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The Weekend
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Expected 26 Feb 26THE BRAND NEW, ADDICTIVE UP-ALL-NIGHT THRILLER
Welcome to THE WEEKEND . . .
When a group of friends rent a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales, they have little idea that this one weekend may change the course of their lives forever.
While out on a walk, a storm descends and the friends take shelter in the mouth of an old lead mine. Inside, they discover a backpack filled with more money than they've ever seen.
Of course, they agree, they will hand the money to the police at the first opportunity. But as the storm continues and time passes, some of the party begin to think again. Because there are secrets festering at the heart of this group. Debt. Blackmail. A career on the brink. Problems that could be solved instantly with an unexpected windfall.
And perhaps they don't know each other as well as thought they did.
Before long, six good friends find themselves sliding headlong into a world of deceit, treachery, betrayal and murder . . .
Welcome to THE WEEKEND . . .
When a group of friends rent a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales, they have little idea that this one weekend may change the course of their lives forever.
While out on a walk, a storm descends and the friends take shelter in the mouth of an old lead mine. Inside, they discover a backpack filled with more money than they've ever seen.
Of course, they agree, they will hand the money to the police at the first opportunity. But as the storm continues and time passes, some of the party begin to think again. Because there are secrets festering at the heart of this group. Debt. Blackmail. A career on the brink. Problems that could be solved instantly with an unexpected windfall.
And perhaps they don't know each other as well as thought they did.
Before long, six good friends find themselves sliding headlong into a world of deceit, treachery, betrayal and murder . . .
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Expected publication February 26, 2026
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T.M. Logan
23 books3,816 followersTim’s thrillers have sold more than three million copies in the UK and are published in translation in 22 other countries including Italy, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, South Korea, Romania and the Netherlands.
His 2025 novel, THE DAUGHTER, opens as Lauren arrives to pick up her daughter from university at the end of her first term – only to find a stranger answering the door. Evie’s not there, has not been there for weeks, in fact she's vanished without trace. With her young son in tow, Lauren sets off on a desperate search into the dark heart of London to find Evie before she’s lost forever…
His previous novel, THE DREAM HOME, is about a family who move into a rambling Victorian house hoping it will be their 'forever home'. But it's not long before they start to uncover secrets contained within those walls, including a hidden room on the top floor. And by the time they realise the past is better left buried, it's already too late...
THE HOLIDAY was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and spent ten weeks in the Sunday Times paperback top ten. It has since won a Nielsen Bestseller Award and been made into a four-part TV drama starring Jill Halfpenny (currently available on Netflix UK).
THE CATCH, about a father convinced his daughter is about to marry a man with terrible secrets, has also been made into a TV drama starring Jason Watkins, Poppy Gilbert, Aneurin Barnard and Cathy Belton (also on Netflix UK).
His other books are THE MOTHER, THE CURFEW, TRUST ME, LIES and 29 SECONDS.
Tim was born in Berkshire and studied in London and Cardiff before becoming a national newspaper journalist. He lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife and two children, and writes in a cabin in the corner of his garden.
For exclusive writing and new releases from TM Logan, sign up to the Readers’ Club: www.bit.ly/TMLogan.
His 2025 novel, THE DAUGHTER, opens as Lauren arrives to pick up her daughter from university at the end of her first term – only to find a stranger answering the door. Evie’s not there, has not been there for weeks, in fact she's vanished without trace. With her young son in tow, Lauren sets off on a desperate search into the dark heart of London to find Evie before she’s lost forever…
His previous novel, THE DREAM HOME, is about a family who move into a rambling Victorian house hoping it will be their 'forever home'. But it's not long before they start to uncover secrets contained within those walls, including a hidden room on the top floor. And by the time they realise the past is better left buried, it's already too late...
THE HOLIDAY was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and spent ten weeks in the Sunday Times paperback top ten. It has since won a Nielsen Bestseller Award and been made into a four-part TV drama starring Jill Halfpenny (currently available on Netflix UK).
THE CATCH, about a father convinced his daughter is about to marry a man with terrible secrets, has also been made into a TV drama starring Jason Watkins, Poppy Gilbert, Aneurin Barnard and Cathy Belton (also on Netflix UK).
His other books are THE MOTHER, THE CURFEW, TRUST ME, LIES and 29 SECONDS.
Tim was born in Berkshire and studied in London and Cardiff before becoming a national newspaper journalist. He lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife and two children, and writes in a cabin in the corner of his garden.
For exclusive writing and new releases from TM Logan, sign up to the Readers’ Club: www.bit.ly/TMLogan.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
TM Logan books are always a wild ride and so enjoyable to read. The Weekend is a twisty and dark thriller about a group of friends who find a bag of money on their weekend away to the Yorkshire Moors.
Money changes everything right? Well these 6 friends are about to find out. What would you do? On a hike, escaping from the rain, they discover a backpack filled with cash, £1.6 million pounds in fact. Nothing good can come from taking it and yet the temptation is overwhelming for them. It is the beginning of a dangerous game where they don’t know who they can trust.
I love his this author puts ordinary people with ordinary problems into very difficult situations to see how they will react and cope. Makes you think what you would do.
Another winner from a favourite author, his 10th book is fantastic.
Thank you so much to Bonnier Books UK for my advanced reading copy. Publishes on February 26th.
Money changes everything right? Well these 6 friends are about to find out. What would you do? On a hike, escaping from the rain, they discover a backpack filled with cash, £1.6 million pounds in fact. Nothing good can come from taking it and yet the temptation is overwhelming for them. It is the beginning of a dangerous game where they don’t know who they can trust.
I love his this author puts ordinary people with ordinary problems into very difficult situations to see how they will react and cope. Makes you think what you would do.
Another winner from a favourite author, his 10th book is fantastic.
Thank you so much to Bonnier Books UK for my advanced reading copy. Publishes on February 26th.
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December 22, 2025I'm a big fan of some of TM Logan's previous novels so I was delighted to be approved for the latest ARC. Although the synopsis sounded vaguely familiar (group of friends stumble upon loot and have decidedly different opinions on what to do with it), I was still intrigued as to where he would take it and it did stand out from previous novels.
The group of friends in question are three couples and when they come across the bag of money (over £1m), arguments ensue both between, and within, the couples as to whether they should hand it in or divide it between them. However, what is clear is that the money belongs to someone and both they, as well as the Police, are keen to track it down.
I did really enjoy this one and my enjoyment was only tempered by one thing which was that a mid-point twist was very similar to a book I have read recently so I saw it coming a mile off (and I never see twists coming) which meant I wasn't hit by it the same way I normally would have been. To be clear, that is not a criticism of the book, it is a clever twist which really turns the story on its head, but I did see it coming.
TM Logan seems to have a loyal group of fans and it is clear to see why. If you haven't read his books yet, what are you waiting for?
Thanks to Netgalley and Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
P.S This is my 200th novel of the year and I have officially completed by 2025 reading challenge 9 days early :)
The group of friends in question are three couples and when they come across the bag of money (over £1m), arguments ensue both between, and within, the couples as to whether they should hand it in or divide it between them. However, what is clear is that the money belongs to someone and both they, as well as the Police, are keen to track it down.
