THE SANATORIUM MADE YOUR BLOOD RUN COLD. NOW, GO DEEP INTO THE WOODS WITH THE WILDS . . .
''An atmospheric chiller with shocking twists'' SHARI LAPENA
''Addictive'' T.M. LOGAN
''Everything we crave in a thriller, a one-sitting read'' JEFFERY DEAVER
In Portugal''s national park, dark forests close in from all sides and only a few campers brave the loneliness. It''s easy to get lost out here, but when solo traveller Kier Templer goes missing, there are signs she was in danger before she even left her home in Devon.
Detective Elin Warner is supposed to be off duty, until she discovers a troubling clue Kier left behind and becomes determined to track her down. But when the campsite closes ranks against Elin''s questions, the isolation starts to turn sinister . . .
A stunning, atmospheric thriller which makes you question what to fear most - the wilds, the strangers living in it . . . or the person closest to you?
''Dark, twisty, with an excellent sense of place'' STUART MACBRIDE
''Made me love reading again'' ***** READER REVIEW
''A master of suspense'' LUCY CLARKE
''Addictive. This book really gets you thinking'' ***** READER REVIEW
''Exceptional'' SUN
''Psychological depth and thrilling suspense'' ***** READER REVIEW
''Grips from page one'' LOUISE CANDLISH
''A must-read for anyone who likes a psychological ride'' ***** READER REVIEW
''Hitchcockian tension. Riveting'' WILL DEAN
''Sarah Pearse is the master of creating an atmosphere'' ***** READER REVIEW
''Will leave your jaw on the floor'' MATTHEW BLAKE
''Twisty and frankly shocking'' ***** READER REVIEW
''Beguiling and immersive'' DAILY MAIL
Industry Reviews
An
atmospheric chiller with
shocking twistsThe Wilds is a
superb Elin Warner thriller.
Intelligent, twisty, stylish and incredibly suspenseful. Had a genuine feel of
Hitchcockian tension and dread - brilliant on gaslighting, trauma and coercive control - even in a beautiful Portuguese setting.
RivetingGrips from page one with its
serpentine plot,
powerful sense of place and
mood of real menace.
The Wilds is Sarah Pearse's best yetHer usual
beguiling combo of immersive plot and smart dialogue . . . But it's the
powerful sense of place which really sets this apart . . . The plotting, which is exceptional, grapples with themes of
coercive control and the legacy of childhood trauma. But it's the way Pearse approaches
the enduring power that some landscapes have over our emotions which is the
standout success of this book - DAILY MAIL