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Find Me: A Novel
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Expected 25 Aug 26From the bestselling author of The Shallows and The Rip comes a terrifying survivalist thriller as two sisters navigate the eerie Tasmanian wilderness, perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Yellowjackets.
Don’t stop until you find me.
When their brother Pete went missing two years ago on Mount Mercy, officials shook their heads. “He never should have been here; he was warned. Mount Mercy takes things.” After a disastrous first attempt to locate him, they called off the search.
Estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie are drawn back together when their mother’s dying wish is for her girls to find their brother. To bring him back home. Their brother was last seen at a mysterious commune at the foot of the mountain, where members perform strange rituals to keep a sinister presence that comes from deep in the woods at bay.
But this mountain has no mercy, and they shouldn’t be there either.
The sisters must navigate treacherous terrain as they confront what lies between them and what lives on the mountain. When Gertie also vanishes, the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Hallie realizes she must face Mount Mercy, and whatever is lurking in the forest, all alone.
Don’t stop until you find me.
When their brother Pete went missing two years ago on Mount Mercy, officials shook their heads. “He never should have been here; he was warned. Mount Mercy takes things.” After a disastrous first attempt to locate him, they called off the search.
Estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie are drawn back together when their mother’s dying wish is for her girls to find their brother. To bring him back home. Their brother was last seen at a mysterious commune at the foot of the mountain, where members perform strange rituals to keep a sinister presence that comes from deep in the woods at bay.
But this mountain has no mercy, and they shouldn’t be there either.
The sisters must navigate treacherous terrain as they confront what lies between them and what lives on the mountain. When Gertie also vanishes, the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Hallie realizes she must face Mount Mercy, and whatever is lurking in the forest, all alone.
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July 1, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.25/5
𝙰𝚝𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚙𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚌, 𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚍, 𝚎𝚎𝚛𝚢, 𝚜𝚙𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚢,𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊 𝚏𝚎𝚠 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚞𝚖 𝚞𝚙 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝙰𝚞𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚎 𝙽𝚘𝚒𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚎𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚊𝚜𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚊.
𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚏 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚋𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚏 𝚠𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚙𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜.
𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚛𝚞𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚍 𝚞𝚙 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚘𝚗 𝚊 𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚋𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚃𝙷𝙸𝚂 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚎!
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐈 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 ’𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞’ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭)
𝙰𝚝𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚙𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚌, 𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚍, 𝚎𝚎𝚛𝚢, 𝚜𝚙𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚢,𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊 𝚏𝚎𝚠 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚞𝚖 𝚞𝚙 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝙰𝚞𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚎 𝙽𝚘𝚒𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚎𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚊𝚜𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚊.
𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚏 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚋𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚏 𝚠𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚙𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜.
𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚛𝚞𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚍 𝚞𝚙 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚘𝚗 𝚊 𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚋𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚃𝙷𝙸𝚂 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚎!
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐈 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 ’𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞’ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I'm new to this author, but with that cover and intriguing premise, I couldn't resist diving in! The pacing was a bit slow for me, which is common in atmospheric survival thrillers.
The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, primarily from Hallie and Gertie, as well as an unorthodox timeline that deepens our understanding of the narrative. Hallie and Gertie are two sisters who made a promise to their dying mother to find their brother, Pete, who went missing on Mount Mercy. As they trace his movements through his emails and journal, they stumble upon a community that resembles a cult, living off the grid. The deeper they dig, the more unsettling the community and its strange rituals become. When Gertie suddenly goes missing, Hallie must step up and hold onto hope.
Initially, I found their sibling relationship a bit challenging to connect with due to the resentment and lack of understanding between them. While I appreciated their commitment to the journey their mother entrusted to them, the ride certainly had its bumps. Some of their behavior struck me as childish, which made it hard for me to fully engage with them. Growing up with three brothers, I can’t quite relate to the sisterly drama, as boys typically brought fewer problems in my household.
The atmosphere and vivid descriptions of Mount Mercy were superbly crafted; I could almost feel the darkness seeping into my bones! There was a persistent presence that didn’t quite make sense until Hallie set off to find Gertie, at which point everything started to click regarding the commune and its bizarre rituals. The conclusion wrapped up nicely, especially given how detailed the narrative was—it arrived quickly compared to the rest of the book, but it served as a fitting end to such a lengthy story.
This read is perfect for anyone who enjoys heart-pounding survival thrillers laced with suspense and eerie horror elements in an atmospheric setting. If you're okay with a stalking entity that later becomes clear, complicated sibling dynamics, and the secrets people can keep from each other, then I think this book will appeal to many readers. It’s got a bit of everything: a mysterious community, an unknown entity, political intrigue within the commune, and family drama. If that doesn't catch your attention, I'm not sure what will! I highly recommend giving it a try. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to check in with my brother to make sure he's safe on his travels! Ha!
Thank you, Gallery/Scout Press and NetGalley, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, primarily from Hallie and Gertie, as well as an unorthodox timeline that deepens our understanding of the narrative. Hallie and Gertie are two sisters who made a promise to their dying mother to find their brother, Pete, who went missing on Mount Mercy. As they trace his movements through his emails and journal, they stumble upon a community that resembles a cult, living off the grid. The deeper they dig, the more unsettling the community and its strange rituals become. When Gertie suddenly goes missing, Hallie must step up and hold onto hope.
Initially, I found their sibling relationship a bit challenging to connect with due to the resentment and lack of understanding between them. While I appreciated their commitment to the journey their mother entrusted to them, the ride certainly had its bumps. Some of their behavior struck me as childish, which made it hard for me to fully engage with them. Growing up with three brothers, I can’t quite relate to the sisterly drama, as boys typically brought fewer problems in my household.
The atmosphere and vivid descriptions of Mount Mercy were superbly crafted; I could almost feel the darkness seeping into my bones! There was a persistent presence that didn’t quite make sense until Hallie set off to find Gertie, at which point everything started to click regarding the commune and its bizarre rituals. The conclusion wrapped up nicely, especially given how detailed the narrative was—it arrived quickly compared to the rest of the book, but it served as a fitting end to such a lengthy story.
This read is perfect for anyone who enjoys heart-pounding survival thrillers laced with suspense and eerie horror elements in an atmospheric setting. If you're okay with a stalking entity that later becomes clear, complicated sibling dynamics, and the secrets people can keep from each other, then I think this book will appeal to many readers. It’s got a bit of everything: a mysterious community, an unknown entity, political intrigue within the commune, and family drama. If that doesn't catch your attention, I'm not sure what will! I highly recommend giving it a try. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to check in with my brother to make sure he's safe on his travels! Ha!
Thank you, Gallery/Scout Press and NetGalley, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 21, 2026
Visiting the Tasmanian wilderness through the pages of this book from the comfort of NSW was far more appealing than actually being there in the middle of winter.
The setting was easily my favourite part of Find Me. Mount Mercy felt cold, isolated and genuinely unsettling, and Holly Craig did such a fantastic job bringing the mountain to life that it almost became a character in its own right. There was a constant feeling that something wasn’t quite right, and I loved the atmosphere she created throughout the book.
This was also such an easy read. Holly Craig has one of those writing styles where you sit down intending to read a chapter or two and suddenly realise you’ve knocked over 100 pages without even noticing. I flew through this one.
The story follows sisters Hallie and Gertie as they return to Mount Mercy three years after their brother Pete disappeared. While I was invested in finding out what happened to Pete, I also really enjoyed following Hallie and Gertie. There’s a lot of history between them, and I thought their relationship added plenty of emotional weight to the story.
What I wasn’t expecting was where the mystery eventually went. This isn’t an overly twisty thriller, but I definitely didn’t predict the explanation behind what was really happening on the mountain. The deeper I got into the story, the more curious I became, and I ended up finding the direction Holly Craig took far more interesting than I expected.