I did really enjoy this one and my enjoyment was only tempered by one thing which was that a mid-point twist was very similar to a book I have read recently so I saw it coming a mile off (and I never see twists coming) which meant I wasn't hit by it the same way I normally would have been. To be clear, that is not a criticism of the book, it is a clever twist which really turns the story on its head, but I did see it coming.
TM Logan seems to have a loyal group of fans and it is clear to see why. If you haven't read his books yet, what are you waiting for?
Thanks to Netgalley and Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
P.S This is my 200th novel of the year and I have officially completed by 2025 reading challenge 9 days early :)
January 29, 2026
Literally couldn’t put this one down and finished it in two sessions- loved the short, snappy chapters & fast pace & as ever with this author the pages seem to turn themselves. I really enjoyed the snowy Yorkshire setting & the conundrum ‘hook’ which made me question what my own reactions would be if I find a huge bag of money (I’d report it within nano seconds. I found a £10 note outside our school once and handed it in to the staff room immediately!) I couldn’t relate to some of the actions of the MC’s but at the same time it felt believable enough whilst reading, and all thrillers need a healthy dose of ‘unreality’ to keep us on our toes. It still kept me guessing & I really enjoyed it.
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
This was a fun and entertaining read!
What would you do if you suddenly had access to a lot of money you found by chance? Would you take it to the police, or would you rather hang on to it? This is one of those questions where you think you know what to do, but in reality, it might not seem so straightforward.
Three couples go away for their usual New Year's celebrations holiday and end up in a cave after they get lost. Here they discover a bag full of money, and as we know, money is the root of all evil!
Some of them want to report it immediately, but there are others who want to first look into it and see if it's money that will be missed.
Obviously, this turns out to be a very bad mistake, especially as most of them have their own secrets that they are hiding from each other as well as their spouses.
Another great fast-paced read by T.M. Logan!
What would you do if you suddenly had access to a lot of money you found by chance? Would you take it to the police, or would you rather hang on to it? This is one of those questions where you think you know what to do, but in reality, it might not seem so straightforward.
Three couples go away for their usual New Year's celebrations holiday and end up in a cave after they get lost. Here they discover a bag full of money, and as we know, money is the root of all evil!
Some of them want to report it immediately, but there are others who want to first look into it and see if it's money that will be missed.
Obviously, this turns out to be a very bad mistake, especially as most of them have their own secrets that they are hiding from each other as well as their spouses.
Another great fast-paced read by T.M. Logan!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I love a TM Logan book, it's one of my regular reads every February or so... of course, once again, he did not disappoint!
The weekend is a book with a dark, twisty story line, one that I felt was darker than usual. Throw in a good moral dilemma and some dangerous characters and I'm 100% sold! The tension in the last third of the story was to the roof and I struggled to put the book down until all was resolved and revealed. I particularly liked the final twist, not the usual one we find in thrillers (adding darkness to an already dark plot) and it gave the ending a different flavour. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll stop here.
Recommended!
The weekend is a book with a dark, twisty story line, one that I felt was darker than usual. Throw in a good moral dilemma and some dangerous characters and I'm 100% sold! The tension in the last third of the story was to the roof and I struggled to put the book down until all was resolved and revealed. I particularly liked the final twist, not the usual one we find in thrillers (adding darkness to an already dark plot) and it gave the ending a different flavour. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll stop here.
Recommended!
December 22, 2025
Another outstanding read from T. M. Logan. The weekend begins as a familiar reunion of friends in the Yorkshire Dales quickly shifts into something far more unsettling, not because of sudden shocks, but because of the slow exposure of the characters involved.
Each character arrives carrying private pressures, financial, emotional, professional, and the isolation of the weekend gives those pressures space to surface. The tension doesn’t come from wondering if something will go wrong, but from watching how easily good intentions start to fray.
It’s a tense, uncomfortable read that leans heavily on character rather than spectacle. The idea of finding the money is simple, but the real story is how quickly long standing friendships start to strain once self-interest enters the room. Logan does a good job of showing how small doubts and private worries can spiral when people feel trapped together, both by the weather and by their own secrets.
I liked how the tension builds through conversations rather than constant action, making the group dynamic feel believable and messy. Not everyone is likeable, but that feels intentional, and it suits a story about moral compromise. By the end, it’s less about the money itself and more about what the weekend exposes, and what can’t be taken back once said or done. Highly recommended
Each character arrives carrying private pressures, financial, emotional, professional, and the isolation of the weekend gives those pressures space to surface. The tension doesn’t come from wondering if something will go wrong, but from watching how easily good intentions start to fray.
It’s a tense, uncomfortable read that leans heavily on character rather than spectacle. The idea of finding the money is simple, but the real story is how quickly long standing friendships start to strain once self-interest enters the room. Logan does a good job of showing how small doubts and private worries can spiral when people feel trapped together, both by the weather and by their own secrets.
I liked how the tension builds through conversations rather than constant action, making the group dynamic feel believable and messy. Not everyone is likeable, but that feels intentional, and it suits a story about moral compromise. By the end, it’s less about the money itself and more about what the weekend exposes, and what can’t be taken back once said or done. Highly recommended
February 9, 2026
I was really intrigued by the premise of this book. Six friends on a weekend away find a bag containing a large amount of money and quickly realise they cannot agree on what to do with it.
As the story unfolds, each character is revealed to be far more morally grey than first impressions suggest. Everyone has secrets and their own reasons for wanting the money, which creates tension and mistrust within the group. I liked how this explored how quickly friendships can unravel when temptation is introduced.
Helen, the main character, was likeable and easy to root for, while some of the others were much harder to warm to, though that felt intentional.
I did find some of the plot twists a bit too far fetched, particularly in the second half where things started to feel unrealistic and occasionally a little silly. That took me out of the story and stopped it from fully gripping me.
Overall, this was an enjoyable and easy to read thriller with a strong hook, but it did not break any new ground for me.
As the story unfolds, each character is revealed to be far more morally grey than first impressions suggest. Everyone has secrets and their own reasons for wanting the money, which creates tension and mistrust within the group. I liked how this explored how quickly friendships can unravel when temptation is introduced.
Helen, the main character, was likeable and easy to root for, while some of the others were much harder to warm to, though that felt intentional.
I did find some of the plot twists a bit too far fetched, particularly in the second half where things started to feel unrealistic and occasionally a little silly. That took me out of the story and stopped it from fully gripping me.
Overall, this was an enjoyable and easy to read thriller with a strong hook, but it did not break any new ground for me.
December 10, 2025
When you see the name TM Logan - you know you’re in for a good read!
Tim is at the top of his game, 10 books down and all epically brilliant and distinctive in their own right. The brilliance of his writing combined with the simplicity of the scenario is true genius. He doesn’t go all in with the crazy, yet done before set ups - instead choosing a sliding doors moment that changes everything.
You just know that nothing good will come from these friends finding that bag - and yet! As you read the book you can’t help going through the scenarios and possibilities yourself. Should you keep it? Should you hand it in? Nobody leaves that kind of money just lying around with no intention of wanting it back.
And so sets the scene for this fantastic book. Totally gripping from the moment I picked it up and brilliantly written. I look forward to books by TM Logan and yet like a packet of Pringles ‘once you pop you can’t stop!’ Read over one weekend I’m still feeling the dizziness from reading so fast.
If you e not read TM Logan before … uh time to remove that rock! You’ll love each and every one of his books.
