The Astrology House: A Novel BY Carinn Jade

Stars Harbor Astrological Retreat promises an idyllic escape for a group of wealthy Manhattanites, but simmering resentments and long-held secrets turn their retreat into a deadly affair. This suspenseful debut, reminiscent of Liane Moriarty and Katy Hays, centers around Margot, a newly minted partner at her law firm, struggling with the pressures of her career and a fraught personal life. Overwhelmed by her eighty-hour work weeks, a strained relationship with her brother Adam, and the emotional toll of infertility, Margot desperately seeks solace.

At Stars Harbor, a stunning waterfront Victorian house offers Instagram-worthy views and nightly astrology readings, the perfect backdrop for Margot and her friends to unwind. Adam, an author, sees the retreat as a chance to rekindle the romance with his wife Aimee, who masks her troubled past with a curated social media facade. Their friend Farah, a seemingly successful doctor, battles her own demons as she grapples with the loss of control in her life.

Unbeknownst to them, Rini, their enigmatic astrologer host, harbors the darkest secret of all. She has meticulously orchestrated the retreat with a hidden agenda, one that ensures one guest will not survive their stay. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the group is drawn into a web of deceit and danger, culminating in a shocking death.

Stars Harbor Astrological Retreat delivers a fresh, twisty narrative filled with suspense, exploring themes of ambition, deception, and the lengths people go to protect their secrets. This gripping debut will keep readers on edge until the final, unexpected twist.