The Rewilding

by Robert Evans

In the quiet of the Scottish countryside, a young boy has been killed.

Nobody is sure how… or by what.

This inexplicable death piques the interest of field biologist Steph Patel who, motivated by the chance of a money maker, pursues the boy’s story.

Discovered near the secret location of a rewilding project, where geneticists are working to bring back once-extinct predators, the boy’s death is suspicious to say the least. But when Steph probes further, things rapidly go south, and she soon finds herself fighting for her life against enemies far more dangerous than anything resurrected from the past.

Genres: Horror

350 pages, Paperback

First published June 24, 2025

Reviews

[Kate Victoria RescueandReading · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good lord! We get it, the main character is a FIELD BIOLOGIST. How many times do I have to read those two words in this story?!

The tale itself is a bit of a Jurassic retelling, in that rich folks and scientists play God and cause chaos within the confines of a fenced piece of land. As expected things get out of hand and our narrator who has only known these people for a few days ends up putting her life on the line countless times.

Really, I didn’t understand a lot of the motivations or characters in this story: the concept of the Rewilding itself with extinct and modern predators. Kelvin’s explanation made no sense (the declining birth rate will bring people back to nature? What??) because why would people choose his land to stay on of all places in the world? The people staying in the cabins- how can they even exist there if Steph can’t even go for a walk on her own. It’s literally senior citizens living amongst wild animals with no basic protection (not even bear spray?!). There’s a lot of other concepts, ideas, events that bothered me, but I won’t get into them.

Honestly, I love a good themed thriller, but this one was hard to get through.

Thank you to the author, Goodreads, and Cranthorpe Millner Publishers for a copy.

[pastiesandpages - Gavin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to @cranthorpemillner and @rmewriting for the ebook.

This debut novel is a fast paced thriller with a definite Jurassic Park vibe but instead of dinosaurs we've got dangerous mammals, some of which have been brought back from extinction as part of a grand Rewilding scheme which aims to see humans and animals living in harmony.

The story begins with the death of a young boy in the wilds of Scotland. The authorities are stumped. It appears that something has killed him that shouldn't be possible.

Our main character, Steph, is a field biologist looking for a good story to sell books, and investigating the mysterious death seems like a good idea until she's drawn into the mad plans of Kelvin and his secret project.

There are a few plot issues which aren't unusual in a debut (Steph practically gives her life story to a stranger on a plane over to Scotland purely as a reader info dump, and bizarrely her job title keeps getting mentioned which feels unintentionally hilarious) but on the whole the quick pace, bouts of action and bloody terror at the claws of wild animals keeps things moving at a rapid page turning pace.

Steph is a likeable protagonist although I wasn't sure how useful her 'expertise' was. There are several times where she realises things don't look right or don't feel right which is usually an indicator that someone is going to get attacked.

Kelvin may be a business genius and incredibly wealthy but his whole Rewilding plan is bonkers and there are elements of it that are bound to fail but it always feels like he's got ulterior motives for everything so it keeps the reader alert and ready for anything.

I read the book very quickly in a couple of days. It invites the reader to speed through in the same way that we enjoy blockbuster movies. Disengage brain and enjoy the ride.
No one is safe. Nature cannot be controlled.
Great fun.
✨✨✨⚡3.5 stars

[Bookworm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating: C-

Digital ARC provided by NetGalley.

The Rewilding is a confounding book. I thought it would be a tense and frightening story a la Jurassic Park, but instead of is kind of a meandering and unfocused story about a group of people who are part of an experimental park where clones of ancient mammals are cohabitating...with humans.

The book starts very very quickly - a child is killed by some monster in the Scottish wilderness and biologist Steph senses a story building and goes there from America to investigate. Once she enters the park, she runs into some park employees who work for billionaire, Kelvin, who started the project and the one who hires her on to work at the park.

I thought this might be more focused and a high-paced thriller trying to escape or fight the animals, but instead it turns to the human characters more. There was no tension, no real drive for me to finish this book. I didn't feel like any character had personality - it was all just random dialogue and random fighting on top of random animal kills that NO ONE reacted to. I even found the arguments between Martina and Steph ridiculous - it felt almost like two children who hated each other sticking their tongues out across the room. It was all just really lifeless.

I thoroughly disliked this one. Just read Jurassic Park instead.

[Tammy Morton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgallery for this ARC.

