'Had me hooked from the first page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I felt myself dreaming of being there... until the body count started piling up!'
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'The twists along the way were great and so unexpected right up to the end'
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'Highly recommended for a brilliant summer book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐


For fans of The Beach, The Sanatorium and Catherine Cooper
A PARADISE ISLAND
You walk across white sand towards the sparkling ocean. You’re leading a group to scuba dive in some of the most beautiful waters on earth, an experience that will stay with you for ever.

WHERE NO ONE IS SAFE
But twenty minutes later, one diver is dead, another critically injured, and your life is in immediate danger.

AND NO ONE CAN ESCAPE
Because this was no accident. There’s a killer in paradise – and you think you might be next…


'A compelling and accomplished debut, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.' STEVE CAVANAGH

'The Resort is an escapist, up-all-night thriller that holds you under and doesn't let you surface for air until the very final page. Utterly compelling!'' LUCY CLARKE

'The Resort turns paradise into a nightmare... and I loved every minute of it.' AMY McCULLOCH

'A hot contender for best travel thriller of 2023.' JANICE HALLETT

'The Dive by Sara Ochs is as stunning as the tropical island on which it is set. A pacy and accomplished murder mystery, its deep, sinister and intriguing plot draws you into a flawed paradise where everyone has a tale to tell... and one they keep to themselves. It really is The Beach for a new generation - a hot contender for best travel thriller of 2023.' * Janice Hallett, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal *
'The Dive is an escapist, up-all-night thriller that holds you under and doesn't let you surface for air until the very final page. Utterly compelling!' * Lucy Clarke, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Castaways *
'A compelling and accomplished debut, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.' * Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen *
'The Dive turns paradise into a nightmare... and I loved every minute of it. Amongst the diverse cast of characters, there is no one you can trust and everyone has a secret to hide. I was captivated by Sara's writing and can't wait to see what she does next.' * Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless *
'A deadly, dangerous, beautiful nightmare. The Dive will leave you breathless yet gasping for more.' * Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End *
'Set on a sun-drenched island where darkness lurks in the shadows and everyone is hiding secrets, The Dive is the perfect summer thriller. A must-read for fans of The Beach!' * Allie Reynolds *
'Imagine a paradise island resort famed for diving and partying... where the guests find themselves being picked off one by one and someone is hiding a terrible secret that might be the reason why. Propulsive and devilishly twisty, The Dive demands to be read in one breathless sitting. The ideal book to take to the beach in summer 2023 - just not *this* beach!' * Catherine Ryan Howard *
'Suspenseful, exotic, lurid; a wild romp with a dark heart.' * Paul Finch, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Eye Open *
'A fast paced read, jam packed with suspense. The idyllic setting, untrustworthy cast and compulsive storyline make it the perfect summer thriller.' * John Marrs *
'The Dive offers an idyllic setting with all the elements required to ensure it becomes hellish! Packed with hold-your-breath tension, secrets and twists, this is one debut you'll want to take on holiday... If you dare!' * Alice Hunter, bestselling author of The Serial Killer’s Wife *

A self-admitted travel addict, Sara Ochs has built a life around visiting beautiful and sometimes dangerous destinations. While learning to scuba dive on a remote island off the coast of Thailand, Sara heard that two backpackers had recently been murdered not far from her hotel. Horrified that something so terrible could happen in such an idyllic location, she knew she had found the inspiration for her debut novel, The Resort.

As well as being an author, Sara is an attorney and law professor, who splits her time between the United States and Sweden. You can find Sara on Instagram @saraochsauthor and on Twitter @OchsWrites.