The Summer Guests

SKU: 9780857505422
The Summer Guests
Teen 13+

The Summer Guests

SKU: 9780857505422
Author: Tess Gerritsen
Paperback·Ages 13+
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At a glance

🖤 Tone
Atmospheric, suspenseful, emotionally layered
⚡ Pace
Steady, intrigue-driven
🌊 Vibes
Coastal town secrets, mysterious visitors, hidden pasts, simmering tension
✨ Themes
Deception, survival, justice, trust, buried secrets
🧠 Emotional Journey
Gripping, twist-filled, emotionally tense
📖 Hook
The arrival of mysterious summer guests in a quiet coastal community sets off a chain of dangerous events tied to long-hidden secrets
💫 Perfect For
Readers who enjoy atmospheric mysteries packed with suspense, layered characters, and shocking revelations
The Summer Guests is the exhilarating and gripping new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author of The Spy Coast. 'The Thursday Murder Club on steroids' SAGA Magazine THE MARTINI CLUB ISN'T OPEN TO EVERYONE . . . Maggie Bird's 'book group' is an unusual one - a group of retired spies living an anonymous life in the seaside town of Purity. And this summer they plan little more than 'reading' (whilst sipping martinis), and some gentle birdwatching. But trouble is just around the corner as the summer guests arrive. For acting Police Chief Jo Thibodeau, summer brings its own problems - packed streets, bar brawls, petty theft. And now, a missing teenager down by the lake. When their good friend becomes a prime suspect in the girl's disappearance, Maggie and her Martini Club must put down their binoculars and roll up their sleeves. Leaving Jo to deal with not only a powerful family desperate for answers, but a meddlesome group of retirees. Can Jo and the Martini Club find a way to work together, as they uncover one of the deadliest scandals their small town has ever seen?

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
13+
Pages
336
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Published
26 March 2025
Language
English
ISBN
9780857505422

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About the Author:
Tess Gerritsen is a renowned author celebrated for her gripping medical thrillers and crime novels. Best known for her Rizzoli & Isles series, which inspired the hit television show, Gerritsen combines her background as a physician with her knack for crafting edge-of-your-seat mysteries. Her books are praised for their intricate plots, compelling characters, and authentic medical details, making her a favorite among thriller enthusiasts worldwide. When she's not penning her next bestseller, Gerritsen enjoys gardening, playing the piano, and exploring the natural beauty of her home in Maine.

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