British author Lucy Clarke gifts her audience with a brand-new wilderness thriller, set in the beautiful but dangerous surrounds of Norway. As story of friendship, secrets, adventure, thrill seeking and underhanded deeds, The Hike is an adrenaline filled tale that I absorbed from the minute I opened this book to the last word. And certainly, the setting in “The Hike” can be considered a most worthy character. Earning at least 1 star from this reviewer.

This is a story about 4 friends who decide to take a hiking/camping trip on the Blafjell Mountain in Norway. Have been to Norway a few times but got to admit never hiking or walking up mountains but the fact this book was set in Norway was the initial draw

From internationally bestselling author Lucy Clarke comes a propulsive new thriller about four women who lace up their hiking boots and venture into the Norwegian wilderness - but not all of them will return.

For me the winning piece was the setting. I would just love to jump on a plane and visit Norway, it’s such a fresh and spectacular part of the world, with an untamed beauty that was described perfectly by Lucy Clarke. The wildness and sense of sheer isolation was expressed with precision by Lucy Clarke, it was definitely my highlight. The setting managed to compound everything that happens in this eventful thriller. In each book I’ve read by Clarke, I’ve always been particularly blown away by her deft ability to build consistent and ever ratcheting suspense. This time around, not only was that true, but with each revelation, something else was twisted to reveal a new puzzle filled with just as much intensity. This managed to create an ebb and flow to the unease that kept me on tenterhooks throughout. Even better, it meant that not once was I able to guess where this one was headed. But there's a darker side to the wilderness. A woman went missing here one year ago. Now the friends are hiking into the heart of the mystery. And waiting on the trail is someone who'd do anything to keep their secrets buried - and to stop the group walking away alive . . . Burned-out by both her marriage and work, Liz is desperate for an escape. More than that, she craves an adventure, a total reset. So, when she plans a vacation with her three best friends, she persuades them to spend four nights camping in the stunning mountains of Norway. Following a trail that climbs through lush valleys, towering peaks, and past jewel-blue lakes, Liz is sure that the hike is just what they need. How long will it take? Adult hikers typically complete the full trail in 6-8 weeks, although many like to do it in sections over several years.I received a gifted advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the book tour hosted by Insta Book Tours. This is a really exciting and twisty thriller from the start to the end which will leaving you wanting to hike in Norway too. They are all looking forward to an adventure but they didn’t expect for there to be a murderer on the trail. The move follows a busy couple of years for Clarke, who has seen her novels No Escape and The Castaways adapted for TV by Paramount+, although neither were produced by Urban Myth. The former starred Abigail Lawrie and Rhianne Bareto and aired earlier this year, while the Sheridan Smith-led latter is in production and was one of the first streamer series unveiled after the writers strike was called. The descriptions of the Country and mountain (s) and the hike itself were amazing and gave you a feel for something you may never get to do,easier to describe something to a reader we all do and know but not so when its something we dont,anyway it worked and worked well and I could almost touch the clouds with them as they toiled

Atmospheric, haunting, and beautifully written. This is Lucy Clarke at her best.” —Gillian McAllister, author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time Pros: well-plotted, brimming with action and conflict after the first 20/25%, strongly written characters

As a woman, she'd been taught to walk with confidence, to look like she knew where she was going. To not show weakness, because a predator senses it. How do you do that in the Norwegian wilderness with no clue where you are? There have been quite a few books about groups of friends or colleagues going camping or hiking and one doesn’t return. I thought this might be similar and focus on the aftermath or fallout of a missing hiker…. with the remaining group having to keep silent in a ‘ what happens on hike stays on hike‘ kinda thing. Bardsley branded The Hike – Clarke’s eighth novel – a “story of female friendship and survival set against a spectacular Norwegian landscape.”

But there's a darker side to the wilderness. A woman went missing here one year ago, scarring the mountain with suspicion and unanswered questions. Four women who are the closest of friends take a girls trip every year and this year they choose something different which will be out of their comfort zones. They decide to fly to Norway to go hiking in the beautiful and possibly dangerous mountains for four carefree days to escape their everyday mundane routines and life problems while also catching up with one another's lives including babies, husbands careers and also some regrettable life choices over the years. Not all the women are thrilled with the idea mountain hiking yet they're always supportive of one another even when they'd rather be on a sunny and warm beach in some other beautiful, exotic location. Seeking the escape of a lifetime, four friends hike out into the beautiful Norwegian wild - nothing between them and the mountain peak but forest, sea and sharp blue sky. Thanks to the author, Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*

Every year Liz and 3 of her childhood friends spend a few days vacationing together. Between her job and marriage, Liz is looking for time away to reset. This year it is her turn to choose the location so she decides that they should spend 4 days camping/hiking in the remote mountains of Norway which is much different than their usual tropical destinations. Sounds pretty safe right, I mean, what could go wrong with that?! I’ve never been so sure of my not being a rugged, outdoor kinda gal as I was while reading this book. I guess you could call me a glamping princess, as I’d rather have access to at least some conveniences, but after reading this book I can argue with my husband that it’s just safer overall. 😇 These women are wearing the same crusty clothes for days, eating dried/preserved foods, etc and YOU DO YOU GIRLS. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