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Still thinking about White Lotus Season 3? SAME. If you're craving more luxurious settings, chaotic friend dynamics, and at least one suspicious death, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of What to Read Next, I’m sharing 5 twisty vacation thrillers that will make you question your next group trip. These books are filled with murder, mystery, and that same unhinged-glamour energy we loved from the show.

Grab your piña colada and let’s dive into books that are just as deadly as they are dramatic. 🌴🔪

Books Recommended:

•  One of the Girls by Lucy Clark https://amzn.to/3FWQRG6
• The Trip by Phoebe Morgan https://amzn.to/43ALJRS
• Bad Tourists by Caro Carver https://amzn.to/3DWaA8p
• The Resort by Sara Ochs https://amzn.to/4je4Aqh
• The Fury by Alex Michalides https://amzn.to/3Eh6Zld

💻 Read the full list of 10 vacation thrillers on the blog: https://whattoreadnextblog.com/vacation-thrillers/

⏱️ Timestamps:

 00:00 – Welcome & Intro: White Lotus Season 3 may be over, but the vacation vibes (and drama) live on

00:28 – Why vacation thrillers make the perfect post-White Lotus reading escape

00:40 – 📖 One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke

01:28 – 📖 The Trip by Phoebe Morgan

01:58 – 📖 Bad Tourists by Caro Carver

02:28 – 📖 The Resort by Sara Ochs

02:58 – 📖 The Fury by Alex Michaelides

03:38 – Bonus: Love locked-room mysteries? More recs in the archives

03:52 – Outro: Rate, review, and share your favorite vacation thriller

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