The Retreat — Coastal suspense with a dark past

Set on an upscale wellness island known locally as Reaper’s Rock, The Retreat follows Detective Elin Warner as she probes a series of seemingly accidental deaths. Guests who came to relax find themselves unable to leave, and the island’s violent history begins to shadow every room.

As Elin digs deeper she uncovers hidden connections among the visitors and discovers that the resort’s polished surface hides motives rooted in revenge and secrecy. The narrative moves from quiet tension to a tense climax, balancing atmospheric description with procedural investigation.

Ideal for readers who enjoy coastal thrillers, locked-island mysteries, and character-driven crime fiction.

• Setting: remote English island and luxury retreat
• Focus: investigative detective work and unfolding secrets
• Tone: atmospheric, suspenseful, twist-driven
• Details: 368 pages, Penguin

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