Synopsis
'Nikki Allen is one to watch!' – SARAH GOODWIN
'A great summer pick' – AMANDA REYNOLDS
'A trip you won't forget' – CHRIS BRIDGES
FIVE-STAR SERVICE. FIRST-CLASS MURDER.
On a sun-soaked voyage around enchanting French Polynesia, three rising stars, their CEO and their partners are living the dream: cocktails, coral reefs, and the promise of reward after a year of hard work.
But as the tight quarters of their luxury superyacht close in, tensions emerge - not just between the guests, but the jaded crew serving them. Soon, secrets surface, marriages crack, and danger stalks guests below the deck. And when a passenger is found dead, it's clear the glossy facade has shattered forever.
Because here on the high seas, everyone’s hiding something - and no one can escape what they've done . . .
Below Deck is the pulse-pounding destination thriller from Nikki Allen, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Clarke.
Praise for Nikki Allen
'A real slice of escapist reading . . . a great summer pick' – Amanda Reynolds, bestselling author of Close To Me
'I couldn't put it down!' – T.J. Emerson, bestselling author of The Last Mrs Sinclair
'It's a trip that you won't forget' – Chris Bridges, McDermid Debut Award shortlisted author of Sick to Death
'I couldn't wait to keep reading this . . . A destination thriller with something to say!' – Kingsley Pearson, prize-winning author of Flat 401
'The summer is coming and this is the perfect read for poolside cocktails. Loved it!' Rachel Wolf, author of Five Nights
Twisty, tropical and utterly gripping . . . First class' Hannah Brennan, author of No Safe Place
'A brilliant, twisty thriller . . . I was gripped' – Peter James, author of the bestselling Roy Grace series
'An absolute must-read for your summer - Nikki Allen is one to watch!' – Sarah Goodwin, bestselling author of The Yacht
'An accomplished white-knuckle ride from start to finish' – Kate Riordan, author of Richard and Judy bookclub pick The Heatwave
'The perfect summer read. I couldn't put it down!' – Natasha Boydell, bestselling author of The Fortune Teller
'Part reality show, part thriller, and 100% entertaining' – Sara Ochs, author of The Resort
Details
30 July 2026
9781035072002Reviews
A real slice of escapist reading. I really enjoyed the vicarious sail (I will NEVER go on a cruise in case of bad weather!) and all the subtle clues about who is after who. Nikki is so good at making every tiny detail authentic, so you can vividly imagine the setting and the cast of characters. It's an effortless read in the best possible way, and a great summer pick
A voyage into paradise with a stormy and violent conclusion. A tense, atmospheric thriller packed with dark secrets, simmering desires and bitter grudges. Allen effortlessly blends her exotic setting and twisty storytelling with complex characterisation and pressing social issues. I couldn't put it down!
This twisty thriller is a cleverly written journey into the dark reaches of deception and misogyny. It's a trip that you won't forget
Gripping. I couldn't wait to keep reading this. The combination of secrets, tension and a little bit of spice makes Below the Deck perfect for fans of Lucy Foley. A destination thriller with something to say
