Sarah Pearse

"A chilling debut in which a detective must uncover the dark history of a luxury hotel in the Alps if she has any hope of stopping the deaths that won't let up... Half-hidden by forest and overshadowed by threatening peaks, Le Sommet has always been a sinister place. Once a sanatorium treating tuberculosis patients, it was abandoned years ago and had fallen into disrepair. Long plagued by troubling rumours, it has recently been renovated into a lavish hotel. And an imposing, isolated hotel, high up in the Swiss Alps, is the last place detective Elin Warner wants to be. But having received an invitation out of the blue to celebrate her estranged brother's recent engagement, she had no choice but to accept. Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin is immediately on edge. Though it's a stunning retreat, something about the hotel makes her nervous - as does her brother, Isaac. When Elin wakes the following the morning to discover Isaac's fiancâee Laure has vanished without a trace, Elin's alarm grows. With the storm cutting off access to and from the hotel, the more the remaining guests start to panic. Yet no one has realized that another woman has gone missing. And she's the only one who could have warned them just how much danger they're all in..."--

The Sanatorium

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium,a Reese’s Book Club pick, here, Detective Elin Warner uncovers the truth behind the suspicious deaths on a stunning island getaway

They couldn’t wait to stay here.

An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the English coast, promising rest and relaxation—but the island itself, known locally as Reaper’s Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it’s rumored to be cursed.

But now they can’t leave.

A young woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But Detective Elin Warner soon learns the victim wasn’t a guest—she wasn’t meant to be on the island at all.
 
And they would do anything to escape.
 
The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that there’s nothing accidental about these deaths. But why would someone target the guests at this luxury resort? Elin must find the killer—before the island’s history starts to repeat itself.
 
Most are here to recharge and refresh. But someone’s here for revenge. . . .

A Novel

The Retreat

“An atmospheric chiller with shocking twists.” —Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door Detective Elin Warner unravels the mystery behind the disappearance of a young woman in a propulsive new thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium Since the dark events that scarred her childhood, Kier Templer escaped her hometown to live life on the road. She and her twin have never lost contact until, on a trip to a Portuguese national park, Kier vanishes without a trace. Detective Elin Warner arrives in the same park ready to immerse herself in its vast wilderness – only to hear about Kier’s disappearance, and discover a disturbing map she left behind. The few strangers at an isolated campsite close ranks against Elin’s questions, and the park’s wild beauty starts to turn sinister. Elin must untangle the clues to find out what really happened to Kier. But when you follow a trail, you have to be careful to watch your back... Sarah Pearse brilliantly introduced readers to Elin Warner in The Sanatorium, with her exploits continuing in The Retreat; here, the series concludes with The Wilds, where the unanswered questions plaguing Elin are finally resolved.

The Wilds

Sanatorium

Comparada a Agatha Christie e Stephen King, autora une mistério e terror em livro de estreia Um resort isolado no alto dos Alpes Suíços é o último lugar em que Elin Warner gostaria de estar. Mas ao receber o convite inesperado para comemorar o noivado do irmão, Isaac, a quem não vê há anos, ela sente que o melhor que pode fazer é aceitar. Assim que chega, em meio a uma forte nevasca, Elin é imediatamente acometida por uma onda de tensão. Além do relacionamento estremecido com Isaac, algo no hotel a deixa nervosa. Antes um sanatório abandonado, o lugar tem um passado sinistro, que só alimenta o clima macabro que o permeia. Quando eles acordam na manhã seguinte e descobrem que Laure, a noiva do irmão, desapareceu sem deixar vestígios, a inquietação de Elin aumenta. Em pouco tempo, a tempestade impede qualquer um de chegar ou sair do hotel, e quanto mais tempo Laure permanece desaparecida e situações estranhas acontecem, mais o pânico se instaura entre os hóspedes e os funcionários confinados no lugar. Para piorar, ninguém notou ainda o desaparecimento de outra mulher. E ela é a única que poderia tê-los alertado sobre as ameaças à espreita. Agora, todos estão em perigo. E qualquer um pode ser a próxima vítima.

