by Alex Garland
First published 1200
When a young backpacker stumbles upon a secret, idyllic island haven, he's drawn into a community of carefree travelers. But as their utopia crumbles under the weight of desire, paranoia, and violence, he must confront the darkness within himself to escape. This gripping descent into chaos explores the fragility of human nature and the consequences of our most base impulses.
Genres: fiction, adventure, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: descent-into-madness, isolation
Setting: Southeast Asia, Thailand
112 pages · Paperback · Pearson Elt
Content warnings: violence