# The Retreat by Sarah Pearse (Paperback)

**Will you brave _The Retreat_? The new bestselling thriller from the author of _The Sanatorium._**  
  
**\*\* A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\*\*  
\*\*SARAH PEARSE HAS NOW SOLD MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE\*\***  
  
**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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**Readers enjoyed their stay at _The Retreat_ -**  
  
'If _The Sanatorium_ was all about the atmosphere, **_The Retreat_ is all about the tension.' \*\*\*\*\***  
  
**'Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable**, I loved it!' **\*\*\*\*\***  
  
**'Wow what a book!' \*\*\*\*\***  
  
'We all fancy a spa break don't we? Well don't include me after reading this book. **It had me hooked from start to finish.' \*\*\*\*\***  
  
**'Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.' \*\*\*\*\***  
  
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'Pearse goes from strength to strength in _The Retreat_. **The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax.** An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for.' **David Baldacci, No.1 _Sunday Times_ bestselling author of _Mercy_**  
  
**'A world-class thriller writer.** Superb. Pre-order it now. ' **Steve Cavanagh, _Sunday Times_ bestselling author of _Thirteen_**  
  
_'The Retreat_ **recalls the one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest**. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.' **A. J. Finn, No.1 _Sunday Times_ bestselling author of _The Woman in the Window_**  
  
'A eerie, atmospheric thriller that **will have you looking over your shoulder as you read.** A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!' **Ashley Audrain, _Sunday Times_ bestselling author of _The Push_**  
  
**'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension,** 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.' **Nita Prose, _Sunday Times_ bestselling author of _The Maid_**  
  
'_The Retreat_ was **so atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense** with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills. Brilliant!' **Claire Douglas, _Sunday Times_ bestselling author of _The Couple at No.9_**

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Tbs-Penguin Random House Wholesale
- **Tags:** All, thrillers

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> Updated: 2026-09-12