If you’re looking for something to fill the void left by The White Lotus, what’s better than a book that will give you all the same thrills, twists, and mysteries?
After an explosive season three finale on April 6, you’re probably itching to get stuck into another thriller set in a stunning location with some twisted characters. These 8 books should fill that void nicely while you wait for The White Lotus season four!
If you’re missing the stunning Thai scenery from The White Lotus season three, Sara Ochs’ The Resort will take you back to Thailand with some twisted characters that give Jon Gries’ character, Greg/Gary, a run for his money! If you’re into rich people who do awful things, the characters in See How They Fall by Rachel Paris feel just like those who frequent The White Lotus.
Whether you love The White Lotus for the comedy, the dark subplots, or the thrilling twists, these books will have something for you.
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‘You’re Invited’ by Amanda Jayatissa
Image Credit: Courtesy of Amazon Does a bunch of rich people with ulterior motives on a tropical vacation sound familiar to you? Amanda Jayatissa’s addictive thriller book feels just like a trip to The White Lotus.
After not hearing from her best friend Kaavi for years, Amaya was surprised to receive an invite to her over-the-top wedding in Sri Lanka. Amaya was even more surprised to find out Kaavi’s fiancé is her ex-boyfriend. Consumed by jealousy, rage, and denial, Amaya must stop the wedding – no matter the cost.
When ugly rumors about Amaya spread and Kaavi is missing/presumed dead, all evidence points to Amaya. But each of the wedding guests has their own secret agenda, so who is the one preventing Kaavi from having her happily ever after, and why are they also after Amaya?
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‘The Resort’ by Sara Ochs
Image Credit: Courtesy of Amazon Set in Thailand and focused on a group of expats trying to run from their past, The Resort feels like it could be a spin-off of The White Lotus season 3.
Cass fled to Thailand’s world-famous party island, Koh Sang, looking for an escape. The island has three rules: leave the past behind, always be careful of who you trust, and if someone discovers who you really are, run.
Years after her arrival, Cass is still running from her past and is working as a local dive instructor on the island alongside the Permanents, a group of expats who are also trying to outrun their past. But when mysterious deaths keep happening on the island, including one of Cass’s dive students, Cass’s past is finally catching up to her. Will Cass be able to keep running, or will justice ultimately be served?
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‘Bad Tourists’ by Caro Carver
Image Credit: Courtesy of Amazon Caro Carver’s dynamic leading women have similar vibes to The White Lotus season 3 trio Jaclyn, Laurie and Kate (played by Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon and Leslie Bibb).
Darcy, Camilla, and Kate (yep, same name) are traveling to the Maldives to embrace a fresh start in life after going through nasty divorces.
Darcy is learning to embrace herself as a free woman, Camilla is starting a new journey as a fitness influencer and Kate is finally writing a book of her own stories after telling other people’s stories for so long.
What better place to celebrate new beginnings than the Sapphire Island Resort? It’s exclusive, isolated, and luxurious. But when a body appears on the beach and the resort is harboring a killer, all the guests’ secrets are threatened to be revealed. Loyalty is questioned and lies are told, but will the power of female friendship withstand a mystery as dark as this?
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‘One In Four’ by Lucinda Berry
Image Credit: Courtesy of Amazon The White Lotus’ themes of murder, trauma and dark secrets converge in One In Four.
Dr. Laurel Harlow is doing something she never thought she’d do – be a therapist on a reality TV show.
Her job of helping treat a mansion of former child TV stars sounds easy due to her years of experience, but it quickly becomes challenging when one of the stars ends up dead while the cameras are rolling. Laurel must work to uncover everyone’s secrets without revealing her own. The mansion is full of narcissists and attention seekers, but everyone is shying away from the spotlight. Laurel will stop at nothing to solve this murder, even if it means risking everything she’s worked for.
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‘See How They Fall’ by Rachel Paris
Image Credit: Courtesy of Amazon An unexpected death and a fight over inheritance seem like something from The White Lotus.
In See How They Fall, Skye married into the affluent Turner family and thought she had it all. But a few years later, she’s struggling to balance living a wealthy lifestyle, keeping her secrets, and raising her daughter, Tilly.
When the family patriarch, Sir Campbell Turner, dies unexpectedly, an illegitimate heir comes to claim his stake. Reluctantly, the Turners invite him to a family weekend retreat, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when someone ends up dead and someone else is fighting for their life. Will a detective’s investigation provide justice for the Turner family or cause the powerful dynasty to collapse?
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‘The Ends of Things’ by Sandra Chwialkowska
Image Credit: Courtesy of Amazon Like Lucia and Mia in The White Lotus season 2 and, Chelsea and Chloe in season 3, friends on vacations can lead us into dark mysteries.
Laura Phillips was consumed by wanderlust but was too afraid to travel alone. When her boyfriend Dave invites her to a romantic getaway to Eleuthera, a remote island in the Bahamas, she is eager to go. What started as a lover’s paradise went awry when Laura met Diane, a woman sitting alone. Laura instantly befriends Diane and tells her secrets she’s never told anyone.
When Diane goes missing, Laura realizes she told Diane everything about her, but she knows nothing about Diane. Laura stops at nothing to find Diane, and when she realizes nothing in this resort is as it seems, this dream vacation quickly turns into a nightmare.
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‘Very Bad Company’ by Emma Rosenblum
Image Credit: Courtesy of Amazon This darkly funny mystery reads as if there was a crossover episode between The White Lotus and Succession!
Executives at Aurora, a trendy tech startup, gather all of their employees for a lavish retreat in Miami each year. Aurora’s newest hire, Caitlin Levy, is excited to be the new head of events and take advantage of all the amazing benefits. When a high-level executive goes missing after the first night, the future of the company is in jeopardy.
Caitlin and her team must tap into their corporate strengths, partaking in brainstorming sessions, team-building exercises, and business dinners to solve this mystery and keep Aurora afloat.
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‘The Perfect Couple’ by Elin Hilderbrand
Image Credit: Courtesy of Amazon If you haven’t already watched The Perfect Couple on Netflix, it’s the best come-down from The White Lotus and the book on which the series is based is even better.
It’s summer in Nantucket, AKA wedding season. Every coastal girl dreams of walking down Main Street as the sun sets on Madaket Beach, and the groom’s wealthy parents have spared no expense to ensure that the Otis-Winbury wedding is one that everyone will remember.
However, when a body is discovered in Nantucket Harbor hours before the ceremony, it becomes memorable for all the wrong reasons. Everyone in the wedding party is a suspect, and the Chief of Police Ed Kapenash must try and solve the mystery while learning that no family is perfect. As the investigation unfolds, you won’t want to put down this sizzling summer beach read.
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