‘Prepare to be utterly seduced by this gloriously immersive summer read. Secrets, revelations and twists aplenty!’ Lesley Kara

‘Sun-soaked, fast-paced and almost unbearably tense, this is the perfect holiday page turner’ Ellery Lloyd

‘The Beach Party features a compelling cast, including Nina, who skilfully manipulates this reader in the same way as she manipulates her friends. With a to-die-for setting and elegant prose, this scorcher is a must-have holiday read’ Fiona Cummins

‘Propulsive read which delivers a real punch. Coercive friendships in ‘89 and now are dissected with skill by Nikki Smith in this cautionary tale. I could not look away!’ Amanda Reynolds

‘I read through my fingers as a dream summer turns into a scorching hot nightmare. Thrilling, twisting and gloriously ‘80s, The Beach Party is a heart-stopping read’ Chris Whitaker

‘This is one party you won’t want to end, Nikki Smith has crafted a ‘holiday goes wrong’ story that will blast other beach reads out of the water. I Know What You Did Last Summer meets Lord Of The Flies in a dark, pacy, thriller that dials the jeopardy up to eleven’ Trevor Wood

‘I loved the late 80s setting, the songs and outfits of my era! As always, strong writing and sharp plotting from Nikki Smith. Five stars!’ Louise Beech/Swanson

‘Watch out for what has to be one of the best thrillers of 2023 . . . Almost unbearable tension, brilliantly paced, beautifully composed, with a dark and compelling cast of characters. Breathtaking . . . A truly gripping novel from a gifted storyteller. One of the best thrillers of the year, I’m sure!!’ Louise Fein

‘Wow! It’s only 5th January and I’m pretty sure I’ve just finished one of the best thrillers I’ll read this year’ Emma Curtis

‘Just finished reading a preview of The Beach Party – what a page turner! Dark and twisting with complex characters and such atmospheric writing, I could feel the Mallorcan heat’ Francis Quinn

‘Another stunning psychological thriller from Nikki Smith. Her incredible prose drew me in from the very first line, and I found myself utterly immersed in the rich setting and intriguing lives of the characters. Nikki builds up her world and plot layer by complex layer, leading you twist by clever twist to a deeply satisfying conclusion. A brilliant achievement by one of the best psych thriller writers around. LOVED IT!’ Philippa East

‘There are Swatches, Walkmans, hair crimping, spraying, Madonna and of course murderous goings on. If you loved the ‘80s you are going to love this book’ Jo Callaghan

‘A propulsive thriller packed with secrets, deceit and characters you’ll love to hate, plus a whole lot of ‘80s nostalgia thrown in. You won’t be able to stop reading! I was hooked from the first page and felt like I was right there on the beach that night’ Lauren North

‘Crazily addictive. Nikki perfectly evokes Mallorca in a book that explores the devastating consequences of one bad decision. Impossibly tense with brilliantly drawn characters, Nikki expertly examines human nature at its worst. All the stars!’ Emma Christie

‘A sizzling summer thriller packed with secrets (and ‘80s nostalgia!) that I guzzled down in a couple of sittings. Nikki Smith’s best book yet!’ Laura Marshall

‘A heart-pounding exploration of manipulation, power, trust and the follies of youth, set against a glamorous Mallorcan backdrop. A note-perfect Summer thriller’ Lizzy Barber

‘This has all the hallmarks of a scorching, claustrophobic beach thriller’ Charlotte Philby

‘A fantastic psychological thriller set in the Mediterranean, Nikki Smith draws you in with her vivid descriptions, complex characters and twisting plot, keeping you guessing until the final page. Brilliantly written and emotionally charged with plenty of dark secrets to unearth along the way’ Jenny Quintana