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From the bestselling author of The Shallows and The Rip comes a terrifying survivalist thriller as two sisters navigate the eerie Tasmanian wilderness.
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.
387 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 26, 2026
About the author
Holly Craig
4 books60 followersHolly Craig lives on the Western Australian coast where she spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island, inspiring her first #1 bestselling novel, THE SHALLOWS, her second novel THE RIP, and her Audible Original bestseller, MAYDAY. Holly’s latest survival suspense thriller, FIND ME, was published with Simon & Schuster US, UK, CAN, NZ and Australia in 2026.
Holly was an English teacher, but now teaches adults how to write their novels, preparing their manuscripts for publication through The Write Club, Australia’s biggest writing community.
Holly was an English teacher, but now teaches adults how to write their novels, preparing their manuscripts for publication through The Write Club, Australia’s biggest writing community.
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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.
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August 19, 2026I can't rate because it hasn't been released. Which is ridiculous, because I have bought an audio book of this for my own money several days ago. It was NOT money well spent. It's a 1 star rating and since I can't rate it I feel like it's zero stars (but I will probably remember to come back and give it a 1* just because I'm so annoyed). My negativity has been exacerbated by the fact that start was actually quite promising. Otherwise I could have happily abandoned it. By approximately the middle of the book I was done and zero things happened after that anyway, the plot was just moving in circles. There were only endless repetitions. The conclusion was ridiculously far fetched and there was no twist. At least none that can be discerned by any avid readers of thriller/mystery/horror genres.
Two sisters, Hallie and Gertie, travel to Mount Mercy at the behest of their recently dead mother. They are looking for the remains of their brother Pete. Hallie was looking for him three years ago as well, which ended disastrously. We are of course given regular flashbacks, as well as hints on why the relationship between the sisters is so strained. By the end, I hated both of them and I wish the monster had been real and that they had been slowly ripped to pieces. THAT would have been a satisfying end.
A further point of contention is the lack of setting. I did not feel the mountain, woods, isolation or anything. Isn't that some of the point when you're writing a book about surviving difficult conditions?
End of rant. Do NOT waste time or money on this book. It's an annoying slog.
Two sisters, Hallie and Gertie, travel to Mount Mercy at the behest of their recently dead mother. They are looking for the remains of their brother Pete. Hallie was looking for him three years ago as well, which ended disastrously. We are of course given regular flashbacks, as well as hints on why the relationship between the sisters is so strained. By the end, I hated both of them and I wish the monster had been real and that they had been slowly ripped to pieces. THAT would have been a satisfying end.
A further point of contention is the lack of setting. I did not feel the mountain, woods, isolation or anything. Isn't that some of the point when you're writing a book about surviving difficult conditions?
End of rant. Do NOT waste time or money on this book. It's an annoying slog.
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.
August 9, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love multi day hiking and Tasmania is just stunning, I knew this book was going to be right up my alley.
It is a slow burn, we follow along with two estranged sisters who return to Tasmania. Deep in the mountains where their brother Pete vanished without a trace 3 years ago.
He was never found, the two sisters go back to retrace his steps to an isolated commune in the mountains where Pete was last seen alive. We have a few timelines from the past and present coming together it took a little while to get my head around them… once it was all revealed what really happened -
Not what I expected, it was an interesting twist and I enjoyed it.
Solid 4.25 rounded up
It is a slow burn, we follow along with two estranged sisters who return to Tasmania. Deep in the mountains where their brother Pete vanished without a trace 3 years ago.
He was never found, the two sisters go back to retrace his steps to an isolated commune in the mountains where Pete was last seen alive. We have a few timelines from the past and present coming together it took a little while to get my head around them… once it was all revealed what really happened -
Not what I expected, it was an interesting twist and I enjoyed it.
Solid 4.25 rounded up
August 14, 2026
Set in the atmospheric Tasmanian wilderness, this was a gripping and intriguing read.
Hallie and Gertie Hillberry's brother went missing three years ago on Mount Mercy in the Southwest National Park and has never been found. After the death of their mum, Hallie resolves to carry out her dying wish and return to Pine Peak, along with her sister, to finally discover what happened to Pete.
There are lots of rumours about the mountain – strange phenomena, legends and a mysterious commune. The locals claim it 'takes people' and don't have much sympathy for missing hikers and explorers.
Pete disappeared after setting out to find the Peakers, his name for the elusive community members who live in the commune, which is rumoured to be in a network of caves.
The story is told from the points of view of Hallie and Gertie and we go back in time to the aftermath of Pete going missing when his family headed to the town to try and find him. We also read emails and news reports, which gave more details.