This was such a great and at times nerve wracking read, honestly gave massive Jurassic Park vibes with the use of genetic engineering to bring back prehistoric animals, Steph was such a great character her mission initially is to find out what happened to the young boy and write a book then she gets suck into a rich tech bro rewilding efforts but she questions his motivation in using prehistoric animals that would not really fit into the Scottish landscape. The twist about one of the characters I did not expect and honestly this was just so thrilling and scary. This was so excellent.

Further thoughts might get a bit spoilery. Honestly did not know what to expect when I first read this as my horror taste runs towards vampires, ghosts/supernatural and this is eco/science horror but again not sure but I did really like this. Using the real world initiative called rewilding which involves reintroducing extinct animals back into a place they were once native to. So we get a big red flag when we see that Kelvin the disgraced tech genius rich guy has brought back some prehistoric predators not really adapted to the Scottish wilds also they are some other more modern predatory animals that are used to having large parcels of land to roam but are now fighting to get food which is causing unusual behaviour. Into this we get Steph Patel who is a field biologist but seems to be making a career writing about cryptids which is never really explained that comes to investigate a young boy's death that gets her mixed up in the mysterious initiative that Kelvin is doing when trying to get a look at his base. Like I said this had massive Jurassic park vibes and we know how well that went 😬.

I did really like this book if I had to find faults I guess maybe I wish we knew more about Steph's backstory and why she is writing books on cryptids but I guess as this only 320 pages we can't really go too deep again same with some characters it seems like we don't get time to know them well, I might have also want to spend some more time in the village and see how the people felt about this strange rich guy and maybe some anger at the death of a young child but with the length I understand it wouldn't happen and honestly it was great and this just my small quibbles.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you reading to step into Scotlands very own version of Jurassic Park?? Be prepared for some larger than life, genetically modified creatures!

When Steph Patel hears of the mysterious death of a young boy in the Scottish countryside, she decides to investigate, maybe there is a new book deal in it for her. But very quickly she learns everything is not quite what it seems.

This is a really fast paced adventure, with lots of action and maybe just one or two animals you are not expecting to see!
As the action takes hold and more characters are introduced, just who can you trust?? As the story weaves its way along it will have you considering what they are trying to achieve in this secure location. What do they mean by Rewilding? Are all the characters trying to achieve the same thing??

Most of the characters aren’t really that likeable, as they all seem to be up to something, but I did find myself routing for Steph, the more I got to know her the more I liked her. I was a little surprised by one characters involvement, I thought I was beginning to like him too! But I don’t want to give anything away!!

I really liked the writing style, it kept me engaged and kept the story moving forward, hardly pausing for breath before something else happens!

All in all this story is captivating and full of suspense! It will have you questioning whether this is just a story or whether some of these things could really be happening, somewhere like the depths of the countryside in Scotland!

3.5 stars

[Chiara Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐
This is an ok thriller that although had many interesting bits, it didn't meet my expectations, but this is my personal opinion and the book was actually well written.

I was so excited to read this book as the premise really captivated me: an eco thriller based on a rewilding project in Scotland, with animals produced in the lab and the mysterious death of a boy.

Although I loved some of the more nature focused parts and discovering the many characters as they're introduced little by little, there were other parts that felt a bit empty. I wished the actual project and the animals had a more centered place in the story.

I feel that the humans in the plot had more space than the animals, and that's ok, but it wasn't what I was expecting. I did find the twist at the end very interesting and I thought it uplifted the plot somehow. I should also say though that the ending felt a bit anticlimactic.

All in all, this was an ok read and even if I feel it wasn't what I was expecting, other readers would love this thriller that has a rewilding project background.

Thanks to Cranthorpe Millners Publishing for a copy and this is my honest opinion.

[Natasha Sutton · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was an easy read, nothing complex, slightly action packed, no real twists or direction, got fed up half way through and thought the characters had no depth and the ending was meh 😐

[AitziST · Rating 3 out of 5]

(I received this book from the editor and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)
Came for the Jurassic Park-esque vibes, stayed for the non-stop action.
I’m known for choosing my books, not always for the cover (guilty), but sometimes even for some words in the synopsis. In this case: young boy killed, Scotland, bring back once-extinct predators.
I must admit I was also intrigued by the totally B movie phrase in the cover: When curiosity doesn’t kill the cat… The cat might just kill you. Round of applauses, please.
So I was expecting a Jurassic Park type of story, Park or not Park still a mystery, where everything goes badly after reviving something similar to a prehistoric cat and there is a child who has just been killed by that same creature. Sometimes a girl does not anything else.
And I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the rhythm. Once our main character was in the secret location, it was non-stop action, everyone was in danger, predators were almost supernaturally everywhere and there were also some twists and turns.
Was it the best book ever? No, but again, sometimes that is not what you want.

