Wayward

by Blake Crouch
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Good Books rating 4.33
Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic
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  • ID: 3639
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-19
  • ISBN: 9781529099867
  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  • Published: 2023-04-06
  • Formats: 5
  • Reviews: 3

Nestled in a picturesque mountain setting, Wayward Pines appears to be a utopian community, but its residents soon discover a dark side. Controlled by an unseen force, they are told where to live, work, and even whom to marry. Ethan Burke, the town's sheriff, is one of the few who knows the truth, but his understanding is put to the test when a murder investigation reveals even deeper secrets. As he delves into the town's past, Ethan faces an impossible choice that could determine the fate of everyone in Wayward Pines. The second installment in Blake Crouch's gripping trilogy, Wayward is a thrilling exploration of the price of truth and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.

Reviews
Michael Cavacini · Michael Cavacini · 2021-12-03
inspired 4.50

This is an inspired thriller that delivers on all levels, making it a thoroughly enjoyable audiobook experience.

Michael Cavacini found this thriller to be inspired and well-executed on all levels. They thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook, praising its production quality and engaging narrative. The reviewer highlights that the book's twists and turns keep the listener hooked, making it a standout in the genre.

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    It's an inspired thriller that delivers on all levels,

    and I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook.

    As with the first audiobook, this Brilliance Audio production is top-notch.

Meinblogland · 2019-10-10
enthralling 4.50

This thriller is captivating and entertaining, offering a wholesome and fulfilling experience. It is highly recommended for its engaging narrative.

The reviewer found this thriller to be masterfully written, highlighting its captivating and entertaining qualities. They describe the reading experience as wholesome and fulfilling, emphasizing the book's ability to keep readers engaged throughout. The reviewer highly recommends it, suggesting it's a must-read for fans of thrillers.

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    This masterful thriller is a captivating and entertaining read.

    Overall, it has been a wholesome and fulfilling experience.

    Highly recommended.

Postcards from Purgatory · Jill · 2015-06-06
engaging 4.00

The suspense and action elements are well-executed, and the characters have potential for deeper development. The book excels in its genre tropes.

Jill appreciates the strong suspense, action, and sci-fi elements in this book, noting that they are spot-on. They believe the characters have the potential to become well-developed individuals, which adds to the overall appeal. The reviewer also highlights that the book effectively utilizes genre tropes, making it an engaging read for fans of the genre.

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    The suspense/action/sci-fi elements are spot-on,

    and the characters we spend time with have the potential to become well-developed individuals.

    This is all solid stuff, and a rollicking SFnal thriller, with bags of genre tropes to keep the SF reader engaged.

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