Have you ever given your delivery drivers a second thought?
Above lays the question that permeates throughout the new novella by Zoe Rosi, called Courier. An interesting and somewhat shocking tale of lust, desire and more.
Courier is told through a first-person perspective, and that person is Bob. He’s a 50 year-old delivery driver from the UK, who had to take that job after his store closed down. Bob — who says he can pass for 44 — doesn’t like to deliver to 19 Summer Close, because he always hears yelling and screaming. The book picks up as he’s wondering about who lives there.
Unfortunately, that day’s route requires a delivery to that home. Even worse, it’s an age restricted package, meaning it requires a signature. When Bob goes there at the end of his shift, he meets the owner of the home (Nathaniel), and sees his wife and child cowering in the background. His gorgeous wife, Natalie, that is.
Seeing them like that makes Bob feel like they’re being abused, and setting sights on the wife makes him become obsessed with her. What follows is a tale of obsession and lust.
This is a somewhat shocking book, but it’s not gory. It’s unhinged though.
Going in, I was looking forward to a good horror novella. While the end result was more of a thriller, I still enjoyed what I read. This is a good novella, and a thought provoking story. It won’t be easy to forget.
If you’re looking for something different, check out Courier by Zoe Rosi.
This review is based on an advanced copy of the book that we were provided by the publisher/NetGalley. Receiving a free copy did not sway our review.