3.5 (2 ratings)
Wasp Trap
A Novel
“So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A dinner party in a beautiful Notting Hill townhouse turns into a sinister game as six old friends are forced to spill their darkest secrets…or else.
Six friends reunite in London to celebrate the life of their recently deceased ex-employer, a professor that brought them together in 1999 to help build a dating website based on psychological testing.
But what is meant to be a night of bittersweet nostalgia soon becomes a twisted and deadly game. The old friends are given an ultimatum: reveal their darkest secrets to the group or pick each other off one-by-one.
It soon becomes clear that their current predicament is related to their shared past. The love questionnaire they helped develop in 1999 for the dating site was also turned into a tool for weeding out psychopaths: The Wasp Trap. This experiment and the other tragic events of that summer long ago may help reveal the truth behind a killer hiding in plain sight.
Alternating between the past and present with a colorful ensemble of characters, The Wasp Trap is a fast-paced and twisty thrill ride that is perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Alice Feeney.
A dinner party in a beautiful Notting Hill townhouse turns into a sinister game as six old friends are forced to spill their darkest secrets…or else.
Six friends reunite in London to celebrate the life of their recently deceased ex-employer, a professor that brought them together in 1999 to help build a dating website based on psychological testing.
But what is meant to be a night of bittersweet nostalgia soon becomes a twisted and deadly game. The old friends are given an ultimatum: reveal their darkest secrets to the group or pick each other off one-by-one.
It soon becomes clear that their current predicament is related to their shared past. The love questionnaire they helped develop in 1999 for the dating site was also turned into a tool for weeding out psychopaths: The Wasp Trap. This experiment and the other tragic events of that summer long ago may help reveal the truth behind a killer hiding in plain sight.
Alternating between the past and present with a colorful ensemble of characters, The Wasp Trap is a fast-paced and twisty thrill ride that is perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Alice Feeney.
Pages: 336
ISBN: 9781668204771
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3.5
2 ratings
Jolene C.
Feb 8, 2026
This was my first book by this author. The story follows six friends across dual timelines, and it started off strong. However, I found myself losing interest as it went on—not because the plot was confusing, but because it just didn’t hold my attention. If it had maintained the early momentum, I think it could’ve been a great read.
Cheyenne Joy .
Feb 8, 2026
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The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards
Well, there goes another afternoon. I picked this up “just to read a few chapters,” and next thing I know, I’m glued to my paperback like it’s a defibrillator. This book grabs you by the collar from page one and doesn’t let go until the last twist hits (and even then, you’re still mentally pacing the room).
The pace? Relentless. It’s that classic Mark Edwards style — short, punchy chapters that each end with a line so juicy you physically can’t stop. I swear he sprinkles some sort of literary caffeine between the lines. I could practically see the scenes playing out, like I was standing right there, peeking through the curtains, whispering, “Oh no, don’t do that…” while doing absolutely nothing to stop it.
Now, I’ll admit — parts of it felt a little predictable. You can kind of sense where it’s heading, but that didn’t make it any less fun. The real thrill was watching how far these characters would go to protect their secrets. It’s that classic moral question: how deep are you willing to dig your own grave to keep the truth buried?
Fast, immersive, and full of tension — even when I guessed a few turns, it didn’t matter. It’s Mark Edwards doing what he does best: taking ordinary lives and twisting them just enough to make you question your neighbors. Loved it.
The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards
Well, there goes another afternoon. I picked this up “just to read a few chapters,” and next thing I know, I’m glued to my paperback like it’s a defibrillator. This book grabs you by the collar from page one and doesn’t let go until the last twist hits (and even then, you’re still mentally pacing the room).
The pace? Relentless. It’s that classic Mark Edwards style — short, punchy chapters that each end with a line so juicy you physically can’t stop. I swear he sprinkles some sort of literary caffeine between the lines. I could practically see the scenes playing out, like I was standing right there, peeking through the curtains, whispering, “Oh no, don’t do that…” while doing absolutely nothing to stop it.
Now, I’ll admit — parts of it felt a little predictable. You can kind of sense where it’s heading, but that didn’t make it any less fun. The real thrill was watching how far these characters would go to protect their secrets. It’s that classic moral question: how deep are you willing to dig your own grave to keep the truth buried?
Fast, immersive, and full of tension — even when I guessed a few turns, it didn’t matter. It’s Mark Edwards doing what he does best: taking ordinary lives and twisting them just enough to make you question your neighbors. Loved it.