The Guests by Nikki Smith
The Guests is published by Penguin in paperback at £8.99.

Nikki Smith

The Guests

Escape to the Maldives with the hottest, twistiest thriller of 2024, from the author of The Beach Party.

Welcome to Paradise! Or so the staff say as they greet the Hamiltons on the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives resort. And it starts off that way: snorkelling in the serene blue sea, champagne picnics on powder-white sand, and moonlit walks under the stars. But lies lurk beneath the luxury, because each of the guests has a secret…and they’re not the only ones.

Months later, a grisly discovery is made. Whatever happened to the Hamiltons? And how did their once-in-a-lifetime trip turn into the holiday from hell? From the author of The Beach Party comes a novel of sun, sea and secrets for fans of One of the Girls and White Lotus.

“The perfect beach read.” — Harriet Tyce.

“Wonderfully escapist and nail-bitingly suspenseful.” — Laura Marshall.

“Thrilling, twisting… a heart stopping read.” — Chris Whitaker, We Begin at the End.

“Sun-soaked and fast-paced, the perfect holiday page turner.” — Ellery Lloyd, The Club.

“Deliciously gripping and twisty.” — Shalini Boland, The Secret Mother.

“Sizzling with suspense, the perfect summer read.” — B.A. Paris, Behind Closed Doors.