
Her new novel is The Last Ferry Out.
"[N]ot alone in [her] obsession with suspense set in the middle of complicated social spiderwebs," for People magazine Bartz tagged seven "novels [that] deliver twisted group dynamics and drama aplenty (and — bonus! — fill that White Lotus-shaped hole in your life)." One title on the list:
The Last Session by Julia BartzRead about the other thrillers on the list.
In this genre-blending thriller (that just happens to be written by my sister), a young woman travels to the New Mexican desert to stay at a mysterious wellness center that promises to help her open herself to love. At first, her stay at the quirky compound — amid a group of charismatic leaders and lovelorn attendees of all stripes — seems to bring her closer to enlightenment. But nothing and no one are what they seem.
Also see Molly Odintz's five top new thrillers for White Lotus fans.
--Marshal Zeringue