The Retreat by Mark Edwards is an atmospheric psychological thriller that merges local, sinister folklore with intense, slow-burn tension in an isolated North Wales setting. The story centers on Julia, a grieving mother running a writers' retreat, who teams up with a visiting novelist to uncover the truth behind her daughter's disappearance and a legendary, child-sacrificing witch. Read the full, detailed summary and review at Fictionophile . El Retiro - Mark Edwards
