The Pact
- Author Lisa Walker
- Narrator Olivia Dowd
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 29 January 2026
- Run Time 11 hours and 13 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Crime and mystery fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Psychological thriller.
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What to expect
'Clever and twisty' Jackie Kabler
'I loved this intriguingly unique and dark tale. It has everything I need as a reader' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
An unmissable psychological dark academia thriller: Saltburn meets Lucy Clarke's The Hike
WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO BREAK?
Tess enters the prestigious and exclusive Ravensthorpe Writing College with dreams of literary greatness, but soon discovers that ambition comes at a cost.
Drawn into a tight-knit group with fellow writers Ethan, Theo, and Jaz, Tess’s world is upended when their charismatic tutor is found dead. Believing someone in their circle is responsible, Tess flees the elite literary world and abandons the future she once craved.
Three years later, an enigmatic invitation to walk the Camino de Santiago offers Tess a chance to uncover the truth. Reunited with her former friends, including Ethan, now a literary star, Tess realises the past isn’t finished with her. Someone knows what really happened that night, and they’ll do anything to keep it buried.
Readers love The Pact:
'A dark and twisty story of the consequences of toxic ambition that will keep you guessing until the very end' Kayte Nunn
'This quirky and unpredictable suspense is as twisty as Spain's Camino de Santiago!' Allie Reynolds
'The path to Santiago is never straight — and neither is the truth in this gripping, twist-filled murder mystery' Donna M Cameron
'Pacy, twisty and layered revenge tale' Joanna Barnard
'Beautiful scenery, well plotted secrets and a pace that is conducive to losing your entire day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
'Clever and twisty' Jackie Kabler
n'A dark and twisty story of the consequences of toxic ambition that will keep you guessing until the very end' Kayte Nunn
n'This quirky and unpredictable suspense is as twisty as Spain's Camino de Santiago!' Allie Reynolds
n'The path to Santiago is never straight — and neither is the truth in this gripping, twist-filled murder mystery' Donna M Cameron
n'Pacy, twisty and layered revenge tale' Joanna Barnard
n nPraise for Lisa Walker:n'Authentic and enriched by hard-won psychological insights' The Sydney Morning Herald
n'Engaging, action-packed, fast-paced' Books and Publishing
n'Strong, authentic female characters. A ripper read' The Big Issue
n'Multifaceted, fresh and entertaining'The Adelaide Advertiser
n'Clever sleuthing, lively characters, vibrant setting and snappy pace' Sisters in Crime
n'Spiced with quirky humour' TheHerald Sun
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