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The Hunter

A riveting atmospheric suspense debut that explores the dark side of a small town and asks: How can we uncover the truth when we keep lying to ourselves?

Praise for The Hunter

“[A] complex plot, which is matched by thoroughly realized characters whose actions are anything but predictable. Herrera is a writer to watch.”

— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A thriller with depth.”

— Booklist

“The Hunter announces Jennifer Herrera as a remarkable new voice in suspense. Her debut is expertly paced and plotted, richly atmospheric, and filled with nuanced, beautifully developed characters with whom readers are sure to connect. I loved this book, and can’t wait to read whatever Herrera writes next.”

— Cristina Alger, New York Times bestselling author of Girls Like Us

“Smart, taut, and atmospheric. The Hunter had me reading into the night as I followed Leigh from New York back to her hometown. She must find and confront a killer as well as make peace with her past. I finished the book in one sitting!”

— Janet Skeslien Charles, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Library

“This book is a bonfire on a dark night. Searing hot and enthralling. I want to live in Herrera’s language, where the ordinary becomes magical and strange. Fans of Tana French and Marisha Pessl, take note.”

— Melissa Larsen, author of Shutter

“Herrera has a gift for drawing vivid characters and rich settings. A voicey and compelling debut that is not to be missed!”

— Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten

Reviews

“[A] complex plot, which is matched by thoroughly realized characters whose actions are anything but predictable. Herrera is a writer to watch.”

Publishers Weekly (boxed starred review)

“The Hunter will bring thriller fans the immersive read they’re looking for.”

Good Morning America (online)

“If we had a wish list (without any spoilers), we sure hope there’s more where this book came from!”

B&N Reads

“[A] generational mystery that’ll keep readers on their toes…Herrera’s debut threads uneasiness and mistrust through a pulse-pounding mystery.”

PopSugar

“There are twists and turns in every moment . . . the suspense is palpable. This book is impossible to put down.”

The Southern Bookseller Review

“A thriller with depth.”

Booklist

“Literary agent Herrera delves deep to sculpt believable, multi-layered characters…The Hunter launches a new, most-welcomed series.”

South Florida Sun Sentinel

“An absorbing, twisty read”

Criminal Element

“Herrera introduces readers to the dauntless Leigh O’Donnell, who emerges as the embodiment of the many hats modern women wear…With quick-hitting chapters and pageturning cliffhangers, Herrera keeps readers guessing…Readers will find this engaging mystery entwined with family drama hard to put down.”

Ohioana Quarterly