By the end, I was left very glad I’d picked this one up. A wilderness thriller, a missing person mystery and a setting that I won’t be forgetting any time soon made this a very solid 4⭐️ read for me.
The setting was easily my favourite part of Find Me. Mount Mercy felt cold, isolated and genuinely unsettling, and Holly Craig did such a fantastic job bringing the mountain to life that it almost became a character in its own right. There was a constant feeling that something wasn’t quite right, and I loved the atmosphere she created throughout the book.
This was also such an easy read. Holly Craig has one of those writing styles where you sit down intending to read a chapter or two and suddenly realise you’ve knocked over 100 pages without even noticing. I flew through this one.
The story follows sisters Hallie and Gertie as they return to Mount Mercy three years after their brother Pete disappeared. While I was invested in finding out what happened to Pete, I also really enjoyed following Hallie and Gertie. There’s a lot of history between them, and I thought their relationship added plenty of emotional weight to the story.
What I wasn’t expecting was where the mystery eventually went. This isn’t an overly twisty thriller, but I definitely didn’t predict the explanation behind what was really happening on the mountain. The deeper I got into the story, the more curious I became, and I ended up finding the direction Holly Craig took far more interesting than I expected.
By the end, I was left very glad I’d picked this one up. A wilderness thriller, a missing person mystery and a setting that I won’t be forgetting any time soon made this a very solid 4⭐️ read for me.
June 14, 2026
Find Me was a fast-paced, intriguing read that kept me turning the pages. It's one of those books that's incredibly easy to sink into, with enough mystery and tension to keep you guessing right to the end.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its atmosphere. Holly Craig captures the Tasmanian wilderness beautifully, creating a setting that feels both breathtaking and deeply unsettling. The descriptions of the mountains and the abrupt shift from daylight to darkness are especially vivid, and the wilderness itself becomes almost a character in the story. There are moments involving the local wildlife that felt so authentic and immersive that I could practically hear the sounds and feel the tension of the night around me.
I also appreciated the subtle ways the author builds unease. Small details, seemingly innocuous choices, and an ever-present sense that something isn't quite right create a creeping tension that lingers throughout the novel. The hints of mythology woven into the story, particularly the references to the lamia, added an extra layer of intrigue and had me questioning what was really going on for much of the book.
The characters themselves aren't always easy to like, and I mean that as a compliment. They make frustrating choices, keep secrets, and carry plenty of emotional baggage, but that only made them feel more human. Beneath all the suspicion and uncertainty is a surprisingly touching found family story, and that ended up being my favourite aspect of the novel.
As the story progresses, it becomes clear that this isn't simply a mystery about finding answers. It's also about identity, family, and learning who you are when everything familiar has been stripped away. Both Hallie and Gertie are forced to confront old wounds and reassess what truly matters to them, and I found their emotional journeys just as compelling as the mystery itself. I especially appreciated how the novel tied together threads from the past and gave satisfying closure to characters and questions that had been lingering in the background.
My only real criticism is the way the central mystery is ultimately resolved. After spending so much time invested in Hallie and Gertie's journey, I found it a little anticlimactic that the truth was revealed through a news report rather than through dialogue or a more personal scene between the characters. I would have loved to see them return to the town and have a chance to process everything with the people they'd encountered along the way. That kind of emotional and narrative closure would have made the ending land more strongly for me.
Even so, Find Me was an engaging, compulsively readable thriller with memorable characters, a wonderfully atmospheric setting, an intriguing touch of mythology, and an unexpectedly heartfelt found family core. I raced through it and thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its atmosphere. Holly Craig captures the Tasmanian wilderness beautifully, creating a setting that feels both breathtaking and deeply unsettling. The descriptions of the mountains and the abrupt shift from daylight to darkness are especially vivid, and the wilderness itself becomes almost a character in the story. There are moments involving the local wildlife that felt so authentic and immersive that I could practically hear the sounds and feel the tension of the night around me.
I also appreciated the subtle ways the author builds unease. Small details, seemingly innocuous choices, and an ever-present sense that something isn't quite right create a creeping tension that lingers throughout the novel. The hints of mythology woven into the story, particularly the references to the lamia, added an extra layer of intrigue and had me questioning what was really going on for much of the book.
The characters themselves aren't always easy to like, and I mean that as a compliment. They make frustrating choices, keep secrets, and carry plenty of emotional baggage, but that only made them feel more human. Beneath all the suspicion and uncertainty is a surprisingly touching found family story, and that ended up being my favourite aspect of the novel.
As the story progresses, it becomes clear that this isn't simply a mystery about finding answers. It's also about identity, family, and learning who you are when everything familiar has been stripped away. Both Hallie and Gertie are forced to confront old wounds and reassess what truly matters to them, and I found their emotional journeys just as compelling as the mystery itself. I especially appreciated how the novel tied together threads from the past and gave satisfying closure to characters and questions that had been lingering in the background.
My only real criticism is the way the central mystery is ultimately resolved. After spending so much time invested in Hallie and Gertie's journey, I found it a little anticlimactic that the truth was revealed through a news report rather than through dialogue or a more personal scene between the characters. I would have loved to see them return to the town and have a chance to process everything with the people they'd encountered along the way. That kind of emotional and narrative closure would have made the ending land more strongly for me.
Even so, Find Me was an engaging, compulsively readable thriller with memorable characters, a wonderfully atmospheric setting, an intriguing touch of mythology, and an unexpectedly heartfelt found family core. I raced through it and thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
June 16, 2026
“The mountain takes people”
Holly Craig is BACK!
Find Me is atmospheric, suspenseful and dark and had me engrossed! I couldn’t put it down!
For three years Hallie has been desperate to learn the truth of what happened to her younger brother Pete. Pete went missing in the hard terrain of Mount Mercy in the dark wilderness of Tasmania. Although an experienced hiker and climber, he hasn’t been seen since.
Pete is not the only one to have been lost to the mountain, with locals now warning against anyone exploring- no matter how experienced you are. Plus there are those who live on the mountain you must be cautious of, the small commune situated deep in the woods.. which was the last known place Pete had stopped
After their mother passed, her dying wish was for Hallie and her estranged sister Gertie to head back to Mount Mercy to find answers to what happened Pete.
Hallie and Gertie are uniquely different, but Hallie’s determination to find Pete makes sure nothing will stop them
As the story weaves from past and present through Hallie and Gertie’s POV, we are taken on a journey of family, secrets and sisterhood.
The eerie, and at times haunting backdrop is written into the story so well, that at time I felt a shiver down my spine! A silent but vital character to the story it is Holly’s trademark destination setting that builds tensions throughout
The relationship between Hallie and Gertie is so real and fractured. Now all each other has left, you are holding out hope they can find common ground again
I absolutely loved it! Highly recommend this fantastic thriller!
Thank you so much Simon & Schuster for my gifted review copy
Holly Craig is BACK!
Find Me is atmospheric, suspenseful and dark and had me engrossed! I couldn’t put it down!
For three years Hallie has been desperate to learn the truth of what happened to her younger brother Pete. Pete went missing in the hard terrain of Mount Mercy in the dark wilderness of Tasmania. Although an experienced hiker and climber, he hasn’t been seen since.
Pete is not the only one to have been lost to the mountain, with locals now warning against anyone exploring- no matter how experienced you are. Plus there are those who live on the mountain you must be cautious of, the small commune situated deep in the woods.. which was the last known place Pete had stopped
After their mother passed, her dying wish was for Hallie and her estranged sister Gertie to head back to Mount Mercy to find answers to what happened Pete.
