First, I would like to thank the publisher for letting me read an advanced copy of The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens. That said, I have been a fan of Chevy Stevens books for many years and eagerly await the publication of new books. I found this book to be quite predictable early on and without the twists and turns I was so use to.

I’m thrilled to have received this ARC through NetGalley. The Hitchhikers was so good and another book I enjoyed reading. It was filled with twists and turns. I would highly recommend this to friends who love suspense as much as I do. I also recommended this to a good friend whose genre is romance novels but after hearing me talk so much about it, she has it on her TBR list!

3-Star Review: The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens
Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the ARC!

The Hitchhikers delivers a gritty, unsettling story set against the backdrop of the 1970s—a setting I really loved and thought was captured well. The dual POVs from Alice and Jenny add depth and help keep the narrative moving, even when things get a bit bleak.

That said, I struggled to connect with the characters. They felt unlikable and distant, which made it hard to stay emotionally invested, even as the stakes rose. The story definitely gets violent, but that didn’t bother me—in fact, it fits the tone of the book and the dark subject matter.

Overall, while I appreciated the atmosphere and structure, the lack of likable or compelling characters held this one back for me. Still, fans of gritty thrillers with a vintage feel might find it worth the read.

This book had me intrigued from the first page. It made me feel anxious in a good way. I have read several of Chevy Steven's books and I highly recommend this book.

The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens was a unputdownable book of twists and turns. Just the title alone gave me chills and the book does not diappoint. A thriller set in 1970, traveling in an RV when the only comunication with the outside world is a newspaper and radio...and then you pick up hitchhikers. It did not disappoint!

The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens

5⭐️

Anything by Chevy Stevens is an auto read for me. Her books are always a solid read.

The story was told by 2 POV, Alice and Jenny.

Alice and her husband Tom stumble across 2 seemingly harmless hitchhikers (Blue/Simon and Jenny/Ocean) but soon found they’ve made a big mistake that soon turns them into hostages when the learn the hitchhikers are on the run.

Thank you so much for the wonderful ARC!

When reading the description of this book it sounded like a good suspense story. While reading it I didn't feel sucked in nor were there any surprises in the story. It did have some good bits but wasn't really for me. I will definitely be looking into the author's other books to see if this one was a fluke or if I am not a fan of the writing style.

I really wanted to love this book, but it wasn’t my fav.
The main character was pretty unlikable and I knew the ending was coming.
While it was packed with action and questioning how they would get out of this mess, it was just repetitive.

Alice and Tom are out in their new RV to travel Canada and work on rebuilding their relationship when they meet a young pregnant couple at a campsite. While they seem friendly Alice finds out the complete opposite and their relaxing travels soon become their worst nightmares.

This story is told from 2 POVS, with lengthly chapters.

Thanks NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

A fast-paced thriller set in the 1970s filled with suspense and action, or so I thought. The premise sounded interesting, a couple traveling in a foreign country in the 1970s (a time when they would have been cut off from easy communication, relying on the newspaper or watching TV for information) who come across a pair of hitchhikers lying about their identity and are on the run after committing a gruesome murder. I was in! However, none of the characters were likeable. I wasn't invested in either of the female characters (the POVs we get). Alice was a tad more likeable than Jenny. I wish we could have gotten some POV chapters from the male characters not Tom who was easily forgettable, but the unraveling and desperation of Simon would have been a great addition. The pacing was more medium in the first 50% but definitely picked up in the next 25% and then just went off the rails. I will say the eating scenes really took away from the suspense, and it feels like there were a lot of them. This book could have been about 25% shorter overall, with shorter chapters ending with more suspense, and it would have really worked better for me. The setting was perfect, the author did a fantastic job. Overall, it was a 3.75 ⭐ book that was just average for me. Thank you to Net Galley, St. Martin’s Press, and Chevy Stevens for this eARC.

Thank you, Netgalley, and the publisher for the opportunity to read The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens.

I was so excited to see a new release coming from Ms. Stevens! I've enjoyed all the others by her that I've read. The Hitchhikers was no exception. Tom and Alice set off in their RV across Canada on a road trip to the Olympics. They have been having a rough few years dealing with miscarriages and, finally, the loss of an infant son. While at their first campground, they meet Blue and Ocean, a young couple who harbor dark secrets. By the time Alice has out together who the couple are, it is too late to get away. The journey cross country continues with Tom and Alice being held hostage by the couple, leaving a path of destruction in their wake. How will this nightmare end...honestly, call me a bit twisted, but I felt this tale of terror had the best happy ever after! Things revealed toward the end of the book were heartbreaking 💔 I enjoyed this read very much!

I’ve been eagerly anticipating Chevy’s new release—she’s been one of my favorite authors. So when I received an advance copy, I was thrilled. Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite meet my expectations. I found myself underwhelmed. The characters felt frustrating and hard to connect with, the plot felt repetitive, and the story offered little in the way of backstory or depth to truly draw me in. Sadly, it also felt predictable, which made it hard to stay engaged. It pains me to say this, as I’ve loved her previous work, but this one just didn’t resonate with me. If you haven’t read any of her books, I highly suggest Still Missing and Those Girls. Thank you to the author, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Chevy Stevens is an auto read/buy for me! When I was contacted by St. Martin's press to read this ARC I seized the day moved it to the top of my list!! I have been anxiously awaiting her latest book. This didn't disappoint. Hitchhikers kept me waiting more I had to find out what happened. I did yell at the characters from time to time but overall I enjoyed this book alot!

Super fast paced thriller about a young couple who appear to be a traveling hippies when in reality they leave a path of destruction wherever they go.

So excited to have the opportunity to read this! I have loved every Chevy Steven’s book that I’ve read and this is no different. The plot. The story. Everything. Still have this on my mind! 5 stars!

Love Chevy Steven’s! I devoured this book in less than 24hrs. I do, however would have liked to read what happened on the farm after Jenny tipped off the police.

•As Tom and Alice set out in their RV, eager to get away from the heartbreak at home, they’re expecting a trip full of beautiful pictures and amazing memories. But after they meet two hitchhikers, Blue and Ocean, that vision of a idillic vacation goes out the window.

•Blue and Ocean— better know as Jenny and Simon— are actually on the run and wanted by law enforcement. Tom and Alice end up trapped in their web of destruction and violence as they try to stop the couple from hurting anyone else.

•Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Chevy Stevens for this ARC. It will be available on October 7, 2025.

The Hitchhiker is a tense and atmospheric thriller that pulls you in with its eerie premise and keeps you hooked with its emotional depth. Chevy Stevens does a fantastic job blending suspense with the psychological toll of trauma, especially through the perspective of the main character, who feels raw and real.

The story unfolds with a strong sense of dread, and the pacing is just right—slow enough to build suspense, but never dragging. Stevens knows how to make you care about her characters, which makes the moments of danger and heartbreak hit even harder. There are a few moments where the plot edges toward the predictable, but the emotional weight and well-drawn relationships more than make up for it.

It’s not just a thriller—it’s a powerful story about survival, sisterhood, and the scars that violence can leave behind. A great read that sticks with you long after you finish

Cool setting--1970s in Canada... back when hitchhiking was a thing. Fun read with some interesting twists.

I absolutely loved this book! The suspense was great. I felt like I was in each scene, the writing was that good. I couldn't wait too see how it would end then was sorry to have finished the book. The characters were very well written. I will definitely recommend this book!

I struggled to get through this one. The characters and plot just didn’t suck me in like I was hoping :/