The Hostess

Paperback Published on: 15/01/2026
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Synopsis

"Deliciously dark... Wow! What a wild ride!" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book was utterly gripping - I couldn't put it down! Just when you think you've got it figured it out - bam, the story hits you with something you didn't see coming!" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I still can't believe what happened in that Hampton house, with its wraparound porch, Corinthian columns, and unobstructed views of the endless ocean. All I know is, I could never go back there again. Not after everything that happened...

Natalie and her husband decide to escape the city for a much-needed break. After suffering from a terrible accident, Natalie needs some time and space to recover. So when they find a gorgeous rental home on an estate in the Hamptons available at the last minute, it seems too good to be true.

The owner of the estate, Sadie, is beautiful, elegant and wealthy, and Natalie is immediately drawn to her.

But as the women begin to bond, Natalie can't shake the feeling that Sadie is hiding something beneath her polished exterior.

When Natalie discovers that the previous guest disappeared without a trace, dark questions surface: Who exactly is the hostess? What are her secrets? And can Natalie uncover the truth, before it's too late?

Don't miss Courtney Psak's next unputdownable thriller, The Hostess, perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh and Daniel Hurst!

Praise for Courtney Psak and The Hostess:
"Will keep you turning the pages until the final, killer twist" Lisa Unger

"This book was so good. Layered with so much tension and drama, it was hard to put it down... The ending was a "didn't see that coming" one that was perfect" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Twisting, propulsive, and unsettling" Carter Wilson

"From the starting page I was drawn in and hooked in, this book is full of suspense, tension, secrets and lies and murder, all the things that make up a great thriller" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Had me riveted to my seat the whole time" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I did not see the ending coming, and I enjoyed this book very much" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399748162
  • Number of pages: 304
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 216g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Hostess
Chilling!
Very chilling and quite haunting. It was darker than I expected but kept me gripped. The twists are very unexpected. You won't want to put it down, or be i... READ MORE
Pamela B
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Hostess
Brilliant page turner. I flew through this one.
Natalie is struggling emotionally after an accident that nearly cost her life. She is on medication that sometimes causes hallucinations and she is finding... READ MORE
cosylittlereadingcorner
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The Hostess
Four stars!
The Hostess is a sleek, unsettling psychological thriller that slowly tightens its grip until you realise you have been holding your breath for chapters. ... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
The Hostess
Brilliant!
Sadie and Tom Wilson are a very wealthy couple who live in the Hamptons. They have a guest house on their property and whilst Tom is away Sadie decides to ... READ MORE
Stephanie Bull
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Hostess
thrilling read
A last-minute escape to the Hamptons. A beautiful estate. A hostess who seems too perfect. From the very first page, The Hostess invites you into a world w... READ MORE
Leanne H
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.