She Started It: A novel By Sian Gilbert

In this scorching summer debut thriller, the Caribbean sun casts shadows over a bachelorette party turned sinister. Annabel, Esther, Tanya, and Chloe, childhood friends with fading bonds, receive an unexpected invitation from Poppy Greer, a long-lost friend. Intrigued by the promise of luxury on a private Bahamian island, they embark on a journey that unravels their tightly held secrets.

Poppy, once considered the weakest link, reveals a newfound success on Instagram, drawing her friends into a world of opulence. However, the paradise they envisioned turns isolating as the remote island offers no cell service and no other guests. The first-class flight and lavish accommodations belie the eerie emptiness surrounding them.

As the sun sets on the white sand, the facade of friendship crumbles. Secrets resurface, and the idyllic getaway transforms into a nightmarish test of survival. Lord of the Flies meets And Then There Were None in a modern twist—with Instagram and a bit too much prosecco. The women, underestimated and underestimating, face shocking revelations that spiral into a web of deceit.

She Started It is a relentlessly twisty and sharply observant thriller, exposing the dark underbelly of friendship and the unexpected turns that life can take. The tale unfolds with the tension of a suspenseful mystery, keeping readers on the edge until the final revelation—an unsettling culmination of secrets, lies, and the unraveling of a friendship that never truly existed. 📚❤️