O Sanatório

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From the New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium, a Reese’s Book Club pick, here, Detective Elin Warner uncovers the truth behind the suspicious deaths on a stunning island getaway “The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax.” —David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Shadows They couldn’t wait to stay here. An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the English coast, promising rest and relaxation—but the island itself, known locally as Reaper’s Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it’s rumored to be cursed. But now they can’t leave. A young woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But Detective Elin Warner soon learns the victim wasn’t a guest—she wasn’t meant to be on the island at all. And they would do anything to escape. The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that there’s nothing accidental about these deaths. But why would someone target the guests at this luxury resort? Elin must find the killer—before the island’s history starts to repeat itself. Most came to recharge and refresh. But someone’s here for revenge.

Após o best-seller O sanatório, Sarah Pearse traz um novo thriller cheio de reviravoltas em uma ilha paradisíaca e reafirma sua posição entre as autoras mais celebradas da literatura de mistério da atualidade Um retiro de bem-estar em uma ilha na costa da Inglaterra parece o lugar ideal para descansar. Só que a ilha em questão, conhecida como Pedra da Morte, tem um histórico sombrio. Outrora cenário dos terríveis crimes de um serial killer, é encarada por muitos como um local amaldiçoado. Isso, no entanto, não é o suficiente para afastar turistas, sempre fascinados pela aura misteriosa da ilha. É nesse contexto que chega uma leva mais recente de hóspedes, entre os quais duas irmãs e uma prima que parecem alimentar entre si ressentimentos do passado. De repente, a paz naquele paraíso é interrompida quando uma mulher é encontrada morta na propriedade. À primeira vista, tudo indica se tratar de um acidente, mas a detetive Elin Warner não consegue deixar de sentir que há algo errado e que o ocorrido pode ser apenas a primeira peça de um enigma muito maior. Mas por que alguém cometeria um assassinato em um retiro luxuoso? Quanto mais tempo Elin permanece ali, mais segredos descobre. E, quando outra pessoa morre em circunstâncias incomuns, a detetive começa a suspeitar que os boatos que rondam a ilha podem ser verdadeiros. Agora, ela precisa encontrar o assassino — porque o passado do lugar parece estar se repetindo. Em um esforço para evitar uma tragédia ainda maior, Elin percebe que todos estão em perigo e que cada dia pode nascer trazendo trágicas notícias. Comparada com Agatha Christie, Stephen King e Hitchcock, Sarah Pearse traz novamente Elin Warner, protagonista de O sanatório, para mais uma trama sombria e cheia de reviravoltas.

O retiro

Will you brave The Retreat? The new bestselling thriller from the author of The Sanatorium. They couldn't wait to stay here. An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it's rumored to be cursed. But now they can't leave. A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all. And they would do anything to escape . . . The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true. Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive . . . --------- Readers enjoyed their stay at The Retreat - 'If The Sanatorium was all about the atmosphere, The Retreat is all about the tension.' ***** 'Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!' ***** 'Wow what a book!' ***** 'We all fancy a spa break don't we? Well don't include me after reading this book. It had me hooked from start to finish.' ***** 'Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.' ***** --------- 'Pearse goes from strength to strength in The Retreat. The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax. An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for.' David Baldacci, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Mercy 'A world-class thriller writer. Superb. Pre-order it now. ' Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen 'The Retreat recalls the one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.' A. J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window 'A eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push 'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension, Sarah Pearse's latest is a page-turner. The past doesn't stay buried for long, at sea or on land, and what comes to the surface is both shocking and chilling.' Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid 'The Retreat was so atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills. Brilliant!' Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No.9

Un huis clos terrifiant qui rappelle le célèbre Shining de Stephen King. Un ancien sanatorium transformé en hôtel de luxe. Une femme qui disparaît lors de ses fiançailles. Une tempête de neige qui coupe l'hôtel du monde. Un corps mutilé.

