{"product_id":"the-ends-of-things-paperback","title":"The Ends of Things - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra Chwialkowska\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA propulsive literary debut, The Ends of Things is both a thought-provoking suspense and a meditation on female friendship and agency--perfect for fans of The White Lotus and authors like Catherine Steadman and Rachel Hawkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe thought she had the perfect life ... until she met a stranger in paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Phillips always wanted to travel the world but was too afraid to go it alone. So when her new boyfriend, Dave, invites her on a romantic getaway to the remote island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, she jumps at the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs soon as they arrive at the Pink Sands resort, Laura and Dave are handed cocktails garnished with umbrellas and led to a luxurious suite. It's a lovers' paradise. But when they head down to the pristine beach, Laura notices an oddity among the sunbathing couples: a woman vacationing alone. Intrigued, Laura befriends the woman, Diana, and as they spend time together, Laura finds herself telling Diana secrets she's never shared with anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Diana unexpectedly disappears, Laura suddenly realizes how little she knows about this mysterious woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe police suspect Diana may be in danger, and soon Laura herself becomes embroiled in the investigation. Her worries swiftly turn into obsession: Who is Diana? Where did she go? Is she dead? Murdered? As Laura races to find out what happened--and prove her own innocence--she quickly realizes that nothing in this sun-soaked paradise is what it seems, and it's impossible to know who she can trust. What started out as a dream getaway is turning into a terrifying nightmare ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook discussion questions are available here: https: \/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/www.blackstoneaudio.com\/docs\/The_Ends_of_Things_Discussion_Guide.pdf\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42287530410119,"sku":"9798874746711","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/74f94ac01cc800425d1f6996030e1560.webp?v=1737878757","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-ends-of-things-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}