[Vans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Steph Patel is a field biologist, but not in the way you might think when you hear the job title. Steph investigates wildlife mysteries and writes books that allow readers to draw their own conclusions. Is Bigfoot wandering around Alaska? Steph's not going to say he is, but she's laying out how a large primate could live in the area.

So when Steph hears of the death of a child in Scotland, in a manner not explained by murder, foul play, or any of the common local wildlife, she jumps on the chance to investigate. And near the site of the boy's death, a walled off area with not one but two large fences. None of the locals seem to know what's behind the walls, and Steph is determined to get to the bottom of things.

Sneaking into the fenced off area nets Steph a job with a billionaire formerly in the spotlight but forced to become reclusive after an allegation swayed public opinion against him. His new project is, on the surface, environmentally kind. Reserving a large tract of land for native animals, this billionaire wants to see if humans can live alongside larger animals previously native to the area.

With a clear Crichton-esque feel, Robert Evans brings an action-packed story full of twists and an a pervasive sense of dread. Unsurprisingly, the skeevy billionaire's passion project is not on the up-and-up and Steph is forced into a more dangerous situation than she could have ever expected.

This was a fun read, with a competent main character thrust into an environment where, unsurprisingly, things go poorly after people in their infinite wisdom make a lot of questionable choices, and then make even more in an attempt to fix things. 3.75 stars.

Thanks to author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

[Rich Rosell · Rating 3 out of 5]

With 'The Rewilding' Robert Evans dabbles in Michael Crichton-y territory, with a tense and dangerous science-y thriller about a self-centered tech billionaire who spends a fortune bringing some long extinct creatures back into nature on a sprawling fenced-in compound in Scotland. What could possibly go wrong, right?

Well, if nothing went wrong this would either be a short book - or a dull one.

Thankfully for readers Evans dials up the intrigue and adventures as an intrepid field biologist/author breaks into the compound to see just what is going on, and from there the reality gets grim. Sure, those beavers are cute, but the over-sized wolves, the cave bear, AND the cave lion can only mean mayhem and death are going to be in high supply. And they are.

Fast-paced and plenty of action. In other words: fun stuff.

[AJ Baskin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley and Cranthorpe Millner for the ARC!

3.75 Stars rounded up to 4.

I really liked the first 75% of this book. It’s fast paced, mysterious, and really holds onto your attention. It’s simple in writing, nothing outstanding, but gets the job done if you want a quick adventure thriller jaunt.

I wish that there had been more animals, and more exploration of the science. The ending and wrap up really left a lot to be desired, and while it didn’t impact my enjoyment of the first part of the book, it left me with a lot of questions. I also would have loved to have more character development, as none of the characters stood out to me or really made me attached.

Overall, it’s fun, there was potential, and I’d read more adventures of this MC if we got a little more character development.

[Joanne Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Rewilding by Robert Evans is a taut, eco-thriller with teeth—sometimes quite literally. Set in the misty wilds of the Scottish Highlands, this novel is as much a cautionary tale about scientific hubris as it is a propulsive survival story. Blending environmental science, corporate conspiracy, and primal terror, Evans crafts a gripping read that’s equal parts Jurassic Park and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo—but make it feral.

The story kicks off with a mystery: a young boy found dead near a remote rewilding site where cutting-edge geneticists are quietly toying with the boundaries of extinction. The cause? Unknown. The implications? Potentially monstrous. Enter Steph Patel, a sharp, somewhat jaded field biologist with an opportunistic streak and a knack for sticking her nose where it doesn’t belong. Initially lured by the promise of professional acclaim (and a paycheck), Steph finds herself spiraling into a nightmare where the line between predator and prey is anything but theoretical.

Evans writes with urgency and clarity. The pacing is swift but never sloppy, the tension mounting steadily as Steph’s investigation peels back layers of secrecy, greed, and scientific ambition gone rogue. The Scottish setting is not just background—it’s a character in its own right, with its isolated moors, shadowy forests, and eerie silence forming a perfect atmosphere for creeping dread.

One of the novel’s biggest strengths lies in its moral ambiguity. The rewilding project isn’t evil—at least not on paper. Evans raises thought-provoking questions about conservation, progress, and the arrogance of playing god, without resorting to black-and-white villainy. The real monsters, it turns out, might not be the ones born in labs.

