The Guests
A young couple are entangled in a nightmare spiral of lies when they pretend to be someone else .Exquisitely dark psychological suspense by the international bestselling author of�The Bird Tribunal � `A delightfully insightful and wicked little read . Like the cabin, it's so minimalist and stark and at the same time so compelling' Elizabeth Haynes � ________It started with a lie. � Married couple Karin and Kai are looking for a pleasant escape from their busy lives, and reluctantly accept an offer to stay in a luxurious holiday home in the Norwegian fjords. � Instead of finding a relaxing retreat, however, their trip becomes a reminder of everything lacking in their own lives, and in a less-than-friendly meeting with their new neighbours, Karin tells a little white lie. � Against the backdrop of the glistening water and within the claustrophobic walls of the ultra-modern house, Karin's insecurities blossom, and her lie grows ever bigger, entangling her and her husband in a nightmare spiral of deceits with absolutely no means of escape. � Simmering with suspense and dark humour,�The Guests�is a gripping psychological drama about envy and aspiration . and something more menacing, hiding just below that glittering surface. � _____ �Praise for Agnes Ravatn �**Shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award****A BBC Book at Bedtime****Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Fiction****Winner of an English PEN Translation Award** � 'A clever, quirky mystery, full of twists and reminiscent of Agatha Christie at her best'�The Times 'Ravatn, one of Norway's premier crime writers, manages to conjure up an extra level of chilling atmosphere that will make you want to put the heating on'�The Sun 'An unrelenting atmosphere of doom fails to prepare readers for the surprising resolution'�Publishers Weekly 'Unfolds in an austere style that perfectly captures the bleakly beautiful landscape of Norway's far north'�Irish Times 'Reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith and I can't offer higher praise than that. Agnes Ravatn is an author to watch'�Philip Ardagh 'A tense and riveting read'�Financial Times 'Crackling, fraught and hugely compulsive slice of Nordic Noir tremendously impressive'�Big Issue 'Intriguing . enrapturing'�Sarah Hilary � `A masterclass in suspense and delayed terror'�Rod Reynolds