I loved this book! I’ve read all Lucy Clarke’s other books and would say this is definitely the best one. It’s beautifully written and very atmospheric. I’d definitely it.

This was an okay read but for me something just did not gel. Bea is a good character and I enjoyed getting to know her and reading about the traumatic events that lead her to The Surf House. The other characters are not particularly likeable and they were hard to connect to but they served their role in the plot well.
There are times the plot becomes ridiculous and I could not believe what I was reading. Overall this was an okay read.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for an advance copy.

I was SO excited to get an advance copy of this book, I love the way Lucy Clarke writes and The Surf House definitely hit the mark.
The descriptive way the setting was written was beautifully immersive and set the scene perfectly.
With lots of twists and unexpected turns along the way that you'd want and expect from a Lucy Clarke novel, this kept me guessing right to the end. I devoured this in a day!
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the eARC.

I loved this book. It gripped me over Christmas and I couldn’t put it down. I loved the surfing, and the scenery in Morocco.

I Love Lucy!
Once again she smashes it with The Surf House.
From the opening lines grabbing you, the characters who jump right off the page, the tension bubbles constantly amongst the glittering Moroccan sunshine and sea.
Her writing style is so easy to absorb yourself in - this is a book to take on holiday and end up getting sunburned by the pool with because you just have to read one more chapter….
I don’t generally write synopses as everyone else it, does but give my opinion on the book experience itself. The Surf House does not disappoint with plenty of questions and twists, and would make a wonderful TV drama series.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is a great story with so many twists and turns that you can't see what is coming! You may think you do, but do you really?!

The Surf House takes readers on a captivating journey to the sun-soaked cliffs of Morocco, where a group of travellers seeks solace in the sun and waves at a coastal retreat. While it initially presents itself as a serene escape from the pressures of everyday life, the novel quickly reveals its darker undertones, as a mysterious disappearance threatens to unravel the calm.

Bea arrives at The Surf House after a harrowing experience in Marrakesh, looking for a place to recover and reflect. The house, perched high above the sea, offers the perfect refuge—but there’s something not quite right. When Bea starts to dig into the past, she uncovers a chilling mystery involving a woman named Savannah who vanished a year earlier, leaving behind no trace. Despite walking the same beaches, meeting the same guests, and staying in the same place, Savannah's fate remains shrouded in secrecy.

The writing in The Surf House is lush and immersive, transporting the reader to the bustling markets of Marrakesh and the picturesque coastline of Morocco. The vivid descriptions of the locations, the atmosphere of the surf house, and the characters' emotional landscapes make for a compelling, multi-sensory experience. It’s a story that combines a sense of adventure with a heavy dose of suspense, perfect for readers looking to lose themselves in a summer mystery.

The book introduces a rich cast of characters, each with their motivations and secrets. The diversity of personalities—from likeable to questionable—adds layers of complexity to the story. Bea, the protagonist, brings a strong emotional core to the book, and her search for the truth about Savannah’s disappearance keeps the reader hooked. The narrative is mostly told from Bea’s perspective, allowing readers to slowly piece together the puzzle of what happened a year before.

The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, making it difficult to put down. Corruption, missing travellers, and deceitful secrets all come to the forefront as Bea uncovers the hidden truths within The Surf House. The author is a master at misdirection, leading the reader in one direction only to completely upend expectations. The ending is as shocking as it is satisfying, offering a conclusion that leaves a lasting impact.

For fans of gripping, atmospheric thrillers with complex characters and plenty of suspense, The Surf House is a must-read. It’s the perfect summer escape—one that will keep you turning pages and second-guessing everything you thought you knew.

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What I love about Lucy Clarke books is that we get to travel the world through the pages. This time we are in Morocco, with Bea and the guests at the Surf House. I really felt that I was there in the markets of Marrakech and on the coast with the surfers. Such beautiful writing had me right there with the characters, a lovely escape.

This was a cast of so many different characters, from all walks of life. I loved that there was a mix here, some more likeable than others. This is a book that was hard to put down, there is always something happening. From corruption to missing travellers, there is always tension and mystery. Mainly told from Bea’s perspective, we learn what has happened at the Surf House a year earlier when Savannah was there, and now with Bea asking questions.

You might think you have it all worked out, but if you have read this author before, you will know that she loves to misdirect you. The ending was shocking and very addictive to read. The perfect summer read, I could not get enough.

Thank you so so much to Harper Collins UK on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on February 27th, this is a must read for thriller lovers.