Overall, this was a fascinating read and I raced through the book, gripped by the hostile and treacherous setting and the rather reckless search for Pete by his sisters. The relationship between Hallie and Gertie was intriguing, with lots of unresolved tensions and secrets. Despite Hallie being a member of the State Emergency Services (SES) in Sydney, they seemed rather unprepared for what lay ahead.
The story was well paced and it was really tense, chilling and unsettling at times. I was really absorbed by the premise and was surprised how things were all resolved.
This was the first book of Holly Craig's that I've read but I've got a couple of her others on my Kindle and look forward to reading them soon.
Hallie and Gertie Hillberry's brother went missing three years ago on Mount Mercy in the Southwest National Park and has never been found. After the death of their mum, Hallie resolves to carry out her dying wish and return to Pine Peak, along with her sister, to finally discover what happened to Pete.
There are lots of rumours about the mountain – strange phenomena, legends and a mysterious commune. The locals claim it 'takes people' and don't have much sympathy for missing hikers and explorers.
Pete disappeared after setting out to find the Peakers, his name for the elusive community members who live in the commune, which is rumoured to be in a network of caves.
The story is told from the points of view of Hallie and Gertie and we go back in time to the aftermath of Pete going missing when his family headed to the town to try and find him. We also read emails and news reports, which gave more details.
Overall, this was a fascinating read and I raced through the book, gripped by the hostile and treacherous setting and the rather reckless search for Pete by his sisters. The relationship between Hallie and Gertie was intriguing, with lots of unresolved tensions and secrets. Despite Hallie being a member of the State Emergency Services (SES) in Sydney, they seemed rather unprepared for what lay ahead.
The story was well paced and it was really tense, chilling and unsettling at times. I was really absorbed by the premise and was surprised how things were all resolved.
This was the first book of Holly Craig's that I've read but I've got a couple of her others on my Kindle and look forward to reading them soon.
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
July 13, 2026
When her mother’s final wishes are for Hallie and her estranged sister Gertie to find answers about their brother Pete’s disappearance years earlier, she tries her best to make it happen. But finally locating the hidden Tasmanian mountain commune where Pete was last seen isn’t exactly the breakthrough Hallie thinks it is. Strange disappearances have been happening in the area, and the commune members—supposedly friendly hippies—aren’t welcoming. When Hallie and Gertie feel like they’re being watched, and their car is repeatedly sabotaged, they realize something horrible happened to their brother—and that they might be next.
Told from the POV of both Hallie and Gertie, and flashing between the present and the past, we learn the shocking reason the sisters are estranged, what led to their brother’s disappearance, the fatal events of a failed search and rescue mission for Pete years earlier, and the dark secrets the commune members hold. All of this makes for a tense read that ends with a twist I’d highly recommend to fans of suspense-filled psychological thrillers.
Told from the POV of both Hallie and Gertie, and flashing between the present and the past, we learn the shocking reason the sisters are estranged, what led to their brother’s disappearance, the fatal events of a failed search and rescue mission for Pete years earlier, and the dark secrets the commune members hold. All of this makes for a tense read that ends with a twist I’d highly recommend to fans of suspense-filled psychological thrillers.
August 9, 2026
Descriptive and Well written
From the start you are captured by the storyline and characters of this well written book. The descriptiveness allows you to feel and live the storyline as if you were part of the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good storyline and easy to read book.
From the start you are captured by the storyline and characters of this well written book. The descriptiveness allows you to feel and live the storyline as if you were part of the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good storyline and easy to read book.
July 31, 2026
This survival thriller about two sisters seeking to find the truth about their brother's disappearance in the Tasmanian wilderness had me hooked from page one.
I liked how it was told with each sister's current POV, plus a backstory from three years earlier all intermingled with journal entries, emails and a very scary 'entity'.
I found it all very gripping and the atmosphere of the commune in the mountain setting was so creepy. As the chapters were short I just kept wanting to read more. I loved discovering the reason for the sisters' estrangement and thought that they were well written characters.
I enjoyed this book immensely and now want to read this author's other novels.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Simon and ShusterUK for the ARC. I really appreciated it!
I liked how it was told with each sister's current POV, plus a backstory from three years earlier all intermingled with journal entries, emails and a very scary 'entity'.
I found it all very gripping and the atmosphere of the commune in the mountain setting was so creepy. As the chapters were short I just kept wanting to read more. I loved discovering the reason for the sisters' estrangement and thought that they were well written characters.
I enjoyed this book immensely and now want to read this author's other novels.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Simon and ShusterUK for the ARC. I really appreciated it!
