X-Book

Our Holiday

Click Buy to Log in and see personalised pricing.

Send as a gift Get in the xigxag app
How does xigxag pricing work?

Listen to a sample

What to expect

Get hooked by the twisty and unputdownable thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, Louise Candlish

'Smart, sharp and suspenseful with characters you won't forget' Adele Parks

‘A stylish, sun-soaked thriller’ Janice Hallett

A Richard and Judy Book Club Pick: 'We both loved this sizzling scorcher of a book'

* * * * *

Charlotte and Perry long for summers at Cliff View, their gorgeous holiday home overlooking the turquoise waters of Pine Ridge. And now that city friends Amy and Linus have bought a property nearby, they plan lazy weeks of sun, sea and sipping rosé on Charlotte’s summerhouse veranda.

But there’s trouble in paradise…

A rising tide of resentment towards second-home owners is heading their way and small acts of criminal damage are escalating into something more menacing. By the end of the summer, families and friendships will be torn apart and Pine Ridge will be known for more than its sun-drenched beaches.

It will be known for murder…

* * * * *

Praise for Louise Candlish:

'Sharp, clever and gripping. She's in a league of her own' Lisa Jewell

‘Tense, clever and bitingly observed. Superb’ Claire Douglas

'The perfect summer thriller' T. M. Logan

'A deliciously twisted tale … Just brilliant' John Marrs

'A superstar of psychological thrillers' Daily Mail

'Riveting' The Times

‘Smart, assured, and gripping … an utterly transportive and suspenseful read’ Lucy Clarke

‘Brilliant and current… Louise Candlish at her best, a perfect read for the summer' B A Paris

‘Scorching’ The Sun

‘An unmissable summer read’ Heat

‘Nobody combines social tensions and murderous thrills quite like Louise Candlish' Abigail Dean

* * * * *

Readers are gripped by Our Holiday:

'Deliciously devious and dangerous, keeping you reading long into the night … the perfect holiday read' ★★★★★

'What a cracking book! Deserves to be a hot read this summer ★★★★★

'This is a page turner, I read it in one sitting. A story tangled with lies' ★★★★★

Critics Review

Praise for Our Holiday‘A taut, twisting psychological thriller that grabs hold of you and never lets go… Louise Candlish never disappoints’ Tim Weaver
‘Another slice of compelling, gripping escapism from Louise Candlish’ Jane Fallon
‘Smart, sharp and suspenseful’ Platinum
‘Tense and gripping’ Woman's Own
‘This is psychological suspense at its finest’ Woman&Home
‘Sharp, brilliantly observed … had me gasping at every twist and turn but also smiling at the intuitive skewering of the second home stereotypes. I loved every gripping page’ Sarah Pearse
‘Brimming with deadly twists and devious turns…. Louise Candlish is at the top of her game with this stylish, sun soaked thriller that keeps you guessing from the very first page’ Janice Hallett
‘Smart, assured, and gripping… Louise Candlish shines a light on the effects of second-home ownership on coastal communities, whilst also delivering an utterly transportive and suspenseful read’ Lucy Clarke
'Sizzling summer crime fiction, where everyone and everywhere is teetering on the brink. Explosively good. I loved it' Sarah Hilary
‘If you take one book on holiday this year, make it this’ Celia Walden
‘Hugely entertaining, this book is so full of tension and intrigue’ Liz Nugent
‘Candlish excels in making even unlikeable characters compelling. A thrilling study of toxic one-upmanship amongst the suburban elite’ Vaseem Khan
‘Another smasher from Louise Candlish… Perfect holiday read’ Fern Britton
‘Another slice of compelling, gripping escapism from Louise Candlish. Absolutely loved it’ Jane Fallon
‘A taut, twisting psychological thriller… also a brilliantly subtle examination of class and relationships. Louise Candlish never disappoints’ Tim Weaver
‘Stands out for its wit, plotting and consideration of serious social issues…and a warning for anyone who thinks that family holidays will provide rest and relaxation’ Literary Review

User Reviews

Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
Author Louise Candlish
Narrator George Naylor, Dawn Murphy, Alix Dunmore, Tom Babbage, Lily Anne Lefkow, Richard Attlee
Duration 12 hours and 50 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008614621
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Psychological thriller
Availability AU, GB, IE
Rating
5.0 (1 review)
Narration
5.0 (1 review)

More from the same

Author

About xigxag and the x-book®

xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK’s only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.

Our x-book® format is the only fully integrated listen-and-read experience available. See the text on screen as you listen, look up words, take notes, search within the book, and share quotes. It is especially useful for accessibility, language learning, and getting more from non-fiction. Look for the purple x-book® ribbon on the cover, or filter your search by “x-book” to find them.

There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at £8.99. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from £3.99. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.

Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.

Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.