No Escape: A gripping, escapist crime thriller, now a major TV series for Paramount+

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Thirdly, too much of what makes the plot work is disclosed in a confessional rush in the final chapters. I thought it was a clever and plausible plot that got buried under Lana's overwrought angst and then suffered from being disclosed as a tell rather than a show.

Lucy Clarke dives deep into the darkest corners of human psyche. The story moves along at a moderate pace (which I quite enjoyed) allowing the reader to get emotionally invested into the characters and the outcome of the story. Much more than just another light, enjoyable read, this book made me think deeper about what decisions I would’ve made if faced with similar situations. I have already added Swimming at Night and A Single Night (also written by Lucy Clarke) to my reading collection. Despite all that, I nearly set this book aside a couple of times and, although I finished it, I found it unsatisfying, like a sponge cake that hasn't risen properly where knowing what it could have been only deepens your disappointment. The lead writer on No Escape is Kris Mrksa ( WhiteHouse Farm) and Hans Herbots( The Serpent, Cobra) is the lead director.Executive Producers for New Pictures areElaine Pyke and Willow Grylls with Kris Mrksa. Lucy's books are published in twenty territories. THE BLUE, is currently being filmed for a major international TV series for Paramount+ and will be on screens in 2023. Einerseits hat es mir gefallen, dass die Geschichte auf zwei Zeitsträngen ("heute" und "damals") erzählt wird, weil so eben vieles lange unklar bleibt, obwohl man weiß, dass etwas passiert ist. Aber anderseits glaube ich, dass es der Spannung und dem Erzähltempo nicht gut getan und somit beide ein bisschen ausgebremst wurden.

The story is narrated by Lana alternating between "then" and "now" as she recalled both past and current events that occurred before and after The Blue reportedly sank. Each crewmember understandably had their own private life stories, and some were more reluctant to share details then others. The Blue allowed crew members to escape the more unpleasant and mundane realities of life on land, in Lana's case she sought temporary escape from paternal betrayal. The sailing adventure connected these seven individuals in unforgettable intrigue, mystery that explored how fast and instant are changes from the human condition combined with the natural elements that forever impact a person's life. Narayan David Hecter as Joseph, a half French, half Filipino crew member of The Blue. He is spiritual even though he was raised a devout Catholic. This is the kind of moral dilemma that fascinates me. I think if I’d been in Lana’s situation when I was young I would have gone along with the skipper & crew, & I am absolutely certain I would now. It’s a question of loyalty & belonging, to the yacht & to the rest of the crew. But then had I been one of the Whitethorn House residents in Tana French’s The Likeness I’d have kept quiet about what happened to Lexie, who unlike Joseph I actually loved. And Whitethorn was just an old house. The Blue is a boat! Thank Heavens I’ve never had to decide something like that in real life. (Of course in The Secret History I would’ve helped dispose of Bunny too.) Aaron has a ‘no-relationships’ rule aboard the boat. That makes sense because everyone aboard already has a very high maintenance relationship with the yacht herself & in such a confined space there’s no room for hanky-panky & the rivalries & hurt feelings that would ensue. Not, as we might expect, that the rule won’t be flouted & with the girls being two BFs & a Lesbian, the mixture is pretty volatile. Then Joseph, who was supposed to have left the crew in the Philippines, is discovered as a stowaway when they're two days @ sea. During a night watch Joseph mysteriously disappears. As Lana was passed out from too much partying at the time, she doesn’t know what happened to him. Did he go over the side by accident, or was it suicide, or foul play? And what should Lana, & the rest of the crew, do?

They spend day after languorous day exploring the pristine white beaches and swimming beneath the stars, and Lana drifts further away from the long-buried secrets of home. This is written from the perspective of Lana which limits the story and skews what you see as it based on what she sees. An adventure novel about a group of friends whose journey around the world on a yacht turns from a trip to paradise into a chilling nightmare when one of them disappears at sea.”