With many thanks to Netgalley for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily
Another cracker from the wonderful Lucy Clarke. The descriptive narrative is on point and you get a real sense of the surfing life and the passion behind it. Bea is a likeable character and most of the story is told from her POV. There is a lot going on in the book which just adds to the mystery and intrigue and the author really ramps up the pace in the latter half. Although you know nothing is as it seems I personally didn’t guess the outcome at all. A rollercoaster of a story

Bea is a disillusioned hungry model who throws in the towel during a photo shoot in Marrakesh. With nowhere to go or to turn too, she wanders the streets deciding what to do next. She takes a wrong turn and ends up in an alleyway closely followed by 2 men. An altercation occurs and she's rescued by Marnie, but not before injuring one of the men. Needing an escape she travels down the coast with Marnie to help at the Surf House.
Marnie and her partner Ped built the Surf House bed and breakfast, to appeal to surfers. But soon after her arrival Seth arrives looking for his sister Savannah, who was last seen at the Surf house a year previous. Bea agrees to help him but is not aware of the danger she's in.
Lucy Clarke is fast becoming an auto read for me. This novel was particularly descriptive especially when reading about surfing, the scents and sounds of Morocco are on every page. This novel was tense and a sense of mistrust and unease throughout. I loved it

Lucy Clarke is one of those authors who I will always jump at, at the chance to read whatever her newest book is.

The Surf House was so mysterious and I loved it.
We meet Bea, an ex model, who finds herself in a tricky situation in Marakesh. She is saved by a random woman, Marnie, who she has never met, and drives her to safety at The Surf House.

Throughout the story, we get to learn of Bea's time at The Surf House and what she overcomes, and we join her on a new adventure. Thinking of home, Bea finds herself wanting to stay exactly where she is, until a piece of The Surf House's history is unveiled. Bea makes it her mission to understand what happened to Savannah, a US traveller who went missing the prior year.

I found the story addictive and thrilling and could not put the book down once I got stuck in! Lucy has a way with being able to introduce twists and turns, and when you think you've got it all figured out, she swoops in and adds a twist and you're caught off guard!

This was a 4.5 star read for me.

I really loved this book. Bea is working as a model in Marrakesh. When she decides to pack in her job, she becomes involved in a nasty incident in the city, from which she is rescued by Marnie. Marnie takes her to the property on the coast that she owns with her partner and which is a haven for surfers. Bea starts to work their in exchange for her board and lodging. But all is not as it seems in this idyllic spot and when an American man turns up looking for his sister who was last seen at the Surf House a year ago, Bea finds herself helping him in his search. This is a great story in a lovely setting and the twists just keep on coming! Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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The Surf House by Lucy Clarke is out on 25th February 2025...

I have followed Lucy's writing career since her debut novel The Sea Sisters...

Lucy shares with us on social media her huge passion for surfing and travelling...
Both are incorporated in to her new novel..

Book Review
Colours always grab your attention immediately don't they, they certainly do mine..
I just love the cover of The Surf House...
We meet an array of characters in this story....
Bea is working as a model in beautiful Marrakesh. She seems almost detached from her job and one day stands up and leaves. It all becomes too much for her. While taking a walk, she is followed by two men who try to rob her. While help comes to her unexpectedly, a life changing moment sends her life on such a different path to the one she was just on.
Settling in at The Surf House and needing her friendship with the owner Marnie, Bea sees that she also needs to reconnect with herself and find out who she really is.
I loved how she begins to find out the things in life she enjoys and bring comfort, most of which have been suppressed or curtailed due to her career. Her love of baking helps her focus and gives her a moment to enjoy something wonderful.
Learning to surf gives her hope and seems full of promise.
I adored Bea in this story. Her strength and resilience shone through so many times even though she seemed almost as if she had nothing to give anyone.
She needed someone to love her for herself..
I so wanted that for her.
The authors descriptions of Marrakesh were wonderful and encouraged me to perhaps research it for a trip some day. I must admit I was swept away by its sunshine and beautiful setting..
Seems almost too good to be true...
Secrets and lies are entwined in Bea's story and all is not as it seems in The Surf House.
She values her friendship with the owner Marnie and seems very taken with night surfer Aidan.
But why does nobody seem to know or want to talk about the young woman who vanished the previous year without a trace.

Well worth your time...

Thank you to the publisher for approving an arc via netgalley!

I was really excited when Lucy Clarke announced this book, having read The Castaways and The Hike, I knew I was in for a ride with this one!

