The Pact, 9780008772505
Paperback
Literary dreams turn deadly: ambition, secrets, and a killer revealed?
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The Pact

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    12 January 2026

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Summary

‘Clever and twisty’ Jackie Kabler

‘I loved this intriguingly unique and dark tale. It has everything I need as a reader’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An unmissable psychological dark academia thriller: Saltburn meets Lucy Clarke’s The Hike. Pre-order now!

WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO BREAK?

Tess enters the prestigious and exclusive Ravensthorpe Writing College with dreams of literary greatness, but soon discovers that ambition comes at a cost.

Drawn into a tight…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008772505
ISBN-10:0008772509
Author:Lisa Walker
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HQ Digital
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:12 January 2026
Weight:270g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm x 21mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for The Pact:

‘Clever and twisty’ Jackie Kabler

‘A dark and twisty story of the consequences of toxic ambition that will keep you guessing until the very end’ Kayte Nunn

This quirky and unpredictable suspense is as twisty as Spain’s Camino de Santiago!’ Allie Reynolds

‘The path to Santiago is never straight — and neither is the truth in this gripping, twist-filled murder mystery’ Donna M Cameron

‘Pacy, twisty and layered revenge tale’ Joanna Barnard

Praise for Lisa Walker:

‘Authentic and enriched by hard-won psychological insights’ The Sydney Morning Herald

‘Engaging, action-packed, fast-paced’ Books and Publishing

‘Strong, authentic female characters. A ripper read’ The Big Issue

‘Multifaceted, fresh and entertaining’The Adelaide Advertiser

‘Clever sleuthing, lively characters, vibrant setting and snappy pace’ Sisters in Crime

‘Spiced with quirky humour’ TheHerald Sun

About The Author

Lisa Walker

Lisa is the author of eight novels including Liar Bird (HarperCollins, 2012) Sex, Lies and Bonsai (HarperCollins, 2013) and Paris Syndrome (HarperCollins 2018). She has also had a radio play produced for ABC RN, was the winner of the Byron Writers Festival short story award and has a PhD in creative writing. She lives on the far north coast of NSW.

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