Book description
The Sunday Times bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club breakout thriller. Now a major TV drama on NETFLIX starring Jill Halfpenny
Take a holiday you won't forget . . .
Seven days. Three families. One killer.
It was supposed to be the perfect holiday, dreamed up by Kate as the…
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1 author picked The Holiday as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the story of four best friends and their families who head to Southern France for a birthday celebration.
The setting is seemingly idyllic while the atmosphere starts off light and playful, lulling both the readers and characters into a false sense of security when in fact danger looms just around the corner.
The main character is policewoman Kate who uncovers something deeply unsettling almost as soon as she arrives in France. Logan expertly captures her escalating inner turmoil and desperation to discover the truth, while her relationships with others become increasingly strained.
I found his use of interweaving…
From A.A.'s list on The best whodunnit thriller books set in idyllic locations.
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