Breathe In, Bleed Out
Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2025, is a darkly humorous thriller that intertwines elements of horror and self-help. This 304-page book follows Hannah, who seeks solace at a remote healing retreat in Joshua Tree after a traumatic wilderness experience left her haunted by the memory of her deceased fiancé. As she navigates the unconventional practices of the retreat, including yoga and sound baths, she grapples with her past while trying to find peace.
Readers will encounter a blend of suspense and dark humor as the narrative unfolds, revealing a sinister turn when a mysterious killer begins targeting retreat attendees. The story explores themes of self-discovery and the struggle for survival amidst escalating violence. With its unique setting and engaging premise, this edition offers a fresh take on the thriller genre, appealing to fans of mystery and dark satire.
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“Brian McAuley keeps you guessing the whole gory, satisfying way through this one. Come to this retreat for the blood. Stay for the healing.”
–Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of I Was a Teenage Slasher
It’s a Midsommar night’s Scream in this blood-soaked thriller set at a remote healing retreat from horror author Brian McAuley.
Hannah has been running from her demons ever since she emerged from a harrowing wilderness trip without her fiancé. No one knows exactly what happened the day Ben died, and Hannah would like to keep it that way… even if his ghost still haunts her with vivid waking nightmares that are ruining her life. So when her friend group gets an exclusive invitation to a restorative spiritual retreat in Joshua Tree, Hannah reluctantly agrees in search of a fresh start.
Despite her skepticism of the strange Guru Pax and his belief in the supernatural world, Hannah soon finds healing through all the yoga, sound baths, and hot springs offered at the tech-free haven. But this peaceful journey of self-discovery quickly descends into a violent fight for self-preservation when a mysterious killer starts picking off retreat attendees in increasingly gruesome ways. As the body count rises and Hannah’s sanity frays, she’ll have to confront her dark past and uncover the true nature of a ruthless monster hellbent on killing her vibe for good.
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