The Wilds

The Wilds by Sarah Pearse is an evocative and engrossing thriller set in the depths of a Portuguese national park. After the traumatic events of her childhood, Kier Templer has been living life on the road, far away from her hometown and twin sibling. The two have managed to stay in touch, until one fateful trip to the national park, where Kier mysteriously vanishes without a trace.

Detective Elin Warner arrives at the park seeking solace and a retreat from her own troubles, only to be confronted with Kier's disappearance. A chilling map left behind by Kier raises more questions than answers, and the elusive strangers at the isolated campstonewall Elin's enquiries. The once magnificent wilderness soon turns sinister, and it becomes evident that Elin is not just solving a missing person's case, but delving into the dark unknown.

As Elin begins to untangle the web of clues left in Kier's wake, she must navigate the treacherous terrain and hidden dangers that lurk in the woods. Each discovery inches her closer to the truth but also places her in greater peril. When following a trail, one must always be vigilant, for danger can strike from the shadows.

'The most addictive book I've read in a long time... This book really gets you thinking' * Reader Review

'A book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with its blend of psychological depth and thrilling suspense' * Reader Review

'Amazing. Made me love reading again' * Reader Review

'An atmospheric chiller with shocking twists' SHARI LAPENA

'Grips from page one with its serpentine plot and mood of real menace' LOUISE CANDLISH

'Everything we crave in thriller writing. This is a one-sitting read' JEFFERY DEAVER

'A complex story with skilful twists, leading us to a breathless conclusion' LUCY CLARKE

'Intelligent, twisty, stylish and incredibly suspenseful' WILL DEAN

'An addictive, atmospheric mystery in a spectacular setting' T.M. LOGAN

'A stunning, sweeping suspense which leaves you reeling' JANE CORRY

'Will leave your jaw on the floor' MATTHEW BLAKE

'I was gripped and moved. A cracker of a thriller' EVE CHASE

'Whiplash-inducing twists. Utterly gripping' JOHN MARRS

'An engrossing, surprising wilderness thriller' MARK EDWARDS

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