Below The Deck: The Brand-New, Addictive, Escapist Thriller For Fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Clarke

OUT ON THE WATER, THERE'S NOWHERE TO HIDE

On a sun-soaked voyage around enchanting French Polynesia, three rising stars, their CEO and their partners are living the dream: cocktails, coral reefs, and the promise of reward after a year of hard work.

But as the tight quarters of their luxury superyacht close in, tensions emerge - not just between the guests, but the jaded crew serving them. Soon, secrets surface, marriages crack, and danger stalks guests below the deck. And when a passenger is found dead, it's clear the glossy facade has shattered forever.

Because here on the high seas, everyone’s hiding something - and no one can escape what they've done...

Praise for Nikki Allen:

'A brilliant, twisty thriller . . . I was gripped' – Peter James, author of the bestselling Roy Grace series

'An absolute must-read for your summer - Nikki Allen is one to watch!' – Sarah Goodwin, author of The Yacht

'An accomplished white-knuckle ride from start to finish' – Kate Riordan, author of The Heatwave

'The perfect destination thriller to lose yourself in this summer' – Natasha Boydell, author of The Fortune Teller

'A twisty debut' – Amanda Reynolds, author of Close To Me

'Dangers and secrets lurk in the shadows in this unputdownable destination thriller' – Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver

'The thriller debut of the summer!' – Sara Ochs, author of The Resort

© 2026 Pan (Audiobook): 9781035072026

Release date

Audiobook: 30 July 2026