Hallie and Gertie are uniquely different, but Hallie’s determination to find Pete makes sure nothing will stop them
As the story weaves from past and present through Hallie and Gertie’s POV, we are taken on a journey of family, secrets and sisterhood.
The eerie, and at times haunting backdrop is written into the story so well, that at time I felt a shiver down my spine! A silent but vital character to the story it is Holly’s trademark destination setting that builds tensions throughout
The relationship between Hallie and Gertie is so real and fractured. Now all each other has left, you are holding out hope they can find common ground again
I absolutely loved it! Highly recommend this fantastic thriller!
Thank you so much Simon & Schuster for my gifted review copy
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
“Find Me” by Holly Craig is one of those atmospheric thrillers where the setting is almost as important as the mystery itself; and, in this case, the wild Tasmanian wilderness is seriously creepy.
The story follows estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie, who reunite because of their mother’s dying wish: go back to the mountain where their brother Pete disappeared and find out what happened to him. Honestly, the whole premise feels a little reckless (who sends their kids into a dangerous mountain wilderness on purpose?), but it definitely kicks the story into motion.
Pete vanished near a remote commune at the base of Mount Mercy, and he wasn’t the first man to disappear there. As the sisters start digging into what happened, things get stranger and stranger. Between chapters, we get emails and messages from Pete before he disappeared, which slowly reveal that he thought someone or something was following him while he was living with the commune.
The book jumps between timelines and perspectives, with flashbacks showing what happened during the initial search for Pete and what led to the sisters becoming estranged. Their relationship is not great, to say the least. They clearly resent each other, and neither of them is particularly likable at times. Hallie is obsessed with finding the truth no matter the cost, while Gertie would rather leave the past buried and move on with her life. It makes their dynamic messy, but also pretty realistic for a fractured family.
One of the best parts of the book is the setting. The descriptions of the Tasmanian wilderness are eerie and immersive with dense forests, dangerous terrain, and this constant feeling that something is watching from the trees. The commune adds another layer of mystery too, with secretive members, strange rituals, and a lot of suspicious behavior.
There’s also a weird supernatural element running through the story. Locals believe the mountain “takes men,” and there are legends about some kind of entity or creature in the wilderness. Whether that’s just superstition or something real becomes a huge question throughout the book.
The chapters are short and fast-paced, which makes it a really quick read, even though the middle slows down a bit. There are also some strange POV chapters from an unknown narrator that feel confusing at first but eventually tie into the bigger mystery.
And then there’s the twist.
Without spoiling anything, the explanation for what’s happening on the mountain is completely wild and honestly pretty unpredictable. It takes the story in a direction I definitely didn’t see coming, which made the ending memorable.
Overall, “Find Me” is a creepy, atmospheric thriller with cult vibes, family drama, and a strange mystery at its core. If you like remote wilderness settings, eerie legends, and stories where the truth turns out to be way stranger than expected, this one is worth checking out.
“Find Me” by Holly Craig is one of those atmospheric thrillers where the setting is almost as important as the mystery itself; and, in this case, the wild Tasmanian wilderness is seriously creepy.
The story follows estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie, who reunite because of their mother’s dying wish: go back to the mountain where their brother Pete disappeared and find out what happened to him. Honestly, the whole premise feels a little reckless (who sends their kids into a dangerous mountain wilderness on purpose?), but it definitely kicks the story into motion.
Pete vanished near a remote commune at the base of Mount Mercy, and he wasn’t the first man to disappear there. As the sisters start digging into what happened, things get stranger and stranger. Between chapters, we get emails and messages from Pete before he disappeared, which slowly reveal that he thought someone or something was following him while he was living with the commune.
The book jumps between timelines and perspectives, with flashbacks showing what happened during the initial search for Pete and what led to the sisters becoming estranged. Their relationship is not great, to say the least. They clearly resent each other, and neither of them is particularly likable at times. Hallie is obsessed with finding the truth no matter the cost, while Gertie would rather leave the past buried and move on with her life. It makes their dynamic messy, but also pretty realistic for a fractured family.
One of the best parts of the book is the setting. The descriptions of the Tasmanian wilderness are eerie and immersive with dense forests, dangerous terrain, and this constant feeling that something is watching from the trees. The commune adds another layer of mystery too, with secretive members, strange rituals, and a lot of suspicious behavior.
There’s also a weird supernatural element running through the story. Locals believe the mountain “takes men,” and there are legends about some kind of entity or creature in the wilderness. Whether that’s just superstition or something real becomes a huge question throughout the book.
The chapters are short and fast-paced, which makes it a really quick read, even though the middle slows down a bit. There are also some strange POV chapters from an unknown narrator that feel confusing at first but eventually tie into the bigger mystery.
And then there’s the twist.
Without spoiling anything, the explanation for what’s happening on the mountain is completely wild and honestly pretty unpredictable. It takes the story in a direction I definitely didn’t see coming, which made the ending memorable.
Overall, “Find Me” is a creepy, atmospheric thriller with cult vibes, family drama, and a strange mystery at its core. If you like remote wilderness settings, eerie legends, and stories where the truth turns out to be way stranger than expected, this one is worth checking out.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Find Me by Holly Craig is a compelling reminder that if your brother vanishes into a remote wilderness surrounded by rumors, cult-like behavior, and a mountain with a body count, perhaps a strongly worded text message should be your first response. Or go off unprepared into a place known for people dying. And bring someone along, but for fun don't tell them what you are really going to do.
The story follows sisters Hallie and Gertie as they search for their missing brother on Mount Mercy, a place that practically screams, "Nothing good happens here." Naturally, they head straight in. What follows is an atmospheric blend of family drama, survival thriller, and mystery, with enough tension to make me question every life decision made by every character.
Craig does an excellent job creating a sense of unease. The Tasmanian wilderness feels beautiful, dangerous, and entirely uninterested in human survival. The isolated commune adds another layer of creepiness, proving once again that when strangers promise enlightenment in a remote location, the odds of things ending well are not great.
I especially enjoyed the complicated relationship between the sisters. That said, Gertie is going to rank as one of my least favorite sisters of the year. Every time I thought she might make a sensible choice or show a little self-awareness, she managed to dig herself deeper. Credit to Craig, though. Gertie inspired a level of irritation that felt completely intentional, and I remained invested in her story even when I wanted to shake her.
The mystery unfolds at a steady pace, dropping clues and red herrings with just enough precision to keep me guessing. The reason this lands at four stars instead of five is that the ending didn't quite hit as hard as the buildup. After spending so much time cultivating dread and uncertainty, some of the answers felt a little tidier than expected. Not bad, just not quite as chilling as the journey itself.
Find Me is an engrossing thriller packed with atmosphere, family secrets, and the kind of wilderness that makes you appreciate sidewalks and cell service. If you enjoy missing-person mysteries, ominous settings, and characters making increasingly questionable decisions in dangerous places, this one is well worth the trip.
The story follows sisters Hallie and Gertie as they search for their missing brother on Mount Mercy, a place that practically screams, "Nothing good happens here." Naturally, they head straight in. What follows is an atmospheric blend of family drama, survival thriller, and mystery, with enough tension to make me question every life decision made by every character.
Craig does an excellent job creating a sense of unease. The Tasmanian wilderness feels beautiful, dangerous, and entirely uninterested in human survival. The isolated commune adds another layer of creepiness, proving once again that when strangers promise enlightenment in a remote location, the odds of things ending well are not great.
