Welcome to The Surf House

Where everyone’s escaping something . . .

High on the cliffs of Morocco, far from the city lights and the souks, stands The Surf House: a sanctuary for travelers chasing sunshine and waves. But the idyll hides a dark mystery. And when Bea washes in, seeking refuge after a dangerous encounter in Marrakesh, she soon gets caught in the current. A woman her age – who stayed in the same area, walked the same beaches, met the same guests – disappeared one year earlier, vanishing without trace. Somewhere inside The Surf House lies the truth – but there’ll be a price for uncovering it.

Praise for The Surf House:

“No one does destination thrillers better than Lucy Clarke and The Surf House is no exception – page turning, beautifully written and full of tension.”—Heidi Perks, author of The Last Resort

“Morocco, sun, surf. The perfect place to recover and heal. Until you realize the woman who stayed in The Surf House before you has disappeared. Escapist, thrilling, unforgettable.”—Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time 

“Beautiful, visceral and so emotionally rich, this gripping destination thriller had me completely engrossed. Just gorgeous.”—Beth O’Leary, author of The Wake-Up Call

“Lucy Clarke has done it again, sweeping the reader off on another breathtaking adventure. Through her remarkable ability to write the most compelling characters, we’re drawn into the idyllic-seeming world of The Surf House. But the tension builds with every chapter, the current of danger sweeping us through the pages until we crash onto the shores of a thrilling and satisfying conclusion. You’re going to want to ride this wave!”—Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless

“With The Surf House Lucy Clarke cleverly conjures a world that is equal parts enticing and menacing. Deliciously sun-soaked and full of the love of surfing, it’s a thrilling story of self-discovery – and survival. I loved it.”—Emylia Hall, author of The Death at the Vineyard

“The Surf House is classic Lucy Clarke: a transportive page-turner where the glistening surface conceals the darkness that lurks beneath. The writing is sexy and visceral and compulsive, the story swelling with every turn of the page. I read it in one sitting and loved every second.”—Charlotte Philby, author of The End of Summer

“Atmospheric, gripping, and full of twists—it’s a thriller I won’t forget.”—Rachel Abbott, author of The Last Time I Saw Him

“When it comes to destination thrillers, Lucy Clarke truly is the master of the genre. With its intoxicating Moroccan location, its intricately layered characters and a menacing plot that builds and builds like a surging wave, The Surf House pulled me in and left me totally breathless. Good luck trying to put this one down!”—Hannah Richell, author of The Search Party

“Evocative, emotional and absorbing. I read it in a day and it has really stayed with me.”—Ruth Mancini, author of The Woman on the Ledge

“Wickedly twisty, menacing, sexy, and headily atmospheric, The Surf House has got it all. Lucy Clarke is one of the very best destination thriller writers out there – and I mean out there!”—Louise Candlish, author of The Other Passenger

“Utterly absorbing – I was transported to Morocco, nostalgic for a place I’ve never been and a surfing lifestyle I’ve never lived. An evocative setting, characters to root for, and incredibly well told story that left me desperate to find out what would happen next. I absolutely loved The Surf House, one of my books of the year.”—Andrea Mara, author of Someone in the Attic

“I loved The Surf House – it is a deliciously dark, twisty tale set in a sultry and seductive world of suntans, surf and sunsets. Exquisitely plotted mystery with a hint of romance, it was a treat to read and I was gripped from start to very satisfying finish.”—Louise Minchin, author of Fearless