“The Ends of Things captivates you immediately with its dark mystery, nail-biting suspense, and dreamy seaside resort setting. But what it leaves you with is a profound understanding of the power and passion of female friendships.” Liz Tuccillo, New York Times bestselling coauthor of He’s Just Not That into You and writer on Sex and the City
Description
A propulsive literary debut, The Ends of Things is both a thought-provoking suspense and a meditation on female friendship and agency—perfect for fans of The White Lotus and authors like Catherine Steadman and Rachel Hawkins.
She thought she had the perfect life … until she met a stranger in paradise.
Laura Phillips always wanted to travel the world but was too afraid to go it alone. So when her new boyfriend, Dave, invites her on a romantic getaway to the remote island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, she jumps at the chance.
As soon as they arrive at the Pink Sands resort, Laura and Dave are handed cocktails garnished with umbrellas and led to a luxurious suite. It’s a lovers’ paradise. But when they head down to the pristine beach, Laura notices an oddity among the sunbathing couples: a woman vacationing alone. Intrigued, Laura befriends the woman, Diana, and as they spend time together, Laura finds herself telling Diana secrets she’s never shared with anyone.
But when Diana unexpectedly disappears, Laura suddenly realizes how little she knows about this mysterious woman.
The police suspect Diana may be in danger, and soon Laura herself becomes embroiled in the investigation. Her worries swiftly turn into obsession: Who is Diana? Where did she go? Is she dead? Murdered? As Laura races to find out what happened—and prove her own innocence—she quickly realizes that nothing in this sun-soaked paradise is what it seems, and it’s impossible to know who she can trust. What started out as a dream getaway is turning into a terrifying nightmare …
Praise
“The Ends of Things captivates you immediately with its dark mystery, nail-biting suspense, and dreamy seaside resort setting. But what it leaves you with is a profound understanding of the power and passion of female friendships.” Liz Tuccillo, New York Times bestselling coauthor of He’s Just Not That into You and writer on Sex and the City
“I could not put this book down! Riveting, suspenseful, and whip smart, The Ends of Things is an ingenious psychological thriller. Sandra Chwialkowska is a mesmerizing writer, and this stunning debut novel is an absolute must-read.” Amy Chua, Yale Law professor and New York Times bestselling author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and The Golden Gate
“Chwialkowska’s page-turning thriller…details the intricacies and bonds of female friendships…A unique mystery/thriller debut.” Booklist
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Release Date | January 14, 2025 |
| Release Date Machine | 1736812800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction, Genre Fiction, Psychological, Literary Fiction, Romance, Romantic Suspense |
Author Bio
Sandra Chwialkowska is a writer and television producer who lives in Los Angeles. Most recently, she sold and developed an original TV pilot for ABC with Marc Webb attached to executive produce and direct. Previously, she served as coexecutive producer and number two on the Golden Globe–nominated ABC series Alaska Daily, created by Oscar-winning writer Tom McCarthy and starring two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank. Before that, Sandra served as coexecutive producer and number two on the Paramount+ summer action-adventure series Blood & Treasure and has developed TV series with studios such as ABC Signature, Participant, and Gaumont and for networks such as ABC, Freeform, Bell Media, CBC, and Corus.
Sandra holds a BA in literature and film studies from Yale, and she studied creative writing at Oxford. The Ends of Things is her first novel.
Narrator Bio
Barrie Kreinik is an actor, singer, playwright, and voice-dialect coach based in New York City. Her audiobook narrations have earned an AudioFile Earphones Award. A graduate of the Brown/Trinity MFA acting program, she is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.
Overview
A propulsive literary debut, The Ends of Things is both a thought-provoking suspense and a meditation on female friendship and agency—perfect for fans of The White Lotus and authors like Catherine Steadman and Rachel Hawkins.
She thought she had the perfect life … until she met a stranger in paradise.
Laura Phillips always wanted to travel the world but was too afraid to go it alone. So when her new boyfriend, Dave, invites her on a romantic getaway to the remote island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, she jumps at the chance.
As soon as they arrive at the Pink Sands resort, Laura and Dave are handed cocktails garnished with umbrellas and led to a luxurious suite. It’s a lovers’ paradise. But when they head down to the pristine beach, Laura notices an oddity among the sunbathing couples: a woman vacationing alone. Intrigued, Laura befriends the woman, Diana, and as they spend time together, Laura finds herself telling Diana secrets she’s never shared with anyone.
But when Diana unexpectedly disappears, Laura suddenly realizes how little she knows about this mysterious woman.
The police suspect Diana may be in danger, and soon Laura herself becomes embroiled in the investigation. Her worries swiftly turn into obsession: Who is Diana? Where did she go? Is she dead? Murdered? As Laura races to find out what happened—and prove her own innocence—she quickly realizes that nothing in this sun-soaked paradise is what it seems, and it’s impossible to know who she can trust. What started out as a dream getaway is turning into a terrifying nightmare …