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
"Her 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
"Another exceptional read from Pearse" - SUN
"A slow burn across two timelines, this covers hefty themes in an atmospheric mystery" - HEAT
"Eerily atmospheric with gripping twists" - PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH
"Menacing, creepy . . . echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier" - DAILY MAIL
"Guaranteed to give you goosebumps" - WOMAN & HOME
"Ramps up the creepiness at every turn" - OBSERVER
