The Retreat

A Reeses Book Club pick, The Sanatorium is a New York Times bestselling novel by B.A. Paris. Detective Elin Warner investigates the suspicious deaths on a stunning island getaway.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2023
Publisher: Artbooks

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium, a Reese's Book Club pick, here, Detective Elin Warner uncovers the truth behind the suspicious deaths on a stunning island getaway.

Detective Elin Warner is called in to investigate a series of mysterious deaths that have occurred on a picturesque island resort. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to engulf the entire community.

The resort was once a popular destination for wealthy tourists, but it has fallen on hard times in recent years. The owners, desperate to save their business, have been resorting to increasingly shady tactics to attract guests.

One of these tactics is to hire a group of mercenaries to patrol the island and keep the guests safe. However, it soon becomes clear that these mercenaries are not what they seem. They are a group of ruthless criminals who have been hired to silence anyone who gets in their way.

As Detective Warner investigates the deaths, she encounters a variety of suspects, including the resort's owners, the mercenaries, and even some of the guests themselves. Each of them has their own motivations for wanting to keep the truth hidden, and it becomes increasingly difficult for Warner to determine who is responsible for the murders.

One of the key themes of the book is the power of corruption and the lengths that people will go to in order to protect their own interests. The resort's owners are willing to do anything to keep their business afloat, even if it means resorting to violence and murder. The mercenaries, on the other hand, are motivated by greed and a desire for power.

Despite the obstacles that Warner faces, she is determined to uncover the truth and bring the killers to justice. She is aided in her quest by a local journalist who is also investigating the deaths. Together, they piece together the clues and begin to unravel the complex web of lies and deceit that has led to the murders.

In the end, Detective Warner discovers that the murders were not just a random act of violence, but rather a carefully planned and executed scheme by a group of powerful individuals who were willing to do anything to protect their own interests. The book leaves readers with a sense of dread and despair, as they realize that the world is not always as safe as it seems and that the people who are supposed to be protecting us can be just as dangerous as the criminals they are trying to catch.

Overall, "The Island" is a compelling and suspenseful thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of a skilled author to create a complex and engaging narrative that keeps readers hooked until the very last page.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 220 x 150 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9786175230435