Thrillers & Suspense
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Dark Roads: A Novel
"Chevy Stevens is a brilliant and unique talent and Dark Roads is an instant classic. My hat's off to her." ― C. J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Range
"My favorite Chevy Stevens book since Still Missing...The suspense builds with every page, and the ending is a complete shocker."―Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Wife Between Us
"Aptly named, Dark Roads is deep, dark, and unsettling. From the opening page, it's clear you're in the hands of a master storyteller...With brilliant characterizations, tight plotting, and a setting bound to give you chills, this is Stevens's finest book to date. A tour de force mystery you do not want to miss."―J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Her Dark Lies
"Chevy Stevens is back and better than ever...Dark Roads is a chilling, pulse-pounding thriller that also tugs at the heartstrings. It's everything you've come to love from a master of the psych thriller genre!"― Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs.
The Cold Creek Highway stretches close to five hundred miles through British Columbia's rugged wilderness to the west coast. Isolated and vast, it has become a prime hunting ground for predators. For decades, young women traveling the road have gone missing. Motorists and hitchhikers, those passing through or living in one of the small towns scattered along the region, have fallen prey time and again. And no killer or abductor who has stalked the highway has ever been brought to justice.
Hailey McBride calls Cold Creek home. Her father taught her to respect nature, how to live and survive off the land, and to never travel the highway alone. Now he's gone, leaving her a teenage orphan in the care of her aunt whose police officer husband uses his badge as a means to bully and control Hailey. Overwhelmed by grief and forbidden to work, socialize, or date, Hailey vanishes into the mountainous terrain, hoping everyone will believe she's left town. Rumors spread that she was taken by the highway killer―who's claimed another victim over the summer.
One year later, Beth Chevalier arrives in Cold Creek, where her sister Amber lived―and where she was murdered. Estranged from her parents and seeking closure, Beth takes a waitressing job at the local diner, just as Amber did, desperate to understand what happened to her and why. But Beth's search for answers puts a target on her back―and threatens to reveal the truth behind Hailey's disappearance…
"My favorite Chevy Stevens book since Still Missing...The suspense builds with every page, and the ending is a complete shocker."―Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Wife Between Us
"Aptly named, Dark Roads is deep, dark, and unsettling. From the opening page, it's clear you're in the hands of a master storyteller...With brilliant characterizations, tight plotting, and a setting bound to give you chills, this is Stevens's finest book to date. A tour de force mystery you do not want to miss."―J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Her Dark Lies
"Chevy Stevens is back and better than ever...Dark Roads is a chilling, pulse-pounding thriller that also tugs at the heartstrings. It's everything you've come to love from a master of the psych thriller genre!"― Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs.
The Cold Creek Highway stretches close to five hundred miles through British Columbia's rugged wilderness to the west coast. Isolated and vast, it has become a prime hunting ground for predators. For decades, young women traveling the road have gone missing. Motorists and hitchhikers, those passing through or living in one of the small towns scattered along the region, have fallen prey time and again. And no killer or abductor who has stalked the highway has ever been brought to justice.
Hailey McBride calls Cold Creek home. Her father taught her to respect nature, how to live and survive off the land, and to never travel the highway alone. Now he's gone, leaving her a teenage orphan in the care of her aunt whose police officer husband uses his badge as a means to bully and control Hailey. Overwhelmed by grief and forbidden to work, socialize, or date, Hailey vanishes into the mountainous terrain, hoping everyone will believe she's left town. Rumors spread that she was taken by the highway killer―who's claimed another victim over the summer.
One year later, Beth Chevalier arrives in Cold Creek, where her sister Amber lived―and where she was murdered. Estranged from her parents and seeking closure, Beth takes a waitressing job at the local diner, just as Amber did, desperate to understand what happened to her and why. But Beth's search for answers puts a target on her back―and threatens to reveal the truth behind Hailey's disappearance…
Editorial Reviews
Praise for Dark Roads:
"Masterful... for all fans of psychological thrillers." ―Booklist Online
"Gripping, unsettling, and brimming with suspense, Dark Roads is another worthy entry from the accomplished mystery storyteller." ―BookRiot
"A well told and all-too-believable tale, Dark Roads borrows from the real-life tragedies along the Highway of Tears in British Columbia. It's a surprisingly fast read, full of action, surprises, despair and hope. It's a keeper for thriller fans." ―Minneapolis Star Tribune
"My favorite Chevy Stevens book since Still Missing. Stevens reliably creates complex, resilient female characters, and Hailey and Beth - whose lives collide in Dark Roads - are utterly compelling. The suspense builds with every page, and the ending is a complete shocker." ―Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Wife Between Us
"Aptly named, Dark Roads is deep, dark, and unsettling. From the opening page, it's clear you're in the hands of a master storyteller. The missing, the dead, those left behind, the ones who know what's happened, all explode onto the page. With brilliant characterizations, tight plotting, and a setting bound to give you chills, this is Steven's finest book to date. A tour de force mystery you do not want to miss."