July 31, 2026
Oh I so wanted to love this.
I listened to the audio version and it was so gripping. I wanted to keep listening, especially during the second half.
However I recently went to a talk of the Authors and she really did herself a disservice! She hyped the book sooo much saying it’s an amazing twist, so many people are saying it’s the best twist and the best bit is it’s one twist and you might think that’s it and then bam another twist….. I was waiting for the second twist.
The twist didn’t astound me at all..
And what was worse?
She complained about ‘lazy writers’ who have a killer who you never really meet and they just plonk it in there…. That’s exactly this… how were we suppose to guess the killer when you never actually introduced them..?
Plus so many things are unresolved! I was finishing it going ‘what about Pete? What about George - surely there is more there?
Disappointed but had to give 3 stars because 90% of the book hooked me. But hate an anticlimactic ending.
I listened to the audio version and it was so gripping. I wanted to keep listening, especially during the second half.
However I recently went to a talk of the Authors and she really did herself a disservice! She hyped the book sooo much saying it’s an amazing twist, so many people are saying it’s the best twist and the best bit is it’s one twist and you might think that’s it and then bam another twist….. I was waiting for the second twist.
The twist didn’t astound me at all..
And what was worse?
She complained about ‘lazy writers’ who have a killer who you never really meet and they just plonk it in there…. That’s exactly this… how were we suppose to guess the killer when you never actually introduced them..?
Plus so many things are unresolved! I was finishing it going ‘what about Pete? What about George - surely there is more there?
Disappointed but had to give 3 stars because 90% of the book hooked me. But hate an anticlimactic ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 12, 2026
Find Me by Holly Craig
Thoughts: Where do I even start!!! 5 star read!!! I was completely immersed from the very first chapter. The suspense was incredible, and the eerie atmosphere throughout the book had me hooked.
The setting was atmospheric, and having previously visited Tasmania, I found myself able to vividly visualise the surroundings, which added an extra layer to my reading experience and made the story feel even more immersive.
I really enjoyed the complexity of the sister relationship and how it was explored throughout the story. The dual POV, combined with flashbacks from years prior, was a great addition and brought a deeper sense of mystery, tension, and suspense to the plot. I did not predict the ending of the book, which was amazing as it left me on the edge of my seat right up until the last chapter!
Thank you Simon & Schuster Aus for gifting me an ARC copy of Find Me in exchange for an honest review!
Synopsis: THREE YEARS MISSING.
TWO SISTERS SEARCHING.
A TRUTH THEY MAY NOT SURVIVE.
When Pete vanished into the rugged wilderness of Tasmania’s Abel mountains, it only took a few weeks for the official search to be called off. He’d been warned, they said. Mount Mercy takes people.
Brought together by their mother’s dying wish to find their brother once and for all, estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie head back to Mount Mercy. Their first step: to find the Peakers, an isolated and mysterious commune, who were the last people to see Pete alive.
It doesn’t take long for the sisters’ desperate hunt for answers to become a terrifying fight for their own survival. The Peakers are hiding something. Something deadly…
Please check the content/trigger warnings prior to reading this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thoughts: Where do I even start!!! 5 star read!!! I was completely immersed from the very first chapter. The suspense was incredible, and the eerie atmosphere throughout the book had me hooked.
The setting was atmospheric, and having previously visited Tasmania, I found myself able to vividly visualise the surroundings, which added an extra layer to my reading experience and made the story feel even more immersive.
I really enjoyed the complexity of the sister relationship and how it was explored throughout the story. The dual POV, combined with flashbacks from years prior, was a great addition and brought a deeper sense of mystery, tension, and suspense to the plot. I did not predict the ending of the book, which was amazing as it left me on the edge of my seat right up until the last chapter!
Thank you Simon & Schuster Aus for gifting me an ARC copy of Find Me in exchange for an honest review!
Synopsis: THREE YEARS MISSING.
TWO SISTERS SEARCHING.
A TRUTH THEY MAY NOT SURVIVE.
When Pete vanished into the rugged wilderness of Tasmania’s Abel mountains, it only took a few weeks for the official search to be called off. He’d been warned, they said. Mount Mercy takes people.
Brought together by their mother’s dying wish to find their brother once and for all, estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie head back to Mount Mercy. Their first step: to find the Peakers, an isolated and mysterious commune, who were the last people to see Pete alive.
It doesn’t take long for the sisters’ desperate hunt for answers to become a terrifying fight for their own survival. The Peakers are hiding something. Something deadly…
Please check the content/trigger warnings prior to reading this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 13, 2026
Huge and amazing story! Full of twists and dangerous characters. A thrillery suspenseful Aussie mountain outback tale that had me absolutely hooked. Five huge stars.