I especially enjoyed the complicated relationship between the sisters. That said, Gertie is going to rank as one of my least favorite sisters of the year. Every time I thought she might make a sensible choice or show a little self-awareness, she managed to dig herself deeper. Credit to Craig, though. Gertie inspired a level of irritation that felt completely intentional, and I remained invested in her story even when I wanted to shake her.
The mystery unfolds at a steady pace, dropping clues and red herrings with just enough precision to keep me guessing. The reason this lands at four stars instead of five is that the ending didn't quite hit as hard as the buildup. After spending so much time cultivating dread and uncertainty, some of the answers felt a little tidier than expected. Not bad, just not quite as chilling as the journey itself.
Find Me is an engrossing thriller packed with atmosphere, family secrets, and the kind of wilderness that makes you appreciate sidewalks and cell service. If you enjoy missing-person mysteries, ominous settings, and characters making increasingly questionable decisions in dangerous places, this one is well worth the trip.
Review of advance copy
Going into Find Me, I hadn’t read Holly Craig before, but it ended up being a really strong introduction to her style, especially her pacing and the way she builds tense, atmospheric survival stories.
Set in the eerie Tasmanian wilderness around Mount Mercy, the story follows estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie as they return to the mountains in search of their missing brother Pete, who disappeared years earlier. What starts as a quest for answers soon shifts into something much more dangerous as they close in on the Peakers, a mysterious commune linked to the last known sightings of him.
I really liked the way the story weaves present-day survival with fragments of the past, including emails and journal entries that slowly piece together what might have happened. The shifting timelines help layer in the mystery as the story unfolds.
The setting of Mount Mercy is a highlight and feels genuinely hostile and isolating, with a strong sense that something is deeply wrong with the mountain. The folklore surrounding it is strange and uneasy, and it keeps you questioning whether there’s something supernatural at play or if it’s all misdirection.
At the heart of it, though, is the relationship between Hallie and Gertie. They start off deeply estranged, weighed down by years of resentment and silence. Forced together in such extreme conditions, they have no choice but to communicate, confront old wounds, and start rebuilding their relationship.
The audiobook narration worked really well for me. The main narrators suited Hallie and Gertie, but the standout was the eerie voice used for the Peakers sections, genuinely unsettling and almost distorted, adding to the creepiness even before anything major unfolded. As the story builds, the tension escalates into a final stretch that is hard to put down. I had a few theories going in, but it still caught me off guard, particularly in the last hour.
Overall, a strong Aussie survival thriller with a compelling sister dynamic and a well-built sense of unease throughout. Not every thread felt completely seamless, but it remained engaging from start to finish.
Set in the eerie Tasmanian wilderness around Mount Mercy, the story follows estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie as they return to the mountains in search of their missing brother Pete, who disappeared years earlier. What starts as a quest for answers soon shifts into something much more dangerous as they close in on the Peakers, a mysterious commune linked to the last known sightings of him.
I really liked the way the story weaves present-day survival with fragments of the past, including emails and journal entries that slowly piece together what might have happened. The shifting timelines help layer in the mystery as the story unfolds.
The setting of Mount Mercy is a highlight and feels genuinely hostile and isolating, with a strong sense that something is deeply wrong with the mountain. The folklore surrounding it is strange and uneasy, and it keeps you questioning whether there’s something supernatural at play or if it’s all misdirection.
At the heart of it, though, is the relationship between Hallie and Gertie. They start off deeply estranged, weighed down by years of resentment and silence. Forced together in such extreme conditions, they have no choice but to communicate, confront old wounds, and start rebuilding their relationship.
The audiobook narration worked really well for me. The main narrators suited Hallie and Gertie, but the standout was the eerie voice used for the Peakers sections, genuinely unsettling and almost distorted, adding to the creepiness even before anything major unfolded. As the story builds, the tension escalates into a final stretch that is hard to put down. I had a few theories going in, but it still caught me off guard, particularly in the last hour.
Overall, a strong Aussie survival thriller with a compelling sister dynamic and a well-built sense of unease throughout. Not every thread felt completely seamless, but it remained engaging from start to finish.
Review of advance copy
Find Me Holly Craig @hollycraigauthor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a three quarters
Wow, this book had me by the eyeballs. I read this book in 2 nights (work got in the way of reading it one sitting 🙃).
This book had "The Bluff by Kyle Perry" vibes. One of my favourite books of all time. I have to say my favourite books are based in the glorious Tasmania.
I loved the back and forth story revealing secrets and connections. I loved the different POVs of the two very complex and different sisters Hallie and Gertie as they look for their lost brother.
The suspense and the psychological thrill was real. Edge of my seat real!!! 😱 I will have nightmares.
This book is brilliantly written and the ending was spectacular. Highly recommend 👌👏🤩
"Three years ago, Pete disappeared in Tasmania's remote Abel Mountains. The search was abandoned. The case went cold. Everyone accepted the same explanation:
Mount Mercy takes people.
But Hallie and Gertie never got answers. Brought together by their mother's dying wish, the estranged sisters return to the wilderness determined to uncover what really happened to their brother. Their only lead is a reclusive community known as the Peakers—the last people to see Pete alive.
The Peakers claim they know nothing.
Hallie and Gertie know they're lying.
As the sisters venture deeper into the isolated mountains, they discover that Mount Mercy hides far more than missing hikers. Surrounded by a hostile landscape, cut off from help, and hunted by people willing to kill to protect the truth, their search quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival.
Because Pete's disappearance was no accident.
And the closer they get to the truth, the less likely they are to leave the mountain alive.
Atmospheric, addictive, and packed with heart-stopping suspense, this gripping survival thriller combines family secrets, wilderness danger, cult-like communities, and relentless tension."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a three quarters
Wow, this book had me by the eyeballs. I read this book in 2 nights (work got in the way of reading it one sitting 🙃).
This book had "The Bluff by Kyle Perry" vibes. One of my favourite books of all time. I have to say my favourite books are based in the glorious Tasmania.
I loved the back and forth story revealing secrets and connections. I loved the different POVs of the two very complex and different sisters Hallie and Gertie as they look for their lost brother.
The suspense and the psychological thrill was real. Edge of my seat real!!! 😱 I will have nightmares.
This book is brilliantly written and the ending was spectacular. Highly recommend 👌👏🤩
"Three years ago, Pete disappeared in Tasmania's remote Abel Mountains. The search was abandoned. The case went cold. Everyone accepted the same explanation:
Mount Mercy takes people.
But Hallie and Gertie never got answers. Brought together by their mother's dying wish, the estranged sisters return to the wilderness determined to uncover what really happened to their brother. Their only lead is a reclusive community known as the Peakers—the last people to see Pete alive.
The Peakers claim they know nothing.
Hallie and Gertie know they're lying.
As the sisters venture deeper into the isolated mountains, they discover that Mount Mercy hides far more than missing hikers. Surrounded by a hostile landscape, cut off from help, and hunted by people willing to kill to protect the truth, their search quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival.
Because Pete's disappearance was no accident.
And the closer they get to the truth, the less likely they are to leave the mountain alive.
Atmospheric, addictive, and packed with heart-stopping suspense, this gripping survival thriller combines family secrets, wilderness danger, cult-like communities, and relentless tension."
Review of advance copy
Holly Craig has written a chilling atmospheric novel that makes you want devour this story in one sitting. I read this in a day and a half and I just wanted to take in every chapter. I was hooked from the beginning to end.
A thriller that with an uneasy feeling and spooks of what goes bump in the night in an isolated mountain with a very suspicious commune that does not accept outsiders and keeps their secrets within the confines of the commune.
