The Getaway

By: Ross Armstrong

Narrated by: Susie Riddell

One private island. Seven guests. One killer…

The perfect holiday. The perfect murder. The perfect beach read.

Get away from your problems.
Multimillionaire Robert Rathwell and his entourage arrive at their private Greek island. White sand, turquoise water, the perfect place to relax. But this is no ordinary family, and this holiday will be their last.

Get away from your life.
The next morning, a scream shatters their peaceful world. Someone has been murdered, his body arranged to make it look like suicide. Everyone has a motive and, under the burning sun, secrets quickly simmer to the surface.

Get away with murder.
Soon the guests see a darker, more violent side to paradise. Because the Rathwells don’t just own the island; they own the people on it. And they can do whatever they like – maybe even commit murder…

©2022 Ross Armstrong (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"The perfect summer thriller. Sun, sea, secrets and murder, The Getaway twists and turns with a plot as scorching as the setting." (Chris Whitaker)

"Full of ingenious twists and turns, The Getaway grabs hold and never lets you go. A killer summer read." (Phoebe Morgan)

"An ideal summer book set on an idyllic private island where everyone has secrets and seemingly no one can be trusted. Twisty and tense—a great read." (Catherine Cooper)

Very Good

Give this book a chance, it took me more than one try to really get into it.
After getting past the first few chapters, the pace develops nicely and this becomes a very entertaining and engaging listen.
I highly recommend it.
Performed exceptionally well also…

Disappointing

I wouldn't call this a mystery or thriller. It's a book full of unlikeable people, except the kid. It's slow with an occasional death. It's more boring and dull than anything else.