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The Wilds
by Pearse, Sarah
Kieran and Elin are sisters carrying the weight of a past tragedy, and their decision to hike into the remote Portuguese wilderness is meant to be a step toward healing. Instead, they find themselves entangled in a nightmare when a body is discovered in the woods, unraveling a series of long-buried family secrets. The landscape here is a character in its own right, shifting from beautiful to predatory as the isolation intensifies. Pearse excels at creating a sense of suffocating dread; the pacing is deliberate, allowing the tension to coil tightly around the reader as the characters realize they are being watched. This is a story for those who enjoy psychological puzzles set against unforgiving natural backdrops. If you appreciate narratives where the environment feels just as dangerous as the secrets being unearthed, you will find yourself completely absorbed.
10 Books similar to 'The Wilds'
When you finish The Wilds, you are likely craving more stories that weaponize isolation and turn a scenic getaway into a psychological trap. We selected these titles because they master the same brand of claustrophobic suspense, whether it is a snow-covered chalet or a rugged, windswept island. These books lean heavily into the trope of forced proximity, where the true threat is often the person standing right next to you. If you enjoyed the way Pearse balances personal trauma with a high-stakes mystery, these picks will keep that same sense of unease burning long after you turn the final page.
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by Sarah Pearse
Since this is the author's debut novel, readers who enjoyed the atmospheric tension of The Wilds will find the same signature style here. It features a remote, claustrophobic setting and a protagonist unraveling a dark mystery amidst a harsh, isolated environment.
by Lucy Foley
This novel mirrors the 'group of friends in a remote location' dynamic found in The Wilds perfectly. It excels at building slow-burn dread as past secrets surface during a getaway gone wrong.
by Ruth Ware
Fans of survival-themed thrillers will appreciate this story set in a snowed-in luxury chalet. It captures the same feeling of being trapped with people you cannot trust, ratcheting up the psychological pressure.
by Lucy Foley
Set on a remote, rugged island off the coast of Ireland, this book shares the isolated, weather-beaten atmosphere of The Wilds. The narrative structure, which jumps between perspectives to reveal hidden histories, will feel very familiar.
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by Ruth Ware
This book offers a deep dive into family secrets and a sense of unease that permeates the entire narrative. Readers who enjoyed the psychological unraveling in The Wilds will appreciate the protagonist's struggle against a hostile, unfamiliar environment.
This novel features a gripping, isolated setting and a protagonist dealing with past trauma while facing immediate danger. It mirrors the high-stakes, survivalist tone that defines the most intense moments of The Wilds.
by Ruth Ware
If you enjoyed the 'something is wrong here' vibe of The Wilds, this modern gothic thriller is a perfect follow-up. It features a remote, high-tech house that becomes a prison, creating a palpable sense of claustrophobia.
by Taylor Adams
For readers who want the 'survival' aspect of The Wilds turned up to the maximum, this is an essential read. It is a relentless, fast-paced thriller about a woman trapped at a rest stop during a blizzard with a kidnapper.
by Ruth Ware
This book captures the feeling of being trapped in a luxurious but isolating environment where no one believes your account of events. It shares the same psychological tension and 'missing person' mystery found in Sarah Pearse's work.
Set at a remote ski resort, this book perfectly mirrors the cold, isolated, and dangerous setting of The Wilds. It focuses on a reunion that turns deadly, playing with themes of past guilt and present-day survival.
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