The Retreat: A totally unputdownable and jaw-dropping psychological suspense thriller

I watch my best friend and the way she lays a hand on my partner’s arm, throwing me a knowing glance. I haven’t seen her for so long. She knows my darkest secret. Is she about to blow up the perfect life I’ve created?

My partner José and I have poured everything into opening this rustic farmhouse retreat nestled high in the Spanish mountains. Finally we’re ready to welcome our first guests.

But a cold chill comes over me when I recognise Saskia. She’s part of my old life, the one I made sure to leave behind, and that José knows nothing about. Saskia knows everything about me – even the terrible secret I’ve carried for so long. She’s exposed me once before. Is she here to do it again?

She swears all she wants is for us to be friends again and she’s being so sweet, helping out whenever she can. Maybe she really is trying to make amends. But when I see that our beautiful water fountain is stained a deep red I’m certain it was her. She’s here for revenge.

Then I find the body floating in the pool. My stomach drops as I realise it can’t have been Saskia – because she was with me.

I’m in a nightmare. Someone is determined to destroy everything I love. But who are they, and how far are they willing to go? And will I be able to stop them before it’s too late?

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‘Oh my god! I have no words… This book is unbelievable… So many times I thought I had it figured out so the ending came as a huge surprise…The suspense in this book is unreal!... My god it is gripping! Damn this author knows how to write a bestseller and this is sure to be one!... Fantastic!’ Jessica’s Book Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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‘Gripping, suspenseful, fast-paced thriller! It kept me hanging on with every page. This book left me mind blown!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Karen King is one of my all time favourite authors… Another cracker of a novel… I just love everything she writes!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Did something very few books can do - kept me intrigued cover to cover… I will be telling everyone to read The Retreat!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gorgeous… I loved the twist and the ending… I was constantly thinking 'I can trust this person', then being forced a few moments later to change my mind. LOL.’ B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I couldn’t put this book down… Brilliantly written and kept me hooked, did not guess the ending!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Where do I start with this book? I loved everything about it, there were lots of twists and turns and it was full of mystery. I thought many times that I figured out the ending but I was so wrong!... Fantastic.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I devoured the book in two days!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