Book Review

As soon as I picked up Sarah Pearse’s The Retreat, I was instantly intrigued by the promise of an idyllic wellness retreat with a dark and mysterious past. The book did not disappoint.

Set on an island off the coast of Devon, known as Reaper’s Rock, The Retreat follows DS Elin Warner as she investigates the suspicious death of a woman found below the yoga pavilion. What at first seems like a tragic accident quickly turns into a complex web of secrets, lies, and past traumas that haunt the island to this day.

Pearse masterfully weaves together a suspenseful and atmospheric thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Her attention to detail and intricate plot development ensure that every twist and turn is both surprising and believable, leaving readers guessing until the very end.

One of the things I loved most about The Retreat was Pearse’s use of setting. Reaper’s Rock, with its stunning natural beauty and eerie history, feels like a character in its own right. Its past traumas and the curse that haunts it add an extra layer of tension to the already gripping plot.

DS Elin Warner is also a compelling and relatable protagonist. Her dedication to solving the case, even in the face of danger and personal turmoil, is admirable and keeps the reader invested in her story.

Overall, I highly recommend The Retreat to anyone looking for a well-crafted thriller that will keep them guessing until the very end. Sarah Pearse has once again proven herself to be a master of suspense and storytelling, and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. As for braving The Retreat this summer? I’ll leave that up to the readers to decide.

Blurb 

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

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 rumored 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 . . .

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