Book Synopsis:
Welcome to The Surf House
Where everyone’s escaping something…
High on the cliffs of Morocco, far from the city lights and the souks, stands The Surf House: a sanctuary for travellers chasing sunshine and waves.
But the idyll hides a dark mystery.
And when Bea washes in, seeking refuge after a dangerous encounter in Marrakesh, she soon gets caught in the current.
A woman her age – who stayed in the same area, walked the same beaches, met the same guests – disappeared one year earlier, vanishing without trace.
Somewhere inside The Surf House lies the truth – but there’ll be a price for uncovering it…
My Review:
The Surf House is an atmospheric, gripping and twisty destination thriller which I really enjoyed.
Firstly I really loved the location of this book which the author brings to life with her vivid descriptions. I felt like I was actually there at The Surf House with the characters and enjoying the wonderful lifestyle the characters have there. Morrocco has long been on my bucket list of places I’d love to visit and this book has made me even more determined to try and make it a reality.
I thought all of the characters were fabulous creations that I enjoyed following throughout the book. None of them are particularly likeable and all seem to be hiding something which made me immediately intrigued upon meeting them. I did have a soft spot for Bea though who seemed to be genuinely lost and just trying to find her place in the world. The flashbacks to her childhood were difficult to read about and I soon found myself wishing I could reach into the book to give her the huge hug I felt she needed.
The book had a great pace to it and I soon found myself drawn into the intriguing mysteries surrounding the surf house. I actually thought I’d guessed what had happened fairly early on but was thrilled to discover that I was wrong as the many twists soon sent the story in a completely different direction which I always love. The ending was brilliant and while I had hoped that it would end in a slightly different way it was quite realistic as everything wasn’t left neatly tied up in a bow.
If you are a fan of twisty thrillers, then I highly recommend this book.
Huge thanks to Indie Thinking and Harper Collins for sending me a copy of this book.
About The Author:
Sunday Times bestseller, Lucy Clarke, is the author of eight destination thrillers, which include Waterstones Thriller of the Month, The Castaways, and Richard and Judy Book Club pick, One of the Girls. Lucy’s novels have sold over a million copies in the UK alone and are published in over twenty territories worldwide.
No Escape has been filmed as a major international TV series for Paramount+ due for release in 2023, and three further novels are currently in development for screen.
When Lucy isn’t away on research trips (her favourite part of the job!), she can be found writing from a beach hut on the south coast of England. She lives with her husband and their two children.
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