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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