The Refuge
It seems like any normal day on The Amarant, a luxury hotel in Montana where the rich pay to commune with nature. But when an abandoned child is discovered on the grounds, the staff quickly learn how far some locals will go to keep the truth about the girl’s past buried.
Praise for The Refuge
“Carly Hillman's debut novel is a gripping mystery that asks important questions like, ‘How did she have time to write this while working for me?’”
— Stephen Colbert,
Emmy Award-winning host of The Late Show
“Hillman debuts with an impressive dual-timeline thriller… Fans of character-driven suspense should check this out.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Carly Hillman's The Refuge is a masterful literary thriller debut… With lyrical prose and an intricate mystery, The Refuge is reminiscent of Tana French and Miranda Cowly Heller, making Hillman a wildly talented writer to watch.”
— Ashley Woo,
Author of Wildwood
"A sparkling, atmospheric mystery from a bright new literary voice. The Refuge will haunt you long after you finish the last page."
— Jessica Goodman,
NYT Bestselling Author of The Counselors
“The Refuge is a riveting thriller about trust, belonging, and how well we really know the people closest to us. It's a suspenseful page-turner and a heartfelt coming-of-age story that will move you deeply. I couldn't put it down.”
— Ali Jaffe Ramis,
Founder of The Late Show Book Club
"A deeply atmospheric page-turner that will transport you into a completely different world. The Refuge is a beautifully written and chilling thriller."
— Olivia Muenter,
USA Today Bestselling Author of Little One