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 received from Author
This was an interesting survivalist thriller about two estranged sisters, Hallie and Gertie, who reluctantly come together to honour their mother's last wish - to find their brother, Pete, who disappeared three years earlier on Mount Mercy in Tasmania. Hallie is an experienced rescue searcher, who organized a sadly unsuccessful search for Pete when he first vanished - while Gertie's idea of a hike is walking to the nearest coffee shop They hear rumours that the mountain "takes people," but they don't put much stock in those, as they begin their search. Their goal is to find an isolated and secretive commune on the mountain, which was the last place Pete was seen, and which he wrote about in letters to his family..
As the story gets underway, it's obvious that at some point in the past, something serious happened to create a deep rift between the sisters, and that something tragic occurred during Hallie's original search for Pete three years ago - so all of this tension is present, along with the difficulty of the hike and the weather, which seems to be almost constantly cold and wet.
The tension rachets up when the girls find the commune, headed by a nasty authoritarian figure named Dom. It is a strange collection of mostly unfriendly folks, at least at the beginning. It's obvious the sisters aren't particularly welcome, although they are permitted to stay after submitting to a search of their belongings to ensure they have no cell phones or other technology, not that there's any service anyway!
Stories abound as the girls learn of a disturbing creature, and that several commune members have gone missing over the years. Not entirely sure whether the members of the commune are friend or foe, the girls don't share the reason for their hike up the mountain.
Without revealing any more about the plot, I will say the book is well-written, suspenseful and kept me engaged until its surprising conclusion. I will look for more books from this author.
Thanks to the author, the publisher, and Tracy Fenton of THE Book Club Facebook page for the advance copy.
As the story gets underway, it's obvious that at some point in the past, something serious happened to create a deep rift between the sisters, and that something tragic occurred during Hallie's original search for Pete three years ago - so all of this tension is present, along with the difficulty of the hike and the weather, which seems to be almost constantly cold and wet.
The tension rachets up when the girls find the commune, headed by a nasty authoritarian figure named Dom. It is a strange collection of mostly unfriendly folks, at least at the beginning. It's obvious the sisters aren't particularly welcome, although they are permitted to stay after submitting to a search of their belongings to ensure they have no cell phones or other technology, not that there's any service anyway!
Stories abound as the girls learn of a disturbing creature, and that several commune members have gone missing over the years. Not entirely sure whether the members of the commune are friend or foe, the girls don't share the reason for their hike up the mountain.
Without revealing any more about the plot, I will say the book is well-written, suspenseful and kept me engaged until its surprising conclusion. I will look for more books from this author.
Thanks to the author, the publisher, and Tracy Fenton of THE Book Club Facebook page for the advance copy.
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.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of advance copy from NetGalley
In this isolating, survival thriller we follow estranged sisters, Hallie and Gertie, as they travel to the Tasmanian mountains in search of their missing brother, Pete. Pete was always the adventurer; documenting his travels and going off grid, but 3 years ago he stumbled onto a cult-like commune in Mount Mercy and was never heard from again. Hallie tried finding him when he first went missing but without any luck had to give up hope. 3 years later their mom’s dying wish was for Hallie and Gertie to make amends and try searching for their brother again but neither of them realize just what kind of trouble is in store for them in these brutal mountains.
This is my first novel from this author and right off the bat I was intrigued by the spooky and isolating atmosphere of Mount Mercy. Holly Craig did a wonderful job at making me feel immersed and totally creeped out by a mysterious creature lurking in the woods! This story started out pretty slow for me but once we were introduced the a cult-like commune of people who voluntarily left society I was kept turning pages waiting to discover their secrets. Unfortunately, I felt like the reveals were anticlimactic and no major twists occurred that had me feeling mind-blown. This books other biggest downfall was the extremely unlikeable main characters. Hallie and Gertie often felt childish in their behaviors towards each other and it made me feel disconnected from caring about them. Overall, this is a spooky survivalist novel that felt like a ghost story being told around a campfire. I would recommend if you’re looking for a quick, spooky read for October.
In this isolating, survival thriller we follow estranged sisters, Hallie and Gertie, as they travel to the Tasmanian mountains in search of their missing brother, Pete. Pete was always the adventurer; documenting his travels and going off grid, but 3 years ago he stumbled onto a cult-like commune in Mount Mercy and was never heard from again. Hallie tried finding him when he first went missing but without any luck had to give up hope. 3 years later their mom’s dying wish was for Hallie and Gertie to make amends and try searching for their brother again but neither of them realize just what kind of trouble is in store for them in these brutal mountains.
