![]() ![]() With the clock running out, she's desperate to discover the truth and save herself.Ī claustrophobic and propulsive thriller exploring the dark side of female friendships and fame, The Writing Retreat is the unputdownable debut novel from a compelling new talent. But when one of the writers vanishes during a snowstorm, Alex realizes that something very sinister is afoot. Determined to win this seemingly impossible contest, Alex buckles down and tries to ignore the strange happenings at the estate, including Roza's erratic behavior, Wren's cruel mind games, and the alleged haunting of the mansion itself. ![]() But when the attendees arrive, Roza drops a bombshell-they must all complete an entire novel from scratch during the next month, and the author of the best one will receive a life-changing seven-figure publishing deal. At first, I enjoyed the book and was curious to see where it was going. Julia Bartz is good at building suspense but lacks fully developing her characters and sticking to one storyline. This was definitely a book by a first-time author. Even the knowledge that Wren, her former best friend and current rival, is attending doesn't dampen her excitement. Taylor is another writer attending the retreat. Alex has all but given up on her dreams of becoming a published author when she receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: attend an exclusive, month-long writing retreat at the estate of feminist horror writer Roza Vallo. ![]() The Plot meets Please Join Us in this psychological suspense debut about a young author at an exclusive writer's retreat that descends into a nightmare. ![]()
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