The Retreat

The Retreat is a top ten Sunday Times bestseller. Dive into this atmospheric locked-room thriller from the breakout brand Sarah Pearse, renowned author of The Sanatorium, the bestselling crime thriller debut of 2021.

Will you brave The Retreat? This new bestselling thriller comes from the author of The Sanatorium.

A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
SARAH PEARSE HAS NOW SOLD MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE

They couldn't wait to stay here.

An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it's rumoured to be cursed.

But now they can't leave.

A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all.

And they would do anything to escape...

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.

Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive...

Readers enjoyed their stay at The Retreat:

'If The Sanatorium was all about the atmosphere, The Retreat is all about the tension.'
'Fast-paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!'
'Wow what a book!'
'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.'
'Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.'

'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

'A world-class thriller writer. Superb. Pre-order it now.' - Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen

'The Retreat recalls the one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.' - A. J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

'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 Push

'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension, Sarah Pearse's latest is a page-turner. The past doesn't stay buried for long, at sea or on land, and what comes to the surface is both shocking and chilling.' - Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid

'The Retreat was so atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills. Brilliant!' - Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No.9