The Guilty Party - by Caro Carver (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this unputdownable thriller, the stars of a cult film reunite for the movie's twenty-fifth anniversary at an opulent hotel on the gorgeous island of Capri, Italy, unsuspecting that their glamour-drenched weekend makes the perfect opportunity for a long overdue murder.

In 2000, a group of penniless artists and dreamers made cinema history with their low-budget cult hit film, A Killing, shot on the island of Capri, Italy. Over one summer of living and filming in a decaying villa, the shoestring cast and crew became a tight-knit family.

Twenty-five years later, the producer's young daughter invites the group to celebrate at the villa where it all began, now unrecognizably transformed into a luxury boutique hotel. Fame, egos, and the perils of life in the public eye have changed them all. But some things never die: secrets, chemistry, grudges.

Someone in this star-studded family is out for revenge. Let the party begin.

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

Praise for Bad Tourists:
"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 lives in Scotland with her husband and four children. She is Reader in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow, teaches for the Faber Academy and the Curtis Brown Academy, and regularly speaks on panels and hosts events on writing. Caro is happiest when traveling and takes inspiration from her travels to write her books. The author of Bad Tourists and The Guilty Party, she is also published as C.J. Cooke for her gothic thrillers.