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The Writing Retreat: A New York Times bestseller

By Julia Bartz
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The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz is a thrilling novel set against the backdrop of a secluded writers' getaway. The protagonist joins a group of authors for an exclusive retreat, only to find herself embroiled in a web of mystery and tension. As creative aspirations mingle with unsettling secrets, the retreat transforms into a dangerous endeavour where both ambitions and survival are on the line.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping psychological thrillers set against a backdrop of intense personal dynamics. As you delve into a tale of ambition, rivalry, and secrets, you're likely to be hooked by the suspenseful narrative and unexpected twists that unfold during a high-stakes writers' retreat.

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The Writing Retreat: A New York Times bestseller

The dark, atmospheric, feminist offspring of The Hunting Party, Squid Game and Misery.

The dark, atmospheric, feminist offspring of The Hunting Party, Squid Game and Misery.

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The Writing Retreat: A New York Times bestseller by Julia Bartz

"A five-star read that’s intelligent, accomplished and exciting. I dare you to put it down." - Janice Hallet, author of The Appeal

The dark, atmospheric, feminist offspring of Squid Game, The Hunting Party and Misery.

A book deal to die for.

Five attendees are selected for a month-long writing retreat at the remote estate of Roza Vallo, the controversial high priestess of feminist horror. Alex, a struggling writer, is thrilled.

Upon arrival, they discover they must complete an entire novel from scratch, and the best one will receive a seven-figure publishing deal. Alex’s long-extinguished dream now seems within reach.

But then the women begin to die.

Trapped, terrified yet still desperately writing, it is clear there is more than a publishing deal at stake at Blackbriar Estate. Alex must confront her own demons – and finish her novel – to save herself.

This unhinged, propulsive, claustrophobic closed-door thriller will pull you in and spit you out…

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Julia Bartz's The Writing Retreat has been praised for its gripping and intelligent narrative, offering a thrilling blend of psychological tension and suspense. Reviewers highlight its clever storytelling and chilling atmosphere, drawing comparisons with gothic and psychological classics. The book is lauded for its character depth and compelling twists, making it a standout debut in the crime and thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861546657

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magpie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Julia Bartz Literary Fiction

About the Author

Julia Bartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and practicing therapist. She is the author of the popular Psychology Today blog ‘My Pleasure: The New Science of Sex, Dating, and Self-Care’ and previously ran the Brooklyn literary blog ‘BookStalker’. Her fiction has been published in the South Dakota Review, FictionDaily and InDigest Magazine and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. The Writing Retreat is her first novel.

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