With The White Lotus season three premiere just days away, we can all barely contain our excitement! To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of thrillers that give us total resort getaway vibes. Whether you’re looking for drama, twists and turns, or something a little tongue-in-cheek, these eight thrill rides are sure to entertain as you wait for the next episode. Happy reading, and be sure to tune in to season three of The White Lotus, premiering February 16 on HBO and Max.
The Resort by Sara Ochs
Years ago, Cass escaped her past on the coast of Koh Sang and never looked back. Nowadays, she’s a dive instructor who, along with her fellow expats, The Permanents, doesn’t talk about her life before Koh Sang. But when a dive student is found dead at the resort, it seems Cass’s secrets have caught up with her. And now? She has nowhere to hide.
Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack
Eleanor Dash is on a mission to survive her Italian book tour and kill off Connor Smith, the main character in her bestselling book series Vacation Mysteries. But Eleanor’s best-laid plans are thwarted when someone tries to kill the real Connor, a con man Eleanor just can’t seem to get rid of. Forced to investigate, Eleanor must spend her book tour interrogating suspects and finding clues. Life imitates art in this fun, fast-paced mystery perfect for fans of the Finlay Donovan series.
Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
From New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient comes an intelligent thriller set on a private Greek island. Former actress Lana Farrar is incredibly famous—and incredibly private. Even more private is her own island in Greece, where her friends gather every year for the Easter holiday. But this year is a little different, as Lana and her friends begin to turn against each other. With no one to turn to and no one to trust, everyone’s a suspect, and at this point, the night can only have one conclusion—murder.
Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
It’s the most perfect summer night for the opening of The Manor, a new luxury resort. But as glasses clink and guests mingle, secrets are swimming to the surface. Everyone here has something to hide, and the forest outside the opulent resort is ready to expose them all. Find out who will survive the night in Lucy Foley’s The Midnight Feast.
Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Kismet by Amina Akhtar
After meeting wellness guru Marley Dewhurst, Ronnie Khan packs her bags and leaves Queens for good. In Sedona, Arizona, Marley makes Ronnie feel like she’s on her own personal wellness retreat, complete with juice cleanses and yoga. But when residents of “wellness town” Sedona are turning up dead, it’s clear there’s a murderer in their midst, and Marley is looking more and more suspicious. Equal parts comedic and psychological, Kismet is the twisty thrill ride you’re looking for.
Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
You’re Invited by Amanda Jayatissa
After years of no contact, Amaya receives an invitation to her childhood best friend’s wedding in Sri Lanka. Even worse? Her former friend’s groom is Amaya’s ex-boyfriend. Determined to stop the wedding, Amaya attends the festivities but finds herself ostracized as rumors of her past spread through the wedding party. So when the bride-to-be is suddenly missing and presumed dead, everyone suspects Amaya. But secrets don’t stay secrets for long, and soon, Amaya discovers she’s not the only one with a reason to kill.
Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Saltwater by Katy Hays
Sarah Lingate’s death was an accident. At least, that’s what the Lingate family wants you to believe. In fact, they travel back to Capri, the scene of the crime, every year just to prove it. But when Sarah’s necklace is found in their villa, the Lingates start to panic. And now that the investigation into Sarah’s death has been reopened, Helen, the daughter Sarah left behind, isn’t so certain of her family’s innocence. With no one to trust, Helen must decide: Who really killed Sarah Lingate?
Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
The Getaway by Lamar Giles
The world outside is scary. At Karloff Country, though, Jay isn’t worried; he’s got everything he needs on the property of the most incredible resort known to man. But the sweet life starts to sour as Karloff promises paradise to wealthier clients looking to escape the apocalypse, unbeknownst to the employees. Soon, Jay and the others are waiting hand and foot on the most powerful families in the world. Fed up with the resort he once called home, Jay wants out. But is he really ready to learn the truth about Karloff Country?
Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Leave A Comment