The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

Escape to the Italian countryside with Emily and Chess as they seek to repair their fractured friendship within the sun-drenched walls of Villa Aestas. But their idyllic retreat holds a dark secret: a chilling 1974 murder that rocked a summer of rock-and-roll abandon. Emily's quest to uncover the truth of the past exhumes festering resentments and dangerous new deceptions, intertwining past and present in a sinister dance. As simmering tensions ignite and long-buried secrets surface, their friendship—and their lives—hang precariously in the balance. Will they survive the villa's dark history, or become another tragic chapter themselves? Perfect for fans of dual-timeline mysteries, psychological thrillers, and captivating suspense novels.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Rachel Hawkins masterfully weaves a suspenseful tale of friendship tested, betrayal unearthed, and the enduring impact of the past. The Villa is a gripping mystery with captivating characters, a haunting setting, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end. Dive into this thrilling story of past and present colliding to uncover a shocking truth.