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The thrilling new mystery from the bestselling author of The Sanatorium
Series: Elin Warner Series
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The 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 Wilds by Sarah Pearse is an evocative and engrossing thriller set in the depths...
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The 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 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
The Sanatorium was a No.1 Sunday Times paperback bestseller 08.01.22.
Series: Elin Warner Series
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15% offThe Wilds
The 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 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...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Wilds
GETTING LOST IS EASY. GETTING BACK IS MURDER... '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...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408729953
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 July 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 515g
Pages: 432
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About the Author
Sarah 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 @sarahpearseauthorAlso by Sarah Pearse
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