie, Irishinterest.com, and its owners take no responsibility for information issued on its site that is posted by third parties. It is the sole responsibility of the third parties who utilize the site for publication of any information to ensure that such information is correct and does not infringe laws and the rights of others who may be affected by publication of such information. Disputed material will be removed pending clarification.