Hallie and Gertie, two dysfunctional sisters who want nothing to do with each other, brought together by their mother’s dying wish to find out what happened to their missing brother Peter Hillberry who went missing on Mount Mercy in Tasmania three years ago, and also the promise of the mother’s will if Gertie complies of meeting her SES trained sister who keeps hidden that they are going to be trekking that same mountain that their brother walked.
Holly is an excellent writer and I honestly didn’t want to put this book down. The characters were flawed and had complexes that were written just so well that you could see both sides of their stories and they were very human that I felt some sort of connection with both of the sisters.
The imagery of Mount Mercy was so vivid in Holly’s writing, I could run it through my head like a movie. It was eerie and chilling, I could feel what the characters felt, the immediate distrust of Dom, the leader of the commune, the skeptical thoughts of the elderly lady telling them to go of what her intentions are.
This was a multiple POV with diary entries and also past POV’s and was executed exceptionally, no timeline confusion and definitely gave the suspense and wonder of how it’s going to turn out that oomph!
I recommend this book to any fans of thrillers.
A thriller that with an uneasy feeling and spooks of what goes bump in the night in an isolated mountain with a very suspicious commune that does not accept outsiders and keeps their secrets within the confines of the commune.
Hallie and Gertie, two dysfunctional sisters who want nothing to do with each other, brought together by their mother’s dying wish to find out what happened to their missing brother Peter Hillberry who went missing on Mount Mercy in Tasmania three years ago, and also the promise of the mother’s will if Gertie complies of meeting her SES trained sister who keeps hidden that they are going to be trekking that same mountain that their brother walked.
Holly is an excellent writer and I honestly didn’t want to put this book down. The characters were flawed and had complexes that were written just so well that you could see both sides of their stories and they were very human that I felt some sort of connection with both of the sisters.
The imagery of Mount Mercy was so vivid in Holly’s writing, I could run it through my head like a movie. It was eerie and chilling, I could feel what the characters felt, the immediate distrust of Dom, the leader of the commune, the skeptical thoughts of the elderly lady telling them to go of what her intentions are.
This was a multiple POV with diary entries and also past POV’s and was executed exceptionally, no timeline confusion and definitely gave the suspense and wonder of how it’s going to turn out that oomph!
I recommend this book to any fans of thrillers.
June 17, 2026
I absolutely flew through Find Me.
I was shocked when I realised this book was over 400 pages long because it never felt like it.
This was my first Holly Craig novel and wow. Craig can write!
There were several passages I immediately reread simply because I loved the way they were written. Craig has a way of describing a scene that makes it feel crystal clear in your mind. I could picture this entire book. It played out like a movie in my head.
Mount Mercy completely stole the show.
The mountain sits over everything that happens in this story. Every time the characters headed further into it I felt uneasy.
The little off-grid mountain community (or should I call them a cult?) was right up my alley too. The secrecy and isolation of the community was so beautifully written. I especially enjoyed the feeling that kept creeping into the protagonist's mind that everyone knew something except her.
There are some genuinely graphic scenes throughout this book and a creeping sense of dread that never really goes away. A few chapters had me feeling properly unsettled. That poor piggy.
And can we please talk about the audiobook?
Kellie Jones, you need a RAISE!
I especially loved the chapters with the "entity". Those were already creepy on the page, but hearing them performed was next level. The voice, the pacing, the tension... far out.
I read a lot of thrillers.
It takes quite a bit these days for a book to surprise me, but Find Me felt different. Strange, atmospheric and completely immersive.
This was our June Bookish Bandits read and what a fantastic choice it turned out to be.
✓ Cult vibes
✓ Missing person mystery
✓ A mountain that feels like a character
✓ Gore
✓ Creepy little community hiding secrets
✓ A thriller that keeps you turning the pages
An easy five stars.
I was shocked when I realised this book was over 400 pages long because it never felt like it.
This was my first Holly Craig novel and wow. Craig can write!
There were several passages I immediately reread simply because I loved the way they were written. Craig has a way of describing a scene that makes it feel crystal clear in your mind. I could picture this entire book. It played out like a movie in my head.
Mount Mercy completely stole the show.
The mountain sits over everything that happens in this story. Every time the characters headed further into it I felt uneasy.
The little off-grid mountain community (or should I call them a cult?) was right up my alley too. The secrecy and isolation of the community was so beautifully written. I especially enjoyed the feeling that kept creeping into the protagonist's mind that everyone knew something except her.
There are some genuinely graphic scenes throughout this book and a creeping sense of dread that never really goes away. A few chapters had me feeling properly unsettled. That poor piggy.
And can we please talk about the audiobook?
Kellie Jones, you need a RAISE!
I especially loved the chapters with the "entity". Those were already creepy on the page, but hearing them performed was next level. The voice, the pacing, the tension... far out.
I read a lot of thrillers.
It takes quite a bit these days for a book to surprise me, but Find Me felt different. Strange, atmospheric and completely immersive.
This was our June Bookish Bandits read and what a fantastic choice it turned out to be.
✓ Cult vibes
✓ Missing person mystery
✓ A mountain that feels like a character
✓ Gore
✓ Creepy little community hiding secrets
✓ A thriller that keeps you turning the pages
An easy five stars.
June 22, 2026
When their mother’s final wish sends estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie in search of their missing brother, they find themselves drawn to the isolated mountain community where he was last seen. But the deeper they dig, the more unsettling the truth becomes.
Find Me had me hooked from the very beginning. Holly takes a fascinating premise and builds an immersive, atmospheric mystery around it, balancing suspense and intrigue perfectly. The pacing was excellent, with each revelation raising new questions and making it difficult to put down.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its world-building. Mount Mercy felt real and very unsettling, and the sense that something wasn’t quite right lingered throughout the entire story. I loved uncovering the secrets of the commune alongside the characters and trying to piece together what had really happened and what was continuing to go on.
My only criticism is that the ending felt a little rushed compared to the rest of the novel. After such a carefully crafted build-up, there were a few aspects that felt less explored than I would have liked. While I was satisfied with the overall conclusion, I finished the book wishing I’d had a little more time with the final revelations.
Overall, this was an intriguing and compelling read that kept me turning pages well into the night. If you enjoy atmospheric thrillers, isolated communities, family secrets, and mysteries that slowly unravel, Find Me is well worth picking up.
Find Me had me hooked from the very beginning. Holly takes a fascinating premise and builds an immersive, atmospheric mystery around it, balancing suspense and intrigue perfectly. The pacing was excellent, with each revelation raising new questions and making it difficult to put down.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its world-building. Mount Mercy felt real and very unsettling, and the sense that something wasn’t quite right lingered throughout the entire story. I loved uncovering the secrets of the commune alongside the characters and trying to piece together what had really happened and what was continuing to go on.
My only criticism is that the ending felt a little rushed compared to the rest of the novel. After such a carefully crafted build-up, there were a few aspects that felt less explored than I would have liked. While I was satisfied with the overall conclusion, I finished the book wishing I’d had a little more time with the final revelations.
Overall, this was an intriguing and compelling read that kept me turning pages well into the night. If you enjoy atmospheric thrillers, isolated communities, family secrets, and mysteries that slowly unravel, Find Me is well worth picking up.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Hallie, Gertie and Pete are siblings. Hallie and Gertie are estranged and Pete is....well, missing in Tasmania. Pete was a highly experienced hiker and supposedly went missing hiking a mysterious mountain that is rumored to "take" people, as several men have disappeared over the years. Oh, and there is a strange, extremely private and well-hidden cult on said mountain. Mom has recently died and her dying wish is that Hallie and Gertie make up, join forces, head to Tasmania and find out what happened to Pete. Yes, mom even left a map to the general area of the commune where they may hopefully find answers. We hear from both sisters' POV along with an unknown person. Hallie and Gertie both, are engaging and I could easily see both sides of their issues. I did question what sort of mother wants her remaining kids traipsing around a wild mountainside and a crazy cult, but who am I to judge in the name of a good story? Things do begin a bit on the slower side, but the creepy atmosphere and unsettled feeling is everything with this one. It was also sort of cool to read a story where men go missing rather than the usual missing women. I enjoyed it and am looking up other books from Holly Craig!
