It should be like any other holiday.
Beautiful beaches.
Golden sunsets.
Nothing for miles.
You’ll never want to leave.
Until you can’t…
Gripping, twisty and full of sun-soaked atmosphere, THE CASTAWAYS will whisk you far away – and never let you go.
"Beautifully-written, we’re tipping it as one of 2021’s best reads" - 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, but Lucy Clarke has pulled it off" - Erin Kelly
"THE CASTAWAYS had me hanging onto every word . . . Packed full of intrigue and beautifully imagined characters, it has to be on everyone’s reading list this summer" - Heidi Perks
"A tense, unnerving and emotional psychological thriller about the bond between sisters" - C L Taylor
"Wow, what a great story! Beautifully paced, tense and twisty" - B A Paris
"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
"What a triumph. An absolute masterclass in plot and character- I read it in one sitting - the tension ratcheting up and up, until I could barely breathe. The twists and turns left me reeling. If you read one thriller this year, make it this one" - Rebecca Thornton
"THE CASTAWAYS is a genuine page-turner – a taut, utterly compelling tale that will make you wonder just how far you’d be willing to go to find out the truth" - T. M. Logan
"A twisty, wonderful, heartfelt story about sibling love, this is the author's best yet." - Nina Pottell, Prima
"If you enjoy writers like Erin Kelly and Clare Mackintosh, you’ll love this twisty thriller." - Good Housekeeping
"A brilliant, fast- paced thriller you’ll want to tear through!" - The Sun
"A true roller-coaster read, THE CASTAWAYS will whisk you far away to the island and never let you go." - Bella Magazine
“We were gripped by this thriller from the very first page.” - Closer
"Escapism with a powerful emotional punch." - Best Magazine
"THE CASTAWAYS is a lushly evocative thriller...This intriguing novel is clever, tense and addictive." - Platinum
“This survival/ thriller hybrid is a real gripper.” - Heat Magazine