The Sanatorium
The spine-tingling #1 Sunday Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:30th Dec '21
Should be back in stock very soon
Set in a haunting Swiss hotel, The Sanatorium follows Detective Elin Warner as she confronts danger and mystery during a family engagement party.
In The Sanatorium, the chilling atmosphere of a converted Swiss Alps hotel sets the stage for a gripping thriller. Detective Elin Warner reluctantly attends her brother's engagement party at the eerie hotel, a former sanatorium that harbors dark secrets. As a storm rages outside, Elin's unease grows, and her worst fears materialize when her brother's fiancée mysteriously disappears overnight. With communication cut off and the guests trapped, panic ensues, revealing a web of tension and danger that envelops everyone in the hotel.
The story unfolds as Elin navigates the growing chaos, with the threat of more disappearances looming. Each character becomes a potential suspect, and the eerie setting amplifies the suspense. The narrative is rich with atmospheric detail, immersing readers in a world where trust is scarce and every shadow could hide a sinister secret. As Elin delves deeper into the mystery, she confronts her own fears and the haunting memories tied to the sanatorium's past.
The Sanatorium is more than just a thriller; it’s a psychological exploration of isolation, fear, and the unknown. With its masterful twists and turns, readers are kept on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what will happen next. This novel is a testament to the power of suspense and the allure of a beautifully crafted Gothic tale.
Pearse's The Sanatorium will keep you checking over your shoulder. This spine-tingling, atmospheric thriller has it all: an eerie Alpine setting, sharp prose, and twists you'll never see coming. A must-read. * Richard Osman, internationally bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB *
Dark, suspenseful and downright chilling, The Sanatorium is a triumph. Vividly set against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps, it had me on the edge of my seat from the first page. Pearse's writing is sublime. What a talent! Pearse has a big future ahead of her. * Sally Hepworth, author of THE MOTHER-IN-LAW *
The Sanatorium is an absolutely splendid Gothic thriller - gracious in its nods to the classic locked-room mystery, yet bold enough to burst out of that room through the window. Pearse writes prose fresh and crisp as Swiss Alp powder, and her characters fascinate even as their numbers dwindle. * A. J. Finn, bestselling author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW *
The Sanatorium is definitely a debut novel to watch out for. Wow, what a chilling read! One of the creepiest thrillers I've ever read. So atmospheric, clever and compulsive. LOVED it! * Claire Douglas, author of LOCAL GIRL MISSING *
Creepy, deeply claustrophobic, mind-numbing, teasing, twists and turns galore, this book is a towering example of a masterful hand at work. If only Hitchcock were still around to film it. * David Baldacci, internationally bestselling author of MERCY *
ISBN: 9780552177313
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm
Weight: 305g
448 pages