The Creepy Retreat: Thriller Book Lover's Weekend with Bestselling Authors

Thriller readers' favorite weekend of the year. Meet bestselling authors, make new book besties, and celebrate all things creepy. The Creepy Book Club presents our biggest and best Creepy Retreat yet. MORE bestselling authors. MORE books. MORE laughs. MORE unforgettable moments. MORE time with your favorite authors and book besties. Simply put... MORE of everything you love. Whether you're attending your very first book event or reuniting with besties you've met through The Creepy Book Club, The Creepy Retreat is designed to be your perfect weekend. Spend your days meeting bestselling authors, collecting signed books, discovering your next favorite read in the Author Expo, diving into meaningful conversations, and making lifelong book besties. The best part? There isn't a "right" way to experience The Creepy Retreat. Want to attend every author panel? Go for it. Want to spend hours chatting with fellow readers by the pool? We love that for you. Need a little quiet time between sessions? That's welcome, too. This weekend is yours to enjoy however you choose. Coming solo? You're in good company. Many of our attendees come on their own, and one of the things we're most proud of is the welcoming community we've built. From the moment you arrive, you'll be surrounded by people who share your love of creepy books and genuine connections. You don't have to be a member of The Creepy Book Club to attend—but we have a feeling you'll want to join by the end of the weekend. Included with a $549 Creepy Weekend Pass: • Three days of panels and conversations with New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors • Three-day access to the Author Expo featuring up to 50 thriller, mystery, and true crime authors • Welcome Reception with light bites, select wine, mocktails, and entertainment • Official Creepy Retreat swag bag with bookish goodies • Signing opportunities with all headlining authors • LIVE book chat, book club style - book selection coming soon • Join us Saturday night for a scary movie night! Get cozy and prepare for a few screams • Join us for a final night of laughs with a Comedy Show, entertainer to-be-announced! • Optional group workout sessions (weather permitting) Included with a $249 Social Pass: Coming as a plus one, or aren't into the book stuff? Check out our social ticket to all of the evening fun! You do not need this ticket if you purchase a Creepy Weekend Pass. • Access to the welcome reception with light bites, select wine, mocktails and entertainment • Get cozy and prepare for a few screams at Saturday's movie night • Join in for the final night of laughs at the Comedy Show, entertainer to-be-announced! Included with a $199 Saturday Day Pass: • Access to Saturday headlining author sessions • LIVE book chat, book club style - book selection coming soon • Author signings with select headlining authors • Day access to author expo to meet up to 50 upcoming true crime, thriller, mystery authors • Does not include the scary movie night evening event (purchase a social ticket to attend this). Included with a $199 Sunday Day Pass: • Access to Sunday headlining author sessions • Author signings with select headlining authors • Day access to the author expo to meet up to 50 upcoming true crime, thriller, and mystery authors • Does not include the comedy night evening event (purchase a social ticket to attend this). Hotel Information Hotel accommodations are not included with your event ticket. We've secured a discounted room block at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, where the event takes place. Staying at the host hotel means you're never far from the fun and it's where many attendees gather to keep the conversations going long after the day's events end. You're welcome to stay wherever you'd like, but our room block has sold out in previous years, so we recommend booking early. Creepy Retreat Merchandise: If you're coming to this event, we already know you are well-read. But, if you want to be well-dressed and accessorized, check out our 2027 Creepy Retreat merch!