The Sanatorium: A Novel (Detective Elin Warner Series, Book 1) By Sarah Pearse

Le Sommet, once a menacing sanatorium, now stands as an ominous five-star hotel in the remote Swiss Alps. Detective Elin Warner, reluctantly accepting an invitation from her estranged brother Isaac and his fiancée Laure to celebrate their engagement at this isolated retreat, arrives amid an unsettling storm. The hotel's sinister aura triggers Elin's unease, and her instincts intensify when Laure goes missing overnight.

As the storm cuts off all access to the hotel, panic ensues among the remaining guests. Elin, pressured to find Laure, discovers another woman has vanished without anyone's notice, holding critical information about the lurking danger. The race against time begins, with Elin as the sole beacon of hope in the midst of mounting chaos.

Le Sommet, wrapped in shadows and plagued by a troubled history, conceals dark secrets that unravel as Elin delves deeper into the mysteries. The narrative weaves a chilling tale of isolation, impending peril, and the struggle for survival within the eerie confines of the hotel. Tensions escalate as the storm rages on, trapping guests and revealing the true face of Le Sommet.

Elin's detective skills become the lifeline, guiding her through the hotel's ominous corridors to uncover the truth. Leaving seems impossible until the mysteries are unraveled, and the imminent danger is confronted head-on. In a gripping race against an unseen enemy, Elin's quest for answers becomes a fight for survival in a place where leaving may no longer be an option. 📚❤️