Thank you to Holly Craig, #NetGalley and Gallery Books | Gallery/Scout Press for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to Holly Craig, #NetGalley and Gallery Books | Gallery/Scout Press for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Holly Craig’s best book yet!
Be warned, once you pick up Find Me it is impossible to put down. This atmospheric and dark thriller had me hooked. Set in the remote mountains of Tasmania, we follow estranged sisters in search of their missing brother Pete. 3 years ago he went up Mount Mercy but never came down. Their mother’s dying wish was for them to reunite and find out what happened to him.
This was intense! these sisters really could not stand each other and were polar opposites. They are both strong willed and stubborn but in different ways, with different ways of looking at things. Their stories and their grief have broken them and they need to work together and forgive each other to survive this trip. It is emotional, it is scary and it is so good!!
Holly Craig always has such a strong sense of location in her novels, and this mountain was eerie and menacing. Strange noises in the dark, and a commune of people who have been removed from society for a long time with some interesting rituals. You wouldn’t get me hiking in these woods for any money!!
Thank you so much to Simon and Schuster Australia for my copy of this book to read. I am looking forward to hearing Holly talk about this book next week in Sydney.
Be warned, once you pick up Find Me it is impossible to put down. This atmospheric and dark thriller had me hooked. Set in the remote mountains of Tasmania, we follow estranged sisters in search of their missing brother Pete. 3 years ago he went up Mount Mercy but never came down. Their mother’s dying wish was for them to reunite and find out what happened to him.
This was intense! these sisters really could not stand each other and were polar opposites. They are both strong willed and stubborn but in different ways, with different ways of looking at things. Their stories and their grief have broken them and they need to work together and forgive each other to survive this trip. It is emotional, it is scary and it is so good!!
Holly Craig always has such a strong sense of location in her novels, and this mountain was eerie and menacing. Strange noises in the dark, and a commune of people who have been removed from society for a long time with some interesting rituals. You wouldn’t get me hiking in these woods for any money!!
Thank you so much to Simon and Schuster Australia for my copy of this book to read. I am looking forward to hearing Holly talk about this book next week in Sydney.
June 20, 2026
The advanced reader copy reviews are NOT it. I can not comprehend why anyone would not give this book a solid 5 stars. My suggestion is to listen to the audiobook - if you are not able to actually feel like you are there on Mercy Mountain, you don’t feel the fear of being watched by something creepy that isn’t safe to go out on your own because it will take you, you don’t experience the fear of staying quiet while a creepy man with rotting teeth is hunting you on the mountain with a gun, if your own heart isn’t beating a little too fast when there aren’t any more spare car tires to replace the ones that have just gone flat… if you know you can’t visualize at a high intensity when reading then don’t do yourself a disservice and download the audiobook!
Kellie Jones, holy shit! She was already a favorite narrator of mine but this is a new side of Kellie Jones like I’ve never heard before! I got goose bumps because you made me feel so creeped out!
Did not have a single clue what was going to happen next and I was on edge the entire time! I’ve never read/listened to a book that properly freaked me out while home alone at night!
Another amazing book by Holly Craig.
If Netflix doesn’t pick this one up, I’ll be pissed.
Kellie Jones, holy shit! She was already a favorite narrator of mine but this is a new side of Kellie Jones like I’ve never heard before! I got goose bumps because you made me feel so creeped out!
Did not have a single clue what was going to happen next and I was on edge the entire time! I’ve never read/listened to a book that properly freaked me out while home alone at night!
Another amazing book by Holly Craig.
If Netflix doesn’t pick this one up, I’ll be pissed.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of Find Me by Holly Craig, and it completely exceeded my expectations.
From the very first chapter, this book pulled me in and never let go. The pacing is fast, the tension keeps building, and every chapter leaves you wanting “just one more.” Holly Craig does an incredible job creating an eerie, immersive atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re right there on Mount Mercy alongside the characters.
What I loved most was the balance between the gripping survival thriller and the emotional story of two estranged sisters searching for their missing brother. The family dynamics added so much depth, making me genuinely invested in every decision they made. There were several moments where I thought I had everything figured out, only for the story to completely surprise me.
This is one of those books that’s impossible to put down—engaging, captivating, and filled with twists that keep you guessing until the very end. If you’re a fan of atmospheric thrillers with strong characters, mystery, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Find Me deserves a spot on your TBR.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC. I’ll definitely be recommending this one when it releases in August!
I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of Find Me by Holly Craig, and it completely exceeded my expectations.
From the very first chapter, this book pulled me in and never let go. The pacing is fast, the tension keeps building, and every chapter leaves you wanting “just one more.” Holly Craig does an incredible job creating an eerie, immersive atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re right there on Mount Mercy alongside the characters.
What I loved most was the balance between the gripping survival thriller and the emotional story of two estranged sisters searching for their missing brother. The family dynamics added so much depth, making me genuinely invested in every decision they made. There were several moments where I thought I had everything figured out, only for the story to completely surprise me.
This is one of those books that’s impossible to put down—engaging, captivating, and filled with twists that keep you guessing until the very end. If you’re a fan of atmospheric thrillers with strong characters, mystery, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Find Me deserves a spot on your TBR.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC. I’ll definitely be recommending this one when it releases in August!
June 22, 2026
Find Me is a gripping and atmospheric thriller from the author of The Shallows and The Rip. Told over a dual timeline with the additions of emails, news articles and journal entries. It alternates between the points of views of estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie who have been thrown together to find answers on their brother’s disappearance as a last request from their mother who has recently died. I enjoyed getting to know both sisters, they were chalk and cheese and trying to work out what caused their estrangement. I really enjoyed the way Craig explored their sister relationship and family dynamics.
Set in Tasmania on Mount Mercy, Holly really built the atmosphere up around its mysteries and legends- it was almost a character of its own. I equally enjoyed her descriptions of the off grid commune from all their secrets, politics and mythical creature. I couldn’t stop turning the pages as I wanted to find out what happened between the sisters and their brothers. There were some good twists at the end, a couple I guessed and others I was blindsided behind. A cross between Forces of Nature and Lord of the Flies with some added family drama!
Set in Tasmania on Mount Mercy, Holly really built the atmosphere up around its mysteries and legends- it was almost a character of its own. I equally enjoyed her descriptions of the off grid commune from all their secrets, politics and mythical creature. I couldn’t stop turning the pages as I wanted to find out what happened between the sisters and their brothers. There were some good twists at the end, a couple I guessed and others I was blindsided behind. A cross between Forces of Nature and Lord of the Flies with some added family drama!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Wowzer!! I am so traumatized right now. I made the mistake of reading Find Me mostly at night, huddled in my bed, while paralyzed with fear. This thriller climbed right into my psyche from page one, and did not let go. I felt paranoid throughout the entire experience, because none of the characters could be trusted, at least to me anyway. Every person, every word uttered, every action taken was suspect, and I truly felt like I was in that Tasmanian forest with them, and fighting for my own life while they fought for theirs. The book is about two sisters with a long history of grievances against each other for assorted wrongs, who go out in search of their brother, who went missing on a hike to a secluded commune approximately three years earlier. It's a thick book, but I read it nearly continuously for two days, because I simply couldn't put it down. It was scary and horrifying and unsettling and unhinged. Everything that a thriller should be, Find Me had in spades. Big recommendation from me to all thriller/horror lovers out there! **I received this book free in a Goodreads giveaway, but all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Holly Craig's latest book Find me is a survivalist thriller set in the Tasmanian wilderness. It has ALL my favourite ingredients: atmosphere, eeriness, a dangerous natural environment and strong sense of place. Best of all it takes the reader on a creepy journey to a strange new world: the cold damp world at the foot of a remote mountain and the small and mysterious off-grid community who live there. I also loved that the story centres around missing men instead of missing women for a change!
