Set in a small coastal town in Morocco, The Surf House is a destination thriller from the absolute queen of writing them, Lucy Clarke. The research and work that Lucy does to transport her readers to the location she writes about is impeccable. You will be there, the tastes, the smells, the heat, the isolation of the clifftops, the oppression of the local bustling city, everything is just perfectly written and makes this thriller incredibly immersive.
I guessed one of the underlying secrets from fairly early on, and I’m not sure if that was intentional on Lucy Clarke’s part. I actually LOVED that I had worked something out because the additional reveals, the red herrings, the twists and turns, were even more shocking – I thought it had it all worked out! Not so! The unravelling was catastrophic and blind-sided me completely.
The components of five star thriller rely heavily on good setting, brilliant twists and great characterisation. I particularly enjoyed the contrast of the characters in this novel, probably Lucy’s most varied cast – they worked well together, some likeable and some not so much, and really rounded off a brilliant story.
Tense, claustrophobic and completely compelling.
About the Book
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…
About The Author
Sunday Times bestseller, Lucy Clarke, is the author of bestselling Psychological Thrillers. Her debut novel was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick, and her books have been sold in over 20 territories. The Castaways is soon to be on the screen – coming out in 2023 on Paramount.
Lucy is a passionate traveller, beach hut dweller, and fresh air enthusiast. She’s married to a professional windsurfer and, together with their two children, they spend their winters travelling and their summers at home on the south coast of England. Lucy writes from a beach hut, using the inspiration from the wild south coast to craft her stories.
Photo credit: Lucy Clarke
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