Opivnichnyi Benket (Опівнічний бенкет)

A luxury retreat on the British coast is meant to be the perfect escape — curated guest list, wellness promises, and an owner who controls every detail. In Opivnichnyi Benket (Опівнічний бенкет), the grand opening of a holiday complex called “The Manor” takes place on the summer solstice, when the atmosphere should feel magical and exclusive. Instead, the night spirals into tension, buried grudges, and an unstoppable chain of events that ends in fire… and victims.

The host believes she can keep “bad energy” out by watching guests through surveillance cameras and filtering who gets in. But cameras can’t track the past — and in the surrounding darkness, old secrets return with force. Locals resent the resort’s influence and the restrictions around the coastline, while guests arrive carrying their own hidden motives. As midnight approaches, suspicion spreads: someone is lying, someone is watching, and someone is prepared to take revenge.

This Ukrainian-language thriller by Lucy Foley is for readers who love twisty mystery novels, locked-room tension, and stories where every character has something to hide. If you enjoy modern crime fiction with multiple perspectives, escalating dread, and a finale that forces you to rethink what you believed, this book will deliver.

Perfect for: fans of psychological suspense, contemporary British mysteries, and page-turners that feel cinematic. A great pick for your next book club discussion — because everyone will have a different suspect.