The Retreat

Name: The Retreat
Brand: Mulholland
Price: 40.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder
ISBN: 9781549165085

✍️ Elisabeth de Mariaffi

Reader Score

4.4

(1 review)

$40.00

Available to order — ships in 7–14 business days.

🧠

Psychological Horror

Explore more Psychological Horror books →

🏛 Mulholland 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Compact Disc ISBN: 9781549165085

📝 Description: The Retreat

The Retreat by Elisabeth de Mariaffi offers a blend of suspense and psychological horror for listeners seeking atmospheric dread. As a compact disc release from Mulholland in 2021, this title sits at the intersection of women’s fiction and amateur sleuth mysteries, promising tension without relying on supernatural clichés. Readers drawn to psychological thrillers will find a narrative focused on internal unease and mounting paranoia rather than overt gore or ghostly apparitions. The story unfolds through a lens of domestic suspense, exploring the fragile boundaries between sanity and fear. It appeals to those who enjoy slow-burn tension where the horror stems from human psychology and isolation. The format allows for an immersive experience, letting the auditory delivery heighten the sense of isolation and mystery. This is a book for fans of psychological fiction who prefer their horror grounded in realistic threats and emotional depth rather than the occult.

💎 Our verdict on The Retreat

“

🩸

Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Elisabeth de Mariaffi crafts a masterful study of domestic suspense, successfully blending psychological thriller elements with genuine horror undertones. The narrative excels in building tension through isolation rather than relying on overt scares, creating a pervasive sense of internal unease that lingers long after the final chapter. This approach suits readers who appreciate slow-burn storytelling and complex emotional landscapes over traditional jump scares. While it may not satisfy those seeking supernatural action, its focus on the fragility of sanity offers a refreshing alternative in the genre. The auditory format further amplifies the atmospheric dread, making it an immersive experience for fans of realistic, character-driven horror fiction.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Elisabeth de Mariaffi crafts a masterful study of domestic suspense, successfully blending psychological thriller elements with genuine horror undertones. The narrative excels in building tension through isolation rather than relying on overt scares, creating a pervasive sense of internal unease that lingers long after the final chapter. This approach suits readers who appreciate slow-burn storytelling and complex emotional landscapes over traditional jump scares. While it may not satisfy those seeking supernatural action, its focus on the fragility of sanity offers a refreshing alternative in the genre. The auditory format further amplifies the atmospheric dread, making it an immersive experience for fans of realistic, character-driven horror fiction.