Book Review: The Business Trip: A Novel by Jessie Garcia- Psychological Thriller

Hello, dear Readers,

My book review of The Business Trip: A Novel by Jessie Garcia.

Title: The Business Trip: A Novel

Rating:  5/5 Stars

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Author: Jessie Garcia

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Publication Date: January 14, 2025

Language: English

Hardcover: 352 pages
Meet the Author: Jessie Garcia
Buy Me: Amazon

Book Description

"A stunning and accomplished debut, with hugely relatable characters and an addictive storyline that kept me turning the pages well into the night. Bravo!" --BA Paris, New York Times bestselling author

"Wow, The Business Trip was nonstop twists and turns. I loved the unusual way that the story was told, and I kept reading all day long because I couldn't wait to see how it ended!" -- Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author.

THE BUSINESS TRIP is the gripping, page-turning debut from author Jessie Garcia.

Stephanie and Jasmine have nothing and everything in common. The two women don’t know each other but are on the same plane. Stephanie is on a business trip, and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. After a few days, they text their friends the same exact messages about the same man―the messages becoming stranger and more erratic.

And then the two women vanish. The texts go silent, the red flags go up, and the panic sets in. When Stephanie and Jasmine are each declared missing and in danger, it begs the question: Who is Trent McCarthy? What did he do to these women― or what did they do to him?

Twist upon twist, layer upon layer, where nothing is as it seems, The Business Trip takes you on a descent into the depths of a mastermind manipulator. But who is playing who?

My Thoughts

This was my last read of 2024, and OMG. WOW. What a surprise. I LOVED IT.

I could not stop reading it. Fast-paced and well-written, and the plot and the story are unique.

I must say, though, Trent McCarthy is one of the worst characters I have ever encountered, but also BRILLIANT. I can definitely see why this is needed in the story. 

I am so happy I got to read this book. It is so good, and I definitely recommend it. 

Thank you, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley, for the Free Advanced Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wendy