The Weekend Away - Sarah Alderson

The Weekend Away

By Sarah Alderson

  • Release Date: 2020-07-23
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5 (From 439 Ratings)
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Description

***Now a Netflix Original movie, starring Leighton Meester, streaming globally.***

Miles from home. Trust no one. Suspect everyone.

Orla and Kate have been best friends forever. Together they’ve faced it all – be it Orla’s struggles as a new mother or Kate’s messy divorce. And whatever else happens in their lives, they can always look forward to their annual weekend away.

This year, they’re off to Lisbon: the perfect flat, the perfect view, the perfect itinerary. And what better way to kick things off in style than with the perfect night out?

But when Orla wakes up the next morning, Kate is gone. Brushed off by the police and with only a fuzzy memory of the night’s events, Orla is her friend’s only hope. As she frantically retraces their steps, Orla makes a series of shattering discoveries that threaten everything she holds dear. Because while Lisbon holds the secret of what happened that night, the truth may lie closer to home…

A twisty holiday read from the USA Today bestselling author.

Real readers love The Weekend Away:

‘A five-star thriller which will make you rethink your next weekend away…’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Twists and turns in every chapter. Fantastic read!’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So gripping! I could not put it down.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Left me guessing right to the end, with an ending that left me gasping for more.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A thoroughly enjoyable rollercoaster ride. The ending was BRILLIANT.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Superbly written… the twists come so fast you’re left feeling dizzy.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Left me breathless.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘READ IT! This book will not let you down.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

PRAISE FOR SARAH ALDERSON:

This is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems… Good luck getting anything else done until you've turned the final page. (Heat)

Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down. (Daily Mail)

Cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. (Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little Closer)

Captivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes… Absolutely loved it! (SJI Holliday, author of The Lingering)

A brilliant psychological read. (Woman)

About the author

Sarah is a British born, LA based screenwriter and author.
Having spent most of her life in London, Sarah quit her job in the non profit sector in 2009 and took off on a round the world trip with her husband and toddler daughter on a mission to find a new place to call home.
Her first psychological thriller, FRIENDS LIKE THESE, was out in December 2018, published by Mulholland Books.
Her books have appeared in translation in Germany, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Portugal, Russia and Poland.

You can find her on Facebook, Twitter (@sarahalderson) and at www.sarahalderson.com

Reviews

  • Hard to believe

    By authrrgrrl
    Like many others, there were a lot of twists and turns in this book and also some very good characters. But I really find most of the story hard to believe that someone could be that naïve and that obtuse about what is going on. And the fact that an Uber driver mafia guy would just decide to help her out of the goodness of his own heart? I felt it was entertaining with an undercurrent of annoyance for how not believable it was.

  • Mind Blown!

    By Photo Mirror Lover
    This was such a great story! So many twists and turns! And I also enjoyed watching the movie on Netflix after reading this book — although the book was better than the movie! I might have a new favorite author!

  • The weekend away

    By Loved the book!!
    Stupid.

  • Life Interrupted

    By Ozcrome
    Prepare yourself for a life interruption. I agree that the book started a little slow but it is not without purpose. The author is setting up the details that you will come back to again as you try to piece together this mystery. As you approach the midway point of this book you won’t want to put it down. Prepare yourself to stay up too late and get in a chapter or two at lunch or even a page or so as your brush you teeth before work. It’s that good.

  • Ending was great but

    By Broadwayj7
    Just when I thought I knew how it was going to end, there was a pretty good twist. My only complaint with this book is that the main character Orla is the stupidest protagonist I’ve ever read, which made this hard to read at some points. Overall good easy read.

  • Couldn’t put it down

    By Guitarchick1327
    I thought the book started out a little slow.. gathering details and little bits of information. However, when the story got interesting—it didn’t stop and I couldn’t put it down. 10/10 would recommend.

  • Great Read!

    By mhun11
    So good, kept me guess the entire time! Quick read but very engaging.

  • Surviving the Weekend

    By TheScarringScarlett
    The premise caught my attention immediately. A missing friend while on vacation sounds like a good mystery! But the twists and turns is what made it an excellent mystery & thriller. There were a couple twists that I didn’t even see coming. The author makes it clear from the beginning that you can’t trust anyone... What feels like a slow start in the beginning, ends up being great background information. Keep your eyes peeled! Orla was an interesting narrator to the story and does what anyone would do if their friend ends up missing on a trip. I enjoyed her character evolution, although she may be too trusting at times. All in all, it was a great read!

  • Keeps you reading

    By L8krfan
    Definitely enough characters and situations to keep you guessing. Good writing and a lead character naive enough to keep you reading to determine what’s next.

  • Great read, great author

    By ReaderJunkie29
    Great read, twists and more twists. Loved the author’s style of writing. Thought I had it figured out, and then another twist.

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