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The Retreat (Detective Elin Warner, #2)

Sarah Pearse
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The Retreat (Detective Elin Warner, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Sarah Pearse

The Retreat (Detective Elin Warner, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

British Island • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Retreat by Sarah Pearse follows Detective Elin Warner as she investigates a series of mysterious deaths on an isolated island retreat. The remote setting adds tension as Elin uncovers secrets and faces personal challenges. The novel blends elements of mystery and psychological thriller, creating an engaging and suspenseful narrative.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

40,845 ratings

59%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Sarah Pearse's The Retreat commend its atmospheric setting and suspenseful plot, blending mystery and psychological thriller elements effectively. Critics appreciate the character development and immersive writing style. However, some note a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it's a gripping read for thrill seekers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Retreat (Detective Elin Warner, #2)?

A reader who would enjoy The Retreat by Sarah Pearse appreciates tense, atmospheric thrillers with complex characters. Fans of Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin 10, Lucy Foley's The Guest List, and Tana French's The Likeness will be drawn to this novel's eerie setting and suspenseful narrative.

3.8

40,845 ratings

59%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

British Island • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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