A bestselling gripping new thriller from the author of Our House, full of characters you'll love to hate and twists you'll never see coming!

'Riveting' THE TIMES

'A superstar of psychological thrillers' DAILY MAIL

A Richard and Judy Book Club Pick: 'We both loved this sizzling summer scorcher of a book'

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Charlotte and Perry long for summers at Cliff View, their gorgeous holiday home overlooking the turquoise waters of Pine Ridge. And now that city friends Amy and Linus have bought a property nearby, they plan lazy weeks of sun, sea and sipping rose on Charlotte's summerhouse veranda.

But there's trouble in paradise...

A rising tide of resentment towards second-home owners is heading their way and small acts of criminal damage are escalating into something more menacing. By the end of the summer, families and friendships will be torn apart and Pine Ridge will be known for more than its sun-drenched beaches.

It will be known for murder...

Praise for Our Holiday:

'Scorching' THE SUN

'An unmissable summer read' HEAT

'Smart, sharp and suspenseful' Adele Parks, PLATINUM

'Tense and gripping' WOMAN'S OWN

'This is psychological suspense at its finest' WOMAN&HOME

'Stands out for its wit, plotting and consideration of serious social issues... This is a novel that offers all kinds of pleasure - and a warning for anyone who thinks that family holidays will provide rest and relaxation' LITERARY REVIEW

'A stylish, sun-soaked thriller... Our Holiday is destined to be THE summer read of 2024' Janice Hallett

'The perfect summer thriller' T.M. Logan

'Nobody combines social tensions and murderous thrills quite like Louise Candlish' Abigail Dean

'A taut, twisting psychological thriller that grabs hold of you and never lets go... Louise Candlish never disappoints' Tim Weaver

'Another slice of compelling, gripping escapism from Louise Candlish. Absolutely loved it' Jane Fallon

The Sunday Times bestselling psychological suspense domestic crime thriller new for 2024 from the author of Our House

About the Author

Louise Candlish is the bestselling author of 16 novels and her books are published all over the world. Her book Our House was adapted into a major four-part ITV drama and won the 2019 British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year.

She lives in a South London neighbourhood not unlike the one in her books, with her husband, daughter (when she's not at uni), and a fox-red Labrador called Bertie who is the apple of her eye.

For more book news (and doting pictures of Bertie, regularly updated!), catch her on Twitter @louise_candlish, on Instagram @louisecandlish or facebook.com/LouiseCandlishAuthor.

Reviews

Praise for Our Holiday

'A sharp, brilliantly observed novel that had me gasping at every twist and turn but also smiling at the intuitive skewering of the second home stereotypes. I loved every gripping page' Sarah Pearse

'Brimming with deadly twists and devious turns.... Louise Candlish is at the top of her game with this stylish, sun soaked thriller that keeps you guessing from the very first page. Our Holiday is destined to be THE summer read of 2024' Janice Hallett

'Smart, assured, and gripping... Louise Candlish shines a light on the effects of second-home ownership on coastal communities, whilst also delivering an utterly transportive and suspenseful read' Lucy Clarke

'Sizzling summer crime fiction, where everyone and everywhere is teetering on the brink. Explosively good. I loved it' Sarah Hilary

'If you take one book on holiday this year, make it this' Celia Walden

'Louise Candlish has excelled again with this story of a coastal community butting heads with the big city blow-ins. Hugely entertaining, this book is so full of tension and intrigue, it was a joy to read and I absolutely loved it. Brava!' Liz Nugent

'Candlish excels in making even unlikeable characters compelling. A thrilling study of toxic one-upmanship amongst the suburban elite' Vaseem Khan

'Another smasher from Louise Candlish... Perfect holiday read' Fern Britton

'Another slice of compelling, gripping escapism from Louise Candlish. Absolutely loved it' Jane Fallon

'A taut, twisting psychological thriller... also a brilliantly subtle examination of class and relationships. Louise Candlish never disappoints' Tim Weaver

Book Information
ISBN 9780008614652
Author Louise Candlish
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint HQ
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 740g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 34mm