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For fans of And Then There Were None, The Guest List, and Final Girls, Reader’s Retreat is a chilling psychological thriller about isolation, obsession, and the price of survival.
What readers are saying about Reader's Retreat:
“An intense psychological thriller that will keep you turning pages until the very end.” - Gali Z., NetGalley
“No way off the island. No one to trust. And the suspense? Unrelenting.” - Tara L., Goodreads
“Secrets that slowly unravel made for an experience that kept me turning the pages.” - Brandy N., Goodreads
“The pace is cracking. The author is merciless in churning through events just as you think you know where things are headed.” Louise G., NetGalley
“A fresh take on a classic setup, and the final twist lands with chilling precision.” - Gali Z., NetGalley
“My #1 favorite thing about this novel is that…the whole cast could be us…I was really rooting for [Kalah] because I could completely understand what she was thinking based on her love of mysteries.” - Elisa R., NetGalley
“Creepy, twisty, and totally unputdownable. Perfect for fans of locked-room mysteries with a bookish twist.” - April M., NetGalley
“Kept me captivated and on the edge of my seat.” - Robin M., NetGalley
“Wow! What a wild read! Fantastic characters! This book had chilling suspense, gruesome murders, mystery, intrigue,…action, and some absolutely shocking moments!” - Debbie B., NetGalley
“I liked the twist at the end with the right amount of action. I will pick up more books by this author.” - NetGalley
“The ending was a true twist!!! I ate up every second! Also Kalah is such a badass??” - Kat K., NetGalley
“For fans of classic Agatha Christie-style mysteries, especially ‘And Then There Were None,’ this book will feel like a well-executed modern homage. Every page raises new questions and clever red herrings, keeping you hooked until the very end.” - NetGalley
“Michael Layne showcases his talent for crafting a story full of unexpected twists. The climax delivers a satisfying and hard-to-predict twist.” - NetGalley
“‘Reader's Retreat’ is a must-read for lovers of psychological thrillers, locked-room mysteries, and stories filled with atmospheric tension. If you're looking for a book that will keep you up at night, guessing until the final page, don't miss this one.” – NetGalley
Seven thriller fans. One remote island. A dream retreat turned deadly.
Kalah loves her job as a poison control hotline operator. She helps strangers through the worst moments of their lives—without ever putting herself in danger.
But when she wins a contest from a mysterious new author, everything changes.
She and six other readers are invited to a secluded island in the Florida Keys for an exclusive retreat to preview the author’s debut thriller. At first, it's paradise—until the island’s caretaker vanishes without a trace.
Then one of her fellow readers disappears.
As the group searches for the missing people, Kalah’s paranoia grows. Soon, she believes that someone is hunting them—a deranged psychopath who could be hiding in plain sight.
To survive, Kalah must confront her darkest fears, outwit a killer, and uncover the truth before she becomes the next chapter in a real-life horror story.
Welcome to Isla Tumbas—where every page turned could be your last, and survival is the ultimate plot twist.
