The Guide

Exceptionally good... A frighteningly plausible nightmare
Observer, Thrillers of the month

Extraordinary: a unique blend of thriller, post-Covid dystopia and paean to the healing properties of nature
Guardian

Peter Hellers thrillers unfurl like campfire yarns
New York Times

An ever so subtly dystopian wilderness noir that speculates on the horrors of a post-pandemic society
USA Today

Riveting... A chilling reminder of the dangers that might lie in wait for us all
Minneapolis Star Tribune

A modern master of the wilderness thriller
CrimeReads

The Guide is a glorious getaway in every sense, a wild wilderness trip as well as a suspenseful journey to solve a chilling mystery
BookPage

The poet laureate of the literary thriller: sinister and soulful
Michael Koryta, author of Those Who Wish Me Dead

The best-selling author of The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man escaping his own grief and an elite fishing lodge in Colorado hiding a plot of shocking menace

Kingfisher Lodge: a boutique resort surrounded by a mile and a half of the most pristine river water on the planet.

Safe from viruses that have plagued America for years, Kingfisher offers a respite for wealthy clients - and a return to normality for fishing guide Jack, battling the demons of a recent, devastating loss.

But when a human scream pierces the night, Jack soon realises that the idyllic retreat may be merely a cover for a far more sinister operation.

Lucy Foley meets Liane Moriartys Nine Perfect Strangers, with the lyrical writing of Robert Macfarlane and an eerily plausible twist...

PRAISE FOR PETER HELLER AND THE RIVER
Glorious prose and razor-sharp tension
Observer Thrillers of the Year

Utter joy... A suspenseful tale told with glorious drama and lyrical flair
Denise Mina, New York Times

Urgent, visceral writing - I couldnt turn the pages fast enough
Clare Mackintosh

Lyrical and action-packed by turns
Guardian

A master of suspense... A thrilling read with a dramatic twist at the end: you will not be able to put it down
The Lady

A must read
Daily Express

Heller packs a ton of adventure and emotion in this short novel, and I dare you to put it down once youve picked it up
Criminal Element