This is my first novel from this author and right off the bat I was intrigued by the spooky and isolating atmosphere of Mount Mercy. Holly Craig did a wonderful job at making me feel immersed and totally creeped out by a mysterious creature lurking in the woods! This story started out pretty slow for me but once we were introduced the a cult-like commune of people who voluntarily left society I was kept turning pages waiting to discover their secrets. Unfortunately, I felt like the reveals were anticlimactic and no major twists occurred that had me feeling mind-blown. This books other biggest downfall was the extremely unlikeable main characters. Hallie and Gertie often felt childish in their behaviors towards each other and it made me feel disconnected from caring about them. Overall, this is a spooky survivalist novel that felt like a ghost story being told around a campfire. I would recommend if you’re looking for a quick, spooky read for October.
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.
July 11, 2026
I really enjoyed Find Me by Holly Craig. Although it starts as a slow burn, I actually thought that worked well. It gently draws you into the story, giving you time to get to know the characters and soak up the atmosphere before the tension gradually begins to build.
What kept me turning the pages was the intrigue. I constantly found myself asking questions and wanting answers. Why had the sisters fallen out? What had happened to Pete? Every time I thought I might be getting closer to the truth, another question appeared, and I loved that feeling of never quite knowing where the story was heading.
The setting was vividly described, and I could easily picture life on the commune. There was an underlying sense of unease running throughout the book, which slowly intensified as more secrets came to light.
The characters were well developed and believable, each bringing something different to the story. Their relationships and the emotions between them felt authentic, making it easy to become invested in what would happen next.
While the pacing was more measured than some thrillers I usually read, the mystery and suspense kept me engaged throughout, and I was eager to see how everything would come together.
If you enjoy atmospheric, character-driven suspense with plenty of mystery and a gradual build-up of tension, Find Me is well worth picking up.
What kept me turning the pages was the intrigue. I constantly found myself asking questions and wanting answers. Why had the sisters fallen out? What had happened to Pete? Every time I thought I might be getting closer to the truth, another question appeared, and I loved that feeling of never quite knowing where the story was heading.
The setting was vividly described, and I could easily picture life on the commune. There was an underlying sense of unease running throughout the book, which slowly intensified as more secrets came to light.
The characters were well developed and believable, each bringing something different to the story. Their relationships and the emotions between them felt authentic, making it easy to become invested in what would happen next.
While the pacing was more measured than some thrillers I usually read, the mystery and suspense kept me engaged throughout, and I was eager to see how everything would come together.
If you enjoy atmospheric, character-driven suspense with plenty of mystery and a gradual build-up of tension, Find Me is well worth picking up.
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!
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August 12, 2026Pete vanished 2 years ago when he went to explore a commune living off the grid at the edge of Mount Mercy. Now that his mother’s dying wish of his 2 sisters reuniting and finding him is finally happening, Gertie and Hallie must put their long list of differences aside to find out what happened to their brother.
Gertie is the druggie, the carefree sister who makes bad choices, while Hallie is Mrs. Perfect, the one with the fancy job, designer clothes and fit body who does rescues on the side. Together they start to explore the mysterious Mount Mercy, the place where people go and disappear, the place even the locals avoid and where they tried to find Pete in the past with disastrous consequences.
Will they find out what happened to Pete? Will the mountain keep its secrets? Are they able to work together through their differences and long history of issues?
My thoughts: Firstly, why would anyone want to go hiking in the cold and rainy mountains?? It just spells disaster and it just sounds like a nightmare to me. Anyway, in this book it happened and, oh my word, the results weren’t pretty. I did not see the twist coming and the whole commune and the weird characters had me wondering. This book is the perfect Thursday Thriller for a cold wintery day.
Gertie is the druggie, the carefree sister who makes bad choices, while Hallie is Mrs. Perfect, the one with the fancy job, designer clothes and fit body who does rescues on the side. Together they start to explore the mysterious Mount Mercy, the place where people go and disappear, the place even the locals avoid and where they tried to find Pete in the past with disastrous consequences.
Will they find out what happened to Pete? Will the mountain keep its secrets? Are they able to work together through their differences and long history of issues?
My thoughts: Firstly, why would anyone want to go hiking in the cold and rainy mountains?? It just spells disaster and it just sounds like a nightmare to me. Anyway, in this book it happened and, oh my word, the results weren’t pretty. I did not see the twist coming and the whole commune and the weird characters had me wondering. This book is the perfect Thursday Thriller for a cold wintery day.
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