The Widow's Retreat

A brilliant, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that will keep readers turning the pages through the night 👀 Perfect for fans of Michelle Frances, Gemma Rogers and Lisa Jewell.

He killed her husband. Now he's coming for her...

Christmas is torture for Kate, a brutal reminder of the day her husband was murdered. The decorations and forced cheer haunt her throughout December, with no escape in sight. Until she wins a family trip to a secluded forest cottage.

But claiming the prize is the worst decision of her life.

When she arrives, Kate finds a mysterious note on her pillow. It’s a threat from Nick’s killer, warning her that he’s hiding among the trees, watching and waiting to finish the job.

Trapped in an isolated forest with no way home, Kate and her family must wait days for their driver to return. But the killer is getting closer, creeping into their holiday cottage while they sleep.

And Kate knows it’s only a matter of time before he gets her.

A gripping psychological thriller from international bestselling author AJ Carter, packed with chilling suspense, deadly secrets and twists that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Praise for AJ Carter:

‘A thriller writer at the very top of their game!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mark Griffin

‘A sizzling, addictive thriller with a wicked twist.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ D.E. White

'Evocative writing and a twist I did not see coming!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Teri Terry

'From the beginning to the end, this book continued to astounded me. So many twists and turns I could hardly breathe.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Just when you think you know where it's going, AJ Carter pulls the rug out from under you. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Deliously twisted. I devoured it in one sitting!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'A true page-turning Psychological Thriller with enough twists to make your head spin!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review