The Summer Guests

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INCLUDES A BONUS SHORT STORY BY LEE CHILD AND TESS GERRITSEN, STARRING JACK REACHER AND THE ENIGMATIC MAGGIE BIRD. The Summer Guests is a thrilling new mystery from a Sunday Times bestselling author. Maggie Bird's 'book group' consists of retired spies living quietly in the seaside town of Purity. This summer, they plan to indulge in reading and birdwatching, but trouble looms as summer guests arrive. Acting Police Chief Jo Thibodeau faces her own challenges with packed streets, bar brawls, and petty theft, compounded by the disappearance of a teenager near the lake. When a close friend becomes a prime suspect, Maggie and her Martini Club must set aside their leisurely pursuits to help. Jo grapples with a powerful family seeking answers and a meddlesome group of retirees. Together, can they navigate the complexities of the case and uncover one of the deadliest scandals their town has ever faced? This gripping tale has been described as 'The Thursday Murder Club on steroids.' Praised for her storytelling, the author captivates readers with an immersive and compelling narrative.