Steph herself is a standout protagonist: flawed, determined, and believably out of her depth. She’s not a superhero; she’s a scientist with a backpack, a sharp mind, and just enough cynicism to keep her alive. The supporting characters are solid, if not as deeply fleshed out, and the threats—both human and otherwise—feel terrifyingly plausible.

Minor drawbacks? The plot leans on some familiar thriller beats (sinister corporation, whistleblowers, secret research gone wrong), and those craving more speculative science may wish Evans had gone deeper into the genetic mechanics of the rewilding itself. Still, these are small gripes in a book that largely succeeds at being smart, fast, and deeply unsettling.

Perfect for fans of:
• Eco-thrillers with a scientific edge
• Atmospheric survival stories
• Michael Crichton-style cautionary tales
• Nature red in tooth and claw

Final thoughts:
The Rewilding is a slick, thought-provoking thriller that will make you think twice about conservation projects—and triple-check the woods before you go wandering. Robert Evans has delivered a chilling modern parable about nature’s power, mankind’s overreach, and the terrifying cost of bringing the past back to life.

[Peter Baran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jurassic Park is popular. The thirst for bringing back extinct dinosaurs and then pitching man against nature seems insatiable. Which in theory is a good thing for The Rewildling as it is, at its heart, a Scottish take on Jurassic Park. Perhaps what it tests is how vital dinosaurs are to the concept, as in The Rewilding it isn't fearsome lizards being kept in a compound in the Highlands, but creatures only a epochal twinkle extinct, cave bears and lions. Much of the rest of the Jurassic formula is here: an emotionless scientist, a man with more money than sense, and our heroine a field biologist thrust into the mess of an experiment gone wrong.

Steph Patel is a biologist turned sensationalist environmental journalist. She will do you a bigfoot article, and she specialises in mysterious animal attacks, which bring her to Scotland where a young runaway has been mauled to death by a creature which should not exist in the Highlands. Quite near a double electric fenced huge estate which is owned by a tech billionaire and Steph soon discovers is part of a radical rewilding project that, for reasons the book can never quite justify, it also involves introducing apex predators who are recently extinct. The book does not soft soap the weirdness of the project or its lack of equilibrium, something Steph is co-opted to study, but then things go wrong with animal attacks, a lack of protocol and rival hunters.

The Rewilding runs the playbook well and is a exciting bit of adventure fiction, but it never adequately explains why any of this is happening beyond the vanity of its billionaire. As we know that is a decent excuse for no end of eccentricity, but here it always hints and something deeper that it never delivers. Come for the Lion attacks, stay for the real monster being man.

[Lucy Brighton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This fast-paced debut thriller offers a gripping, Jurassic Park-inspired narrative—only instead of dinosaurs, the danger comes from large, prehistoric mammals reintroduced to the Scottish Highlands as part of an ambitious rewilding project.
The story opens with the mysterious death of a young boy, apparently killed by something that shouldn’t exist. Field biologist Steph, searching for a compelling story, heads to Scotland to investigate. Her curiosity quickly draws her into the secretive world of Kelvin, a billionaire with a grand—and potentially reckless—vision for a new kind of harmony between humans and nature.
While the plot features some familiar tropes and inconsistent character depth, the novel succeeds in maintaining momentum. With plenty of action and visceral tension, it delivers an entertaining, cinematic experience.
Steph is a likeable if underdeveloped protagonist, often guided more by instinct than expertise. Kelvin is suitably enigmatic, and while aspects of his plan strain credibility, his motivations keep readers guessing.
Though the ending leaves several threads unresolved and the science behind the rewilding is only lightly explored, The Rewilding remains an engaging and fast-moving read. Ideal for fans of eco-thrillers and speculative adventure.
Thank you to Cranthorpe Millner for the review copy as part of the book tour

[Karleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Rewilding drew me in with its eerie description of the unexplained death of a boy, the secret site of a prehistoric experiment, and an investigation by a field biologist with a questionable motive. As someone who enjoys horror and sci-fi, I was intrigued by the possibilities.

That said, this novel didn’t quite land for me. The concept seemed like an appeal to lovers of Jurassic Park, but it struggled to present a fresh angle to set it apart from the classic. This, coupled with the writing style, was a challenge. Clunky, run-on sentences and dialogue often felt unnatural, and the plot lacked the pacing and tension this type of story needed. I also found the characters unlikable and their interactions underwhelming, which made it difficult to connect with the story. I only made it through about a quarter of the book before skimming to the end.

