Stunning views. Solitude. Murder. It's every writer's dream. The chance to get away for a while, to carve out time and space to focus on your craft in a small group of like-minded creatives. And where better to do it than in a sprawling luxury estate in the Catskills? Surrounded by nothing but rugged mountains and wilderness, where not a soul will hear you scream... When Liv Montgomery is invited on an exclusive, week-long writing retreat, she can't believe her luck. But some of her fellow novice writers are better at spinning a yarn than they seem. And Liv winning a place was certainly no accident. Then the plot takes a turn towards murder, and Liv is found holding the knife... Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell, The Writers' Retreat is a pulse-pounding tale of obsession, ambition and the dangerous power of the past that will keep you guessing until the final page. Readers are hooked on thrillers by Samantha Vérant: 'Tremendous... fast-paced, intriguing and wholly entertaining... characters that jump from the page and a narrative laced with caustic wit. A one-sit read for this reader who relished every single page.'' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story swept me off my feet and I raced along on this rapid river... the intrigues, the lies and the twists... I was shocked.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'With twists at every turn, this gripping tale will take you on the ride of your life.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'm at a loss for words other than what a story! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. If you are into a plot-twisting story... this book is waiting for you.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh, the tangled webs we weave... wow, The Lucky Widow is a very good book... a mind-blowing conclusion.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping thriller that will have you rapidly turning the pages until you reach the spectacular ending.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Secrets behind closed and locked doors, deceit, manipulation, entitlement, money to burn and twists that keep you from putting this book down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! I was up through the wee smalls reading... Don't miss this gripping tale, sure to keep you up all night too. Brava.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book gets so wild the more you read! I was totally hooked from page 1 and loved the different perspectives, how the characters evolved.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