The Castaways - by Lucy Clarke (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A thrilling escape."--Marie Claire (UK)

"An elegant, sinister, beautiful nightmare."--Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colours of the Dark

Long Bright River meets Lost in this adrenaline-fueled thriller of a missing plane, a remote island, and two sisters torn apart when a vacation turns unthinkably deadly

Two years ago, a small plane disappeared over Fiji. For Erin, it's been two years of obsessing over every detail, refusing to move forward even as life does. Her sister Lori was on that plane, and Erin was meant to be, too, but after a bitter argument, she failed to show. Everyone thinks Lori is dead, but Erin can't let go.

Just when Erin is on the verge of losing hope, the pilot of the missing plane turns up still in Fiji, seemingly with no memory of the crash. In a final bid to find her sister, Erin travels there herself--but what she discovers is beyond anything she could have predicted.

A sharp-edged, darkly propulsive novel following two sisters whose lives are upended when their vacation of a lifetime goes disastrously awry, The Castaways is another scorcher from "queen of the destination thriller" (Claire Douglas) and million-copy bestselling author Lucy Clarke.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Castaways:

"Beautifully written."--Marie Claire

"Totally addictive, clever and atmospheric. It's a rare thriller that melts your heart as well as it keeps you turning the pages."--Erin Kelly, author of The Skeleton Key

"The Castaways is a genuine page-turner - a taut, utterly compelling tale."--T. M. Logan, author of The Dream Home

"This is pure, indulgent summer escapism - an exotic, suspense-filled adventure packed with island peril, high drama, colorful characters and a tropical atmosphere steeped in menace."--Emma Stonex, author of The Sunshine Man

"Packed full of intrigue and beautifully imagined characters, it has to be on everyone's reading list this summer."--Heidi Perks, author of Someone Is Lying

"A tense, unnerving and emotional psychological thriller."--C. L. Taylor, author of Every Move You Make

"Wow, what a great story! Beautifully paced, tense and twisty, I enjoyed it so much."--B. A. Paris, author of The Guest

"This deft thriller is as emotionally intelligent on the complex dynamic between sisters as it is compulsive. I stayed up way too late to finish it."--Kate Riordan, author of The Heat Wave

"A breathtaking thriller that makes for a compulsive read, while offering an unflinching look at who we are when no one is watching."--Lisa Ballantyne, author of The Innocent One

"A compulsive fast-paced thriller with atmosphere and heart that takes you away into a different world."--Kate Hamer, author of The Lost Girls

"I absolutely LOVED The Castaways! The setting, the simmering tension, the intrigue and mystery, it was all so vivid and brilliantly written."--Karen Hamilton, author of The Ex-Husband

"It has everything you want from a compelling thriller - it's smart, tense and addictive, keeping you turning the pages to the unpredictable conclusion. . . the setting was stunning."--Debbie Howells, author of The House Sitter

"Such a pacy, absorbing read, I gobbled it up."--Mel McGrath, author of Tell Me Your Secrets

"Gripping and twisty . . . lovely writing and great tension!"--Anstey Harris, author of The House of Lost Secrets

"Deeply emotional and tense . . . It is, simply, pitch-perfect."--Julie Clark, author of The Ghost Writer

Praise for Lucy Clarke Thrillers:

"Full of suspense and unexpected thrills, it'll be hard to put this book down as you try to figure out the 'whodunit.'"--USA Today

"[A]n intensely emotional story of love, loss and deception . . . Clarke skilfully envelops readers in a delicate, romantic story tinged with intrigue and set in a breathtakingly exotic locale."--Kirkus Reviews

"Lagoon swims and boozy nights turn sinister in an atmospheric thriller. Great Beach Reads."--People

"The plot twists are good--too good to spoil . . . Clarke weaves secrets and betrayals and the inner journey of a quiet, appealing Everywoman."--Booklist

"Vivid imagery, increasing tension, and smooth prose immerse the reader in the rhythm of the ocean and the isolation of life at sea. Fans of psychological suspense will be taken in by Clarke's fast-paced and engrossing read."--Library Journal

"Clarke keeps the pages turning . . . Liane Moriarty fans may want to check this one out."--Publishers Weekly

"An addictive sun-soaked thriller with a killer twist. Unmissable."--Marie Claire

"A gripping thriller, packed with unexpected twists, turns and complex secrets . . . The ultimate beach read."--Cosmopolitan

"An intriguing and twisty thriller."--Sunday Mirror

"This beautifully written story of secrets and sisterly bonds is twisty and intriguing - a total page-turner."--Closer

About the Author

Lucy Clarke is the internationally bestselling author of nine destination thrillers. Two of her thrillers, The Castaways and No Escape, have been adapted for screen. Her novels have sold more than a million copies worldwide. She lives in Bournemouth, UK.