Thanks to NetGalley and special thanks to Bonnie’s Books for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
Tim is at the top of his game, 10 books down and all epically brilliant and distinctive in their own right. The brilliance of his writing combined with the simplicity of the scenario is true genius. He doesn’t go all in with the crazy, yet done before set ups - instead choosing a sliding doors moment that changes everything.
You just know that nothing good will come from these friends finding that bag - and yet! As you read the book you can’t help going through the scenarios and possibilities yourself. Should you keep it? Should you hand it in? Nobody leaves that kind of money just lying around with no intention of wanting it back.
And so sets the scene for this fantastic book. Totally gripping from the moment I picked it up and brilliantly written. I look forward to books by TM Logan and yet like a packet of Pringles ‘once you pop you can’t stop!’ Read over one weekend I’m still feeling the dizziness from reading so fast.
If you e not read TM Logan before … uh time to remove that rock! You’ll love each and every one of his books.
Thanks to NetGalley and special thanks to Bonnie’s Books for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
December 18, 2025
A fast paced thriller with a solid plot. I had a fab time reading this one and it kept me on the edge of my seat, definitely worth the read.
December 24, 2025
4.5 stars
December 26, 2025
Another fabulous exciting book by T M Logan. The Weekend is a great thriller with good characters.
An annual New Year trip with friends and family take an unexpected twist when a bag for of cash is discovered. This leads the party of 6 with a dilemma which divides them and raises questions about how well they know each other and who can be trusted.
My thanks to Net Galley and publishers for the advanced copy I have no doubt that it will be another hit.
An annual New Year trip with friends and family take an unexpected twist when a bag for of cash is discovered. This leads the party of 6 with a dilemma which divides them and raises questions about how well they know each other and who can be trusted.
My thanks to Net Galley and publishers for the advanced copy I have no doubt that it will be another hit.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.5 stars
Thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I have only read one T.M Logan book - The Daughter - but I do own two others, The Mother and The Dream Home, but just from the one book alone he became an author I fell in love with.
This took me a little longer to get into than The Daughter, it had a slower start, but it does get quicker not that long after, and regardless of a slower start, I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Whilst it is brilliant from page one, I definitely liked it more from Part 2 onwards when it becomes more thrillery and full on.
This one feels closer to home. I'm sure we've all thought now and again what it would be like to win the lottery, receive a sudden influx of cash, or stumble upon some money, and what we would do with it. And this book gives the reader a chance to explore that idea. If you fond a million pounds just lying around, would you hand it in or keep it? I say hand it in. But when you're there in the moment, seemingly free cash that could help you survive, it's not all that easy.
What I did like was how deceptively simple it was. He doesn't go in all guns blazing like some thrillers, instead he drops clues, gives you things to think about, and then once you're sure you're on a level footing, he pulls off a twist and throws you off balance.
This is more psychological than physical. It's not all violence and terror and murders like some thrillers (which are all good things, don't worry). It plays on your mind and we start to see friendships and relationships questioned and break down. You don't know who to trust and who to believe.
There are short chapters, which is right up my street as I can't stand overly drawn out chapters. The short length of the chapters add to the intense, frenetic, claustrophobic feeling of the story.
There are twists, which isn't surprising for a thriller. I am notoriously awful at seeing twists coming and working out whodunnits, and this is no different. I was definitely bamboozled (I love that word) by the direction some things took.
I can't say I found any of the characters likeable, apart from maybe one of the character' mum. They're well written but they've all got some sort of ... sliminess about them I suppose I'd say, which meant that I couldn't see them as good people, but I was very interested in their stories.
It was completely addictive and absorbing and I sat on the sofa, curled up with the dog and a glass of wine, Christmas tree light on, and just devoured it in one afternoon, I couldn't tear myself away.
I think this is Logan's 10th novel and whilst this may only be my second read, he has become a go-to thriller author and I've got all of his others on my wishlist.
Thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I have only read one T.M Logan book - The Daughter - but I do own two others, The Mother and The Dream Home, but just from the one book alone he became an author I fell in love with.
This took me a little longer to get into than The Daughter, it had a slower start, but it does get quicker not that long after, and regardless of a slower start, I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Whilst it is brilliant from page one, I definitely liked it more from Part 2 onwards when it becomes more thrillery and full on.
This one feels closer to home. I'm sure we've all thought now and again what it would be like to win the lottery, receive a sudden influx of cash, or stumble upon some money, and what we would do with it. And this book gives the reader a chance to explore that idea. If you fond a million pounds just lying around, would you hand it in or keep it? I say hand it in. But when you're there in the moment, seemingly free cash that could help you survive, it's not all that easy.
What I did like was how deceptively simple it was. He doesn't go in all guns blazing like some thrillers, instead he drops clues, gives you things to think about, and then once you're sure you're on a level footing, he pulls off a twist and throws you off balance.
This is more psychological than physical. It's not all violence and terror and murders like some thrillers (which are all good things, don't worry). It plays on your mind and we start to see friendships and relationships questioned and break down. You don't know who to trust and who to believe.
There are short chapters, which is right up my street as I can't stand overly drawn out chapters. The short length of the chapters add to the intense, frenetic, claustrophobic feeling of the story.
There are twists, which isn't surprising for a thriller. I am notoriously awful at seeing twists coming and working out whodunnits, and this is no different. I was definitely bamboozled (I love that word) by the direction some things took.
I can't say I found any of the characters likeable, apart from maybe one of the character' mum. They're well written but they've all got some sort of ... sliminess about them I suppose I'd say, which meant that I couldn't see them as good people, but I was very interested in their stories.
It was completely addictive and absorbing and I sat on the sofa, curled up with the dog and a glass of wine, Christmas tree light on, and just devoured it in one afternoon, I couldn't tear myself away.
I think this is Logan's 10th novel and whilst this may only be my second read, he has become a go-to thriller author and I've got all of his others on my wishlist.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Many thanks to NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK for the ARC. When a group of long-time friends rent a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales for their annual New Year getaway, they expect a few drinks, long walks, and a break from real life. What they don’t expect is to stumble across a backpack hidden in an old lead mine containing £1.6 million in cash.
At first, the decision seems simple: hand the money in to the police. But as a storm traps them, time passes, and reality creeps back in, that certainty begins to crack. Because beneath the surface of these friendships lie secrets, debt, obsession, failing careers, and quiet desperation. Suddenly, the money feels less like a moral dilemma and more like a solution.
I’ve read a lot of T.M. Logan’s books, and while this one starts a little slower than some of his others, it doesn’t take long to find its rhythm. Once it does, the tension builds steadily and relentlessly. Rather than rushing from twist to twist straight away, Logan focuses heavily on the dynamics between the three couples, how ordinary, believable people begin to unravel when faced with an extraordinary temptation.
What really stood out to me was how much of the middle of the novel becomes a psychological study of friendship and morality. Watching these long-standing relationships fracture under pressure was uncomfortable in the best way. The dialogue feels intense and realistic, and the characters, while deeply flawed, are completely believable. You can understand how each of them justifies their decisions, even as things spiral.
As always, Logan’s writing is sharp and cinematic, with short chapters that keep the pages turning. When the twists do arrive, they hit hard. There were several moments I genuinely didn’t see coming, including revelations about the money itself and who it truly belongs to. The suspense kept me on edge, constantly wondering how or if any of them would escape the weekend unscathed.
