Sarah Pearse - The Retreat

The Retreat is a tense thriller centered around Detective Elin Warner's investigation into mysterious deaths at a luxurious eco-wellness resort. Located on a secluded island known as "Reaper's Rock," the retreat has a dark past tied to a serial killer. When a body is found on the cliffs and another person drowns shortly after, Elin suspects the deaths are not accidental. A storm cuts off the island from the mainland, trapping the guests and exposing long-held family secrets and resentments. Elin, still dealing with her own trauma, must race against time to uncover the killer and stop history from repeating itself. The remote, atmospheric setting and the mounting tension create a claustrophobic and chilling story of revenge.