Description:

It’s the summer of 1976 and Alice and Tom set out on the remote Canadian highways in their new RV, hoping to heal their broken hearts after a devastating tragedy.

They’ve planned the trip perfectly, taken care of every detail. Then they meet two young hitchhikers down on their luck and offer them a ride. But Simon and Jenny aren’t what they seem. They’ve left a trail of blood, destruction, and madness behind them.

Now Alice and Tom are trapped, prisoners in a deadly game, with nowhere to turn. As the tension builds, the lines blur, and the question becomes, In whose heart does evil truly lie? What secrets are Jenny and Simon hiding? And who will live another day?

Adele’s Review:

This is the second book I’ve read by Chevy Stevens. The Hitchhikers is well-written, and the lead characters are believable and well-drawn. The sweeping Canadian landscape adds depth to the story. The young villains in this novel, Simon and Jenny, are truly cold-blooded. Our likeable protagonists Alice and Tom are repaid with violence for their kindness to these hitchhikers. Lesson learned, too late.

The Hitchhikers would have been a five-star read for me but for the relatively even pacing. There were no real highs and lows for most of the book. I expected one high action clash between Alice and Simon before the first half of the novel. I wanted Alice to find a way to fight back before continuing her unwelcome journey with the antagonists. I wanted more risk taking, more active resistance. There is one high point in the final chapters, but the pacing is more of the same throughout the second half of the book. There are some interesting twists in the final chapters, and the satisfactory conclusion ties the story together. Overall, The Hitchhikers is an entertaining read that old and new fans of Chevy Stevens might enjoy.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7593272150

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DPV2NKF1