Bad Tourists - by Caro Carver (Paperback)

About the Book

"Three tight-knit friends embark on an extravagant divorce trip to the Maldives where they can unwind and celebrate a new chapter in midlife - until they realize the resort of their dreams is harboring a killer"--

Book Synopsis

Three tight-knit friends embark on an extravagant divorce trip to the Maldives where they can unwind and celebrate a new chapter in midlife--until they realize the resort of their dreams is harboring a killer.Best friends Darcy, Camilla, and Kate escape for a post-divorce retreat in the Maldives, the perfect place to relax, reset, and embrace a fresh start in life. Darcy is learning how to be a free woman at forty-two. Camilla has found the perfect calling as a fitness and wellness influencer with a devoted following. And Kate is finally working on the book she was meant to write after years of telling other people's stories. Their dream getaway? The exclusive and isolated Sapphire Island Resort. With luxurious private villas, crystal-clear waters, and sun-drenched white sand beaches, relaxation is guaranteed. But this is no ordinary friendship, and they're not the only guests on the island with secrets. Who left the body on the beach--and who's next? A propulsive and deliciously dark tale about female friendship, loyalty, and lies, Bad Tourists is a white-hot thriller from the first page to its mind-blowing finish.

Review Quotes

"Bad Tourists makes the perfect accessory for those trekking to the sandy landscape of a beach getaway. . . . Companionship, tragedy, and deceit color this savory, locked-room whodunit with an explosive bombshell ending." --Seattle Times

"A captivating, sinister, sophisticated mystery that had me reading at rapid speed and pulling the covers up to my chin. The twists are ingenious and the finale, utterly explosive. In evocative, propulsive prose, Caro Carver has delivered a sizzler. Armchair travelers and thriller lovers rejoice: this is the dark side of paradise, on steroids." --Jaclyn Goldis, author of The Main Character

"A darkly humorous novel set in the Maldives about a group of misfit travelers whose disastrous behavior on an exclusive tour leads to unexpected and chaotic consequences, revealing deeper truths about themselves and their relationships . . . Bad Tourists by Caro Carver already has us hooked." --New York Post

"A whip-smart, fun, and stylish novel: I raced through it." --Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time and Just Another Missing Person

"An entertaining summer story . . . Neatly drawn, easily relatable characters and a twisty plot unfolding in a sun-kissed location make for a fun beach read." --Financial Times

"As transportive as a dream vacation, Caro Carver's Bad Tourists blew me away with its smart, sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and clever twists. This is the ultimate destination thriller, with a dazzling setting, glamorous characters, and secret, sinister plot simmering under the cocktails-and-cabanas surface. Carver's stunner belongs at the top of every thriller lover's TBR this summer. I couldn't get enough!" --Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight is the Darkest Hour

"Caro Carver provides twist upon twist that will have readers' heads spinning. The suspense is almost unbearable, and the location is ideal for any killer to easily strike against their victims. Bad Tourists is so well done and the perfect thriller for the summer season that I am confident all those who dive in will eat it up. . . . This outing clearly displays Carver's immense talents for providing her audience with plenty of thrills and chills." --BookReporter

"Engrossing . . . As the trio's vacation turns into a sprint for survival, Carver cannily drops in clues as to their true natures. . . . Readers will have fun predicting how the pieces of this puzzle fit together." --Publishers Weekly

"Exquisitely tension-filled . . . A satisfying summer thriller." --Kirkus Reviews

"In both a romp and a thriller, Carver immerses readers in secret-filled waters. . . . A tropical paradise of a book." --Los Angeles Times, "20 New Books You Need to Read This Summer"

"In both a romp and a thriller, Carver immerses readers in secret-filled waters. . . . A tropical paradise of a book." -Los Angeles Times, "20 New Books You Need to Read This Summer"

About the Author

Caro Carver is an award-winning poet and novelist published in twenty-three languages. Born in Belfast, Caro has a PhD in literature from Queen's University, Belfast, and was formerly Reader in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow. The author of Bad Tourists, she is also published as C.J. Cooke for her gothic thrillers. Her books have been nominated for an Edgar Award and an ITW Thriller Award and selected for Book of the Month Club, Waterstones' Paperback Book of the Year, and BBC Radio 2 Book Club. Caro lives in the northeast of England with her family.