Retreat - by Krysten Ritter (Hardcover)

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Book Synopsis

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

A beautiful con artist insinuates herself into a wealthy socialite's life . . . with deadly consequences, in this serpentine thriller about identity and obsession, from actress, director and bestselling author Krysten Ritter.

Liz Dawson weaves through a crowd with the ease of a tropical breeze, moving seamlessly through elite circles, sparking instant connections and making every new acquaintance feel like an intimate friend. She's clever, smooth, and confident--qualities that make her a brilliant serial con artist.

Isabelle Beresford is strikingly beautiful, obscenely wealthy, and the new owner of Casa Esmerelda, a fabulous villa on the Mexican coast--attributes that make her the perfect mark. When she offers Liz a job handling the installation of a piece of art in her otherwise vacant home, Liz can't resist the allure of a beach retreat. She longs for a reset, a chance to finally shed the grip of her addiction to the conning game.

But when Liz, with her lush dark hair and intense green eyes, is mistaken for Isabelle herself, Liz can't help effortlessly slipping into the socialite's identity. The transition is so easeful, it almost feels like fate. But just who is Isabelle Beresford really, and why does she seem to have abandoned this stunning life of hers?

As Liz insinuates herself deeper into the dazzling--and deceptive--world of the Punta Mita resort community, she draws closer to the dangers surrounding the real Isabelle. Dangers that may have already ensnared Liz, too. This might not be the con of her life--but the con that ends it.

Review Quotes

"A gripping next-read for fans of Darby Kane's What the Wife Knew." -- Booklist

"A must-read for fans of the popular 'rich people behaving badly' subgenre of thrillers. Those who enjoyed The Last Flight by Julie Clark and Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty will enjoy Ritter's new novel." -- Library Journal

"Krysten Ritter knows how to write a compelling antihero."
-- Los Angeles Times

"A sleek, sun-drenched noir that sees identity to be as fluid as morality. This serpentine psychological thriller feels straight out of Hollywood's murkiest corners. It's the perfect pick for book clubs who love their drama stylish, seductive, and surreptitious." -- Women.com

"Dying to Meet You is a must-read for anyone who loves a fast-paced thriller with complex characters, intricate plotting, and a truly unforgettable ending. Prepare to be riveted from the very beginning until the stunning conclusion." -- MSN.com

"Smart, sexy and wickedly fun: this is everything you want in a sun-drenched thriller. Ritter can really write - you'll race through Retreat in a day, rooting for its sparky anti-heroine (just try not to drop it in the pool at the jaw-dropping twist)." -- Ellery Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of The Club and The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby

"Multitalented Krysten Ritter is back with a sexy, breakneck thriller that immerses readers in the sometimes-glamorous and sometimes-deadly life of a con artist. Full of surprises and edge-of-your-seat scenes, RETREAT is a wild ride." -- Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of She's Not Sorry

"Retreat is a knockout! With keenly observed depictions of elite society, Krysten Ritter takes us on a journey with con artist Liz Dawson when a new opportunity lands her in a world of trouble. A razor sharp and utterly shocking twist propels the roller-coaster ending. Fans of First Lie Wins will devour this clever, masterfully plotted novel. Not to be missed! This book has bestseller written all over it!" -- Wendy Walker, bestselling author of What Remains

"A sultry, shocking and sizzling tale of duplicity and desperation - a dynamite read." -- Rachel Sargeant, author of The Perfect Neighbors

"Sun-soaked and razor-sharp, Retreat serves up women's wrongs in a seductive, satisfying fashion." -- Vikki Patis, author of The Wake