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The Beach Party

By Nikki Smith
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The Beach Party by Nikki Smith is a chilling crime thriller that dives into the aftermath of a group holiday that turns tragic. A sense of camaraderie is quickly shattered as secrets and past grievances surface, leading to a tense narrative filled with suspense. As the story unfolds, relationships are tested, and hidden motives are revealed, making you question what really happened during that fateful beach party.
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Six friends. The holiday of their dreams. One night that changed it all . . .

1989 - The tunes are loud and the clothes are louder when a group of friends arrives in Mallorca for a post-graduation holiday of decadence and debauchery at a luxury villa.

A beach party marks the pinnacle of their fun, until it isn't fun any longer. Because amidst the wild partying, sand flying from dancing feet and revellers leaping from yachts, an accident happens. Suddenly, the night of a lifetime becomes a living nightmare.

Now - The truth about that summer has been collectively buried. But someone knows what happened that night.

And they want the friends to pay for what they did.

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The Beach Party by Nikki Smith is a captivating summer read filled with secrets and unexpected twists. Critics praise its immersive setting and elegant prose, making it a standout thriller of the year. With its exploration of coercive friendships across different timelines and its gripping narrative, the book promises to be an exceptional holiday read, perfect for lounging in the sun.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241997222

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Nikki Smith Penguin Books Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Nikki Smith worked in finance until 2017, when a 'now or never' moment prompted her to apply for the Curtis Brown Creative writing course. She is the author of five novels and co-host of the podcast In Suspense. She lives in Guildford with her family and loves to travel, ideally somewhere hot and sunny.

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