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The Family Retreat

Author(s): Bev Thomas

Location(s): Dorset

Genre(s): Psychological Thriller

Era(s): Contemporary

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When Rob decides the family needs to get away for the summer Jess is not convinced—won’t all the things they’re escaping be waiting for them on their return? But the kids are thrilled, and before long their idyllic little cottage, the sea air, and the feel of skin sticky from sun-cream, lollies and sand, begins to work its magic.

Jess allows herself to sink into the holiday vibes—the family even make holiday friends. As the summer heat intensifies Jess—ever vigilant—unearths a secret—a problem she’s sure she can help solve. But things are not always as they seem. The water may look inviting but even the gentlest looking waves can hide the deadliest undercurrents.

This summer Jess is determined to fix things where she’s failed before, but life is rarely that simple. This holiday is going to end in a way she could never have imagined…

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Author: Tina Hartas

I was drawn to this novel when I saw an informed review of the novel, describing it as full of psychological ‘aha’ moments. And it is. In the review it said that it has...

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