While this one wasn’t a fit for me, I appreciate the ambition behind it. The concept of man against nature is always compelling, and the vision of a “rewild” world is an interesting idea. I’d like to see the author could continue to explore this type of bold, high-concept storytelling with more polish.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

A creature feature, featuring many creatures.

A young boy has been killed by something in the Scottish countryside. The boys body being discovered by a secret facility that specializes in working on bringing back extinct predators sure is suspicious. Field biologist Steph Patel has caught wind of the story and-with her motivation being money-pursues it. The further she probes into it, the faster things go south, will she be able to survive?

An interesting premise that evolved into a very jurassic park movie-like vibe in that there is a few competent characters, a very rich character who likes extinct creatures enough to try and bring them back, a scientist that will do anything to protect what they have created, many things go wrong, and the creatures hunt the humans. If you like that, you’ll like this book.

The language did feel a bit stiff at times and I had trouble distinguishing who was who with some of the background characters. I would have liked more character development as there wasn’t much substance in the characters. By the end some questions are left unanswered but it was still a fun read.

Thank you Net Galley and Cranthorpe Milner Publishers for the eARC.

[Beki W · Rating 3 out of 5]

NetGalley review- 3.5 🌟🌟🌟.💫

I've got mixed feelings about this book. I want to start by saying I have enjoyed reading it. I liked the mystery of what caused the boys death and the team trying to 'fix'
the problems within the rewilding projects.

The beginning started well with it kicking straight off with an animal attack. As the characters were introduced, I found it hard to connect with them and feel like I truly cared about what happened to them. The read was interesting and I was intrigued and curious to find out what was going to happen. The middle for me didn't keep the interest going BUT the last 30 percent did pick up and was more like what I was expecting to read from the way this book is being marketed. I didn't see the twist coming so enjoyed the last part.

The end felt quite abrupt. It just ended on a random sentence for me. You'll understand what I mean if you read it 😅.

Overall I enjoyed the read! The idea was quite good and nothing I'd read before. I think I just wanted some more gore. So if you're looking at this for gore, its not for you but if you want an easy read with some grizzly animal related drama, it's spot on.

[Stacey Dighton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up a literary event both Robert and I were exhibiting at. I loved the cover and the premise, so I dived right in. There are a few issues, which is usual for a debut novel such as this. For example, there's an awful lot of over-descripti0n (we know when every character moves, looks, smiles, picks something up, makes a coffee etc.). Many of the characters lack depth, so we never really know who they are and why they act the way they do. Lastly, although I thought the rewilding setting was excellent, I didn't really see the point of the whole 'bringing extinct creatures to life', a la Jurassic Park. That felt like an addition that was meant more as a vehicle to reel people in rather than actually move the plot forward. However, overall, the story moves on at a fair pace, there are some nice action set pieces, and I thought the lead protagonist was pretty likeable. Definitely worth a read, and a solid way to start a writing career.

[Charlie · Rating 3 out of 5]

THE REWILDING BY ROBERT EVANS 🦁

I am so glad to be part of The Rewilding Book Tour by @cranthorpemillner and I got the chance to read this newly released book!

Jurassic Park is my all time favourite film and this book gave me MAJOR Jurassic park vibes. Set in a secluded forest in Scotland, a young boy goes missing. Field biologist Steph takes it upon herself to investigate his death.

Steph finds herself involved in a secret experiment where extinct animals and people are living together to try and find the balance. We all know from Jurassic Park that this isn’t going to go well!

This book was fast paced, full of twists and turns and of course we knew Kelvin was really going to be a bad guy! I would’ve liked more detail about the animals but that’s just me loving animals and dinosaurs!

Thank you to @cranthorpemillner and @rmewriting for letting me be part of the book tour! 🦁 🐻 🦖 #therewilding

[☾intia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book!
UGH! I kinda heted this book, well more like the main character. She's a field biologiest and she only mention it like 20000 times!! We get it jeesh. She's so main character, and it's insufrable to be honest, also the american based thing got mention way too many times too.
Honestly the book starts very promising with that first chapter, but that's it.
I feel like the stoy was unfocused and dispersed and it made it all just a mess.
The premise is a group of people that are part of an experimental park were the have cloned ancient mammals that just cohabit with humans. Obviously it goes wrong, and so does the book.
There really is no thriller, no suspens or terror whatsoever in the story.

