The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware

We are delighted to share that our May 2026 pick for the HIF Book of the Month is The Woman in Suite 11, by Ruth Ware.

Her only alibi is her worst enemy…

The Woman in Suite 11 sees the return of journalist Lo Blacklock in a gripping new thriller from bestselling author Ruth Ware, following the huge success of the Netflix adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10 starring Keira Knightley.

Trying to relaunch her career after motherhood and the pandemic, Lo is invited to the glamorous opening of a luxury Swiss hotel owned by elusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann. But when a late-night visit to his suite leads her to a terrified woman claiming to be in danger, Lo is dragged into another twisting mystery that spirals into a white-knuckle chase across Europe.

Packed with glamour, paranoia and razor-sharp suspense, The Woman in Suite 11 is Ruth Ware at her brilliant, page-turning best.

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A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there
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About the Book

Paradise comes at a price . . .

The stunning mountain views. The beautiful shore of Lake Geneva. The terrified woman held in the suite belonging to the hotel’s millionaire owner.

Lo Blacklock’s all-expenses paid trip to a luxury Swiss chateau should have been the ideal return to work. But as her past catches up with her, the millionaire’s mistress demanding that Lo help her escape, and a body turning up in the room next door, forces Lo to ask how far she would go to help someone she’s not even sure she can trust…

About the author

Ruth Ware is an international number one bestseller. Her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs Westaway, The Turn of the Key, One by One, The It Girl , Zero Days, One Perfect Couple and The Woman in Suite 11 have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the Sunday Times and New York Times, and have sold more than ten million copies. Her books have been optioned for both film and TV, and she is published in more than 40 languages. Ruth lives near Brighton with her family. You can find her on social media @ruthwarewriter or at ruthware.com