The ending, in particular, was shocking and not at all what I expected. By the time I reached the final pages, I actually felt disappointed it was over, always the sign of a great thriller.
The Weekend is a fast-paced, tense, and highly addictive read that proves once again why T.M. Logan excels at turning simple premises into gripping psychological thrillers. It’s a chilling reminder that sometimes finding a fortune can be far more dangerous than losing one, and honestly, it left me thinking that I never want to find a bag full of money.
Highly recommended. A gripping, nail-biting, character-driven thriller and another winner from one of my go-to authors for a guaranteed great read.
At first, the decision seems simple: hand the money in to the police. But as a storm traps them, time passes, and reality creeps back in, that certainty begins to crack. Because beneath the surface of these friendships lie secrets, debt, obsession, failing careers, and quiet desperation. Suddenly, the money feels less like a moral dilemma and more like a solution.
I’ve read a lot of T.M. Logan’s books, and while this one starts a little slower than some of his others, it doesn’t take long to find its rhythm. Once it does, the tension builds steadily and relentlessly. Rather than rushing from twist to twist straight away, Logan focuses heavily on the dynamics between the three couples, how ordinary, believable people begin to unravel when faced with an extraordinary temptation.
What really stood out to me was how much of the middle of the novel becomes a psychological study of friendship and morality. Watching these long-standing relationships fracture under pressure was uncomfortable in the best way. The dialogue feels intense and realistic, and the characters, while deeply flawed, are completely believable. You can understand how each of them justifies their decisions, even as things spiral.
As always, Logan’s writing is sharp and cinematic, with short chapters that keep the pages turning. When the twists do arrive, they hit hard. There were several moments I genuinely didn’t see coming, including revelations about the money itself and who it truly belongs to. The suspense kept me on edge, constantly wondering how or if any of them would escape the weekend unscathed.
The ending, in particular, was shocking and not at all what I expected. By the time I reached the final pages, I actually felt disappointed it was over, always the sign of a great thriller.
The Weekend is a fast-paced, tense, and highly addictive read that proves once again why T.M. Logan excels at turning simple premises into gripping psychological thrillers. It’s a chilling reminder that sometimes finding a fortune can be far more dangerous than losing one, and honestly, it left me thinking that I never want to find a bag full of money.
Highly recommended. A gripping, nail-biting, character-driven thriller and another winner from one of my go-to authors for a guaranteed great read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Well... this was the easiest five shiny starts awarded for a while... But then, that was kinda inevitable given my previous encounters with this author's books. And I have read them all!
This time, we start with a group of friends, three couples, spending New Year, as they always do, together in a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales. When we first meet them, they are a wee bit lost, sheltering from the rain in the mouth of an old deserted mine. In it they discover a backpack full of money. Split second decision and it comes back to the farmhouse with them where they find it contains over one and a half million pounds. A staggering amount. So they do what anyone else would do... they play cards with the cash rather than use chips. Now, as they haven't yet decided what to do with the windfall - keep or hand in - they all wear gloves...
Long story short, and it'd be a pretty short rest of the book if they just handed it in and walked away so it's not really a spoiler, but they take it home... And that's where the trouble begins...
So many secrets, lies and a healthy dollop of dysfunctional behaviour follow, which begs the question of exactly how well do these three close couples know each other. It also transpires that they are not in the slightest bit loyal to each other - even given the longevity of their relationships, even between the family members. And what follows is delightful, car crash reading that had me gripped all the way through, so much so that I whizzed through it in only a couple of sittings so compelling it was and so much that I needed to find out how it all ended...
Characters were deliciously devious and all had their good and bad points so, although I did form opinions of them quite early, the author kept me on my toes throughout as I changed my mind the better I got to know them. Love it when that happens!
And the story was sublimely plotted and incredibly well executed. With twists and turns along the way I soon gave up trying to second guess and just went with the flow, delighting in every reveal as it happened. And the ending, when it came, was perfect and wholly satisfying!
All in all, another winner from one of my favourite, go to, authors, and a worthy addition to an already well impressive back catalogue which are all well worth a read. Me, I'm now just hanging for his next book... My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
This time, we start with a group of friends, three couples, spending New Year, as they always do, together in a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales. When we first meet them, they are a wee bit lost, sheltering from the rain in the mouth of an old deserted mine. In it they discover a backpack full of money. Split second decision and it comes back to the farmhouse with them where they find it contains over one and a half million pounds. A staggering amount. So they do what anyone else would do... they play cards with the cash rather than use chips. Now, as they haven't yet decided what to do with the windfall - keep or hand in - they all wear gloves...
Long story short, and it'd be a pretty short rest of the book if they just handed it in and walked away so it's not really a spoiler, but they take it home... And that's where the trouble begins...
So many secrets, lies and a healthy dollop of dysfunctional behaviour follow, which begs the question of exactly how well do these three close couples know each other. It also transpires that they are not in the slightest bit loyal to each other - even given the longevity of their relationships, even between the family members. And what follows is delightful, car crash reading that had me gripped all the way through, so much so that I whizzed through it in only a couple of sittings so compelling it was and so much that I needed to find out how it all ended...
Characters were deliciously devious and all had their good and bad points so, although I did form opinions of them quite early, the author kept me on my toes throughout as I changed my mind the better I got to know them. Love it when that happens!
And the story was sublimely plotted and incredibly well executed. With twists and turns along the way I soon gave up trying to second guess and just went with the flow, delighting in every reveal as it happened. And the ending, when it came, was perfect and wholly satisfying!
All in all, another winner from one of my favourite, go to, authors, and a worthy addition to an already well impressive back catalogue which are all well worth a read. Me, I'm now just hanging for his next book... My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend by T.M. Logan was one of those books that I felt fairly sure I would enjoy before I even started it, purely because of the central idea. A group of friends, a weekend away, and a moral dilemma that immediately makes you stop and think, what would I do? That alone was enough to hook me in, and it absolutely did its job in that respect. In fact, it sparked a long and surprisingly intense discussion between me and my husband, which I think says a lot about how effective the concept itself is.
While I was reading, I did find myself wanting to keep picking it up. There’s a definite pull to the writing, and the situation escalates in a way that keeps you engaged, even when you’re not fully convinced by what’s happening. I never felt bored, and I was always curious to see how things would unfold, which is something I value a lot in this type of book.
Where it fell down for me, though, was with the characters. I struggled to really warm to them, and over time, that became a bigger issue than I expected. I didn’t feel particularly invested in their fates, and when tensions rose, I realised I wasn’t emotionally involved in the way I wanted to be. I understood what they were doing, but I didn’t connect with them on a deeper level, which made the stakes feel slightly muted.
The ending was another sticking point. Everything felt very rushed, especially considering how much time was spent building up to it. The twist itself had potential, but it was skimmed over so quickly that I was left feeling a bit confused rather than satisfied. I wanted more space to sit with it, more explanation, and a bit of breathing room to fully understand the consequences of what had happened. Instead, it felt like the book wrapped up just as it should have been digging a little deeper.
Overall, I’m a bit torn. I did enjoy the experience of reading it, and the premise is genuinely thought-provoking, but it didn’t quite deliver on everything it promised. I finished it feeling slightly let down, wishing it had taken more time with its characters and its conclusion. It’s one of those books that’s easy to read and easy to talk about afterwards, but it didn’t linger with me in the way I hoped it would.
