The Hiker
By (Author) M.J. Ford
HarperCollins Publishers
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
6th March 2023
10th November 2022
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
Narrative theme: Sense of place
Family life fiction
Psychological thriller
Adventure / action fiction
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
823.92
Paperback
400
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
260g
In the wilderness, its kill or be killed
MISSING
When Gemma Kline is reported missing after setting off on a solo hike in the remote Pennines, her sister, Sarah, is dumbfounded. How can someone disappear without a trace
PRESUMED
Travelling to the isolated town where Gemma was last seen, Sarah discovers its not the first time a young woman has vanished from the hills in mysterious circumstances. As she digs deeper, it quickly becomes apparent that neither disappearance is what it first seems especially when unwelcoming locals share chilling tales about whats really lurking on the moors
MURDERED
Whatever has happened to her sister, one thing is clear: this town has secrets someone would kill to keep. But even on the fells, nothing stays buried forever
A gripping and atmospheric crime thriller set in one of the most remote corners of the British wilderness, perfect for fans of Chris Hammer, Jane Harper and Michael Connelly.
Readers love The Hiker:
Now this was GOOD! What a story! Brilliantly gripping! NetGalley Reviewer,
I loved this book gripping with atmosphere and tension. Twisty, creepy, and unpredictable. NetGalley Reviewer,
Full of unexpected twists and turns it really keeps you guessing till the last page. NetGalley Reviewer,
Engaging and menacing nothing and nobody are what they seem. NetGalley Reviewer,
So, so, so good! Eerie, beautiful, haunting, shocking the writing was absolutely superb, bringing the incredible setting and shock-factor alive. Excellent thriller! NetGalley Reviewer,
This twisty storyline had me hooked and I tore through the pages kept me on the edge of my seat. NetGalley Reviewer,
Dark and foreboding A great read. NetGalley Reviewer,
An excellent crime thriller held my attention from start to finish. NetGalley Reviewer,
A real page turner! Five stars. NetGalley Reviewer,
This book kept me on the edge of my seat with twists and turns throughout impossible to put down! NetGalley Reviewer,
A fantastic read full of mystery and suspense. And that ending. I did not see that coming! Highly recommended. NetGalley Reviewer,
The many twists and turns had me gasping aloud. I could not put this book down And I have firmly decided I will never be going on a solo hike again! NetGalley Reviewer,
PRAISE FOR M.J. FORD
Superb really enjoyable and gritty Mel Sherratt, million-copy bestseller
'A cracking debut from M.J Ford. Well-written and sizzling with tension. Deserves to do well James Nally, author of Alone with the Dead
A fab, page turning thriller! Jacqui Rose
I absolutely loved this well written,riveting debut mystery and would have happily given it far more than five stars.I really hope this is the first book in a new series and look forward to reading more books by this author in the future Goodreads reviewer
Hold My Hand is an absolutely brilliant debut novel from a very talented author. It was impossible for me to stop reading, and when I really had to I found myself thinking about it. I can wholeheartedly recommend this novel which could well be a bestseller for 2018! NetGalley reviewer
The best thriller Ive read in a long time! Really well constructed with an unsettling ending Amazon reviewer
Absolutely brilliant right until the end Amazon reviewer
Spectacularly assured Amazon reviewer
M. J. Ford is a writer and an editor at Working Partners, where he works on projects across the age groups. He loves thrillers, historical and fantasy titles. Hold My Hand is his debut novel.