The Retreat
Detective Elin Warner Series • Book 2
by Sarah Pearse
Narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden
★ 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