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The Sanatorium

400 pages 2021 Thriller, Gothic Mystery 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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A former sanatorium converted into a luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps. A snowstorm cuts off all escape. A woman goes missing during a party. Detective Elin Warner must confront both the mystery and her own past before the storm clears. The Shining meets Agatha Christie.

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Clean — pure atmospheric thriller.

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Is This Book for You?

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Ending: Twist ending
Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Atmospheric Snowy Claustrophobic Creepy

Tropes: Isolated Hotel Swiss Alps Missing Person Gothic Architecture

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a standalone?

First in a series but works standalone.

Is the setting important?

Essential — the converted sanatorium is practically a character.

Is it scary?

More atmospheric dread than jump scares.

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