About the book: 2023 / NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. BEST THRILLER OF 2022 ACCORDING TO AMAZON. They were looking forward to this vacation. An idyllic resort has opened on an island off the coast of England, promising its guests first-class rest and relaxation. But this place, known as Reaper's Rock, has a very bad reputation. A few years ago, a series of brutal murders took place here... But something went wrong. A dead girl is found under the yoga pavilion - it seems she just fell. But detective Elin Warner is surprised to learn that it is unclear how the victim ended up on the island. Initially, the girl planned to relax here with her family, but at the last moment plans changed, and they arrived without her... And now they face death on Reaper's Rock. The longer Elin stays on the island, the more secrets are revealed to her. And when another guest drowns while diving, the detective realizes that there is nothing accidental in these deaths. The dark history of the island repeats itself... A dangerous and exciting detective investigation at a resort where anyone could be a murderer. A detective story from Sarah Pierce, author of the acclaimed thriller “Sanatorium.” “Reminds me of Agatha Christie's suspenseful mysteries - when the killer could be in the same room with you. A fresh, bold and compelling thriller!” – A. J. Finn “Disturbing, unnerving and unforgettable. This is the type of thriller that won't let you go until the end." —Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End “The tension builds inexorably and builds to a stunning climax.” - David Baldacci "A gripping, twisting page-turner... Readers of Pearce's first book and lovers of suspense novels will not be able to put down this atmospheric, sometimes creepy detective story." – Library Journal “Pearce manages to combine Agatha Christie's favorite setting, an isolated island, with 21st century values. A stunning combination of thriller and detective." – Sunday Times