The Weekend Retreat

A Novel

by Tara Laskowski

On Sale: 12/26/2023

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The Weekend Retreat

A Novel

by Tara Laskowski

On Sale: 12/26/2023

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A wealthy family's vacation at their lush winery estate becomes a weekend to kill for in this deliciously twisted novel of suspense

“Absolutely captivating! A riveting and immersive puzzle for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan

Every year, the illustrious Van Ness siblings, heirs to a copper fortune, gather at their secluded winery estate for a joint birthday celebration. It's a tradition they've followed nearly all their lives, and now they are back with their significant others for a much-needed weekend of rest and relaxation, away from the public spotlight.

With lavish comforts, gorgeous scenery, and indulgent drinking, the trip should be the perfect escape. But it soon becomes clear that even a remote idyllic getaway can’t keep out the problems simmering in each of their lives. As old tensions are reignited, the three couples are pushed to the edge. Will their secrets destroy them, or will they destroy each other first? And who’s been watching them from beyond the vineyard gates?

When a torrential rainstorm hits, plunging them into darkness, the answers prove all too deadly…

“Clever… [A] satisfying mash-up of Succession and Agatha Christie.” —Publishers Weekly

Critical Praise

Praise for The Weekend Retreat

“Clever… [A] satisfying mash-up of Succession and Agatha Christie.” —Publishers Weekly

“[A] twisty mystery... [A] potent mix of Liane Moriarty and Agatha Christie.” —Booklist

“Absolutely captivating! A riveting and immersive puzzle for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.”
—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA TODAY bestselling author

“A compelling, addictive tale of suspense with lively characters and a vivid, intriguing setting.”
—Alice Henderson, author of the Alex Carter thriller series

Praise for The Mother Next Door

“A polished and entertaining homage to Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives… The denouement is bonkers, but satisfying.”
—New York Times Book Review

“Suspenseful, compulsively readable… Extremely fun to read.”
—Shelf Awareness

“A witty, wicked thriller packed with hidden agendas, juicy secrets, and pitch-perfect satire of the suburban dream.”
—Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here

“Tara Laskowski’s brilliantly paced tale of perfect-suburbia-until-you-scratch-the-surface is as compelling as it is twisted.”
—Hannah Mary McKinnon, bestselling author of Never Coming Home -