The Retreat

what a wonderful book this was. A beautifully recognizable story with a continuous tension that reminded me of stories by Hitchcock, but also a mix of 'one flew over the cuckoo's nest' and Orwell's '1984'. I'm a fan of Ben.

Gripping from start to finish! Eloquently written drawing the reader in and taking them from laughter via pause for thought regarding the teachings shared at The Retreat and then on to helpless, breathless suspense at the turn of a page with just the right balance of “ I did NOT see that coming” moments! Excellent and I hope one day this gets to be on screen!

Brilliant, I wasn’t expecting a first book from an author to be as good as this truly was! I was there watching Max, one moment laughing then a turn of the page and breathlessly wishing I could help somehow, unable to put the book down, the descriptions brought the action and scenery vividly to life in my head! So many “I didn’t see that coming!!!” moments, well done everyone who made this happen but especially Mr Compson for letting this out, I hope there are more masterpieces to come!

Read The Retreat by Benjamin Compson I found myself sniggering, at times belly laughing and then rooted to the spot in suspense. Absolutely and utterly compulsive could not put the book down. I did try to guess the ending as one does, however it was even better. Can’t wait for the next book!