{"product_id":"the-writing-retreat-library-binding","title":"The Writing Retreat - Library Binding","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulia Bartz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Plot \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003ePlease Join Us\u003c\/i\u003e in this psychological suspense debut about a young author at an exclusive writer's retreat that descends into a nightmare.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlex has all but given up on her dreams of becoming a published author when she receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: attend an exclusive, month-long writing retreat at the estate of feminist horror writer Roza Vallo. Even the knowledge that Wren, her former best friend and current rival, is attending doesn't dampen her excitement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when the attendees arrive, Roza drops a bombshell--they must all complete an entire novel from scratch during the next month, and the author of the best one will receive a life-changing seven-figure publishing deal. Determined to win this seemingly impossible contest, Alex buckles down and tries to ignore the strange happenings at the estate, including Roza's erratic behavior, Wren's cruel mind games, and the alleged haunting of the mansion itself. But when one of the writers vanishes during a snowstorm, Alex realizes that something very sinister is afoot. With the clock running out, she's desperate to discover the truth and save herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA claustrophobic and propulsive thriller exploring the dark side of female friendships and fame, \u003ci\u003eThe Writing Retreat\u003c\/i\u003e is the unputdownable debut novel from a compelling new talent.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia Bartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and practicing therapist. Her fiction writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe South Dakota Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInDigest Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. \u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Retreat\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel. Follow her on Twitter @JuliaBartz and Instagram at @JuliaBartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 8.5 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 26, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47240750039289,"sku":"9798885787055","price":59.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/dzdxTzdDcG5YU21VN0l3MUJhUjhxUT09.webp?v=1768574521","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-writing-retreat-library-binding","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}