An absolute winner! <i>The Wilds</i> gives us <b>everything we crave in thriller writing</b>: a <b>rollercoaster of a plot</b>, a strong and thoroughly appealing protagonist and an <b>addictive literary voice</b> painting rich portrayals of the characters and the ominous locale. <b>This is a one-sitting read; plan your day accordingly</b>

- JEFFERY DEAVER,

A <b>deeply compelling, tightly plotted, and transportive read.</b> A <b>master of suspense</b>, Pearse weaves <b>a complex story with skilful twists, leading us to a breathless conclusion</b>. A must-read for 2024

- LUCY CLARKE,

An <b>addictive, atmospheric mystery</b> in an <b>absolutely spectacular setting</b>: if you enjoyed <i>The Sanatorium</i> you're going to love this

- T.M. LOGAN,

A <b>dark and twisty </b>mystery with an<b> excellent sense of place</b>: a talented writer <b>getting better with every book</b>

- STUART MACBRIDE,

Her usual <b>beguiling combo of immersive plot and smart dialogue </b>. . . But it's the <b>powerful sense of place</b> which really sets this apart . . . The plotting, which is exceptional, grapples with themes of <b>coercive control and the legacy of childhood trauma</b>. But it's the way Pearse approaches <b>the enduring power that some landscapes have over our emotions</b> which is the <b>standout success of this book</b>

DAILY MAIL

<i>The Wilds </i>is a <b>superb </b>Elin Warner thriller. <b>Intelligent, twisty, stylish and incredibly suspenseful</b>. Had a genuine feel of <b>Hitchcockian tension and dread </b>- brilliant on gaslighting, trauma and coercive control - even in a beautiful Portuguese setting. <b>Riveting</b>

- WILL DEAN,

Another <b>exceptional read </b>from Pearse

SUN

A <b>stunning, sweeping suspense</b> which <b>leaves you reeling</b>

- JANE CORRY,

<i>The Wilds</i> is <b>the perfect thriller for your summer holiday</b>. With <b>delicious atmospherics, compulsively readable characters and secrets that will leave your jaw on the floor</b>, Sarah Pearse has surpassed her own dazzling standards and written her best book yet. <b>A must-read</b> for all thriller fans

- MATTHEW BLAKE,

A slow burn across two timelines, this<b> </b>covers <b>hefty themes in an atmospheric mystery</b>

HEAT

A wilderness thriller with a chilling depiction of emotional abuse at its core, it's <b>engrossing, surprising and beautifully written</b>

- MARK EDWARDS,

<b>Transporting, beautifully written</b>, the story shifting with each satisfying dark twist, <b>I was both gripped and moved </b>by <i>The Wilds</i>. <b>A cracker of a thriller, I just loved it</b>

- EVE CHASE,

<b>A fabulous thriller</b> that has a lot to say about controlling relationships and whether to trust first impressions. <b>I was completely immersed </b>in the setting of a Portuguese National Park - loved it!

- NIKKI SMITH,

<i>The Wilds</i> has <b>an incredible sense of place</b>. I could smell the pine needles and feel the mist on my face. <b>An eerie and atmospheric destination thriller with some mind-bending twists! </b>

- ALLIE REYNOLDS,

<i>The Wilds</i> is <b>visceral, evocative and crackles with tension</b>. It's a <b>totally engrossing, immersive and thought-provoking read</b>, and a brilliant conclusion to a trilogy that marries edge-of-the-seat thrillers with deeply transporting writing

- EMYLIA HALL,

With <b>whiplash-inducing twists </b>and an intricately plotted story, Sarah Pearse writes with such <b>inimitable style and confidence</b>, it's hard to believe this is only her third novel. <b>Utterly gripping</b>

- JOHN MARRS,

Sarah Pearse <b>always delivers a riveting read</b>! <i>The Wilds </i>is a <b>page-turning, unpredictable, and brilliantly plotted</b> <b>thriller </b>that had me double-checking my locks

- ASHLEY ELSTON,

It's <b>Sarah Pearse's best book yet</b> (a very high bar). <b>Smart, shocking and scary</b>, <b>the twists had me turning pages at breakneck speed</b>. <i>The Wilds</i> is everything you want a thriller to be - a cracking plot, perfectly told. I miss Elin already

- NIKKI MAY,

<b>Layered, richly drawn, and utterly compelling</b>. Sarah Pearse <b>masterfully turns the screws of suspense, deftly twisting and subverting expectations</b> until nothing and no one is what it seems. A <b>must read</b>!

- LISA UNGER,

<i>The Wilds</i> is classic Sarah Pearse: a<b> big, complicated, suspenseful mystery</b>, infused with a technicolor range of emotion. <b>Heartbreaking and cathartic</b>

- FLYNN BERRY,

<b>Eerily atmospheric with gripping twists</b>

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<b>Spine-tingling</b>, with <b>twists you'll never see coming</b>. A <b>must-read</b>

- RICHARD OSMAN,

I <b>absolutely loved</b> The Sanatorium - it gave me <b>all the wintry thrills and chills</b>

- LUCY FOLEY,

An <b>eerie</b>, <b>atmospheric </b>novel that had me completely <b>on the edge of my seat</b>

- REESE WITHERSPOON,

<b>Creepy, deeply claustrophobic, twists and turns galore</b>, this book is <b>a towering example of a masterful hand at work</b>

- DAVID BALDACCI,

So atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with <b>cleverly executed twists </b>and a <b>finale that gave me the chills</b>

- CLAIRE DOUGLAS,

Recalls <b>Agatha Christie at her darkest</b>. A <b>fresh</b>, <b>daring</b>, <b>irresistible </b>thriller

- AJ FINN,

A <b>chillingly vivid</b> thriller in a fantastic setting

- T.M. LOGAN,

A <b>world-class</b> thriller writer. <b>Superb</b>

- STEVE CAVANAGH,

<b>Menacing, creepy</b> . . . echoes of <b>Hitchcock and du Maurier</b>

DAILY MAIL

Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension . . . <b>Shocking and chilling</b>

- NITA PROSE,

Guaranteed to give you <b>goosebumps</b>

WOMAN & HOME

Will <b>have you looking over your shoulder</b> as you read . . . <b>wonderfully chilling</b>

- ASHLEY AUDRAIN,

Ramps up the <b>creepiness </b>at every turn

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