Books about groups of people who have become trapped in a confined space with some form malevolent threat, waiting as it inches closer with each page that is turned, have been popular for years – dating back to Agatha Christie’s famed 1939 novel, ‘And Then There Were None’.

Despite the complexity of the underlying narrative, which typically consists of multiple twists and turns, the general plot is easy to follow and remains consistent with each book.

The escape room concept is eerily similar to the locked room mystery genre. If you’re a fan of the genre, you’ll love escape rooms, as you’ll be acting out the your favourite novel with your friends and colleagues.

Here are five excellent – and recent – books to get you in the mood for an escape room:

1) The Hunting Party – Lucy Foley

A group of friends become stranded after a blizzard traps them in an idyllic lodge in the Scottish Highlands.

2) They All Fall Down – Rachel Howzell Hall

Set on a remote island off the coast of Mexico, seven strangers become embroiled in a secretive and dangerous mystery.

3) Malice: A Mystery – Keigo Higashinow

An acclaimed novelist is found murdered in a locked room within his locked house by his wife and best friend. So, who did it?

4) Nine Perfect Strangers – Liane Moriarty

Nine people get more than they bargained for after checking themselves into a remote but luxurious health resort.

5) Cruel is the Night – Karo Hämäläinen

Four Finnish friends, a fancy restaurant, brewing resentment and deadly weapons. What could possibly go wrong? Only one will survive.

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