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[p][b]Danger, intrigue and romance on a beautiful Greek island in this atmospheric suspense thriller: Daphne du Maurier meets [i]The Talented Mr Ripley[/i]![/b][/p] [p]Burnt out and lonely, Daphne impulsively decides to visit a fishing village on the Greek island of Crete, where her best friend has started a new life in a taverna overlooking the sea. Come any time! Roxy had said. Theres always a bed waiting. Plus sun and sea and lemon trees![/p] [p]But from the moment Daphne arrives, something feels wrong. Roxy is terrified to see her. The locals won't answer questions. And on the cliffs by the village, a tourist recently fell to her death. Or was it murder?[/p] [p]Daphne begins to suspect a sinister truth lurking beneath the bougainvillea and postcard charm. But Roxy laughs things off, making Daphne doubt her own sanity. Her only ally seems to be a brooding stranger, a fellow tourist who harbours secrets of his own. But is she trusting her instincts, or being dangerously blinded by them?[/p] [p]Then Daphne uncovers a chilling secretand someone who desperately needs her help. But time is running out. Safety is miles away. She can't do it alone, yet her closest friendship could be the most dangerous thing of all. And one wrong move could place an innocent life in the hands of a killer[/p] [p] [i]"It's a page-turner, with a plot that draws you in from the first page. The writing style transports you straight to the island of Crete, where...stunning locations can hide some pretty deadly secrets."[/i] ~ [b]READERS' FAVORITE[/b][/p] [p][i]"...engaging vacation thriller that successfully seasons a dark criminal conspiracy with rich cultural flavor"[/i] ~ [b]Kirkus Featured Review[/b][/p] [p]Perfect for readers who miss Mary Stewart's classic atmospheric suspense, as well as fans of Ruth Ware's [i]The Woman in Cabin 10[/i], Catherine Steadman's [i]Something in the Water[/i] and Lucy Clarkes [i]The Surf House[/i].[/p] [p]Set against the dazzling blue waters and wild, rugged terrain of southern Crete, [i]The Taverna at the Edge of Night[/i] is a slow-burn psychological suspense thriller that immerses the reader in the ancient myths, timeless traditions, and warm hospitality of Mediterranean culture, all whilst drawing them ever deeper into a twisting story of buried secrets, betrayal and danger.[/p]

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The Taverna at the Edge of Night

The Taverna at the Edge of Night

A Psychological Thriller (Deadly Destinations Thriller Collection)

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