An RV trip around Canada is just what the doctor ordered. Only this trip might be the end for them all. Jump in, buckle up, and hold onto your hats guys, it’s a wild one!

The Hitchhiker’s by Chevy Stevens is an intense suspense thriller. In typical Steven’s fashion, you won’t be able to put this book down and it will completely captivate you. Steven’s was recommended to me about a year ago from a fellow booksta girl (actually two separate peeps - love you both!) and I’ve consumed almost every book by her since.

Alice and Tom are RVing it around when they pass a younger man and woman walking on the side of the road. That night they run into the couple again at a camp ground and decide to give them a ride to the next town, the next day. Tonight, they will camp out with them. Ocean and Blue, not their real names, couldn’t be more relieved to have transportation.

The next day, after they stop at a little store for milk, Alice grabs a newspaper and what she sees changes everything she thought she knew. But Ocean and Blue always seem to be around and she never has any time alone to talk to her husband Tom.

Oof. Loved everything about this book! The building suspense pulls you in. Alice and Tom will remind you of grandparents - though they just recently lost a baby so aren’t that old. Steven’s ability to craft an intricate narrative maker her one of my favorites and this book did not disappoint.

It’s nonstop action makes it impossible to put down and is the type of book you think about when you do have to put it down. Intense but one hell of a fun read.

TW: loss of child, miscarriage, murder, kidnapping, violence, rape, child abuse

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This book was a fantastic, character-driven, suspenseful read.
The story was MADE by the characters, they felt so real that by the end of the book I felt so much emotion! The plot was a slow-burn suspense that made each moment of tension feel well placed and perfectly balanced.

Highly recommend!!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this book. All opinions are my own.

This was amazing read! It was creepy and terrifying and so full of suspense you simply can’t put it down,
The characters are so well done! This one will absolutely horrify you. This author is very no holds barred and tells it like it is. The story line is plausible and deals with things that could happen but one does not want to think about. As is often the case in real life there are some lines blurred between the law and empathy.
This is a must read for all.
One note… the title doesn’t really make sense. They didn’t hitchhike… they were offered a ride by friends they made camping.

This is an intense read that drew me in and kept me engaged throughout. I was rooting for the characters...well, most of them, anyway. As the history of the characters is gradually revealed, which was very artfully done, I became more and more focused on the book and the characters. This is one that I didn't stop except for bathroom and food breaks, and I think most people would find it a very entertaining book. The last couple of twists were AWESOME! I want more from this author!

This book drew me in from the first page! I’ve read other books from Chevy Stevens and I knew she never disappoints!
I also liked the nostalgia of going back to the 70s and the story definitely depicted the time.
The story opens in 1976 and things were definitely different then.! You wanted to warn the main characters Tom and Alice about picking up hitchhikers but it was common for the time.
As the story evolved you couldn’t wait to see what happened next and there was definitely some surprises !
This was a riveting story that wasn’t for the faint of heart.

Chevy Stevens writes a book every few treats and The Hitchhikers was well worth the wait ! It was gritty and filled with twists and turns. I would highly recommend this book to all . As usual all her books are amazing.

A wonderful read. This was a consistently faced paced book. I felt as though there was no downtime. The story really kept you on your toes the whole time.

4.5, rounded up.

I’ll say this for Chevy, she really knows how to write a book that you can’t put down. I’ve read everything she has written thus far and this one, though not as dark and twisted as Those Girls, gave me similar vibes. The atmospheric nature of the 1970s backdrop where people were truly cut off from being able to communicate or call out for help and everyone trusted far too easily was deliciously thrilling. In comparison with a world where we currently have access to our phones 24/7, you truly knew that these characters were unable to seek help without putting their lives in grave danger.

Pregnant 18-year-old Jenny and 21 year-old Simon, are on the run after they murdered Jenny‘s parents. They are hitchhiking across Canada to put distance between themselves and their brutal crime scene. Unlucky Americans, Alice and Tom unknowingly invite these monsters into their world by simply offering them a hot meal at a campsite and some bandages. What happens from there is a nightmare that gave me serious Bonnie and Clyde feelings.

As they continue across Canada in Alice and Tom‘s RV, bodies pile up and you begin to question what are you really capable of when pushed beyond your limits?

4.5/5 Stars. Another stellar suspense/thriller read from Chevy Stevens. This book took me on such a wild ride and I absolutely loved it.