How Bad Things Can Get

De: Darcy Coates

Narrado por: Hillary Huber

It was supposed to be the party of the century: miles of idyllic white sand beaches, lush jungle foliage...and a dark legend nobody dreamed might be all too true.

When an online influencer and several hundred of his most loyal fans land on Prosperity Island, the plan is simple: five days of elaborate games, drinking, and suntanned fun.

A week in paradise should have been a welcome respite. The only survivor of an infamous cult, Ruth wants nothing more than to keep her head down and not draw attention. She's spent decades outrunning her blood-soaked childhood, and her identity is a closely held secret.

But then the true history of the island is revealed…along with its sinister connection to Ruth's past. As guests go missing and games turn deadly, Ruth and the rest of the attendees are forced to question whether they've really been invited to paradise...or whether something much darkerand far bloodieris waiting for them just beyond the bonfire's light.

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Another Banger by Coates!

I was captivated from the first word till the very last. There’s some truly haunting scenes that will stick with me. I love her writing style, I feel like there’s no time wasted and her characters feel like real people. The narrator is a professional, her voice is smooth and enchanting and there’s enough definition between character voices to know who’s who. If you’ve read some of her other books and liked them you’ll love this one too!