The Wilderness Retreat
- Author Jennifer Moore
- Narrator to be announced
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 22 February 2023
- Run Time 10 hours and 8 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Psychological thriller, Thriller / suspense fiction.
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What to expect
‘A breathtaking thriller!… Spine tingling.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As Bella drops her son off at university, she’s devastated. It’s been the two of them ever since Asher was born. The only thing helping her through is an upcoming week-long wilderness retreat in Sweden, a surprise gift from her sister and Asher.
The lodge is modern and luxurious – but the surrounding forest is foreboding. Named Dead Man’s Forest after the legend of a local bandit left to die inside a wooden coffin, there are rumours that, on quiet nights, you can still hear the scratching of his fingernails against the lid.
When someone begins leaving unsettling notes, and a figure from her past comes back to haunt her, Bella’s unease grows. This certainly isn't the restful retreat she signed up for. And when another guest suddenly disappears, Bella fears she might not make it home alive…
Don’t miss this gripping psychological thriller about a blissful holiday that turns into a nightmare, perfect for fans of The Sanatorium and The Guest List.
Readers LOVE The Wilderness Retreat!
‘If you are a thriller fan do not miss this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Immersive. I read it in one sitting… A gripping read!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved absolutely everything about this… 100% recommend this book, easily one of the best I’ve read recently.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Dark and fabulous. I couldn’t put it down. Would recommend 110%.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘There were multiple twists, I thought I’d figured it out so many times but was so wrong!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Incredible read. I could not put it down… Absolutely gripping.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I was questioning the whodunnit until the end! Fab plot twist.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A book that keeps you reading into the night.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, what a compelling read… I couldn’t put it down. I read in a day.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
Readers LOVE Jennifer Moore!
'A really good psychological thriller, totally recommend. I couldn't put it down' NetGalley Reviewer,
'An enjoyable book which kept me on the edge of my seat. The main character was very relatable ... The mystery kept me guessing and the ending was satisfying!' NetGalley Reviewer,
'A really clever book ... with a hugely satisfying ending' NetGalley Reviewer,
'Spooky and gripping thriller. I enjoyed it from beginning to end' NetGalley Reviewer,
'Such a good read, twisty and unpredictable, it left me on the edge of my seat and guessing the whole way through. I loved it' NetGalley Reviewer,
'I loved this book so much and read it practically in one sitting' NetGalley Reviewer,
'Had me intrigued right from the start ... Well written and kept me in suspense' NetGalley Reviewer,
'Brilliantly written ... with the believable characters and great twists' NetGalley Reviewer,
'A gripping psychological thriller - well written and very atmospheric' NetGalley Reviewer,
'I absolutely loved this book' NetGalley Reviewer,
'Kept me hooked right up until the end' NetGalley Reviewer,
'Lots of twists and turns. Brilliant' NetGalley Reviewer,
'An ideal book for thriller lovers' NetGalley Reviewer,
'Absolutely brilliant book. Had me hooked from the first chapter' NetGalley Reviewer,
'Really enjoyed this ghostly book. It gave me the shivers at times. Very unputdownable' NetGalley Reviewer,
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