The Taverna at the Edge of Night

About the Book

A Greek island thriller… Daphne du Maurier meets ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ in this atmospheric psychological suspense full of intrigue, romance and danger

★★★★★ “It’s a page-turner, with a plot that draws you in from the first page. The writing style transports you straight to the island of Crete, where…stunning locations can hide some pretty deadly secrets.” ~ READERS’ FAVORITE

Burnt out and lonely, Daphne impulsively decides to visit a remote fishing village on the Greek island of Crete, where her best friend has started a new life in a taverna overlooking the sea. “Come any time!” Roxy had said. “There’s always a bed waiting. Plus sun and sea and lemon trees!” But from the moment Daphne arrives at the whitewashed taverna, something feels wrong. Roxy greets her with fear, not welcome. The locals won’t answer questions. There’s menace lingering beneath the bougainvillea and postcard charm. And on the cliffs by the village, a tourist recently fell to her death. Or was it murder?

Then Daphne wakes in the night with a brutal hand over her mouth. She narrowly escapes with her life and is left desperate for answers. But who can she trust? Her best friend laughs things off, making her question her own sanity. Her only ally seems to be a brooding stranger—a fellow tourist who harbours secrets of his own…

Now, trapped and isolated, Daphne must play a lethal game of deception with nothing more than her wits and courage to guide her. For as she digs deeper, she begins to realise that someone in this idyllic village has a deadly secret… and that her closest friendship might be the most dangerous thing of all.

Set against the dazzling blue waters and wild, rugged terrain of southern Crete, The Taverna at the Edge of Night is a slow-burn psychological thriller that immerses the reader in the ancient myths, timeless traditions, and warm hospitality of Mediterranean culture, all whilst drawing them ever deeper into a twisting story of buried secrets, betrayal and danger. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10, Catherine Steadman’s Something in the Water and Rachel Hawkins’s Reckless Girls.

* For readers who miss the atmospheric travel mystery and classic suspense of Mary Stewart and ‘woman in jeopardy’ destination thrillers, this is the book you’ve been waiting for!

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

 “...engaging vacation thriller that successfully seasons a dark criminal conspiracy with rich cultural flavor…” ~ Kirkus Featured Review

“This was such an atmospheric, escapist thriller with a really strong setting. The Taverna at the Edge of Night instantly pulls you into this gorgeous but slightly eerie Greek island, and I loved that contrast between the beautiful scenery and the underlying sense that something is very wrong….The coastal village, the isolation, and the “everyone knows something but won’t say it” vibe made it really immersive.” ~ NetGalley Reviewer

“I did not want to put it down. It kept me guessing till the end who was behind everything. The beautiful landscapes was an extra bonus that I loved.” ~NetGalley Reviewer

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