The Wilderness Retreat

‘A breathtaking thriller!… Spine tingling.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As Bella drops her son off at university, she’s devastated. It’s been the two of them ever since Asher was born. The only thing helping her through is an upcoming week-long wilderness retreat in Sweden, a surprise gift from her sister and Asher.

The lodge is modern and luxurious – but the surrounding forest is foreboding. Named Dead Man’s Forest after the legend of a local bandit left to die inside a wooden coffin, there are rumours that, on quiet nights, you can still hear the scratching of his fingernails against the lid.

When someone begins leaving unsettling notes, and a figure from her past comes back to haunt her, Bella’s unease grows. This certainly isn't the restful retreat she signed up for. And when another guest suddenly disappears, Bella fears she might not make it home alive…

Don’t miss this gripping psychological thriller about a blissful holiday that turns into a nightmare, perfect for fans of The Sanatorium and The Guest List.

Readers LOVE The Wilderness Retreat!

‘If you are a thriller fan do not miss this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Immersive. I read it in one sitting… A gripping read!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved absolutely everything about this… 100% recommend this book, easily one of the best I’ve read recently.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Dark and fabulous. I couldn’t put it down. Would recommend 110%.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘There were multiple twists, I thought I’d figured it out so many times but was so wrong!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Incredible read. I could not put it down… Absolutely gripping.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was questioning the whodunnit until the end! Fab plot twist.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A book that keeps you reading into the night.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, what a compelling read… I couldn’t put it down. I read in a day.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About the author

Jennifer Moore is a freelance writer, novelist and children’s author. She was the first UK winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and was previously shortlisted for the Greenhouse Funny Prize. Her short fiction and poetry have appeared in numerous publications on both sides of the Atlantic, including in the Guardian, Mslexia, The First Line, Fiction Desk and Short Fiction. The Woman Before is her debut adult novel and The Wilderness Retreat is her second.