―J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Her Dark Lies
"Chevy Stevens is a brilliant and unique talent and Dark Roads is an instant classic. My hat's off to her." ― C. J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Range
"Chevy Stevens is back and better than ever with a grisly tale that will make you think twice before driving down any deserted highways at night. Dark Roads is a chilling, pulse-pounding thriller that also tugs at the heartstrings. It's everything you've come to love from a master of the psych thriller genre!" ― Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs.
"Chevy Stevens does it again in her new thriller, Dark Roads....Dark Roads is a fast-paced thriller filled with action and brilliant characters. The characters are very real and come to life on the page as they find themselves in danger on several occasions. This is a must-read for fans of the author. It's a real page-turner."
―Portland Book Review
Praise for Chevy Stevens:
"Gripping...unforgettable." ―Gillian Flynn
"Heart-pounding." ―Lisa Gardner
"Will have you spellbound." ―Karin Slaughter
"Engrossing, suspenseful." –Library Journal
"Utterly absorbing." ―Kathy Reichs
"Chilling, compelling." ―William Landay
"Tense…Action-packed." –Kirkus Reviews
"Fast-pac...
"Masterful... for all fans of psychological thrillers." ―Booklist Online
"Gripping, unsettling, and brimming with suspense, Dark Roads is another worthy entry from the accomplished mystery storyteller." ―BookRiot
"A well told and all-too-believable tale, Dark Roads borrows from the real-life tragedies along the Highway of Tears in British Columbia. It's a surprisingly fast read, full of action, surprises, despair and hope. It's a keeper for thriller fans." ―Minneapolis Star Tribune
"My favorite Chevy Stevens book since Still Missing. Stevens reliably creates complex, resilient female characters, and Hailey and Beth - whose lives collide in Dark Roads - are utterly compelling. The suspense builds with every page, and the ending is a complete shocker." ―Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Wife Between Us
"Aptly named, Dark Roads is deep, dark, and unsettling. From the opening page, it's clear you're in the hands of a master storyteller. The missing, the dead, those left behind, the ones who know what's happened, all explode onto the page. With brilliant characterizations, tight plotting, and a setting bound to give you chills, this is Steven's finest book to date. A tour de force mystery you do not want to miss."
―J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Her Dark Lies
"Chevy Stevens is a brilliant and unique talent and Dark Roads is an instant classic. My hat's off to her." ― C. J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Range
"Chevy Stevens is back and better than ever with a grisly tale that will make you think twice before driving down any deserted highways at night. Dark Roads is a chilling, pulse-pounding thriller that also tugs at the heartstrings. It's everything you've come to love from a master of the psych thriller genre!" ― Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs.
"Chevy Stevens does it again in her new thriller, Dark Roads....Dark Roads is a fast-paced thriller filled with action and brilliant characters. The characters are very real and come to life on the page as they find themselves in danger on several occasions. This is a must-read for fans of the author. It's a real page-turner."
―Portland Book Review
Praise for Chevy Stevens:
"Gripping...unforgettable." ―Gillian Flynn
"Heart-pounding." ―Lisa Gardner
"Will have you spellbound." ―Karin Slaughter
"Engrossing, suspenseful." –Library Journal
"Utterly absorbing." ―Kathy Reichs
"Chilling, compelling." ―William Landay
"Tense…Action-packed." –Kirkus Reviews
"Fast-pac...
Readers Top Reviews
Susan Vrabel-Will
I read this book in less than a day...what a wild ride! I loved the storyline and all of the awesome characters, even the creepy ones. I'm always saddened at the end of a Chevy Stevens novel, because I know that it's going to be a while before another is released. Chevy, you help me tremendously with keeping my sanity while dealing with chronic pain... Thank You!!!☺
Mrs. VSusan Vrabe
I demolished this book. A little fast paced but in a good way. You really have to use your imagination to keep up. Great book, can't wait for the next.
Kindle PaulKMrs.
I was really looking forward to reading this book, since Chevy Stevens is one of my favorite authors. What a letdown! It was so slow and boring that I was skimming pages all the way to its predictable end. The relationships between characters seemed written for young adults. Had this been the first book by this author that I read, it would undoubtedly have been the last.
Karla KayKindle
I am in tears as I type this review. What a beautiful and poignant ending to a deeply disturbing and complicated story. I loved this cast of strong and forceful characters. Vaughn creeped me out from the onset and I immediately fell in love with Hailey. This thing twisted in a direction I did not expect and I found myself thinking 'the signs were all there. How did I miss that'....great book. I love this author's work!
steven testasecca
Ohhh Chevy, you’ve done it again ❤️ A story that tugs at the depths of your soul, turning the page ferociously wanting more, but afraid what the next page might reveal. Characters that become so alive you cry with them, get angry for them, and want them to prevail. Twist and turns you never see coming, inhaling the book so fast, but wanting it to last much longer than it ever does because you can’t put it down. A Prologue and Epilogue that sent chills through my body, but was beautifully done with tact and reverence. What else can I say, but thank you, and can’t wait for your next one😉 no pressure, lol!