While I was reading, I did find myself wanting to keep picking it up. There’s a definite pull to the writing, and the situation escalates in a way that keeps you engaged, even when you’re not fully convinced by what’s happening. I never felt bored, and I was always curious to see how things would unfold, which is something I value a lot in this type of book.
Where it fell down for me, though, was with the characters. I struggled to really warm to them, and over time, that became a bigger issue than I expected. I didn’t feel particularly invested in their fates, and when tensions rose, I realised I wasn’t emotionally involved in the way I wanted to be. I understood what they were doing, but I didn’t connect with them on a deeper level, which made the stakes feel slightly muted.
The ending was another sticking point. Everything felt very rushed, especially considering how much time was spent building up to it. The twist itself had potential, but it was skimmed over so quickly that I was left feeling a bit confused rather than satisfied. I wanted more space to sit with it, more explanation, and a bit of breathing room to fully understand the consequences of what had happened. Instead, it felt like the book wrapped up just as it should have been digging a little deeper.
Overall, I’m a bit torn. I did enjoy the experience of reading it, and the premise is genuinely thought-provoking, but it didn’t quite deliver on everything it promised. I finished it feeling slightly let down, wishing it had taken more time with its characters and its conclusion. It’s one of those books that’s easy to read and easy to talk about afterwards, but it didn’t linger with me in the way I hoped it would.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend, is an addictive, fast paced novel by TM. Logan that illustrates how quickly friendship can fracture when temptation, secrecy, and fear collide. What begins as a relaxing getaway in the rugged beauty of the Yorkshire Dales soon spirals into a nightmare that none of the characters envisaged.
A group of long-time friends rent a converted farmhouse for a weekend of walking, food, and catching up. The setting feels idyllic and familiar, but all that is shortly going to change. A sudden storm forces the group to shelter in the entrance of an old lead mine, where they stumble upon a backpack stuffed with an astonishing amount of cash. At first, the decision seems obvious, hand it in to the police as soon as possible.
But as the storm rages on and escape is delayed, cracks begin to appear. Hidden debts, personal obsessions, faltering careers, and long-buried resentments surface, and the promise of instant solutions becomes dangerously seductive. The money isn’t just a find, it’s a test, exposing how little these friends truly know about one another.
The tension is constantly rising throughout the novel and the shifting perspectives tell of each character’s private fears and justifications. A claustrophobic setting, together with the tension mounting from the moral choices they face create an atmosphere thick with suspicion. Trust erodes quickly, and the descent into deceit and betrayal feels both shocking and disturbingly plausible.
As the weekend unravels, the stakes rise dramatically, culminating in violence and consequences that cannot be undone. The Weekend is a gripping exploration of greed, loyalty, and the thin line between doing the right thing and doing what’s easiest.
A fast-paced novel with an intriguing plot. Moral dilemma’s, where one bad decision and one dangerous secret, can change everything.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bonnier Books for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
A group of long-time friends rent a converted farmhouse for a weekend of walking, food, and catching up. The setting feels idyllic and familiar, but all that is shortly going to change. A sudden storm forces the group to shelter in the entrance of an old lead mine, where they stumble upon a backpack stuffed with an astonishing amount of cash. At first, the decision seems obvious, hand it in to the police as soon as possible.
But as the storm rages on and escape is delayed, cracks begin to appear. Hidden debts, personal obsessions, faltering careers, and long-buried resentments surface, and the promise of instant solutions becomes dangerously seductive. The money isn’t just a find, it’s a test, exposing how little these friends truly know about one another.
The tension is constantly rising throughout the novel and the shifting perspectives tell of each character’s private fears and justifications. A claustrophobic setting, together with the tension mounting from the moral choices they face create an atmosphere thick with suspicion. Trust erodes quickly, and the descent into deceit and betrayal feels both shocking and disturbingly plausible.
As the weekend unravels, the stakes rise dramatically, culminating in violence and consequences that cannot be undone. The Weekend is a gripping exploration of greed, loyalty, and the thin line between doing the right thing and doing what’s easiest.
A fast-paced novel with an intriguing plot. Moral dilemma’s, where one bad decision and one dangerous secret, can change everything.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bonnier Books for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
January 11, 2026
Six friends, one ritual New Year trip, and a familiar destination in Yorkshire—everything begins like a tradition wrapped in comfort and nostalgia. But a wrong turn during a trek changes everything. Lost in the wilderness, they stumble upon a bag filled with a million dollars, and with it begins the real journey—one into greed, suspicion, and fractured friendships.
What follows is chaos. Arguments erupt over whether to keep the money or turn it in to the police. Long-buried secrets start surfacing at carefully timed moments, sending chills down the spine and adding layers of shock. Each character hides something, and when those truths unravel, it becomes clear that the money is only a trigger—the real damage comes from what already existed beneath the surface.
The major twist arrives around the 50% mark, shifting the entire narrative and revealing how deeply flawed and complicated these friendships truly are. While the story starts with a bang, the middle portion feels slightly slow and stretched, where the tension doesn’t hit as hard as expected and some twists don’t fully land.
That said, the final 30% redeems it all—fast-paced, intense, and packed with drama. Betrayals come to light, relationships crumble, and greed shows its ugliest face. The book powerfully explores how money can corrupt even the closest bonds, turning trust into suspicion and love into rivalry.
Despite a dragged middle that cost this read 3.5 star for me, the themes of greed, betrayal, and moral conflict are explored well. Every character is morally grey, making the story uncomfortable yet thought-provoking.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
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“Money doesn’t change people—it shows who they were all along.”
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QOTD:
💭 If you found a bag full of money with your closest friends… would you trust them—or yourself?
What follows is chaos. Arguments erupt over whether to keep the money or turn it in to the police. Long-buried secrets start surfacing at carefully timed moments, sending chills down the spine and adding layers of shock. Each character hides something, and when those truths unravel, it becomes clear that the money is only a trigger—the real damage comes from what already existed beneath the surface.
The major twist arrives around the 50% mark, shifting the entire narrative and revealing how deeply flawed and complicated these friendships truly are. While the story starts with a bang, the middle portion feels slightly slow and stretched, where the tension doesn’t hit as hard as expected and some twists don’t fully land.
That said, the final 30% redeems it all—fast-paced, intense, and packed with drama. Betrayals come to light, relationships crumble, and greed shows its ugliest face. The book powerfully explores how money can corrupt even the closest bonds, turning trust into suspicion and love into rivalry.
Despite a dragged middle that cost this read 3.5 star for me, the themes of greed, betrayal, and moral conflict are explored well. Every character is morally grey, making the story uncomfortable yet thought-provoking.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
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“Money doesn’t change people—it shows who they were all along.”
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QOTD:
💭 If you found a bag full of money with your closest friends… would you trust them—or yourself?
December 17, 2025
Review of ‘The Weekend’ by T.M. Logan, due to be published on 26 February 2026 by Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre.
Three couples - Helen & Jason, Kat & Dev and Miranda & Christian - on their annual retreat to a cottage in the Yorkshire Dales to see in the New Year together, stumble into a cave for shelter from a storm, and discover a backpack full of more money than they have ever seen in their lives. £1.6 million to be exact.
Making the decision to take the backpack with them, the friends are torn in half over what to do. Some of them want to hand it in at the first available opportunity, but others want to keep it, seeing it as a windfall that will be an answer to all their troubles.
