Name: The Writing Retreat: A Novel
SKU: 63560241
Price: 233.00 ZAR
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Author: Julia Bartz
ISBN: 9781668077344

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Physical Book

Author

Julia Bartz

Publisher

Atria Books

Language

English

ISBN13

9781668077344

The Writing Retreat: A Novel

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Synopsis "The Writing Retreat: A Novel"

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.

Julia Bartz

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Julia Bartz is an American writer and therapist based in Brooklyn. Her literary debut, The Writing Retreat (A Deadly Retreat for Writers, 2023), became an immediate success, reaching New York Times bestseller status and receiving praise from critics like Kirkus and Booklist. In addition to her work as a novelist, Bartz has published stories in magazines such as South Dakota Review and InDigest Magazine, and works as a creative coach, combining her clinical experience with writing.

Her most recent novel, The Last Session, is scheduled for publication in April 2025. This psychological thriller follows a social worker who confronts her past when a catatonic patient mysteriously disappears, leading her to a conversion retreat in New Mexico. Both works fall within the psychological suspense genre, noted for their exploration of themes such as ambition, rivalry, and personal traumas.

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