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The Highland Retreat

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The Highland Retreat

By: Tess Mackey
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Summary

She’s run as far as she can. But danger is closer than ever…

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Callie is on a winter writing retreat in the wilds of Scotland – a chance to let her creativity flow and heal from the horrifying event that ripped her life apart six months ago. But just as the restorative effects of the retreat start to make an impact, Callie discovers the course tutor dead from an apparent overdose.

She wants to believe his death is an unfortunate event – just like the sobbing she hears at night, the deer carcass left outside the cottage, and the minibus brakes failing when their host goes for help. But when the accidents, and the bodies, start piling up, it becomes difficult to dismiss them as coincidences. Because she’s had a brush with death before, and her ex-boyfriend’s lies in the past could now cost Callie her life…

This suspenseful and perfectly plotted locked-room thriller is ideal for fans of Erin Kelly and Elin Hilderbrand.

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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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