Things take a dark turn, and the friends find themselves thrown into a world where they don’t know who to trust and who is harbouring secrets. The cracks begin to fracture the friendships as each has their own agenda and reason to see the money as an opportunity - until it all goes very wrong.
The chapters are short and punchy, many have real cliffhanger endings that leave you wanting to read on. There are plot twists that you think are coming, only to be a red herring and another twist that is unexpected comes crashing in to lead the story in a different direction. The characters are well written, the storyline flows well and has great attention to detail.
This is T.M. Logan’s 10th novel release, which will no doubt top the bestseller charts like the ones before, and is a recommended read.
Three couples - Helen & Jason, Kat & Dev and Miranda & Christian - on their annual retreat to a cottage in the Yorkshire Dales to see in the New Year together, stumble into a cave for shelter from a storm, and discover a backpack full of more money than they have ever seen in their lives. £1.6 million to be exact.
Making the decision to take the backpack with them, the friends are torn in half over what to do. Some of them want to hand it in at the first available opportunity, but others want to keep it, seeing it as a windfall that will be an answer to all their troubles.
Things take a dark turn, and the friends find themselves thrown into a world where they don’t know who to trust and who is harbouring secrets. The cracks begin to fracture the friendships as each has their own agenda and reason to see the money as an opportunity - until it all goes very wrong.
The chapters are short and punchy, many have real cliffhanger endings that leave you wanting to read on. There are plot twists that you think are coming, only to be a red herring and another twist that is unexpected comes crashing in to lead the story in a different direction. The characters are well written, the storyline flows well and has great attention to detail.
This is T.M. Logan’s 10th novel release, which will no doubt top the bestseller charts like the ones before, and is a recommended read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend follows a group of friends as they are on their yearly new years trip, they are lost in horrible weather and seek shelter in a cave but what they could never of expected is to find a backpack full of cash. Now would you do the right thing and leave it or do the other take it for yourself? Some of the group want to leave it whilst some want to keep it for themselves as it's not everyday you see that large amount of money and think of all the things that it would help with.
What follows is some stuff i never saw coming and you find out what secrets some of the group are hiding and what they do with the money. Not only did i not expect some of their secrets but i definitely didn't expect who the money belonged to and why it was there. I did not see the twists coming and felt most of the time i was on the edge of my seat wondering how they were going to get out of the situations they were all in unscathed. All i could think of this is a weekend i would never forget. All of the characters were so different but believable. So full of tense moments and suspense, i was quite gutted when i was getting near the end.
Once again i was blown away by T.M. Logan's work, every single book i have read has been so different but so great and The Weekend may even be a new favourite. As always i look forward to their new work in the future. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.
What follows is some stuff i never saw coming and you find out what secrets some of the group are hiding and what they do with the money. Not only did i not expect some of their secrets but i definitely didn't expect who the money belonged to and why it was there. I did not see the twists coming and felt most of the time i was on the edge of my seat wondering how they were going to get out of the situations they were all in unscathed. All i could think of this is a weekend i would never forget. All of the characters were so different but believable. So full of tense moments and suspense, i was quite gutted when i was getting near the end.
Once again i was blown away by T.M. Logan's work, every single book i have read has been so different but so great and The Weekend may even be a new favourite. As always i look forward to their new work in the future. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
When a group of friends spend the weekend in the Yorkshire Dales, the last thing they expect to find is a bag full of money while sheltering from the rain and they agree to hand it in. Only as the weekend continues and each with their own secrets, minds begin to change and they soon find themselves sliding into a world of deceit and far worse.
As a big fan of T.M. Logan, I was very excited to start the latest thriller by him and I have to say this one did not disappoint! The subject of this book is compelling and a moral scenario I have pondered on before. It was highly entertaining seeing the way decisions made would lead the story down new paths and result in certain consequences - it ended up a thought provoking read.
Not only was this an intriguing read, it was also fast paced, suspenseful and had some great twists. I had a great time discovering character’s secrets and seeing how it would all come together. The characters were strongly written, whereby they felt familiar and authentic. I was gripped to the pages while reading, needing to read just one more chapter of this adrenaline fuelled thriller. This was another tightly plotted, fantastic thriller by this author. I will definitely be recommending it (as I do with his others) and impatiently waiting for the next one. 4.5 stars rounded up to my first 5 star book of the year. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
As a big fan of T.M. Logan, I was very excited to start the latest thriller by him and I have to say this one did not disappoint! The subject of this book is compelling and a moral scenario I have pondered on before. It was highly entertaining seeing the way decisions made would lead the story down new paths and result in certain consequences - it ended up a thought provoking read.
Not only was this an intriguing read, it was also fast paced, suspenseful and had some great twists. I had a great time discovering character’s secrets and seeing how it would all come together. The characters were strongly written, whereby they felt familiar and authentic. I was gripped to the pages while reading, needing to read just one more chapter of this adrenaline fuelled thriller. This was another tightly plotted, fantastic thriller by this author. I will definitely be recommending it (as I do with his others) and impatiently waiting for the next one. 4.5 stars rounded up to my first 5 star book of the year. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend is a fast paced psychological thriller centred around a group of old friends whose annual break away to celebrate New Years Eve takes a dark and unsettling turn. What starts as a relaxed reunion soon becomes charged with tension following a very unexpected discovery by one of the party. The novel explores trust, loyalty and the fragile nature of friendships when tested under pressure.
One of TM Logan's great strengths as a thriller writer is his ability to set a perfect pace. He keeps this story moving with plenty of twists and turns, many of which are totally unexpected. Suspense is carefully maintained making The Weekend a real page turner and as with all Logan's thrillers, so difficult to put down. The famous saying 'Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive' feels particularly apt for this thriller. Deception lies at the heart of the story and the author skilfully shows how even small lies can spiral into something far more dangerous. The characters are flawed, and as such, very believable. Their choices, often driven by fear or self-preservation, add to the mounting sense of unease.
Overall The Weekend is an engaging and cleverly plotted thriller that delivers on suspense and surprise.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre Bonnier Books UK for my advanced reader copy in return for my honest and unbiased review
One of TM Logan's great strengths as a thriller writer is his ability to set a perfect pace. He keeps this story moving with plenty of twists and turns, many of which are totally unexpected. Suspense is carefully maintained making The Weekend a real page turner and as with all Logan's thrillers, so difficult to put down. The famous saying 'Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive' feels particularly apt for this thriller. Deception lies at the heart of the story and the author skilfully shows how even small lies can spiral into something far more dangerous. The characters are flawed, and as such, very believable. Their choices, often driven by fear or self-preservation, add to the mounting sense of unease.
Overall The Weekend is an engaging and cleverly plotted thriller that delivers on suspense and surprise.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre Bonnier Books UK for my advanced reader copy in return for my honest and unbiased review
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
T.M. Logan does it again with another popcorn thriller!
I went into this one deciding not to read the blurb as Logan is a total auto-buy author for me. So I was super glad that the story was something a little bit different to usual thrillers.
In The Weekend, we start during Twixmas, that awkward bit between Christmas and new year. A group of six friends are staying at a lodge on the Yorkshire Moors, something they have done since their kids were small. Now all in their 50s, they’ve got their fair share of secrets and problems. During a walk, the group take shelter in a cave and stumble upon a huge bag of money. The group is immediately divided in what to do with it, and what follows is a pacy, propulsive thriller with plenty of twists and turns. I actually audibly gasped a couple of times!
