Stunning views.

Solitude.

Murder.

It’s every writer’s dream. The chance to get away for a while, to carve out time and space to focus on your craft in a small group of like-minded creatives. And where better to do it than in a sprawling luxury estate in the Catskills? Surrounded by nothing but rugged mountains and wilderness, where not a soul will hear you scream…

When Liv Montgomery is invited on an exclusive, week-long writing retreat, she can’t believe her luck. But some of her fellow novice writers are better at spinning a yarn than they seem. And Liv winning a place was certainly no accident. Then the plot takes a turn towards murder, and Liv is found holding the knife…

Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, and Lisa Jewell, THE WRITER’S RETREAT is a pulse-pounding tale of obsession, ambition, and the dangerous power of the past that will keep you guessing until the final page.

Readers are hooked on thrillers by Samantha Vérant:

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‘Readers will not put this book down until they know who wins… with twists at every turn, this gripping tale will take you on the ride of your life.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I’m at a loss for words other than what a story! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. If you are into a plot-twisting story……..this book is waiting for you.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh, the tangled webs we weave… wow, The Lucky Widow is a very good book… a mind-blowing conclusion.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Tremendous… fast-paced, intriguing and wholly entertaining… characters that jump from the page and a narrative laced with caustic wit. A one-sit read for this reader who relished every single page.’’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A gripping thriller that will have you rapidly turning the pages until you reach the spectacular ending.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! I was up through the wee smalls reading… Don't miss this gripping tale, sure to keep you up all night too. Brava.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book gets so wild the more you read! I was totally hooked from page 1 and loved the different perspectives, how the characters evolved.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