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Elin looks at the CCTV footage of the yoga pavilion. She watches the woman’s wrap fly over the balustrade and the woman try to reach it and fall. A mix of whodunnit and psychological thriller with hints of horror, this fine debut. . . is smartly structured and often powerful.”
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.”Bea’s unexpected arrival on the island is explained away as her trying to surprise the group, but it’s made very clear is that is NOT in keeping with Bea’s character. Why would she do something so out of character? Was she expecting to confront Caleb? Elin has to tell Will that Farrah is missing. But Will knew that Farrah testified against Creacher and didn’t tell Elin. And both of them wanted to work on the creepy island? Very odd.
An 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.” Pearse’s engrossing debut boasts a highly atmospheric setting . . . This dark tale of family dynamics is sure to please suspense fans.” I absolutely loved The Sanatorium—it gave me all the wintry thrills and chills. It was just wonderful.” Will tells Elin that his sister Farrah, who coincidentally (?) works at Lumen, has not been herself lately. Elin and Farrah aren’t really friends, but Elin agrees to message her.If Sarah Pearse’s sensational debut The Sanatorium summoned the dangerous spirits of Gothic storytellers past, her new novel The Retreat recalls the one-by-one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. Pearse is one of those rare contemporary writers—alongside Ruth Ware, Lucy Foley, and Alice Feeney—both reviving and refreshing the traditions of mystery fiction. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.” 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.
Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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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! 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.
What’s your take on The Retreat? Early Goodreads readers do not seem impressed. Please leave a comment! 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 Push Tom, a water sports instructor, said that he knew Bea from university and that she’d messaged saying she wanted to surprise her family. 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.”Hana sees the crowd at the yoga pavilion and is alarmed to sees her sister Bea’s very distinctive wrap in a plastic bag. Hana says she’s all alone now and Maya comforts her. Obviously Maya killed either Bea or Jo or both and it has something to do with the fire. Elin tells Steed that Creacher is in prison but that some people thought he was innocent. They also find a Grim Reaper cloak. Elin freaks out and runs out of the cave.
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