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Why did he invite them? Why did they come?
A hotel dedicated to the Master of Suspense - round-the-clock film screenings, movie memorabilia in every room, and an aviary of fifty crows.
Owner Alfred Smettle invites his five closest friends from college to stay. He hasn't spoken to any of…

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1 author picked The Hitchcock Hotel as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

While fans of Hitchcock will appreciate the film references and subtle nods to the iconic director, this book will entertain novices alike. I understood most of the movie symbolism, but it didn’t detract from the story. Nor was that knowledge relevant to the plot.

This suspense mystery will keep you guessing. The last chapter seemed inconsistent with the rest of the plot, but did not retract from the story. I am not complaining, though. Wrobel delivered an intriguing treat for mystery and suspense aficionados.

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