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The Retreat

Detective Elin Warner Series • Book 2

by Sarah Pearse

Narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden

3.82 ABR Score
(45.4K ratings)
★ 3.62 Goodreads (44.7K) ★ 4.01 Audible (704)

Why You'll Love This

Gemma Whelan narrates a cursed island mystery the way someone tells a ghost story at 2am — like she knows something you don't.

  • Great if you want: atmospheric island-isolation thrillers with a detective anchor
  • Listening experience: slow-burn and moody — atmosphere-first, answers come late
  • Narration: Whelan's cool, restrained delivery suits Elin's guarded personality well
  • Skip if: you found Book 1 slow — this one doesn't accelerate

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