The Paramount+ UK Original series No Escape has finally had a trailer released. The drama is Produced By New Pictures, Part Of All3Media, In Association With Paramount. The cast is led by Abigail Lawrie And Rhianne Barreto. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Lucy Clarke, the series will premiere on May 18th in the UK, Ireland, and in Canada. THE DETAILS

Wish I was on a Yacht…sailing off yonder to some undisclosed location…with the beating sun on my body, and the cold refreshing aqua water swirling at my feet. Nice to dream! Rhianne Barreto as Kitty on board The Blue. (Image credit: Paramount Plus) Who else is starring in No Escape? It's an adventure/drama set on a boat in and around the Philippines. There is a mystery that slowly unfolds, but, that's It. No real suspense, or chills and thrills. If that sounds like your kind of story - then I highly recommend It. I've read one of Lucy Clarke's books before -Castaways- which was pretty good. I found this one to be much better, with some great writing that -at times- made me feel like I was on the boat myself. And unfortunately the book ended too! : ( which I'm hating right now because it really was that good! If I had to compare it, off-the-top of my head I would say it's 'somewhat' similar to The Woman In Cabin 10 but I think The Blue- characters, plot, everything is a thousand times better. If you enjoy nautical themed novels, then you seriously don't want to miss this one! It's a perfect summer read! NO ESCAPE: FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR DRAMA SERIES AT PARAMOUNT+ RELEASED ONLINE". Irishcinephile. 13 April 2023 . Retrieved 10 May 2023.Sean Keenan as Dennis "Denny" Winbourne, an Australian crew member of The Blue and younger brother of Aaron. Lucy is a passionate traveller and fresh air enthusiast. She's married to a professional windsurfer and, together with their two children, they spend their winters travelling and their summers at home by the sea. We have worked hard to develop a UK drama slate for Paramount+ which is distinct in its variety, with options for standalone hits as well as returning series. The Blue, together with the titles we have already announced and those on the way, will showcase the creative excellence of our local production community.” On the release of the first look trailer today, the novel’s author Lucy Clarke said: “It’s been the most incredible experience to see my novel reimagined for the screen. I’ve loved every moment of the journey from reading early scripts to visiting the set in Thailand. The series is breathtaking: transportive, gripping, and thrilling from beginning to end. I can’t wait for viewers to fall in love with it, too!”

An interesting group of people each with their own reason to walk away from where they were and sail on The Blue. The relationships that develop between the crew was interesting. This is a gripping, addictive story. Written in two threads - Then and Now, events slowly unfold from the early wonder of the trip and the perfect life on board the yacht to the deeper, darker events that eventually lead to disaster for the yacht and its occupants. Long held secrets emerge, lies are told and friends betrayed until no one knows who to trust. The characters are complex and individual and their interactions with each other real. The tension builds slowly in this very atmospheric novel like a tropical storm getting ready to suddenly let loose. Even as you think you know what has happened, there are unexpected twists and revelations that have you guessing to the end. Highly recommended to all lovers of mysteries and thrillers! The seven characters in this book were very believable and all well developed. Everyone appears to be keeping a secret and no one is truthful about why they've come to The Blue. Who can you trust? The story is told mostly through Lana's point of view after she leaves the yacht, switching between the present, and her time on the yacht. I was drawn into the story because I had to know why Lana left the yacht, and left Kitty behind. Jake Macapagal as Colonel Justin Reyes, a Filipino police chief who is investigating multiple crimesLana and her best friend Kitty leave home looking for freedom—and that’s exactly what they find when they are invited onto The Blue, a fifty-foot yacht making its way from the Philippines to New Zealand. The crew is made up of a group of young travellers bitten by wanderlust, and it doesn’t take long for Lana and Kitty’s dream of sea-bound romance to turn into reality. The story was very slow to reveal itself and although the ending was good I'm not sure it was worth the effort.