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The Search Party
- Narrated by: Beth Eyre, Jamie Parker
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
Five old friends.
One glamping weekend.
A storm that will change everything.
Max and Annie Kingsley have left the London rat race to set up a glamping site in the wilds of Cornwall. They invite old university friends – TV star Dominic, doctor and new mum Kira, and free-spirited Jim and Suze – and their children for a trial weekend but the reunion quickly veers off-course.
First, there’s The Incident around the campfire on the first night. The following afternoon, a storm quickly develops off the rugged North Coast. When one of their group goes missing, all hell breaks loose. And as the winds batter the bell-tents, emotions run high and tension mounts for all the characters.
Who is lying in hospital, who has gone missing and who is the body on the beach below the cliffs . . .?
Gripping, cleverly structured and brimming with secrets and lies, this is a masterclass in narrative tension and a chilling exploration of the ways in which aspiration and anxiety collide. It will keep you guessing until the very end.
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'A compelling thriller told with real emotional insight and depth. It was a pleasure to be transported to the wildest edge of Cornwall and have a ringside seat as a group of old friends are pushed to their absolute limits. An absolute page-turner!’ – Lucy Clarke
‘Tension that will keep you gripped until the final page . . . an immaculately plotted mystery with vibes to rival Agatha Christie’ – My Weekly
‘Full of twists and turns, as well as a mystery that keeps you guessing, this menacing and surprising read has no shortage of suspects’ – Heat
‘Simmering tensions, family drama, and high-stakes mysteries combine to create the perfect storm of bingeworthy suspense’ – Megan Collins, author of Thicker Than Water and The Family Plot
'This brilliant read is full of secrets, lies and tension – we love!' – Fabulous Magazine
‘Plenty of twists to keep you guessing’ – Woman's Weekly
'Hannah Richell is masterful, deploying white-knuckle pacing, pitch-perfect prose, and characters whose emotional depth is fully mined, making the twists feel maximally earned and resonant. Gripping, clever, and as enjoyable to curl up with as a Christie – I inhaled it in a day!’ – Jaclyn Goldis, author of The Chateau
'What a gripping read! Such a compelling mystery, and so cleverly plotted it kept me up late, flipping the pages to find out what had happened’ – Kate Webb, author of Stay Buried
'I was completely caught up and really didn't see the final reveal coming. The tension builds so exquisitely that I simply couldn't stop reading. Also beautifully drawn characters who are all too real and often all too suspicious. Terrific’ – Fanny Blake
'Gripping' – Bella
'Such a clever, compelling and atmospheric read. So many secrets and stories to unravel. A twisted take on the glamping weekend with friends. I stayed up late to discover how the story would end. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley’ – CD Major, author of The Other Girl
'An unputdownable thriller with a cracking cast of characters that will have you gripped until the very last page. Engrossing and compelling’ – Kate Gray, author of The Honeymoon
'A dexterous blend of best and worst case scenarios, a chillingly relatable journey into the unexpected' – Anna Downes, bestselling author of The Safe Place
‘If you read just one thriller this year, make it The Search Party. I couldn’t put it down’ – Mark Brandi, bestselling author of Wimmera
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- Mrs. M. L. King
- 27-02-24
Slow start but gets faster!
Slow, first half, but you really get to know the characters. I am usually usually pretty good and guessing the ending this one surprised me. Very well written.
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- Daisy girl
- 27-01-24
Best combination. Excellent storytelling by amazing narrators
One of the best books I’ve listened to recently. Couldn’t put it down! Thoroughly recommend.
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- Withlovemillie
- 27-01-24
Amazing
Another wonderful listen by Hannah Ritchell
Such a gripping story
Absolutely loved it
The narration was absolutely wonderful too
Highly recommend
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- Mrs P.
- 04-02-24
Great setting
New author for me and quite enjoyed this book. I would have liked a bit more at the end but that's just me
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- leona
- 07-02-24
Vivid and exciting
The author and narrator really paint a picture for you, and bring the story to life. A couple of really great twists and turns.
Finished it in a day!
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- Maxine H.
- 25-03-24
Interesting And Enjoyable except ….
I really liked the book and listened to it almost in one sitting. I thought the narrators were fine except for the swallowing and mouth noises both the female and male narrators made throughout. It may seem a picky small point but it was so off-putting and distracting. I was dreading and pre-empting it happening. It did spoil the listen for me. That aside I thought the storyline was good which kept me listening.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-02-24
Predictable
Terrible plot which was easily guessed. Female narrator keeps slurping her saliva whilst reading. Waste of a credit
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