Breathe In, Bleed Out : A Horror Thriller Novel for Slasher Movie Fans - Brian McAuley

Midsommar meets Scream in this blood-soaked new adult horror thriller set in a remote healing retreat, from the author of Curse of the Reaper. Hannah has been running from her demons ever since she emerged from a harrowing wilderness trip without her fianc�. No one knows exactly what happened the day Ben died, and Hannah would like to keep it that way... even if his ghost still haunts her with vivid waking nightmares that are ruining her life. So when her friend group gets an exclusive invitation to a restorative spiritual retreat in Joshua Tree, Hannah reluctantly agrees in search of a fresh start. Despite her scepticism of the strange Guru Pax and his belief in the supernatural world, Hannah soon finds healing through all the yoga, sound baths, and hot springs offered at the tech-free haven. But this peaceful journey of self-discovery quickly descends into a violent fight for self-preservation when a mysterious killer starts picking off retreat attendees in increasingly gruesome ways. As the body count rises and Hannah's sanity frays, she'll have to confront her dark past and uncover the true nature of a ruthless monster hellbent on killing her vibe for good. An accomplished thriller in the vein of the slasher horror genre, Breathe In, Bleed Out is a razor-sharp read full of nostalgia for fans of classic horror movies. TropesHorror ThrillerSlasher HorrorOne by OneDark SecretsSpiritual Retreat