The Resort
Published on 4. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-80499-173-2 (ISBN)
Description
From the publishers of The Couple Next Door and The Sanatorium comes the biggest debut thriller of the year. An unputdownable beach read about the dark side of paradise.
'Had me hooked from the first page' *****
'I felt myself dreaming of being there... until the body count started piling up!' *****
'The twists along the way were great and so unexpected right up to the end' *****
'Highly recommended for a brilliant summer book' *****
For fans of The Beach, The Sanatorium and Catherine Cooper
A PARADISE ISLAND
You walk across white sand towards the sparkling ocean. You're leading a group to scuba dive in some of the most beautiful waters on earth, an experience that will stay with you for ever.
WHERE NO ONE IS SAFE
But twenty minutes later, one diver is dead, another critically injured, and your life is in immediate danger.
AND NO ONE CAN ESCAPE
Because this was no accident. There's a killer in paradise - and you think you might be next...
First published in the UK as The Dive.
'A compelling and accomplished debut, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.' STEVE CAVANAGH
'The Resort is an escapist, up-all-night thriller that holds you under and doesn't let you surface for air until the very final page. Utterly compelling!'' LUCY CLARKE
'The Resort turns paradise into a nightmare... and I loved every minute of it.' AMY McCULLOCH
'A hot contender for best travel thriller of 2023.' JANICE HALLETT
'Had me hooked from the first page' *****
'I felt myself dreaming of being there... until the body count started piling up!' *****
'The twists along the way were great and so unexpected right up to the end' *****
'Highly recommended for a brilliant summer book' *****
For fans of The Beach, The Sanatorium and Catherine Cooper
A PARADISE ISLAND
You walk across white sand towards the sparkling ocean. You're leading a group to scuba dive in some of the most beautiful waters on earth, an experience that will stay with you for ever.
WHERE NO ONE IS SAFE
But twenty minutes later, one diver is dead, another critically injured, and your life is in immediate danger.
AND NO ONE CAN ESCAPE
Because this was no accident. There's a killer in paradise - and you think you might be next...
First published in the UK as The Dive.
'A compelling and accomplished debut, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.' STEVE CAVANAGH
'The Resort is an escapist, up-all-night thriller that holds you under and doesn't let you surface for air until the very final page. Utterly compelling!'' LUCY CLARKE
'The Resort turns paradise into a nightmare... and I loved every minute of it.' AMY McCULLOCH
'A hot contender for best travel thriller of 2023.' JANICE HALLETT
Reviews / Votes
'The Dive by Sara Ochs is as stunning as the tropical island on which it is set. A pacy and accomplished murder mystery, its deep, sinister and intriguing plot draws you into a flawed paradise where everyone has a tale to tell... and one they keep to themselves. It really is The Beach for a new generation - a hot contender for best travel thriller of 2023.' * Janice Hallett, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal * A deadly, dangerous, beautiful nightmare... will leave you breathless yet gasping for more. * Chris Whitaker * An escapist, up-all-night thriller that holds you under and doesn't let you surface for air until the very final page. Utterly compelling! * Lucy Clarke * 'The Dive is an escapist, up-all-night thriller that holds you under and doesn't let you surface for air until the very final page. Utterly compelling!' * Lucy Clarke, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Castaways * 'A compelling and accomplished debut, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.' * Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen * As stunning as the tropical island on which it is set. A pacy and accomplished murder mystery, its deep, sinister and intriguing plot draws you into a flawed paradise where everyone has a tale to tell... and one they keep to themselves. * Janice Hallet * A compelling and accomplished debut, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley. * Steve Cavanagh * 'The Dive turns paradise into a nightmare... and I loved every minute of it. Amongst the diverse cast of characters, there is no one you can trust and everyone has a secret to hide. I was captivated by Sara's writing and can't wait to see what she does next.' * Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless * 'A deadly, dangerous, beautiful nightmare. The Dive will leave you breathless yet gasping for more.' * Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End * Turns paradise into a nightmare... and I loved every minute of it. Amongst the diverse cast of characters, there is no one you can trust and everyone has a secret to hide. I was captivated by Sara's writing and can't wait to see what she does next. * Amy McCulloch *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 125 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
252 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80499-173-2 (9781804991732)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Sara Ochs
The Resort
Escape to Thailand in this sizzling, gripping crime thriller, perfect for fans of The White Lotus
E-Book
06/2024
Transworld Digital
€8.99
Available for download
Person
A self-admitted travel addict, Sara Ochs has built a life around visiting beautiful and sometimes dangerous destinations. While learning to scuba dive on a remote island off the coast of Thailand, Sara heard that two backpackers had recently been murdered not far from her hotel. Horrified that something so terrible could happen in such an idyllic location, she knew she had found the inspiration for her debut novel, The Resort.
As well as being an author, Sara is an attorney and law professor, who splits her time between the United States and Sweden. You can find Sara on Instagram @saraochsauthor and on Twitter @OchsWrites.
As well as being an author, Sara is an attorney and law professor, who splits her time between the United States and Sweden. You can find Sara on Instagram @saraochsauthor and on Twitter @OchsWrites.