The Retreat (Detective Elin Warner Series)

<p><strong>Will you brave <em>The Retreat</em>? The new bestselling thriller from the author of <em>The Sanatorium.</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>They couldn't wait to stay here.</strong><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>But now they can't leave.</strong><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>And they would do anything to escape . . .</strong><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive . . .</strong><br /><br /><strong>---------</strong><br /><br /><strong>Readers enjoyed their stay at <em>The Retreat</em> :</strong><br /><br />'If <em>The Sanatorium</em> was all about the atmosphere, <strong><em>The Retreat </em>is all about the tension.' *****</strong><br /><br /><strong>'Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable</strong>, I loved it!' <strong>*****</strong><br /><br /><strong>'Wow what a book!' *****</strong><br /><br />'We all fancy a spa break don't we? Well don't include me after reading this book. <strong>It had me hooked from start to finish.' *****</strong><br /><br /><strong>'Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.' *****</strong><br /><br />---------<br />'Pearse goes from strength to strength in <em>The Retreat</em>. <strong>The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax.</strong> An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for.' <strong>David Baldacci, No.1 <em>Sunday Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Mercy</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>'A world-class thriller writer.</strong> Superb. Pre-order it now. '<strong> Steve Cavanagh, <em>Sunday Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Thirteen</em></strong><br /><br /><em>'The Retreat </em><strong>recalls the one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest</strong>. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.' <strong>A. J. Finn, No.1 <em>Sunday Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Woman in the Window</em></strong><br /><br />'A eerie, atmospheric thriller that <strong>will have you looking over your shoulder as you read.</strong> A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!' <strong>Ashley Audrain, <em>Sunday Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Push</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension,</strong> 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.' <strong>Nita Prose, <em>Sunday Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Maid</em></strong><br /><br />'<em>The Retreat </em>was <strong>so atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense</strong> with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills. Brilliant!' <strong>Claire Douglas, <em>Sunday Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Couple at No.9</em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>