The Hostess

A gripping new psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming for 2026

By: Courtney Psak

Narrated by: Laurel Lefkow, Lauryn Allman

"This book was utterly gripping - I couldn't put it down! Just when you think you've got it figured it out - bam, the story hits you with something you didn't see coming!" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A deliciously dark story of secrets!! Wow! What a wild ride!" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I still can't believe what happened in that Hampton house, with its wraparound porch, Corinthian columns, and unobstructed views of the endless ocean. All I know is, I could never go back there again. Not after everything that happened...

Natalie and her husband decide to escape the city for a much-needed break. After suffering from a terrible accident, Natalie needs some time and space to recover. So when they find a gorgeous rental home on an estate in the Hamptons available at the last minute, it seems too good to be true.

The owner of the estate, Sadie, is beautiful, elegant and wealthy, and Natalie is immediately drawn to her.

But as the women begin to bond, Natalie can't shake the feeling that Sadie is hiding something beneath her polished exterior.

When Natalie discovers that the previous guest disappeared without a trace, dark questions surface: Who exactly is the hostess? What are her secrets? And can Natalie uncover the truth, before it's too late?

Don't miss Courtney Psak's next unputdownable thriller, The Hostess, perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh and Daniel Hurst!

Praise for Courtney Psak and The Hostess:
"Will keep you turning the pages until the final, killer twist" Lisa Unger

"This book was so good. Layered with so much tension and drama, it was hard to put it down... The ending was a "didn't see that coming" one that was perfect" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Twisting, propulsive, and unsettling" Carter Wilson

"From the starting page I was drawn in and hooked in, this book is full of suspense, tension, secrets and lies and murder, all the things that make up a great thriller" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Had me riveted to my seat the whole time" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I did not see the ending coming, and I enjoyed this book very much" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2026 Courtney Psak

Very cleverly written

absolutely loved The Hostess by Courtney Psak. It is incredibly clever and masterfully written, with twists and turns that kept me guessing the entire time. The pacing is flawless. Just when I thought I had it figured out, another surprise pulled me deeper into the story. A brilliantly crafted story and read very well, a great read and a wonderful listen.