If they hadn't been seated in the same row on the plane Stephanie and Jasmine probably would never have met. Jasmine is running from an abusive relationship and Stephanie is headed to a business conference. They were traveling to two different cities and had a casual conversation. Shortly after their arrival, they send identical texts to their friends saying they had met a man, Trent McCarthy, and that they were going to his home. Two women met the same man and were both going home with him? At first, they seemed to be enthralled with him, but that quickly changed. Was he dangerous? Then both women vanish.

Meticulously plotted and detailed, THE BUSINESS TRIP, by Jessie Garcia, keeps readers engrossed from start to finish.  Told by multiple voices and text messages that the women have allegedly sent, the multilayered narrative takes many unpredictable paths. Nothing about this story is predictable and things get more complicated with every page. The timing is perfect. When the truth about the women is revealed, well, it is shocking. As for the conclusion, it is unguessable. 

For those who enjoy a gripping and profound psychological thriller, THE BUSINESS TRIP is well worth reading. Highly recommended.