An exclusive thriller writer’s retreat hosted on a private island turns lethal when one of the authors is found murdered.
“Twisty and fabulously fun . . . This debut is not to be missed!”—Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the Lie
“Deliciously twisted . . . perfect for thriller fans hungry for a fresh spin on a locked-room murder mystery.”—Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child
When renowned anonymous author J. R. Alastor hires former aspiring writer Mila del Angél to host a writing retreat at his private manor off the coast of Maine, she jumps at the chance—particularly since she has an axe to grind with one of the invitees. The guest list? Six thriller authors, all masters of deceit, misdirection, and mayhem.
Confess the crimes, survive the tropes.
Alastor and Mila have masterminded a week of games, trope-fueled riddles, and maybe a jump scare or two—the perfect cover for Mila to plot a murder of her own. But when a guest turns up dead—and it’s not the murder she planned—Mila finds herself trapped in a different narrative altogether.
One by one, you’ll lose your turn.
With a storm isolating the island, and the body count rising, Mila must outwit a killer who knows literally every trick in the book.
Until only one of us remains . . .
Download and start listening now!
"Diabolical and utterly entertaining . . . Ande Pliego delivers a delicious twist on a locked-room thriller with Clue and And Then There Were None vibes. Filled with a rich mix of hidden identities, shifting alliances, shocking murders, and secrets, You Are Fatally Invited drops readers into the middle of the scariest writers retreat ever and dares them to figure their way out."
— Darby Kane, #1 internationally bestselling author of Pretty Little Wife
Twisty and fabulously fun, You Are Fatally Invited is a locked-room mystery that readers won’t want to put down. With its clever use of tropes and an expertly drawn cast of characters . . . This debut is not to be missed!
— Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the LieDeliciously twisted . . . perfect for thriller fans hungry for a fresh spin on a locked-room murder mystery.
— Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth ChildWickedly delightful mayhem! It’s Agatha Christie on steroids.
— Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles seriesThis meta, ironic, fun thriller will keep you turning pages late into the night. You won’t know who did it or how or why until the very juicy end!
— Sascha Rothchild, Emmy award–winning author of Blood SugarAs fun and as intense as a game night with friends . . . It’s a pitch-perfect debut.
— Kellye Garrett, author of Missing White WomanThis is the debut of 2025! Riveting . . . You Are Fatally Invited winks at the tropes while delivering twist after twist after twist.
— Alex Finlay, USA Today bestselling author of If Something Happens to MeOne of the most entertaining thrillers I’ve read in a long time . . . Clear your weekend, because once you start, you won’t want to put it down.
— Kristen Perrin, USA Today bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own MurderPliego has concocted the perfect recipe for murderous mayhem, and I couldn’t put it down.
— Jilly Gagnon, author of All Dressed UpA darkly glittering gem of a book! Enthralling and deliciously clever, You Are Fatally Invited pays homage to the best mystery tropes while also smartly upending them.
— Emily Bain Murphy, author of Enchanted HillA murderously fun thriller, full of dark games, and trope-fueled puzzles . . . This is the most intriguing locked-room thriller I’ve read yet!
— Jessica Payne, author of Never Trust the HusbandAgatha Christie meets Knives Out in this intricately plotted and compelling thriller which that will have you racing through the pages to find out what happened. A superb debut from an author to watch and one of the best books I’ve read all year.
— Rhiannon Barnsley, author of The CliqueOriginal and atmospheric.
— Catherine Cooper, author of The IslandYou Are Fatally Invited is a novel with black ink in its veins and a cheeky smile on its face. RSVP immediately.
— A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowDiabolical and utterly entertaining.
— Darby Kane, #1 internationally bestselling author of Pretty Little WifeAnd Then There Were None via Knives Out meets . . . On Writing?! An ingeniously plotted, deliciously dark treat for thriller fans. I enjoyed every page.
— Catherine Ryan Howard, #1 bestselling author of The TrapAgatha Christie meets Knives Out in this intricately plotted and compelling thriller which that will have you racing through the pages to find out what happened.
— Rhiannon Barnsley, author of The CliqueAnd Then There Were None via Knives Out meets . . . On Writing?! An ingeniously plotted, deliciously dark treat for thriller fans—I enjoyed every page.
— Catherine Ryan Howard, #1 bestselling author of The TrapReaders who love puzzles, locked-room mysteries, and Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None will enjoy this inaugural effort by Pliego, with its chilling conclusion.
— Library JournalAnd Then There Were None via Knives Out meets . . . On Writing?! An ingeniously plotted, deliciously dark treat for thriller fans—I enjoyed every page.
— Catherine Ryan Howard, #1 bestselling author of The TrapI absolutely loved it! It kept me guessing till the very end. It’s a ten out of ten from me. . . . A great holiday read.
— Anne Twist, mother of Harry and Gemma StylesOne of the most entertaining thrillers I’ve read in a long time.
— Kristen Perrin, USA Today bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own MurderA darkly glittering gem of a book!
— Emily Bain Murphy, author of Enchanted HillTwisty and fabulously fun, You Are Fatally Invited is a locked-room mystery that readers won’t want to put down. With its clever use of tropes and an expertly drawn cast of characters.
— Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the LieAs fun and as intense as a game night with friends.
— Kellye Garrett, author of Missing White WomanRiveting . . . You Are Fatally Invited winks at the tropes while delivering twist after twist after twist.
— Alex Finlay, USA Today bestselling author of If Something Happens to MeAnd Then There Were None via Knives Out meets . . . On Writing?! An ingeniously plotted, deliciously dark treat for thriller fans.
— Catherine Ryan Howard, #1 bestselling author of The TrapA murderously fun thriller, full of dark games, and trope-fueled puzzles.
— Jessica Payne, author of Never Trust the HusbandDebut mystery author Pliego delivers a fresh and satisfying take on the classic locked-room murder mystery.
— BooklistBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Dawn Harvey has been performing for as long as she has been able to walk and talk and sing. She was already a stage and film actress when she began her voice-over career and now is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator.
Feodor Chin, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an actor classically trained at the American Conservatory Theater and UCLA. His acting career includes numerous credits in film, television, theater, and voice-over.
John Lee is the winner of numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He has twice won acclaim as AudioFile’s Best Voice in Fiction & Classics. He also narrates video games, does voice-over work, and writes plays. He is an accomplished stage actor and has written and coproduced the feature films Breathing Hard and Forfeit. He played Alydon in the 1963–64 Doctor Who serial The Daleks.
Will Damron has won several Earphones Awards and been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has had acting roles off-Broadway and on stage and screen throughout the country.
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw is a queer actor and voice artist based in NYC. She came to narration with a background in classical and period-drama theater and trained in the UK at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.