'Couldn't put this down. Read it in two days' Five Star Reader Review

'A deliciously addictive thriller' - TM Logan, author of The Holiday and The Mother

Death and mayhem erupt on an exclusive island as it plays host to a reality television show like no other . . . From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Villa is an electrifying summer read, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Catherine Cooper.

A VILLA IN PARADISE
It's destined to be the ultimate reality TV show. Ten contestants. A luxurious villa on a private island. Every moment streamed live to a global audience who have total control over those competing for the cash prize.

A JOURNALIST UNDERCOVER
Reporter Laura is told to get the inside scoop on her fellow contestants. But once the games begin, she soon finds herself at the mercy of a ruthless producer willing to do anything to increase viewer numbers.

A REALITY SHOW TO DIE FOR
There is more to every contestant than meets the eye, including Laura. They all have secrets they'd like to keep buried, and the pressure in paradise quickly reaches boiling point. How far will the contestants go to secure audience votes? And would somebody really kill to win?

'A scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets' - Veronica Henry

Readers are loving The Villa:

'This really kept me reading through some late nights and I couldn't wait to see how it ended' Five Star Reader Review

'This was a really addictive read!' Five Star Reader Review

'Fast-paced and exciting' Five Star Reader Review

'I absolutely loved this; it was exactly the book I needed right now' Five Star Reader Review

A villa in paradise, the journalist, Reality TV to die for. . .

About the Author
Ruth Kelly is an award-winning journalist who has ghostwritten a string of Sunday Times top ten bestsellers - most recently The Prison Doctor and The Governor. The Villa is Ruth's debut thriller. She draws inspiration from her years working as a reporter for national newspapers as well as her experience writing for TV shows, most notably with Endemol, the creators of the original reality show - Big Brother.

Reviews
'A deliciously addictive thriller that will hook you in like the best - and scariest - reality TV show you've ever seen' -- TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday and The Mother
Set to be the hottest read of 2023, The Villa is a scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets. Ruth Kelly has redefined the airport thriller for our times. Fantastic! -- Veronica Henry, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Impulse Purchase
A 'Love Island' type setting, an undercover journalist and a cast of characters who can't be trusted - what could possibly go wrong? A glamorous backdrop and some unexpected twists - great fun -- Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet
The Villa provides a dark, shocking and compulsive look both in front of and behind the cameras of a glamorous reality show -from a talented writer with true insider know-how. I was riveted! -- CM Ewan, author of The Interview
Packed with sex, secrets and drama, with a sun-drenched Spanish island setting, The Villa is the perfect holiday read! -- Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver
Brilliantly pacy, unique, and terrifyingly poignant, The Villa is a scorcher of a read to put on your list this summer! -- L. V. Matthews
A clever idea paired with Ruth Kelly's brilliant writing, this book is as current and relevant as it gets. The pace doesn't let up - I've stayed up way too late every night I've been reading this and loved every page of this delicious thriller -- Caroline Corcoran, Sunday Times bestselling author of Through the Wall
The Villa is a morality tale for the modern age; The Hunger Games meets Love Island, as wannabee influencers debase themselves for the sake of fame and fortune . . . at a deadly cost. Deliciously dark fun -- Lizzy Barber, author of Out of her Depth
Timely, dark, sharp and sexy - you won't watch a dating show the same way again -- Katy Brent, author of How To Kill Men And Get Away With It
A sizzling debut! A brilliantly tense and claustrophobic page-turner right to the end -- Emma Christie, author of The Silent Daughter
Full of emotion, passion and twists and turns, which are guaranteed to keep the pages turning as you top up your tan on the beach, this summer * Our Man on the Ground *
Glossy, addictive thriller with a terrifyingly manipulative undercurrent -- Michelle Frances, author of The Girlfriend
A compelling, behind-the-scenes thriller with some wicked twists * Woman & Home *
A gripping thriller with some wicked twists * Woman *



Book Information
ISBN 9781035001286
Author Ruth Kelly
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Pan Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 302g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 33mm