'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 deeply compelling, tightly plotted, and transportive read. A master of suspense, Pearse weaves a complex story with skilful twists, leading us to a breathless conclusion. A must-read for 2024'
- Lucy Clarke
'An addictive, atmospheric mystery in an absolutely spectacular setting: if you enjoyed The Sanatorium you're going to love this'
- T. M. Logan
'The 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. Riveting'
- Will Dean
'A stunning, sweeping suspense which leaves you reeling'
- Jane Corry
'The Wilds is the perfect thriller for your summer holiday. With delicious atmospherics, compulsively readable characters and secrets that will leave your jaw on the floor, Sarah Pearse has surpassed her own dazzling standards and written her best book yet. A must-read for all thriller fans'
- Matthew Blake
'A wilderness thriller with a chilling depiction of emotional abuse at its core, it's engrossing, surprising and beautifully written'
- Mark Edwards
'Transporting, beautifully written, the story shifting with each satisfying dark twist, I was both gripped and moved by The Wilds. A cracker of a thriller, I just loved it'
- Eve Chase
'A fabulous thriller that has a lot to say about controlling relationships and whether to trust first impressions. I was completely immersed in the setting of a Portuguese National Park - loved it!'
- Nikki Smith
'The Wilds has an incredible sense of place. I could smell the pine needles and feel the mist on my face. An eerie and atmospheric destination thriller with some mind-bending twists!'
- Allie Reynolds