{"product_id":"the-retreat-by-sarah-pearse-9780552177320","title":"The Retreat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Retreat\u003c\/em\u003e is a top ten Sunday Times bestseller. Dive into this atmospheric locked-room thriller from the breakout brand Sarah Pearse, renowned author of \u003cem\u003eThe Sanatorium\u003c\/em\u003e, the bestselling crime thriller debut of 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWill you brave \u003cem\u003eThe Retreat\u003c\/em\u003e? This new bestselling thriller comes from the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Sanatorium\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSARAH PEARSE HAS NOW SOLD MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey couldn't wait to stay here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut now they can't leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd they would do anything to escape...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders enjoyed their stay at \u003cem\u003eThe Retreat\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'If \u003cem\u003eThe Sanatorium\u003c\/em\u003e was all about the atmosphere, \u003cem\u003eThe Retreat\u003c\/em\u003e is all about the tension.'\u003cbr\u003e\n'Fast-paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!'\u003cbr\u003e\n'Wow what a book!'\u003cbr\u003e\n'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.'\u003cbr\u003e\n'Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Pearse goes from strength to strength in \u003cem\u003eThe Retreat\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cem\u003eMercy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A world-class thriller writer. Superb. Pre-order it now.' - Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThirteen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThe Retreat\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Woman in the Window\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'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 \u003cem\u003eThe Push\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'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 \u003cem\u003eThe Maid\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThe Retreat\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Couple at No.9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46504923922668,"sku":"9780552177320","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16049843482384.jpg?v=1748659829","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-retreat-by-sarah-pearse-9780552177320","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}