This was the first Chevy Stevens book I have read, and it did not disappoint! It was full of action and suspense.

I found myself feeling irritated with Jenny for not stopping most of the things that happened but at the end of the story, I understood why she was so in love (or thought she was in love) with Simon. I felt so bad for both of them, having to endure the loss of one parent and then having to deal with abuse. Although they each dealt with different types of abuse, Jenny had it worst in my opinion.

There were many things that happened all throughout this story that kept me wanting to read and understand Simon's thought process. It seemed as if he really didn't want to do anything bad but ended up acting on instinct. Jenny just pretty much went along for the ride, which would cost her a lot of heartache. They were both in need of love and understanding but bonded with each other because of the traumatic events they experienced.

The entire story was very well written and easy to follow. The author did a great job in portraying each character. I did like that this story had a bittersweet ending - although I would have loved a happy one - but given the circumstances, bittersweet was as good as it was going to get.

This was 4.5 stars for me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It would have been a 5 star had I not been able to predict some of the events that occurred.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Read if you like:
- A Canadian setting
- Dual POV with flashbacks
- A road trip in the 70’s

Alice and Tom are on a cross-Canada road trip in an RV to attend the Montreal Olympics when they meet two hitchhikers at a campground and decide to offer them a ride. Unfortunately for them the hitchhikers have their own sinister agenda.

I was excited to read this having previously enjoyed Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens. She does a great job of writing a Canadian setting and I enjoyed that aspect of this book. However, overall I found this book pretty meh. I found the beginning to be too slow for a thriller, I found myself frustrated with character decisions multiple times, and I wasn’t overly invested until closer to the end. I did really enjoy the last quarter though.

Also, there were several typos, including Alice incorrectly referring to Jenny as Jenny at the beginning before she learned her real name.

Thank you Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC ebook - releases October 7!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in return for an honest review.

It’s 1976, and Tom and Alice have been through some trying times in their marriage. To reconnect, they buy a Winnebago and take to the highway. On their first night at a campground, they meet Blue and Ocean, or Simon and Jenny. The couple are hitchhiking, and Tom and Alice offer them a ride to the next town. When they stop at a gas station, Alice learns from a newspaper that Blue and Ocean are wanted for murder and considered armed and dangerous. Alice’s attempt to tell Tom is thwarted by Blue, with Tom being injured. Then the nightmare begins as the couple are held captive as Blue and Ocean embark on a violent crime spree.

Much like the author’s previous book, Dark Roads, this started with a bang, ended with a whimper. The premise is interesting, but the story just wasn’t captivating, and was too long and dragged on. While there is a lot of backstory, the characters still lacked any depth or complexity. Alice was a doormat and had a few opportunities to seek help, but chickened out. In one instance, she is separated from Tom, and Blue gets into a fight with another man. Instead of jumping on Blue’s back and gouging out his eyes or picking up something to hit him in the head, she shrank against the wall.

With such disappointing characters, I lost interest. I did read to the end, and thought the predictable ending just didn’t fit the story.

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This is a great twisty story. I’ve read all the books from this author and she just keeps getting better. I did not see that twist coming!

I was very excited to get a Chevy Steven's ARC as I've loved everything of hers I've read! This one however missed the mark for me unfortunately. The characters seemed really dumb and there were lots of unnecessary descriptions & events that just seemed to drag out the story! It takes place in the 70's, which I was also excited about as I love books from that era, but you wouldnt know it except for a few things they refer too towards the end, and the fact that there is no cameras or cell phones anywhere. The ending was predictable as well. I really wanted to love this one! Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you to #netgalley for giving me this ARC for an honest review. I have read all of Chevy Steven's novels, I truly enjoy her writing. This novel was very good and I highly recommend it.

They say to never pick up hitchhikers, you just never know. A good deed becomes a complex nightmare with secrets and violence and relentless tension that all unfolds in unexpected ways. A solid and suspenseful mystery.

This story follows a married couple traveling by RV through the breathtaking Canadian landscape on their way to the Olympics. Along their journey, they stop at various campgrounds, embracing the natural beauty and peaceful pace of travel. Their trip takes a dramatic turn when they encounter a young, pregnant hitchhiking couple. Offering them a meal and eventually a ride, the married couple makes a life-altering decision that puts their own safety—and others’—at risk in unexpected and profound ways.