This book has it all. Secrets, betrayal, and tension. My smart ring was telling me my heart rate was through the roof reading!
The setting was atmospheric and moody, instantly transporting you to the claustrophobic lodge on the moors. I read this book in literally just a couple of hours, couldn’t put it down!
This is T.M Logan’s 10th thriller and I simply feel like he cannot do any wrong - a true master of the genre. Edge of your seat, up all night and unable to turn the pages fast enough. I’ll be waiting for the next one!
T.M. Logan does it again with another popcorn thriller!
I went into this one deciding not to read the blurb as Logan is a total auto-buy author for me. So I was super glad that the story was something a little bit different to usual thrillers.
In The Weekend, we start during Twixmas, that awkward bit between Christmas and new year. A group of six friends are staying at a lodge on the Yorkshire Moors, something they have done since their kids were small. Now all in their 50s, they’ve got their fair share of secrets and problems. During a walk, the group take shelter in a cave and stumble upon a huge bag of money. The group is immediately divided in what to do with it, and what follows is a pacy, propulsive thriller with plenty of twists and turns. I actually audibly gasped a couple of times!
This book has it all. Secrets, betrayal, and tension. My smart ring was telling me my heart rate was through the roof reading!
The setting was atmospheric and moody, instantly transporting you to the claustrophobic lodge on the moors. I read this book in literally just a couple of hours, couldn’t put it down!
This is T.M Logan’s 10th thriller and I simply feel like he cannot do any wrong - a true master of the genre. Edge of your seat, up all night and unable to turn the pages fast enough. I’ll be waiting for the next one!
December 11, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Zaffre for an advanced copy of The Weekend in exchange for a review.
What would you do if you found nearly £2m in cash? Hand it in to the police? Or use it to make all your worries go away?
On their annual New Year’s weekend away in the Yorkshire Dales, three couples are on a hike when Helen finds a backpack full of cash. They get it back to their cottage to count it. £1.6million!
But the group are split on what to do. Half want nothing to do with it and want to hand it in to the police. Half want to keep it. Deciding to wait a few days to make the decision, the cash comes home with them. And gradually starts to disappear…
What started as a bit of a slow story really picked up the pace in the second half and became intense, claustrophobic, and quite stressful!
Each of the group has secrets they’ve been keeping to themselves, and one by one they are exposed in the group’s quest to protect themselves.
There were some really great twists and I loved how it ended! It was so nail-biting in the last few chapters!
And I loved the moral and ethical dilemmas the characters faced, which really got me thinking how far would someone go in real life to protect the people they love?
What would you do if you found nearly £2m in cash? Hand it in to the police? Or use it to make all your worries go away?
On their annual New Year’s weekend away in the Yorkshire Dales, three couples are on a hike when Helen finds a backpack full of cash. They get it back to their cottage to count it. £1.6million!
But the group are split on what to do. Half want nothing to do with it and want to hand it in to the police. Half want to keep it. Deciding to wait a few days to make the decision, the cash comes home with them. And gradually starts to disappear…
What started as a bit of a slow story really picked up the pace in the second half and became intense, claustrophobic, and quite stressful!
Each of the group has secrets they’ve been keeping to themselves, and one by one they are exposed in the group’s quest to protect themselves.
There were some really great twists and I loved how it ended! It was so nail-biting in the last few chapters!
And I loved the moral and ethical dilemmas the characters faced, which really got me thinking how far would someone go in real life to protect the people they love?
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is a great thriller with a moral dilemma at the heart of the story. When a group of friends find a bag of money in a cave whilst away for the weekend, the situation quickly spirals out of control and secrets buried deeply start to come to the fore.
Helen, the woman who finds the bag and the main narrator is not keen to keep the money but after much discussion she is overruled and the group swear each other to secrecy whilst investigating where it has come from and take it home with them.
Relationships between the characters begin to fracture as each person has their own vision of what to spend the money on. Helen’s mother is in need of residential care and that does not come cheap whilst others have their own use for the apparent windfall. However, what if someone comes looking for the cash? As the plot thickens with many twists, I just could not put the book down.
I’m a big fan of T.M. Logan and have read all of his books. “The Weekend” was right up there, an edge of your seat read with some great characters. I raced through the novel very quickly and have no hesitation in recommending it as an excellent page turner.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.
Helen, the woman who finds the bag and the main narrator is not keen to keep the money but after much discussion she is overruled and the group swear each other to secrecy whilst investigating where it has come from and take it home with them.
Relationships between the characters begin to fracture as each person has their own vision of what to spend the money on. Helen’s mother is in need of residential care and that does not come cheap whilst others have their own use for the apparent windfall. However, what if someone comes looking for the cash? As the plot thickens with many twists, I just could not put the book down.
I’m a big fan of T.M. Logan and have read all of his books. “The Weekend” was right up there, an edge of your seat read with some great characters. I raced through the novel very quickly and have no hesitation in recommending it as an excellent page turner.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to @netgalley and @zaffrebooks for the #gifted copy of this in exchange for review
@TMLoganAuthor never disappoints and this one was exactly what I needed in a thriller. Three couples are out walking in the Yorkshire dales and come across a backpack FILLED with money, and after this is the whole what do we do?!? Which really got me thinking what i would do if i found it 🤣 but it really kept you hooked wanting to know how each character felt and what they wanted to do as each character had their own struggles so it was interesting to see their views whether they keep the money or hand it in.
This book got intense SO quickly. And different twists throughout kept you soo hooked. You were just left needing to know more after each chapter and it helped that the chapters were short too.
Helen absolutley tickled me when she slammed the door on the polices face 🤣
It was the kinda book aswell that there could be soo many different theories that it was hard to pinpoint an exact one!! You just couldn't trust anybody and felt like every character was lying about something or other, that every possible theory felt plausible!!
This is T.M. Logan's tenth thriller and it was an incredible one to mark the milestone, congratulations!!! #TM10
@TMLoganAuthor never disappoints and this one was exactly what I needed in a thriller. Three couples are out walking in the Yorkshire dales and come across a backpack FILLED with money, and after this is the whole what do we do?!? Which really got me thinking what i would do if i found it 🤣 but it really kept you hooked wanting to know how each character felt and what they wanted to do as each character had their own struggles so it was interesting to see their views whether they keep the money or hand it in.
This book got intense SO quickly. And different twists throughout kept you soo hooked. You were just left needing to know more after each chapter and it helped that the chapters were short too.
Helen absolutley tickled me when she slammed the door on the polices face 🤣
It was the kinda book aswell that there could be soo many different theories that it was hard to pinpoint an exact one!! You just couldn't trust anybody and felt like every character was lying about something or other, that every possible theory felt plausible!!
This is T.M. Logan's tenth thriller and it was an incredible one to mark the milestone, congratulations!!! #TM10
January 13, 2026
First things first: any author who names pets in their books after characters from The Hunger Games is a legend. Plain and simple. Mr Logan — you are officially a legend. But we knew that already. Huge thanks to NetGalley, @zaffrebooks and @tmloganauthor for the eagerly anticipated ARC of The Weekend.
