by Ellery Lloyd
First published 2022
The Home Group CEO stands on the deck of Island Home, watching A-list celebrities arrive for the most exclusive party of the decade. This ultraluxurious resort sits just off the English coast, the crown jewel of his global chain of celebrity members' clubs. The three-day launch represents years of ambitious planning and massive expense. His team has reached their breaking point managing the project's demands. Every staff member harbors secrets they desperately want to keep buried. The beautiful guests stepping onto the island carry their own ugly truths. As the party begins, tempers explode and behavior spirals out of control. The atmosphere grows more threatening each hour. Bodies start piling up across the exclusive retreat. Some guests realize they made a fatal mistake accepting their coveted invitation. The CEO discovers that at this particular club, getting your name on the list means you cannot leave.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: locked-room, unreliable-narrator
Setting: England, Island Home
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Hardcover · Harper
Content warnings: murder, violence