The Host Legendary mystery author J. R. Alastor's books are sold all over the world, but no one knows his real name. After years hiding in the shadows, he has sent out six invitations to an exclusive murder mystery retreat on his private island. The Assistant Mila del Angel has been hired to ensure the week runs smoothly. She has yearned for revenge on a ghost from her past for years - and this could be her chance to get it. The Players The six bestselling thriller writers accept their invitations without question - it's an opportunity any author would kill for. The Game What should have been a week of trope-filled games takes a sinister turn when one guest is found dead, and the others find themselves in the midst of a nightmare drawn from Alastor's dark imagination. They may have written thrillers - but now they and Mila must survive one...