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The Writers' Retreat

An absolutely gripping thriller

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Pub Date Jul 22 2025 | Archive Date Jul 23 2025

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Description

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 Writers’ 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.

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...


Advance Praise

Readers are hooked on thrillers by Samantha Vérant:

‘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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The story swept me off my feet and I raced along on this rapid river… the intrigues, the lies and the twists… I was shocked.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

‘Secrets behind closed and locked doors, deceit, manipulation, entitlement, money to burn and twists that keep you from putting this book down.’ 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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Readers are hooked on thrillers by Samantha Vérant:

‘Tremendous… fast-paced, intriguing and wholly entertaining… characters that jump from the page and a narrative laced with caustic wit. A one-sit...


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