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The Highland Retreat

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The Highland Retreat

By: Tess Mackey
Narrated by: Gloria Sanders
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She’s run as far as she can.

But danger is closer than ever…

In the aftermath of tragedy, Callie has escaped to a writing retreat at an isolated Scottish manor. Surrounded by wilderness and her fellow creatives, she plans to let words flow onto the page and heal from the horrifying event that ripped her life apart six months ago.

But one night, Callie hears someone crying out. Soon after, the remains of a deer are placed ominously on the writers’ doorstep.

It’s not long before the bodies start piling up. And that these so-called accidents are shown to be anything but innocent coincidences…

This atmospheric and pulse-pounding plotted locked-room thriller is ideal for fans of Freida McFadden and Daniel Hurst.

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PRAISE FOR TESS MACKEY

'The plot twist slapped me across the face so hard I couldn’t control my breathing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer

'I did not want to put it down once I started reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer

'This was hard to put down. So many twists and turns' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer

'If you think you’ve read every possible twist in a psychological thriller… think again.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer

'Fast paced, captivating and filled with twists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer

'I cannot recommend The Perfect Wedding highly enough. It is a thrilling, character-driven mystery that I encourage everyone to add to their reading list' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer

'A fast paced read that has you easily turning pages and wanting to know more with each new bit you read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer

©2026 Tess Mackey
Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths
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Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR TESS MACKEY
'The plot twist slapped me across the face so hard I couldn’t control my breathing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer
'I did not want to put it down once I started reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer
'This was hard to put down. So many twists and turns' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer
'If you think you’ve read every possible twist in a psychological thriller… think again.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer
'Fast paced, captivating and filled with twists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer
'I cannot recommend The Perfect Wedding highly enough. It is a thrilling, character-driven mystery that I encourage everyone to add to their reading list' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer
'A fast paced read that has you easily turning pages and wanting to know more with each new bit you read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgalley reviewer
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