[Fatguyreading · Rating 4 out of 5]

In The Rewilding, we follow field biologist, Steph, who's on the lookout for stories for her books, and so begins to investigate the mysterious death of a young in the Scottish wilderness. Something killed the boy, but what? Could his death be linked to the rewilding scheme in which dangerous mamals are being reintroduced, some of which having been brought back from extinction?

Be sure to pick your copy up to find out.

So all in all, this was an interesting read, with a real Jurassic Park feel.

The idea of wild animals cohabiting with humans within a fenced area being very reminiscent of the best selling dinosaur novel and blockbuster early 90's film.

The pace here was just right, and the characters well rounded.

I read this in two sittings.

4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.

[Luke Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked this up at an indie book fair based on the premise: Steph Patel, a field biologist with a penchant for writing about cryptids, travels to Scotland to investigate reports of a young boy savaged by a mysterious animal, and stumbles upon a wealthy mogul's vanity project to attempt to recreate a prehistoric ecosystem. But the bodies continue to pile up, and the greatest danger Steph faces might not come from the animals...

Part murder mystery, part monster story, this definitely evokes elements of Jurassic Park, particularly in regards to the cave lion... The climax did feel a little rushed, but a satisfying read overall...

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steph Patel is determined to find out what happened to a dead child in the Scottish countryside —and to write a story she can sell about it. But what she doesn’t realize is just how much she’s getting herself into.

Thrown into a world where the hosts are reintroducing once-extinct predators—and more—deaths begin to mount. Can she survive? Can she handle the fight to stay alive?

This gripping story is full of twists and turns. It’s a real page-turner, unlike anything I’ve read before—and it kept me hooked from start to finish.

If you enjoy thrillers with a unique story, this is the book for you.

[Cameron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Cranthorpe Millner for the ARC.

I found this story interesting, but not enough to keep my attention throughout. It had interesting elements, but once they were explained or understood, most of them fell flat instead of gaining momentum. The writing was good; however, I felt like the dialogue at times was unbearable.

The characters were hard to connect with, even though they were explored fairly in-depth. The main premise that the story begins with ends up being explained in a way that makes it feel anti-climactic. I wanted to like this story, but in the end, I was fairly disappointed.

[B. Ware · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rewilding project that’s taken on a whole new life of its own, an intrepid field biologist whose curiosity might just get the better of her, and a whole load of twists and turns that you won’t see coming… what more could you want from a thriller? With Jurassic Park vibes, a cracking pace, and palpable danger lurking around every corner, this story is quick to reel you in and will have you hooked right up until the end. Brilliantly written with a fantastic cast of characters and plenty of spine-chillingly believable moments, this book is a must-read! I can't wait to see what Rob Evans comes up with next.

[Annie Wilkes · Rating 2 out of 5]

What drew me to this book was the plot, everything about it seemed right up my alley. I love a good mix between horror and sci-fi.

Here we have a billionaire with an interest in rewilding and genetics which leads to bringing back prehistoric creatures. Even the non extinct creatures seem to be enhanced causing all sorts of danger.

I really enjoyed the twists and turns through the book but I do wish the climax was a bit more drawn out. I would’ve loved to see the detail that Robert Evan’s put into his descriptions in the beginning of the book, at the end as well.

[Alyce · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were aspects of this book I liked (some of the characters, the unique premise) but I think it could have capitalized a bit more of the animal attack bit. Like other reviewers said, the focus geared more toward the character’s relationships with each other and their motives.

And man oh man, I’ve never seen the phrase “what do you mean” used so many times in a book before. Sometimes two or three times in the same page. Just got in my nerves and kind of turned parts of the story into a joke.

[Tyler Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thrilling read!

Get ready to dive into the world of genetics as we follow Steph as she uncovers mad scientist, a suspicious murder and learns more than she bargained for. This read was super fast paced and you get in on the action from the start, this was an easy and captivating read for me that I quickly found myself immersed in.

If you like face paced thrillers then this is definitely for you, this author has a way with words that has you easily imagining the scenes she sets.

[Josh Buyarski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very much a kind of retelling of Jurassic Park, but enjoyable.

Steph, a field biologist who also writes books about cryptid or cryptid like creatures, goes to investigate the death of a young boy in Scotland.

Interesting take on genetic research and large extinct mammals. There was a slog in the middle a bit, but overall a decent read.

[Debbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you BookSirens, Goodreads, Robert Evan’s and Cranthrope Millner Publishers for the digital ARC of The Rewilding for review. Steph Patel, a field biologist, hears of an unexplained killing of a child in the Scottish countryside and sets out to find out how. This is similar to Jurassic Park with smaller very dangerous predators.