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The Ends of Things

A Novel

Audiobook (Includes supplementary content)
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2 of 2 copies available

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 ...

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      November 4, 2024
      A New York City lawyer gets mixed up with an enigmatic stranger during a Bahamian getaway in Chwialkowska’s hit-or-miss debut. Laura Phillips checks into the island resort with her boyfriend and colleague, Dave Mitchell, for a romantic getaway. There, Laura notices fellow guest Diana, who “seem to buck convention” by vacationing solo. With Dave preoccupied by work, the two women meet at a clothing store where Diana encourages Laura to shed her conservative attire in favor of a more flamboyant outfit. Over drinks and lunch, the two strike up a friendship and decide to go for a hike. Throughout the day, Laura tells Diana about Chloe Shipman, her estranged high school friend. Their friendship ended after Chloe started dating a boy Laura was interested in, who is now Chloe’s husband. On the hike, Laura and Diana fight after the latter posts a picture on Facebook without Laura’s permission. Shortly thereafter, Diana disappears. When Laura can’t find her, she contacts the police, triggering unforeseen consequences in her relationship with Dave and at work. While many of Laura’s and Diana’s actions feel unmotivated, Chwialkowska manages to deliver a satisfying conclusion that upends the conventions of a thriller plot. Unfortunately, many readers will be too frustrated to stick around for the good stuff. Agent: Emily Westcott, CAA.

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