The story begins as estranged sisters arrive in the national park to attempt to find their brother who went missing there several years earlier. Creepily he wasn't the first man to go missing - several others are also missing - all male. The sisters learn Mount Mercy, the largest mountain in the national park, scares the locals due to its strange phenomena and legends. They set off into the wilderness to find answers, but are soon fighting for survival.
Creepy, haunting and unique!
Perfect for fans of Sarah Pearse, Ruth Ware and Lucy Clarke.
The story begins as estranged sisters arrive in the national park to attempt to find their brother who went missing there several years earlier. Creepily he wasn't the first man to go missing - several others are also missing - all male. The sisters learn Mount Mercy, the largest mountain in the national park, scares the locals due to its strange phenomena and legends. They set off into the wilderness to find answers, but are soon fighting for survival.
Creepy, haunting and unique!
Perfect for fans of Sarah Pearse, Ruth Ware and Lucy Clarke.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Holly Craig’s Find Me is an absolutely gripping read that I could not put down. From the very first chapter, I was completely drawn into the story and found myself constantly saying “just one more chapter” late into the night. The characters felt so real and beautifully written that I became emotionally invested in all of them, and I genuinely missed them once I finished the book.
One of the standout elements for me was the stunning description of the Tasmanian wilderness. Holly Craig captured the atmosphere so vividly that I could almost feel the cold air, see the rugged landscape, and sense the isolation and tension woven throughout the story. The setting became a character in itself and added so much depth and emotion to the novel.
What truly makes Find Me special is how long it stayed with me after I turned the final page. I kept thinking about the story, the characters, and the emotional impact days later, which is always the sign of a brilliant book. A beautifully written, suspenseful, and unforgettable novel — easily a five-star read for me.
One of the standout elements for me was the stunning description of the Tasmanian wilderness. Holly Craig captured the atmosphere so vividly that I could almost feel the cold air, see the rugged landscape, and sense the isolation and tension woven throughout the story. The setting became a character in itself and added so much depth and emotion to the novel.
What truly makes Find Me special is how long it stayed with me after I turned the final page. I kept thinking about the story, the characters, and the emotional impact days later, which is always the sign of a brilliant book. A beautifully written, suspenseful, and unforgettable novel — easily a five-star read for me.
Review of advance copy
𝕄𝕪 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘: 4.5/5 ☆
First of all, I was sucked in the moment I saw this cover. What a vibe!!!! 😍😍
If you love spooky vibes mixed in with your mystery thrillers then I highly recommend this book. And if you're reading this at night be prepared for a case of the heebie-jeebies!
Locals claim Mount Mercy takes people, they warn she's not to be messed with. Men have gone missing on the mountain for years, including Pete Hillberry three years ago. Now his mother's dying wish has brought his two sisters back to the mountain to find him. Pete was last seen at a hidden commune in the mountains. A commune that performs strange rituals to keep a sinister presence away. Estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie plan to find the commune and finally get answers about what happened to their brother.
Find Me was filled with all sorts of creepy moments and danger at every turn. There was sibling drama, "you can't sit with us" vibes and flashbacks to the original search for Pete which all had me racing to the end to find out exactly what was haunting this mountain!
First of all, I was sucked in the moment I saw this cover. What a vibe!!!! 😍😍
If you love spooky vibes mixed in with your mystery thrillers then I highly recommend this book. And if you're reading this at night be prepared for a case of the heebie-jeebies!
Locals claim Mount Mercy takes people, they warn she's not to be messed with. Men have gone missing on the mountain for years, including Pete Hillberry three years ago. Now his mother's dying wish has brought his two sisters back to the mountain to find him. Pete was last seen at a hidden commune in the mountains. A commune that performs strange rituals to keep a sinister presence away. Estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie plan to find the commune and finally get answers about what happened to their brother.
Find Me was filled with all sorts of creepy moments and danger at every turn. There was sibling drama, "you can't sit with us" vibes and flashbacks to the original search for Pete which all had me racing to the end to find out exactly what was haunting this mountain!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Another sensational novel by the author and I flew through it!
Estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie are returning to Mount Mercy, the place where their brother Pete went missing two years ago. Their mother's dying wish was for them to find him. The last place he was seen was at a commune in the mountain so they set off to find it, despite warning from locals they should not go, as the mountain takes people. As the sisters find the commune and get to know the group, a mystery unfolds about others being taken and people seem convinced there is a supernatural legend involved. What is clear, is the danger that presents them at every turn.
This one was so mysterious and eerie and I could not put it down!
It was tense, atmospheric and I did not know who to trust with these characters. The legend of the mountain was so intriguing, I had no idea where this was heading and thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns. Another phenomenal novel by the author.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Australia and the author for this gifted review copy.
Estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie are returning to Mount Mercy, the place where their brother Pete went missing two years ago. Their mother's dying wish was for them to find him. The last place he was seen was at a commune in the mountain so they set off to find it, despite warning from locals they should not go, as the mountain takes people. As the sisters find the commune and get to know the group, a mystery unfolds about others being taken and people seem convinced there is a supernatural legend involved. What is clear, is the danger that presents them at every turn.
This one was so mysterious and eerie and I could not put it down!
It was tense, atmospheric and I did not know who to trust with these characters. The legend of the mountain was so intriguing, I had no idea where this was heading and thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns. Another phenomenal novel by the author.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Australia and the author for this gifted review copy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
FIND ME by Holly Craig
🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴
Oh my gosh, this read was so atmospheric and engaging… a real page-turner and beautifully plotted (can you tell I’m obsessed with plot at the moment? 🪢)
When I finished reading FIND ME the first thing I thought was: this should become a TV series, or a movie. It would be wonderfully creepy but beautiful, intriguing but terrifying, and most of all captivating!
You never really know who to trust, which adds great tension to each chapter.
And the twist is pure gold. I didn’t even realise I was reading while I was reading it, I was literally seeing it unfold in my mind. So good!
I finished this thriller a few weeks ago, I’ve just been riddled with migraines, headaches and neck pain, hence the delay to capture my review.
Now, every time I think of this book I think of little animal bones, hanging off trees like wind charms. Creepy, but also beautiful!
Well done Holly – and super congrats on your book already going into reprints!
You don’t need to be a thriller lover to enjoy this, it’s for everyone.
#findme #hollycraig #tasmania
🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴
Oh my gosh, this read was so atmospheric and engaging… a real page-turner and beautifully plotted (can you tell I’m obsessed with plot at the moment? 🪢)
When I finished reading FIND ME the first thing I thought was: this should become a TV series, or a movie. It would be wonderfully creepy but beautiful, intriguing but terrifying, and most of all captivating!
You never really know who to trust, which adds great tension to each chapter.
And the twist is pure gold. I didn’t even realise I was reading while I was reading it, I was literally seeing it unfold in my mind. So good!
I finished this thriller a few weeks ago, I’ve just been riddled with migraines, headaches and neck pain, hence the delay to capture my review.
Now, every time I think of this book I think of little animal bones, hanging off trees like wind charms. Creepy, but also beautiful!