Le Sanatorium

Klimatyczna opowieść o policjantce, która podczas pobytu w górskim hotelu musi zmierzyć się z mordercą... i z własną przeszłością. Elin Warner, na co dzień pracująca w angielskiej policji, decyduje się otworzyć nowy rozdział w życiu w ekskluzywnym hotelu na górskim zboczu. Szybko okazuje się jednak, że zamieszkujące miejsce duchy nie pozwalają o sobie zapomnieć - ośnieżone lasy skrywają bowiem wiele mrocznych tajemnic. Pewnego dnia jeden z pracowników hotelu dokonuje makabrycznego odkrycia - w sanatorium grasuje morderca. Tymczasem śnieżyca i lawina odcinają budynek od świata. Elin decyduje się zająć potworną zagadką człowieka, który najwyraźniej bardzo stara się udowodnić coś światu. Rozpoczyna się gra jeden na jednego... --

The Addictive New Thriller from the Sunday Times Bestselling Author of the Sanatorium

Een Britse vrouwelijke politie-detective krijgt in een door sneeuwstormen van de buitenwereld afgesloten luxehotel in de Zwitserse Alpen te maken met moord en verdwijningen.

Het sanatorium

Санаторій

Sunday Times bestseller Instant New York Times bestseller Reese Witherspoon Könyvklubja „Kísérteties atmoszférájú regény, végig tűkön ültem, miközben olvastam.” - Reese Witherspoon „Idegborzoló. Muszáj elolvasni.” - Richard Osman, A csütörtöki nyomozóklub című bestseller szerzője Nem akarsz továbbállni. Vagy már nem is tudsz? A Le Sommet baljós épület, az erdőben bújik meg, vészesen meredek hegycsúcsok árnyékában, és régóta nyugtalanító szóbeszéd tárgya. Eredetileg szanatórium volt, aztán sokáig üresen állt, csak nemrég újították fel. Luxushotelt nyitottak benne, impozáns, eldugott pihenőhelyet a svájci Alpokban – márpedig ez az utolsó hely, ahová Elin Warner menni akar. Ugyan nyomozó, de jelenleg nem jár be dolgozni, úgyhogy hirtelenjében nincs jó kifogása, miért ne fogadná el a meghívást. Isaac, az öccse – akivel egyébként Elin egyáltalán nincs jóban –, itt fogja eljegyezni menyasszonyát, Laure-t. Elin érkezésekor óriási vihar készül. Elin már eleve nyugtalan, úgy érzi, valami nincs rendben ezzel a szállodával. Másnap reggelre pedig Laure eltűnik – Elinnek az ösztöneire kell hagyatkoznia, hogy megtalálja öccse menyasszonyát. Minél több idő telik el Laure eltűnése óta, annál inkább bepánikol a vendégsereg. Elinen nagy a nyomás, hogy felmutasson valami eredményt – miközben senki sem sejti, hogy még egy nő eltűnt. Pedig ő lett volna az, aki figyelmeztethette volna a vendégeket, hogy mindenkinek veszélyben forog az élete. Sarah Pearse Angliában nőtt fel, irodalmat és kreatív írást tanult az egyetemen, aztán televíziós újságírásból doktorált. Évekig Svájcban élt, mielőtt visszaköltözött Angliába. „Pompás gothic thriller - fejet hajt a műfaj tipikus kellékei előtt, de aztán kitör a megszokott keretek közül. Pearse prózája friss, ropogós, mint az alpesi hó, karakterei izgalmasak – még ha egyre fogyatkoznak is.” - A. J. Finn, A nő az ablakban című #1 New York Times bestseller szerzője „A szanatórium olyan könyv, amitől az ember folyton hátrapillant, hogy van-e mögötte valaki. Idegborzoló, feledhetetlen atmoszférájú thriller: kísérteties alpesi helyszín, minőségi stílus, és olyan csavarok, amiket előre nem is sejt az olvasó. Kötelező.” - Richard Osman, A csütörtöki nyomozóklub című bestseller szerzője „Óriási, elbűvölő lírai alkotás – éles kontrasztban a sötét eseménysorral. Feszült és klausztrofób. Az embernek sejtelme sincs, honnan fog feltárulni a rémisztő múlt – imádtam ezt a könyvet.” - Karen Dionne, A lápkirály lánya című bestseller szerzőjétől „Lúdbőrös az ember a helyszíntől, ügyesek és sebezhetőek a karakterek chilling, és ahogy halad előre az ember, lassanként rátör a klausztrofóbia. Erősen ajánlott.” - Sarah Pekkanen, az És én téged el nem hagylak című #1 New York Times bestseller társszerzőjétől „Egyszerre pszichológiai thriller és klasszikus krimi – átgondolt szerkezetű, erőteljes alkotás.” - The Sunday Times (UK) „Színes, feszült bűnügyi történet, konkrétan és átvitt értelemben is borzongató atmoszférával...” - Irish Times „Ebben a baljós épületben lassan kiválnak az árnyak közül a sötét titkok. Hitchcock és du Maurier stílusa is visszaköszön, de Pearse hangja egyéni, és csodálatosan közvetíti az érzelmeket.” - Daily Mail „Tökéletesen klausztrofób helyszín, feszes rejtély, csak tűkön ülve tudja olvasni az ember.” - Natasha Preston, The Cellar című New York Times bestseller szerzője „Sötét, sokkoló és vérfagyasztó - nagysikerű debütálás. Fenséges a stílusa, Pearse nagy jövő előtt áll.” - Sally Hepworth, The Mother-in-Law című bestseller szerzője „Rafinált és hajmeresztő – minden benne van, ami egy thrillerhez kell. Őszintén ajánlom!” - Simon Lelic, A ház szerzője

