The Drift

The Drift takes the classic trope of having what initially appear to be three very distinct and separate stories gradually converge on each other and delivers a masterclass on how to pull it off with style and aplomb.

The phrase ‘page-turner’ is often bandied about, but I genuinely found I couldn’t stop reading due to CJ Tudor’s effective use of short chapters and advancing each of the stories in a rapid-fire round-robin manner. Each chapter ends with a tantalizing hook that encourages you to push on until, finally, the pieces all fall into place in a series of powerful but… show more.

I grew up on a peculiar diet of the classics and horror. So, when I wasn't reading Little Women, I was reading Pet Sematary, and I have been a horror fan ever since. The Drift is one of the best of recent years, in my opinion.

Talk about a masterclass in suspense. There's the wry humour that I love with my horror and the astute observations and relatable characters. It's a world that is far removed from our every day and yet felt all too familiar at the same time.

It's one of those 'one more chapter' books that… show more.

CJ Tudor is an automatic pre-order for me. When you write thrillers, it can be hard for other authors to give you a satisfying twist, but Tudor always delivers.

The Drift combines two elements of my other favorites, setting the post-apocalyptic story in (and above) a snowy wasteland, so get a refill on that hot cocoa. This story is told from three different points of view, and part of the fun is piecing together how they all connect with the characters and the timeline. The characters fight the disease, their own isolation, and each other as they strive for survival… show more.