I’ve always loved stories about money and how quickly it can change people. Watching strait-laced people unravel and do the most unhinged things is always delicious to read. The Weekend is gripping, twisty and, at times, absurd in the best possible way. What I loved most was how relatable these characters felt, and how frighteningly easy it is to slip into something dark and dangerous through a series of bad choices. The lure of a life-changing sum of money — and the consequences that follow — made for a completely unputdownable read.
I’m also beyond excited to be attending the celebration of Tim’s work in Nottingham this February, organised by @itsthebookparty, to mark TEN published books — an incredible milestone.
The Weekend is released on 26 February, and if you like morally grey characters, piping-hot drama and stakes higher than a Whitney Houston high note, you’ll want to pre-order immediately!
I’ve always loved stories about money and how quickly it can change people. Watching strait-laced people unravel and do the most unhinged things is always delicious to read. The Weekend is gripping, twisty and, at times, absurd in the best possible way. What I loved most was how relatable these characters felt, and how frighteningly easy it is to slip into something dark and dangerous through a series of bad choices. The lure of a life-changing sum of money — and the consequences that follow — made for a completely unputdownable read.
I’m also beyond excited to be attending the celebration of Tim’s work in Nottingham this February, organised by @itsthebookparty, to mark TEN published books — an incredible milestone.
The Weekend is released on 26 February, and if you like morally grey characters, piping-hot drama and stakes higher than a Whitney Houston high note, you’ll want to pre-order immediately!
December 8, 2025
Wham bam, this book does not let you rest for a second. From the opening pages to the very last moments, T.M. Logan has packed his latest thriller absolutely chock-a-block with cliff-hangers and plot twists, your head will be reeling from all the twists and turns!
A group of six friends find an abandoned rucksack full of money hidden away in a cave in the Yorkshire Moors - its well over a million pounds in banknotes, just sitting there. They decide to take the bag with them just whilst they decide what to do with it. Do they hand it in to the police or split it between the three couples, giving them each a life-changing sum of money. Some of the group are adamant that they shouldn't keep any of it as its not their money, others are happier to accept the luck and take the money.
As the hours and days tick by, the impact that finding the money has grows and soon they find out that whatever they've decided, there's no going back now.
It is so fast and pacey, full of proper gasp out loud moments - another solid hit from T.M. Logan!
A group of six friends find an abandoned rucksack full of money hidden away in a cave in the Yorkshire Moors - its well over a million pounds in banknotes, just sitting there. They decide to take the bag with them just whilst they decide what to do with it. Do they hand it in to the police or split it between the three couples, giving them each a life-changing sum of money. Some of the group are adamant that they shouldn't keep any of it as its not their money, others are happier to accept the luck and take the money.
As the hours and days tick by, the impact that finding the money has grows and soon they find out that whatever they've decided, there's no going back now.
It is so fast and pacey, full of proper gasp out loud moments - another solid hit from T.M. Logan!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Weekend by TM Logan is a tense, character driven thriller with a strong central hook. Six friends on holiday find a bag containing a large amount of money. The main tension comes from the cracks in the relationships exposed within the group. Differing opinions on whether to keep it, simmering resentments, and rising suspicion when money goes missing create constant tension and raise some interesting ethical questions.
The first half is fairly slow, but the second half really picks up. The pace tightens, the pressure builds, and there are some effective twists, even if the plot occasionally stretches credibility.
My biggest issue was the characters. They are all flawed, which feels intentional but I found every single one of them unlikeable, which meant I did not care much about what happened to any of them. That said, watching the group unravel was still compelling.
A tense, readable, thought provoking, novel from the ever-brilliant TM Logan. A solid 4 star thriller.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier Books for the ARC.
The first half is fairly slow, but the second half really picks up. The pace tightens, the pressure builds, and there are some effective twists, even if the plot occasionally stretches credibility.
My biggest issue was the characters. They are all flawed, which feels intentional but I found every single one of them unlikeable, which meant I did not care much about what happened to any of them. That said, watching the group unravel was still compelling.
A tense, readable, thought provoking, novel from the ever-brilliant TM Logan. A solid 4 star thriller.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier Books for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The weekend by T. M. Logan is another fast-paced thriller, and I think it his best one yet.
When 6 friends go on a weekend away to the Yorkshire Moors, they expected to have a fun time. But what they didn’t expect was to find a holdall full of cash and when they count it, they realise they have around 1.6 million pounds.
At first, the bunch of friends were going to call the Police. But decide to wait until they hear about some missing money and then hand it in. and all have secrets of their own why they should keep the money. But they decide to split the money both ways. Little do they know what will happen to them all.
I always get excited by a new book by T. M. Logan and ‘The Weekend’ which is the authors tenth novel doesn’t disappoint. This is an addictive read that I read in 24 hours. As the saying goes Money doesn’t buy you happiness and this case it certainly didn’t. This is about friends and morals, and do you really know your friends when money is involved. This is another fantastic read from the author. And sure, it will be a best seller. 5 stars from me.
When 6 friends go on a weekend away to the Yorkshire Moors, they expected to have a fun time. But what they didn’t expect was to find a holdall full of cash and when they count it, they realise they have around 1.6 million pounds.
At first, the bunch of friends were going to call the Police. But decide to wait until they hear about some missing money and then hand it in. and all have secrets of their own why they should keep the money. But they decide to split the money both ways. Little do they know what will happen to them all.
I always get excited by a new book by T. M. Logan and ‘The Weekend’ which is the authors tenth novel doesn’t disappoint. This is an addictive read that I read in 24 hours. As the saying goes Money doesn’t buy you happiness and this case it certainly didn’t. This is about friends and morals, and do you really know your friends when money is involved. This is another fantastic read from the author. And sure, it will be a best seller. 5 stars from me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Book Review 📚
The Weekend - T.M Logan
Star Rating 3 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
First of all thank you to Bonnier Books UK |Zaffre and Netgalley for an early digital copy of this book for review purposes.
This is the second book I've read from this author and I will read more ! A three star rating for me is a book I would happily recommend to people and this I would.
We follow a group of friends who on their annual new years trip away happen to find a bag stuffed with a lot of money. They then have to decide what to do, do they keep it ? do they call the police? I suppose you'll have to read it to find out 🔍
I found the story really picked up the pace at the 50% mark which I really appreciated as just before then I was starting to loose interest, which did worry me a little but as I say the pace brought me back so phew !
The high stakes and moral dilemmas in this book made me carry on reading as I wanted to know what was going to happen.
The writing was easy to follow and the story wasn't overly complicated so I'd recommend this as a sort of thriller pallet cleanser.
The Weekend - T.M Logan
Star Rating 3 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
First of all thank you to Bonnier Books UK |Zaffre and Netgalley for an early digital copy of this book for review purposes.
This is the second book I've read from this author and I will read more ! A three star rating for me is a book I would happily recommend to people and this I would.
We follow a group of friends who on their annual new years trip away happen to find a bag stuffed with a lot of money. They then have to decide what to do, do they keep it ? do they call the police? I suppose you'll have to read it to find out 🔍
I found the story really picked up the pace at the 50% mark which I really appreciated as just before then I was starting to loose interest, which did worry me a little but as I say the pace brought me back so phew !
The high stakes and moral dilemmas in this book made me carry on reading as I wanted to know what was going to happen.
The writing was easy to follow and the story wasn't overly complicated so I'd recommend this as a sort of thriller pallet cleanser.
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