The Surf House follows Bea, a model who quits her job mid shoot, and gets into trouble, and ends up meeting Marnie, who own the surf house. She stays with Marnie and Ped, whilst helping out for board and food. But then Seth shows up, looking for his sister Savannah, who went missing a year ago after staying at the surf house. I genuinely didn’t know who to trust, I even thought Bea might know more than we see on the page. Thisbook had so many twists and turns, and they all joined so perfectly at the end, everyone seemed to be hifing something and I had new theories every few chapters, some closer to the actual truth than others, but I was satisfied with how it turned out.

The Surf House is a tense book, and has a general feeling of unease woven throughout, and the reveals at the end had me literally gasping, because it was such a crescendo of everything that had happened! I flew through this book, and I have to read the rest of Lucy Clarke’s backlist, and I am bow a massive thriller person, but Lucy Clarke’s books always end up being such brilliant reads!

I am giving The Surf House 4.5 stars and I am looking forward to both the next one, and reading the backlist!

What can I say, another great thriller from Lucy Clarke. I have read a few of her books and this book doesn’t disappointment.
I loved the beautiful setting of this book and could visualize the setting of the landscape. I was particularly attracted to the cover.

Bea is sent to Morocco on a modelling assignment. Upon leaving her hotel, she is mugged and a woman (Marnie) helps her to escape. Having no money, bag, passport Bea travels with Marnie to the Surf House that she manages and story develops from there.

This is a fast paced thriller which I read within a few days, with a lot of twist and turns in this story line leading me to continue reading to get to know the truth, I was totally immersed.

I would recommend this book thanks to netgalley for an ARC of this book.

Another city, another modelling contract and another day of being posed, powdered and photographed, it all becomes too much for Bea and after plunging herself fully clothed into the pool of the Marrakesh riyadd where the photoshoot is taking place, Bea walks out on her modelling contract.

Tired and alone, the Medina well behind her Bea finds herself in a very different part of Marrakesh, realising her mistake she turns to head back only to find her way blocked by two men, menace radiating from every pore. Thats when she meets Marnie, appearing out of nowhere and coming to her aid, taking her home and giving her a place to stay whilst she sorts out her stolen passport and belongings.

Home is a remote hostel on the Atlantic coast where life is easy, people come and go as they please, the waves pound the beach and the days turn into weeks as Bea finds herself giving a hand run the place in return for her accomodation.

Impeccable scene setting and great characterisation made this an an enthralling read. The sights and sounds of Morocco radiated off the page and the twists kept on coming. Nothing is as it seems and this was a gripping read from start to finish. Totally recommended.

Ohhhh this was was my first Lucy Clarke book and I can see what all the hype is over this author !!

The Surf House is a very colorful slow burn , that will make you feel like your in Morocco and pick up surfing !

The premises of this book was very different and bounced back and forth between two time lines and dual narrators, and the first few pages you are pulled in by the unstable , spiraling out of control model Bea who has had enough of living a life she does not want, and finds herself in an encounter that could end her life.

From here the story takes a turn of it's own and your left juggling what is going to happen and what did happen ??!!

Lucy's writing is very descriptive and had the sense of danger lurking, but my only qualms about The Surf House was I felt the story kept repeating it self and I did struggle to keep engaged , but overall I am really glad I toughed it out and want to head to Tofino now and take up surf lessons .

Thank you so much Netgalley, HarperCollins UK and Lucy Clarke for this taunting ARC!

Respectfully Another Read by Angie

Absolutely brilliant book!
I am a big fan of this author and love the writing style!
I cant wait to read more!

A very tense and atmospheric mystery book that is well written with strong characters and an interesting suspicious plot.
The setting of Morocco is picturesque but also fraught with cultural differences that often takes Bea by surprise.
As the plot unfolds and the twists build up, it all culminates in a harsh satisfying end!

The Surf House by Lucy Clarke.

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From the start this book will you hooked. Bea is working as a model on a shoot in Marrakesh when she walks out and doesn't return. She gets attacked and her things are stolen when Marnie comes along and saves the day and of course Bea. She lets her move in to the surf house. A beautiful tranquil spot. She starts to help out to pay her way. When an American turns up looking for his missing sister everything starts to unravel. What happened to Savannah? And will the truth finally come out.

As soon as I was accepted to read this one I jumped straight in to reading it on my kindle. The Surf House is definitely one of those books that will be hard to put down. I found it fast paced and quite an intriguing read. I enjoyed all the characters and the location was superb. The flashbacks from Savannah was a lovely touch and her diary entries.

Thank you HarperCollins UK and Netgalley for a gifted copy of this book.