The Writing Retreat A Novel
The Writing Retreat A Novel by Julia Bartz is set to be published by Simon and Schuster on January 9, 2024. This 320-page novel follows a young author named Alex, who receives an invitation to an exclusive month-long writing retreat hosted by feminist horror writer Roza Vallo. Excitement turns to tension as Alex learns that she and her fellow attendees must complete an entire novel during their stay, with a lucrative publishing deal at stake. As strange occurrences unfold at the estate, including her rivalry with former best friend Wren and the unsettling atmosphere, Alex finds herself in a race against time when one of the writers mysteriously disappears.
Readers will encounter a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of female relationships and the pursuit of success in the literary world. The narrative explores themes of ambition and rivalry, set against the backdrop of a secluded retreat that becomes increasingly claustrophobic. As Alex navigates the challenges of the contest and the eerie happenings around her, she must uncover the truth behind the unsettling events before it’s too late. The Writing Retreat promises to engage those interested in fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense.
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In this instant New York Times bestselling and “utterly addictive thriller” (Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author), a young author is invited to an exclusive writer’s retreat that soon descends into a pulse-pounding nightmare.
Alex has all but given up on her dreams of becoming a published author when she receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: attend an exclusive, month-long writing retreat at the estate of feminist horror writer Roza Vallo. Even the knowledge that Wren, her former best friend and current rival, is attending doesn’t dampen her excitement.
But when the attendees arrive, Roza drops a bombshell—they must all complete an entire novel from scratch during the next month, and the author of the best one will receive a life-changing seven-figure publishing deal. Determined to win this seemingly impossible contest, Alex buckles down and tries to ignore the strange happenings at the estate, including Roza’s erratic behavior, Wren’s cruel mind games, and the alleged haunting of the mansion itself. But when one of the writers vanishes during a snowstorm, Alex realizes that something very sinister is afoot. With the clock running out, she must discover the truth—or suffer the same fate.
A claustrophobic and “audacious psychological thriller debut” (Publishers Weekly), The Writing Retreat expertly explores the dark side of female relationships, fame, and the desire to have our stories told.
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