When visionary Danny Wilder is found dead on a remote island in the Atlantic, the five friends who loved him most travel there to celebrate his memory. But the longer they are together the less they feel sure they knew him at all.
There’s Joel—the loyal brother who kept Danny’s business shipshape, even as it sprung leaks around him. Alfie—the best mate who’s ready to leave pressure-cooker London behind altogether. Jenny—the sometimes lover, who never questions whether their relationship is one of equals. Clover—the wild girl on a collision course with settling down. And Lilah—the newcomer to the group who refuses to talk about her past.
Beneath the wild beauty of the island, old loyalties are fracturing. The closer the friends get to the truth about Danny, the more dangerous their own secrets become.
Some friendships aren’t built to survive the truth.
Praise for Wish You Were Here:
“What a book—stunning setting, intriguing mystery, unsettling characters, surprises at every turn, and beautifully written as always; Lucy Clarke has done it again. I inhaled every word.”—Andrea Mara, author of It Should Have Been You
“Lush, atmospheric and suspenseful, this is the queen of the destination thriller at her absolute finest. Prepare to be gripped, moved, and transported to the beautiful Azores.”—Beth O’Leary, author of The Wake-Up Call
“Devastating, beautiful and wildly compelling—by the final chapters I was reading at sprint speed. Lucy Clarke is a peerless destination thriller writer and the luscious Azores setting is the perfect backdrop for her maddeningly clever, twisty plot. I inhaled it.”—Rosie Walsh, author of The One Day You Were My Husband
“Unsettling and enthralling, this is escapism at its best as Lucy does so well.”—Heidi Perks, author of Someone Is Lying
“Wish You Were Here is Lucy Clarke flying high, with a location that’s at once luscious and unsettling, a magnetic cast of characters, and a tricksy, deftly woven plot. At once a cautionary tale of a promised land and an examination of the complex dynamics in a tight-knit group of friends, this is a beautifully evocative and thoroughly engrossing novel. Destination thriller writing in a class of its own.”—Emylia Hall, author of The High Tide Murder
Praise for Lucy Clarke Thrillers:
“An addictive sun-soaked thriller with a killer twist. Unmissable.”—Marie Claire
“A gripping thriller, packed with unexpected twists, turns and complex secrets . . . The ultimate beach read.”—Cosmopolitan
“Full of suspense and unexpected thrills, it’ll be hard to put this book down as you try to figure out the ‘whodunit.’”—USA Today
“Lagoon swims and boozy nights turn sinister in an atmospheric thriller. Great Beach Reads.”—People
“[A]n intensely emotional story of love, loss and deception . . . Clarke skillfully envelops readers in a delicate, romantic story tinged with intrigue and set in a breathtakingly exotic locale.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The plot twists are good—too good to spoil . . . Clarke weaves secrets and betrayals and the inner journey of a quiet, appealing Everywoman.”—Booklist
“Vivid imagery, increasing tension, and smooth prose immerse the reader in the rhythm of the ocean and the isolation of life at sea. Fans of psychological suspense will be taken in by Clarke’s fast-paced and engrossing read.”—Library Journal
“Clarke keeps the pages turning . . . Liane Moriarty fans may want to check this one out.”—Publishers Weekly
“An intriguing and twisty thriller.”—Sunday Mirror
“This beautifully written story of secrets and sisterly bonds is twisty and intriguing – a total page-turner.”—Closer