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OverviewThe Sanatorium took you to the Alps and chilled you to the bone. Now, The Wilds will take you deep into the woods . . . and out there, it's easy to get lost. '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 After the dark events that scarred her childhood, Kier Templer escaped her hometown and twin to live her life on the road. They've never lost contact until, on a trip to a Portuguese national park, Kier vanishes without a trace. Detective Elin Warner arrives in the same park ready to immerse herself in its vast wilderness - only to hear about Kier's disappearance, and discover a disturbing map she left behind. The few strangers at the isolated camp close ranks against her questions, and the park's wild beauty starts to turn sinister. Elin must untangle the clues to find out what really happened to Kier. But when you follow a trail, you have to be careful to watch your back... '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 * THE SANATORIUM was a No.1 Sunday Times paperback bestseller 08.01.22. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sarah PearsePublisher: Little, Brown Book Group Imprint: Sphere Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.515kg ISBN: 9781408729953ISBN 10: 1408729954 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 16 July 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPRAISE FOR THE WILDS -- - An atmospheric chiller with shocking twists -- SHARI LAPENA Grips from page one with its serpentine plot, powerful sense of place and mood of real menace. The Wilds is Sarah Pearse's best yet -- LOUISE CANDLISH An absolute winner! The Wilds gives us everything we crave in thriller writing: a rollercoaster of a plot, a strong and thoroughly appealing protagonist and an addictive literary voice painting rich portrayals of the characters and the ominous locale. This is a one-sitting read; plan your day accordingly -- JEFFERY DEAVER A wilderness thriller with a chilling depiction of emotional abuse at its core, it's engrossing, surprising and beautifully written -- MARK EDWARDS Layered, richly drawn, and utterly compelling. Sarah Pearse masterfully turns the screws of suspense, deftly twisting and subverting expectations until nothing and no one is what it seems. A must read! -- LISA UNGER Sarah Pearse always delivers a riveting read! The Wilds is a page-turning, unpredictable, and brilliantly plotted thriller that had me double-checking my locks -- ASHLEY ELSTON The Wilds is classic Sarah Pearse: a big, complicated, suspenseful mystery, infused with a technicolor range of emotion. Heartbreaking and cathartic -- FLYNN BERRY PRAISE FOR SARAH PEARSE -- - Spine-tingling, with twists you'll never see coming. A must-read -- RICHARD OSMAN I absolutely loved The Sanatorium - it gave me all the wintry thrills and chills -- LUCY FOLEY An eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat -- REESE WITHERSPOON Creepy, deeply claustrophobic, twists and turns galore, this book is a towering example of a masterful hand at work -- DAVID BALDACCI So atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills -- CLAIRE DOUGLAS Recalls Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller -- AJ FINN A chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting -- T.M. LOGAN A world-class thriller writer. Superb -- STEVE CAVANAGH Menacing, creepy . . . echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier * DAILY MAIL * Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension . . . Shocking and chilling -- NITA PROSE Guaranteed to give you goosebumps * WOMAN & HOME * Will have you looking over your shoulder as you read . . . wonderfully chilling -- ASHLEY AUDRAIN Ramps up the creepiness at every turn * OBSERVER * PRAISE FOR SARAH PEARSE -- - Spine-tingling, with twists you'll never see coming. A must-read -- RICHARD OSMAN I absolutely loved The Sanatorium - it gave me all the wintry thrills and chills -- LUCY FOLEY An eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat -- REESE WITHERSPOON Creepy, deeply claustrophobic, twists and turns galore, this book is a towering example of a masterful hand at work -- DAVID BALDACCI So atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills -- CLAIRE DOUGLAS Recalls Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller -- AJ FINN A chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting -- T.M. LOGAN A world-class thriller writer. Superb -- STEVE CAVANAGH Menacing, creepy . . . echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier * DAILY MAIL * Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension . . . Shocking and chilling -- NITA PROSE Guaranteed to give you goosebumps * WOMAN & HOME * Will have you looking over your shoulder as you read . . . wonderfully chilling -- ASHLEY AUDRAIN Ramps up the creepiness at every turn * OBSERVER * Author InformationSarah Pearse lives by the sea in South Devon with her husband and two daughters. She studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Warwick and worked in Brand PR for a variety of household brands. After moving to Switzerland in her twenties, she spent every spare moment exploring the mountains in the Swiss Alpine town of Crans Montana, the dramatic setting that inspired her debut novel, The Sanatorium, which was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and became an instant New York Times bestseller and a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller. The Retreat was also a Sunday Times bestseller and No.1 Kindle bestseller. The Wilds is her third novel. You can find Sarah on Twitter @SarahVPearse and Instagram / TikTok @sarahpearseauthor Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |