Book Review: The Drop

Title -  The Drop 

Author - S.R. Masters 

Publication - April 21st 2026 

Genre -  Horror Thriller 

Format - Paperback

From - Sourcebook Landmark

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Synopsis 

A terrifyingly twisty, wholly original thriller following a group of amusement park visitors who get stuck on a roller coaster high above the ground—with no way down.

Six hundred and fifty feet in the air, no one can hear you scream.

Some might say that thirtysomething Cady Ellison landed herself a strange creative career, but Cady finally feels like she's found her footing. Now an online theme park influencer, she is invited to the opening of a brand-new park by her old friend, Danny, who wants to use her online profile to help build buzz for its flagship ride, Hysteria, a record-breaking 650 foot-tall roller coaster.

When she arrives at the half-complete theme park site in the middle of the desert, Cady is unexpectedly met with her old college friend Femi, an award-winning actor, Naseem, a decorated novelist, and Winston, a member of a popular rock group. Wanting them all to sing the praises of Hysteria online, Danny has arranged an exclusive private ride for them, capped off with the stunning desert sunset. But when their coaster cars get to the top of the first hill, the ride stalls 650 feet above ground. With no one due on site for days and over 100-degree heat awaiting them once the sun rises, the four friends soon realize that they must unravel the secrets from their complicated past if they are to find their way to safety.

Review 

I received The Drop in return for an honest review from Sourcebook Landmark. 

I really liked Cady as a character she was easy to connect with and I spent the whole book cheering her on. I loved that she found something she loves doing while unconventional it works and she enjoys it. When she has a chance to try a new rollercoaster perfect for her as a theme park influencer she jumps at the chance. I mean I love theme parks even I would jump at the chance to be the first to try a new ride. 

This is a fast paced action packed horror thriller full of mystery, and a group of former friends stuck upside down on a rollercoaster while a madman controls their fate. I devoured The Drop in just one afternoon it kept me hooked from start to the very last page. This is my first book by the author but I'm hooked it was everything that I needed in a thriller. I'm excited to work my way through the authors backlist.