The Wilds
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by Sarah Pearse
Publication Date: July 16, 2024
Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books
Hardcover: 400 Pages
Publisher Description
About the author
Sarah Pearse grew up in Devon, England. The Sanatorium, her debut, was an instant New York Times bestseller, a number one Sunday Times bestseller, and was selected as a Reese’s Book Club Pick.
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Praise
“An addictive, atmospheric mystery in an absolutely spectacular setting: if you enjoyed The Sanatorium, you’re going to love this.” —T.M. Logan, international bestselling author of The Holiday
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“Short, dialogue-rich chapters heighten the suspense, with [Detective] Warner barely a step ahead of anyone else—including the reader.” —Oprah Daily
“An atmospheric chiller with shocking twists.” —Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
“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, #1 New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins
“An absolute winner! The Wilds gives us everything we crave in thriller writing: A roller coaster of a plot (who doesn’t just love a mysterious map to be decoded?), a strong and thoroughly appealing protagonist and an addictive literary voice painting rich portrayals of the characters and the ominous locale in which Detective Elin Warner finds herself. This is a one-sitting read; plan your day accordingly.” —Jeffery Deaver, #1 international bestselling author of the Colter Shaw series
“Layered, richly drawn, and utterly compelling. Pearse masterfully turns the screws of suspense, deftly twisting and subverting expectations until nothing and no one is what it seems.”
—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of The New Couple in 5B
“The Wilds is the perfect thriller for your summer holiday and a mesmerically brilliant conclusion for Detective Elin Warner. With delicious atmospherics, compulsively readable characters and secrets that will leave your jaw on the floor, the million-copy bestseller Sarah Pearse has surpassed her own dazzling standards and written her best book yet.” —Matthew Blake, international bestselling author of Anna O
“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, international bestselling author of Our House
“Elegantly crafted and neatly plotted. The twisty narrative is stuffed with cryptic clues and unexpected developments. It makes for a satisfying thriller and a fitting swan song for a compelling creation.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune