First published 2026
Victor D'Arcangelo's sudden death brings ten beneficiaries to his remote island retreat. They come for a memorial weekend, each drawn by the promise of inheritance. The celebrated artist's final invitation seems generous until the guests realize they cannot leave. Someone among them harbors deadly intentions. The tropical setting transforms from paradise into a trap as secrets surface and revenge takes shape. Each guest carries hidden guilt from their past relationship with Victor. The weekend deteriorates as the killer strikes, picking off victims one by one. Trust dissolves between the survivors as they struggle to identify the murderer before becoming the next target. The island's isolation amplifies their terror, leaving nowhere to run and no rescue in sight. Victor's death may have been just the beginning of a carefully orchestrated plan for vengeance.
Genres: mystery, crime, adult-fiction, thriller
Vibes: claustrophobic, dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, tension-filled
Tropes: locked-room-mystery, revenge-scheme, secrets-revealed, unreliable-suspects
Setting: remote island retreat
416 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Landmark
Content warnings: death, murder, violence