A szanatórium

In Het sanatorium van Sarah Pearse heeft rechercheur Elin een slecht voorgevoel over het hotel waar het verlovingsfeest van haar broer gehouden wordt. Als ze insneeuwen, wordt haar gevoel bevestigd... Het sanatorium van Sarah Pearse is een ijskoude atmosferische thriller en The New York Times-bestseller voor de fans van Ruth Ware. Je wilt er niet meer weg... Totdat je er niet meer weg kunt. Een imposant hotel, geïsoleerd gelegen midden in de Zwitserse Alpen. Elin, rechercheur, wordt door haar broer uitgenodigd om zijn verloving te vieren in het hotel. Het hotel is prachtig, maar zodra Elin over de drempel stapt heeft ze het gevoel dat er iets niet pluis is en dit idee wordt versterkt wanneer ze hoort dat het hotel voor de verbouwing een vervallen sanatorium was. Wanneer Isaacs verloofde de volgende ochtend spoorloos verdwenen lijkt, wordt Elin pas echt ongerust. Een sneeuwstorm heeft het hotel afgesloten van de buitenwereld en de hotelgasten beginnen in paniek te raken. Niemand heeft door dat er nog een vrouw is verdwenen: de enige die hen had kunnen waarschuwen voor het naderende gevaar... ‘Een onheilspellende thriller die ik op het puntje van mijn stoel las.’ – Reese Witherspoon ‘Het sanatorium bevat een knipoog naar het klassieke locked-room mystery, maar is tegelijkertijd vernieuwend. Pearse schrijft snijdend als de Zwitserse sneeuw, en de personages blijven fascineren.’ – A.J. Finn ‘Pearse’s debuut heeft een zeer atmosferische setting. Deze thriller zal zeker omarmd worden door thrillerfans.’ – Publishers Weekly ‘Een heerlijke mix van whodunit en psychologische thriller.’ – The Sunday Times Enthousiaste lezersreacties op Goodreads: ***** ‘Onderhoudend, bloedstollend spannend – de rillingen liepen over mijn rug.’ ***** ‘Als Agatha Christie en Stephen King samen een boek zouden schrijven, zou dit het resultaat zijn.’

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