The Hostess
A gripping new psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming for 2026
by Courtney Psak
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Pub Date Jan 15 2026 | Archive Date Jan 15 2026
Hodder & Stoughton | Hodder Paperbacks
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Description
"This book was utterly gripping - I couldn't put it down! Just when you think you've got it figured it out - bam, the story hits you with something you didn't see coming!" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A deliciously dark story of secrets!! Wow! What a wild ride!" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Natalie and her husband decide to escape the city for a much-needed break. After suffering from a terrible accident, Natalie needs some time and space to recover. So when they find a gorgeous rental home on an estate in the Hamptons available at the last minute, it seems too good to be true.
The owner of the estate, Sadie, is beautiful, elegant and wealthy, and Natalie is immediately drawn to her.
But as the women begin to bond, Natalie can't shake the feeling that Sadie is hiding something beneath her polished exterior.
When Natalie discovers that the previous guest disappeared without a trace, dark questions surface: Who exactly is the hostess? What are her secrets? And can Natalie uncover the truth, before it's too late?
Praise for Courtney Psak and The Hostess:
"Will keep you turning the pages until the final, killer twist" Lisa Unger
"This book was so good. Layered with so much tension and drama, it was hard to put it down... The ending was a "didn't see that coming" one that was perfect" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Twisting, propulsive, and unsettling" Carter Wilson
"From the starting page I was drawn in and hooked in, this book is full of suspense, tension, secrets and lies and murder, all the things that make up a great thriller" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Had me riveted to my seat the whole time" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I did not see the ending coming, and I enjoyed this book very much" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781399748162 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Tracy S, Librarian
The Hostess is a gripping psychological thriller that plunges a couple, Natalie and her husband, into a web of secrets when they rent a gorgeous Hamptons home for a recovery break,
They discover that the owner Sadie has a dark, unsettling secret.
This is a book that builds suspense as Natalie bonds with Sadie, and as she uncovers the disturbing disappearance of the previous guest, she is forced to question Sadie's polished facade and the sinister goings on.
Drama filled and extremely twisted this is a fabulous read.
I can honestly say this was one of the best books I’ve read this year. It’s an excellent psychological thriller with a gripping plot and an atmospheric setting in the upmarket Hamptons. The characters are exceptionally well developed, especially Natalie. Still recovering mentally after a traumatic accident, she remains strong and compelling throughout the story, and I loved following her journey.
The book keeps you guessing right up until the final twist, which completely took me by surprise.
Courtney Psak’s writing is sharp, immersive, and full of tension. I enjoyed this so much that I’m already looking for more of her books.
An excellent read—highly recommended.
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