Villa
What's it about
Ever wonder what dark secrets lurk behind a picture-perfect vacation? Imagine a luxurious Italian villa with a grisly past, where two friends’ creative retreat slowly unravels into a dangerous obsession. You’re about to find out how a summer getaway can become a nightmare. This story plunges you into a dual-timeline mystery. You'll uncover the chilling 1974 murder that occurred at the villa, involving a rock star and his entourage. As modern-day friends Emily and Chess dig into the past for inspiration, you'll see how history repeats itself, blurring the lines between friendship, rivalry, and deadly ambition.
Meet the author
Rachel Hawkins is a New York Times bestselling author of over two dozen books for adults and young adults, celebrated for her clever, suspenseful, and atmospheric thrillers. A former high school English teacher, she draws on her love for literature and history, often weaving gothic inspirations and real-life historical mysteries into her compulsively readable novels. This unique blend of academic appreciation and a sharp eye for modern suspense is what brings the haunting world of The Villa to life.
What's it about
Ever wonder what dark secrets lurk behind a picture-perfect vacation? Imagine a luxurious Italian villa with a grisly past, where two friends’ creative retreat slowly unravels into a dangerous obsession. You’re about to find out how a summer getaway can become a nightmare. This story plunges you into a dual-timeline mystery. You'll uncover the chilling 1974 murder that occurred at the villa, involving a rock star and his entourage. As modern-day friends Emily and Chess dig into the past for inspiration, you'll see how history repeats itself, blurring the lines between friendship, rivalry, and deadly ambition.
Meet the author
Rachel Hawkins is a New York Times bestselling author of over two dozen books for adults and young adults, celebrated for her clever, suspenseful, and atmospheric thrillers. A former high school English teacher, she draws on her love for literature and history, often weaving gothic inspirations and real-life historical mysteries into her compulsively readable novels. This unique blend of academic appreciation and a sharp eye for modern suspense is what brings the haunting world of The Villa to life.
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