The character development is especially strong, with the married woman’s emotional arc standing out. Her initial fragility is portrayed with tenderness, making her eventual strength in a critical moment all the more powerful. This story explores themes of trust, vulnerability, and the quiet heroism found in everyday people.

This book sucked me in from the very start and I loved following the different twists and turns of the plot. I had such a great time reading it and definitely will be recommending it to others. I had such a great time reading!

Talk about a book that kept me on the edge of my seat! The Hitchhikers was a super intense thriller about a young couple running away from a horrible situation. Unfortunately things just go from bad to worse when a sweet couple picks them up and from there chaos ensues. Loved the entire story, such a great read!

I have been waiting for years for the next book by Chevy Stevens and it was not a disappointment! A little slower paced than her previous books but I still loved it! I already have a copy preordered!

I am such a Chevy Stevens fan and this book was on my 25 in 25 list and I'm so happy to have been able to read an advanced copy. And let me tell you this did not disappoint! I couldn't put it down. We are following Tom and Alice who are in an RV driving through Canada when they encounter Blue and Ocean hitchhiking. And there's a reason folks that we are told not to pick up hitchhikers!

3.5⭐️s
This thrilling novel gave me anxiety as well as it also made me angry at some situations throughout the book. I felt like some of the situations the characters were in could have been avoided or dealt with differently and the book could have ended a lot faster. The ending was satisfying, this is my first time reading anything novel from Chevy Stevens and it won’t be my last.

Alice and Tom head on a RV road trip in remote Canada to heal from tragedy. They encounter hitchhikers Simon and Jenny who are not as they appear, and soon Alice and Tom find themselves trapped in a dangerous game where they must figure out who truly has evil intentions. The story is a suspenseful thriller with twists and turns, exploring themes of loss, trauma, and the deceptive nature of appearances.

Thank you NetGalley and St.Martin’s Press for the ARC
Publication date : October 7, 2025

I really enjoyed this book. While I was expecting a bit more “Natural Born Killers” vibes this was still a solid read. It did a great job of hooking me early in the beginning and while I did find it a bit slow in the middle, the ending was more than satisfying. I wasn’t expecting what we learn about Jenny and her parents and I love when a book catches me off guard like that. She did a great job at building a palpable tension in this book, 4 stars!!

This book was fantastic, character-driven, suspenseful read. It was intense and creepy that kept me engaged throughout. I also liked the nostalgia of going back to the 70s and the story definitely depicted the time. i loved Alice and Tom and I was secretly rooting for Jenny. Thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press. and Chevy Stevens for allowing me the opportunity to read this advanced copy.

Thanks to Net Galley I was lucky enough to get my hands on Chevy Stevens new book and 😮😮

Chevy has never failed me and this book was no different! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I was anxious, mad, sad, happy.. just all the emotions.

I loved Alice and Tom , and I was always secretly rooting for Jenny🧡

I did not see that ending coming , bye Simon 👋🏼

Wow what a ride! I really enjoyed this one. The 70ies vibes, murderous hitchhikers, hippies, RV trip, Canada...all the things!
While I knew the ending the whole time (why it's not 5), I still couldn't put it down. I needed to know how Alice and Tom get out of the mess they encounter.
My first read by Chevy Stevens, but I will be back for more.
Thank you, Netgalley, publisher, and author for the ARC.

What a story to have you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next!!

This was another great one by Chevy Stevens. However, I did find it to definitely be a slow most of the time. I was on the edge of my seat when the action was going on.

Chevy Stevens has been one of my all time top authors and I own every one of her books. I will be purchasing this one for my bookshelf when it releases as well!

Thank you Netgalley & Chevy Stevens for the copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you so much St. Martins Press and NetGalley for this arc.

Chevy Steven’s is one of my fave authors! I love all of her stuff and I will continue to read every book that comes out and this is no exception. This is my first arc of chevys and it was so good! Well developed characters and such a good story line! I loved it!

The Hitchhikers is tension filled and kept me turning pages well into the night. Alice and Tim are on a RV journey and pick up two hitchhikers. Will they regret it? The building suspense and non stop action make this book hard to put down.