Synopsis
WELCOME TO PARADISE!
Or so the staff say as they greet the Hamiltons on the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives resort.
And it starts off that way: snorkelling in the serene blue sea, champagne picnics on powder-white sand, and moonlit walks under the stars.
But lies lurk beneath the luxury, because each of the guests has a secret… and they're not the only ones.
Months later, a grisly discovery is made.
Whatever happened to the Hamiltons? And how did their once-in-a-lifetime trip turn into the holiday from hell?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780241997369
- Number of pages: 336
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 20 mm
- Weight: 235g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Life is too short for poor books….
I was so looking forward to this book. As a lucky one time visitor to the Maldives I was looking forward to reminiscing about my own experience. I had also... READ MORE
Gripping
Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.
What a setting! The writing took me to the heat and beauty of the Maldives, which was very much appr... READ MORE
Sun sea and secrets
The Maldives, everyone’s perfect idea of sun, sea and luxury! But for the Hamilton family it is sun, sea and the worst place in the world to be. Arriving... READ MORE
A compelling and glamourous thriller that's all about the sun, sea, sand and secrets
4.25*
I needed some glamour in my life so I knew as soon as I read the synopsis that I needed to read The Guests and it didn't disappoint - I devoured t... READ MORE
A quick holiday read...
Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin for allowing me this ARC...
This was an enjoyable, quick read for me - one that I can imagine packing in my suitcase t... READ MORE
I really want to go to that holiday resort!
First - I want to go to that holiday resort!! Well, perhaps if I win the lottery.
This entertaining book proved to be an easy and very interesting read. ... READ MORE
Gripping
A gripping start, with the discovery of a recently buried skull on a private beach of an exclusive luxury island resort in the Maldives. The story then r... READ MORE
Fascinating
I read an eARC of this book so thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley.
This is a gripping thriller that I couldn’t put down. We follow a fami... READ MORE
Great read - even with the name checking of her own book
What a brilliant read. I didn’t see any of the twists coming - Alexa, Cara, Zach, Cindy and the employee- Devi what a cast of characters and blimey! What. ... READ MORE
A twisting thriller which is an ideal holiday read
I loved The Beach Party by this author; I have been to Majorca on numerous occasions & could imagine myself in the setting. Moving on to this new book, I h... READ MORE
Edgy thriller
@addictedtobks
A holiday of a lifetime in the Maldives.. or is it!? Tampered with diving equipment. Unusual accidents. Are they being targeted? Setup? T... READ MORE
A great page-turner!
Cara and Zach Hamilton have embarked on a luxury family holiday to the Maldives with their teenage daughter, Alexa. The resort is beautiful, the weather gl... READ MORE
Don't holiday here!
Don't holiday here!
Another fast paced read from Nikki Smith.
An idyllic island resort, but people have troubles.....( relationship, parent... READ MORE
The perfect summer holiday read that you won’t be able to put down!
Are you ready to go to paradise? The Hamiltons are off to the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives and a luxury resort. Snorkelling in the serene blue s... READ MORE
Interesting read
Carla and Zach Hamilton and daughter Alexa are taking a much-needed holiday in a luxurious 5-star resort on the island of the Maldives. Everything is perf... READ MORE
Loved it
Loved this easy to read pacey book by Nikki Smith. But it you will love it.
Great holiday read
Perfect holiday read - set in an amazing glamorous location with so many twists and turns. This kept me hooked from start to finish - as soon as a horrifyi... READ MORE
Great summer / beach read
Cara, Zach and their daughter Alexa escape to the Maldives on a 5 star eco resort on a picture book island. Despite the surroundings, the family find it ha... READ MORE
Idyllic Location, Not-So-Idyllic People!
This was a great book that whisks you away to an actual paradise and shows you how the 1% live…and how privilege won’t shield you from bad things happening... READ MORE
Ridiculous Over the top!
I love a twisty, suspenseful storyline - especially when it's based in a beautiful location! It initially started out quite interesting - with lots of char... READ MORE
Great Read!
Thank you to Nikki and her publishers for this early review copy.
Pleased to report that this is a great read unless of course you are off to the Maldives... READ MORE
The Maldives was not like this
Having been lucky enough to recently spend a wonderfully relaxing holiday in the Maldives, I am so glad I took “The Guests” as my holiday read.
Set in ... READ MORE
lots of drama
Set in the Maldives, The Guests is written as a countdown. It was entertaining and kept me intrigued.
However, the ending was a bit of a disappointment ... READ MORE
The Guests
When we first meet them, Zach and Cara, along with their daughter Alexa, are just completing the last leg of travel to a luxury resort island in the Maldiv... READ MORE
A great summer read
The Maldives, a dream destination. A place where wishes and fantasies come true. Unfortunately this is not the case for the Hamilton family who are on a m... READ MORE
Addictive read
With many thanks to Netgalley and Ellie Hudson for the early access arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily
Oh Nikki Smith! Yet again I h... READ MORE
5* Book
Wow this book blew me away and I could not put it down. 5* review from me!
I absolutely love a destination psychological thriller that flies me to an ex... READ MORE
A summer scorcher
Nikki Smith does it again. Another enthralling read- this time set in the beautifully picturesque Maldives with clear water, burning sand and a lot of unha... READ MORE
An excellent summer mystery
The Guests was the type of sizzling mystery that makes you long for summer – it was scorching, full of secrets and had some breath-taking twists.
I lov... READ MORE
The Guests by Nikki Smith
This is the first book I’ve read by Nikki Smith but it certainly won’t be the last. I love me a destination thriller and this one had me gripped within its... READ MORE
A great summer read
The Maldives, a dream destination. A place where wishes and fantasies come true. Unfortunately this is not the case for the Hamilton family who are on a m... READ MORE
Was this written by AI??
Story is a carbon copy or Ali Lowe’s the private Island. Either these authors both attended the same “how to write a story” course or it’s AI that designed... READ MORE