Well done Holly – and super congrats on your book already going into reprints!
You don’t need to be a thriller lover to enjoy this, it’s for everyone.
#findme #hollycraig #tasmania
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
First of all, thank you Goodreads, Holly Craig, and Simon & Schuster for an arc of this novel. This is the first book by this author that I have read. Honestly, as I delved into the plot of "Find Me", I wasn't sure what to expect. This novel was written in such a way, that I kept guessing on the direction that it would take. It wasn't until the ending, that the reader discovers the entire storyline. I felt that Ms. Craig did a wonderful job of creating a unique plot, interesting and engaging characters and a setting that was very well described.
Summary: The plot follows the past and present lives of sisters, Hallie and Gertie, as they try to solve the disappearance of their brother, Pete. The sisters have what can only be described as a contentious relationship. What brings them together during this difficult time, is their dying mother's wish that they would make amends and solve the mystery of their missing brother.
The plot is full of adventure with a lot of twist and turns throughout.
If you're looking for a unique read, I would recommend "Find Me".
Summary: The plot follows the past and present lives of sisters, Hallie and Gertie, as they try to solve the disappearance of their brother, Pete. The sisters have what can only be described as a contentious relationship. What brings them together during this difficult time, is their dying mother's wish that they would make amends and solve the mystery of their missing brother.
The plot is full of adventure with a lot of twist and turns throughout.
If you're looking for a unique read, I would recommend "Find Me".
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Ooh, I loved the sense of foreboding and dark vibes in this one!
Hailie's brother has disappeared in a remote Tasmanian wilderness and her mother's dying wish is for her and her estranged sister Gertie to reunite and find him. We follow the story in two timelines, three years apart: a search party with Hailie, her fiancé, and some friends right after her brother went missing, and the next, when she and her sister try to find the mysterious commune he was last seen in. Interspersed are the ravings of a clearly insane woman.
I don't want to spoil too much so I'll just say that it's filled with strange and suspicious characters, closely held secrets, a dash of supernatural lore, and a ominous wilderness hours from civilization: the perfect recipe for a spooky, spine-tingling read! I really enjoyed it!
Thanks so much to Gallery Books, via NetGalley, for the ARC!
Hailie's brother has disappeared in a remote Tasmanian wilderness and her mother's dying wish is for her and her estranged sister Gertie to reunite and find him. We follow the story in two timelines, three years apart: a search party with Hailie, her fiancé, and some friends right after her brother went missing, and the next, when she and her sister try to find the mysterious commune he was last seen in. Interspersed are the ravings of a clearly insane woman.
I don't want to spoil too much so I'll just say that it's filled with strange and suspicious characters, closely held secrets, a dash of supernatural lore, and a ominous wilderness hours from civilization: the perfect recipe for a spooky, spine-tingling read! I really enjoyed it!
Thanks so much to Gallery Books, via NetGalley, for the ARC!
June 1, 2026
I loved this phenomenal book, with a storyline set in Tasmania, featuring two sisters, Hallie and Gertie, who are searching for their brother Pete who has been missing for three years.
I’ve read Holly’s other books, and was excited to read this one. Her writing makes it easy to get hooked, is very descriptive, and I was entirely immersed in this story that has so many elements I love in a thriller:
- the outdoorsy atmospheric location and the mystery surrounding Mount Mercy made for a very eerie backdrop
- survivalist stories
- exploration of cults
- complex family relationships
- dual timelines
- folklore
This was one of those books that I simultaneously wanted to finish to see how it ended but also wanted to savour, and it has an unexpected but well delivered conclusion.
I loved it from start to finish, and will be recommending it to everyone from now on!
I’ve read Holly’s other books, and was excited to read this one. Her writing makes it easy to get hooked, is very descriptive, and I was entirely immersed in this story that has so many elements I love in a thriller:
- the outdoorsy atmospheric location and the mystery surrounding Mount Mercy made for a very eerie backdrop
- survivalist stories
- exploration of cults
- complex family relationships
- dual timelines
- folklore
This was one of those books that I simultaneously wanted to finish to see how it ended but also wanted to savour, and it has an unexpected but well delivered conclusion.
I loved it from start to finish, and will be recommending it to everyone from now on!
Review of advance copy
Find Me is a slow burn atmospheric thriller.
Set in the eerie mountains of Tasmania, it’s a story about two estranged sisters who search for their missing brother.
Hallie and Gertie are brought together by their dead mother’s wish.
She wants them to find their brother, Pete.
He disappeared on Mount Mercy, a place that’s enigmatic.
First they must find the secluded commune where he was last seen.
The people of this village have secrets, some of them are deadly.
Now the sisters must survive and uncover the truth.
Western Australian author Holly Craig releases her latest book into the world.
Her destination thrillers are moody, mysterious and have that unexpected ending.
With vivid descriptions of the area, a selection of sneaky characters, a mystery plot and the sibling relationship, the tale with give you chills down your spine.
The mountains may be picture perfect but there’s secrets among the rubble.
Set in the eerie mountains of Tasmania, it’s a story about two estranged sisters who search for their missing brother.
Hallie and Gertie are brought together by their dead mother’s wish.
She wants them to find their brother, Pete.
He disappeared on Mount Mercy, a place that’s enigmatic.
First they must find the secluded commune where he was last seen.
The people of this village have secrets, some of them are deadly.
Now the sisters must survive and uncover the truth.
Western Australian author Holly Craig releases her latest book into the world.
Her destination thrillers are moody, mysterious and have that unexpected ending.
With vivid descriptions of the area, a selection of sneaky characters, a mystery plot and the sibling relationship, the tale with give you chills down your spine.
The mountains may be picture perfect but there’s secrets among the rubble.
June 23, 2026
This is the most intense, brooding and atmospheric Australian rural noir I’ve ever read. Set on the (fictional) Mount Mercy in south west Tasmania two estranged sisters, Hallie and Gertie, with an extremely complicated relationship, set out to discover what happened when their brother, Pete, disappeared three years ago. The story is told in the first person by each sister as well as Hallie, in the first person, detailing her initial search three years ago with other SES colleagues, one of whom is her fiancé. Filled with dark themes, including drug use, a hidden commune, murder, fighting for survival, a malevolent unseen being and violence this is an incredible feat by the author and her imagination. The resolution is completely unexpected in this amazing survival thriller. Contains a fair bit of explicit language.
Review of advance copy
I haven't read anything from this author before but after this absolute gem of a book, I will definitely be checking out more of her work.
I picked this one up because it was about hiking in the Australian bush, something my husband and I have started doing more of. So, of course we watched Apex, and then I decided to read this suspense filled, creepy survivalist thriller that had me slightly scared of going on another hiking trip 😂
Honestly though, I could not put this book down. It was filled with tension, unsettling and sometimes downright disturbing scenes, sibling drama, and a creepy cult-like group of survivalists living in the Tasmanian wilderness. I feel like this story captured the vastness and atmosphere of the Australian bush so vividly and by the end it was such a heart racing story of survival.
10/10 recommend 👌
I picked this one up because it was about hiking in the Australian bush, something my husband and I have started doing more of. So, of course we watched Apex, and then I decided to read this suspense filled, creepy survivalist thriller that had me slightly scared of going on another hiking trip 😂
Honestly though, I could not put this book down. It was filled with tension, unsettling and sometimes downright disturbing scenes, sibling drama, and a creepy cult-like group of survivalists living in the Tasmanian wilderness. I feel like this story captured the vastness and atmosphere of the Australian bush so vividly and by the end it was such a heart racing story of survival.
10/10 recommend 👌
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