Bright and Deadly Things by Lexie Elliott
Synopsis
A retreat doesn't always mean safety...
Following the death of her husband, Emily is happy to find herself surrounded by friends and fellow Oxford peers at the rustic Chalet des Anglais in the French Alps.
With no electricity, running water, or access by car, surely this trip will offer her the time and space she needs to heal.
But before she makes it to the airport, Emily interrupts a break-in at her home, and on the first night at the chalet, she discovers an inappropriate sexual liaison between an undergrad and a colleague.
When the student suddenly disappears, and Emily sees her deceased husband's number in her call history, she realizes she had better figure out who she can trust - or the next disappearance may be her own...
Reviews
Compelling and ingeniously plotted, Bright and Deadly Things is a stunning tale of intrigue and betrayal - Liv Contstantine
Twists, turns, mind games - you'll be suspecting everyone - Women's Weekly
Atmospheric, sinister and totally captivating - Alex Lake
Uncannily creepy and grounded in the true horror of human evil. - The Observer
About the Author
Lexie Elliott grew up in Scotland, at the foot of the Highlands. She graduated from Oxford University where she obtained a doctorate in theoretical physics. A keen sportswoman, she lives with her husband and two sons.