x-book ®

The Weekend Away

This book is not purchasable in your country. Please select another book.

Listen to a sample

What to expect

***Now a Netflix Original movie, starring Leighton Meester, streaming globally.***

Miles from home. Trust no one. Suspect everyone.

Orla and Kate have been best friends forever. Together they’ve faced it all – be it Orla’s struggles as a new mother or Kate’s messy divorce. And whatever else happens in their lives, they can always look forward to their annual weekend away.

This year, they’re off to Lisbon: the perfect flat, the perfect view, the perfect itinerary. And what better way to kick things off in style than with the perfect night out?

But when Orla wakes up the next morning, Kate is gone. Brushed off by the police and with only a fuzzy memory of the night’s events, Orla is her friend’s only hope. As she frantically retraces their steps, Orla makes a series of shattering discoveries that threaten everything she holds dear. Because while Lisbon holds the secret of what happened that night, the truth may lie closer to home…

A twisty holiday read from the USA Today bestselling author.

Real readers love The Weekend Away:

‘A five-star thriller which will make you rethink your next weekend away…’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Twists and turns in every chapter. Fantastic read!’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So gripping! I could not put it down.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Left me guessing right to the end, with an ending that left me gasping for more.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A thoroughly enjoyable rollercoaster ride. The ending was BRILLIANT.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Superbly written… the twists come so fast you’re left feeling dizzy.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Left me breathless.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

READ IT! This book will not let you down.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

  • PRAISE FOR SARAH ALDERSON:

    This is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems… Good luck getting anything else done until you’ve turned the final page. (Heat)

    Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down. (Daily Mail)

    Cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. (Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little Closer)

    Captivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes… Absolutely loved it! (SJI Holliday, author of The Lingering)

    A brilliant psychological read. (Woman)

Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up to get tailored content recommendations, product updates and info on new releases. Your data is your own: we commit to protect your data and respect your privacy.