Alison disappeared during a vacation on the Caribbean island of Saint X, leading to a mystery that remained unsolved for years.
On the fictional Caribbean island of Saint X, Alison Thomas, a beautiful and privileged college student, vanished without a trace during a family vacation. Her body was later found in nearby waters, sparking a media frenzy and a complex investigation that highlighted the island’s social and economic disparities. The case went cold until years later, when Claire, Alison’s younger sister who was only seven at the time of the tragedy, encounters Clive Richardson, one of the original suspects, in New York City. Claire becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth, leading her to delve into the dark tourism industry of Saint X, the underbelly of the island’s society, and the lives of the men who were last seen with Alison. The novel “Saint X” by Alexis Schaitkin intertwines multiple perspectives and timelines, exploring themes of identity, obsession, and the impact of grief and loss. It’s a psychological drama that examines the complexities of the characters’ lives and the haunting effects of an unsolved crime.