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Elin is at work. After being taken off the MCIT (major crimes investigation team) after her mini-breakdown, she’s been moved to a burglary case. Just then, she gets a call to investigate the body at Lumen, as she’s the closest officer. She brings Steed with her. A tasty, if not always tasteful, tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy.
The Sanatorium is definitely a debut novel to watch out for. What a chilling read! One of the creepiest thrillers I’ve ever read. So atmospheric, clever and compulsive. LOVED it!” Then we have Will and his sister, who 1) don’t bother to mention to Elin that they were part of the whole Outward Bound murder thing and that Farrah testified and lied for Will. This is CRAZY. I was feeling sorry for Elin at this point – she needs to ditch these two. When guests at a five-star resort in the Alps disappear mid-blizzard, vacation’s over for detective Elin Warner. It’s The Shining but with a full house.”
Pearse goes from strength to strength in The Retreat. The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax. An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for. David Baldacci, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Mercy In addition, one of Christie’s most famous books, And Then There Were None, takes place on an (imaginary) island, Soldier’s Island, off the Devon coast. Is The Retreat a nod to that book? Let me know what you think! I definitely see some Christie influences, like a character who is not who they seem to be, and a character who sneakily hides their crime amidst some other chaos. Hana sees the crowd at the yoga pavilion and is alarmed to sees her sister Bea’s very distinctive wrap in a plastic bag.
But there shouldn’t be anything too traumatizing in the latest case she’s caught, out at an island retreat off the South Devon coast where she lives. Never mind that her fiance Will designed the resort, or that his sister Farrah is a manager there. A young woman, seemingly inebriated, has fallen off a cliffside. CCTV shows that it was likely accidental, but the more Elin investigates, the less sure she is that it wasn’t murder. There’s something about this island that feels deeply off, a feeling that’s affirmed for her by the resort employee who originally discovered the woman’s body: Sarah Pearse is a Sunday Times and NY Times bestselling author hailing from Devon, England. She is popular for writing mystery, crime fiction, thriller, suspense, horror, and adult fiction stories. Pearse is particularly well known for her debut book, The Sanatorium. This 2021 book has already become successful worldwide and established Pearse as a noteworthy new author. Readers from across the globe have become her fan and are now eagerly waiting for the release of her next book. Many critics believe that a new gem has arrived in the publishing world in the form of Pearse and they look forward to reading many more of her exciting works. Author Pearse is happily married and lives in south Devon with her loving husband and their two beautiful daughters. Her house is located near the sea, which gives her an excellent atmosphere to work on her novels. A eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The PushAn atmospheric thriller with the perfect claustrophobic setting.This is equal parts creepy, suspenseful and gruesome—everything you could want in a novel for this genre. This is a sure-fire hit guaranteed to keep you seeing shadows in the snow on those freezing winter nights. I loved it.”
Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true.
We all fancy a spa break don't we? Well don't include me after reading this book. It had me hooked from start to finish.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Will’s sister Farrah tells Elin that an ex has been hassling her. She has something else important to tell Elin but says she will do it later. Hana goes to talk to Jo, who is not in her room. Hana reads Jo’s text messages and finds a message from Bea to Jo saying that Jo has to tell Hana something. Gut-wrenching, taut, and brilliantly claustrophobic, The Retreat delivers twist after devastating twist. I could not put it down —an absolute must-read.” Elin swims over to the island and hears a gunshot. The guests have barricaded themselves in the lodge and she can’t get inside. Haha finally someone has some sense!
A story as unsettling as the island that serves as its setting. Don’t trust anyone at The Retreat.” Steed seems nice, but what’s with his mysterious info drop about a family member who died from a fall? Plus WHY would Farrah and Will want to be part of the re-brand of creepy Carey Island? And Farrah’s explanation for not recognizing Caleb/Chris was not believable. We have the toxic Leger family. So much time was spent discussing this mysterious fire that I suspected Maya was up to something.
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