Below The Deck

Name: Below The Deck
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781035072002
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By Nikki Allen

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OUT ON THE WATER, THERE'S NOWHERE TO HIDE On a sun-soaked voyage around enchanting French Polynesia, three rising stars, their CEO and their partners are living the dream: cocktails, coral reefs, and the promise of reward after a year of hard work. But as the tight... Read More

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On a luxury sail through French Polynesia, the ultimate corporate reward becomes a waking nightmare. Beneath the sun and sails, professional rivalries turn lethal, and one truth becomes clear: on this boat, no one is safe, and no one can be trusted. Below The Deck is a twisty destination thriller from new 'author to watch' Nikki Allen.

A twisty destination-thriller, Below Deck follows a group of colleagues and their partners as they sail around French Polynesia on the prestigious annual bonus trip. But as cracks begin to show in both professional and personal relationships, they soon realise no one can be trusted . . . Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Clarke.

Description

OUT ON THE WATER, THERE'S NOWHERE TO HIDE

On a sun-soaked voyage around enchanting French Polynesia, three rising stars, their CEO and their partners are living the dream: cocktails, coral reefs, and the promise of reward after a year of hard work.

But as the tight quarters of their luxury superyacht close in, tensions emerge - not just between the guests, but the jaded crew serving them. Soon, secrets surface, marriages crack, and danger stalks guests below the deck. And when a passenger is found dead, it's clear the glossy facade has shattered forever.

Because here on the high seas, everyone's hiding something - and no one can escape what they've done...

Below Deck is the pulse-pounding destination thriller from Nikki Allen, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Clarke.

Praise for Nikki Allen:

'A brilliant, twisty thriller... I was gripped' - Peter James, author of the bestselling Roy Grace series

'An absolute must-read for your summer - Nikki Allen is one to watch!' - Sarah Goodwin, author of The Yacht

'An accomplished white-knuckle ride from start to finish' - Kate Riordan, author of The Heatwave

'The perfect destination thriller to lose yourself in this summer' - Natasha Boydell, author of The Fortune Teller

'A twisty debut' - Amanda Reynolds, author of Close To Me

'Dangers and secrets lurk in the shadows in this unputdownable destination thriller' - Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver

'The thriller debut of the summer!' - Sara Ochs, author of The Resort

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035072002

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 368

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Nikki Allen Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Nikki is a former journalist and copywriter, and a qualified therapist. Nikki was born in Holland, grew up the only Jewish kid in her Worcestershire village, and now lives in North London with her family. Below The Deck is her second novel, following The Hideaway.

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