Still Missing is one of my core memory reads – it’s burnt into my brain, it gave me nightmares, and I recommend it often. Unfortunately, The Hitchhikers didn’t hit the same way. The 70’s atmosphere was good, and the front half of the story was fine, but it eventually became so much violence that it was no longer entertaining to read. Both FMCs were pretty grating, and that made it a little harder to suspend reality and just go along for the bloody ride. I do also wish we had more clarity at the end!

Thank you to Chevy Stevens, St Martins Press, & Netgalley for the e-arc of Hitchhikers! This is an intense, heart pounding thriller! A fast paced read that kept my attention throughout! So many different emotions while reading this! This book publishes on 10/7/25! This is my first book read by Chevy Stevens, I’ll definitely be checking out more!

I enjoyed this even with seeing the big “twist” a mile away. I enjoyed the characters, story, and pace.

Alice and Tom set out on a Canadian road trip in their new RV hoping to repair their damaged marriage. The couple has been through a recent trauma and have started to drift apart. A cross-country road trip to the Olympics seems like the perfect chance to reconnect. When they meet two young hitchhikers, Ocean and Blue, they make fast friends as the young couple is a nice distraction rather than focusing on healing their relationship. Soon Alice and Tom learn that the hitchhikers are not who they present themselves to be.

Jenny and Simon are on the run after committing murder. When they meet Alice and Tom, the couple strikes up a reluctant friendship based on necessity. Jenny and Simon have very little as far as resources while Alice and Tom have an RV stocked with supplies and a willingness to take the young couple under their wing. As Alice and Tom become aware of the hitchhiker’s true identities, tensions begin to rise and the situation spins out of control. Can any of them stop Simon’s trail of blood and violence from spreading across Canada?

Whoa, what a wild ride! This story kept me on the edge of my seat through all the twists and turns. The story is told in Alice and Jenny’s alternating points of view. We also get a couple of glimpses into their pasts. There were quite a few surprises that I didn’t see coming! I found it really compelling how the author evoked feelings of contempt and compassion for Jenny and Simon at different points during the story. I adore Chevy Stevens, and I will continue to be a lifelong reader :) This one is definitely a nail biting five stars!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is only my second book by this author but I can see why she’s so popular.

This was a unique thriller that had me gripping my kindle unable to put it down.

Perfectly set in the 1970s following two hitchhikers on the run after murdering the girls mother and step father (queue Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen).

I loved the road-trip across Canadas western provinces wondering what Simon’s end game was.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I want to say thank you to netgalley and the author Chevy Stevens for the ARC copy of this book. It was horrifying and I couldn’t put it down. One thing after another with these hitchhikers. The book is very descriptive so get ready for some drama. You’ll
Be on the edge of your seat as you read this book. It definitely has an unexpected ending.
I was given a copy of this book for free for my honest opinion. Enjoy!

Looks can be deceiving. Isn't that what the old saying is? What a ride! The Hitchhikers takes the reader on a journey of two unsuspecting young adults passing through a campground when a sweet mid-thirties couple invites them to camp out in their RV and have dinner with them. From there, begins a chain of events that have devasting consequences.

I always love Chevy Stevens' thrillers and this one kept me turning those pages. A few times I thought the couple could have done a bit more to disarm the hitchhiking duo, but overall, a satisfying ending.

This will be a perfect thriller for fall so be sure to add it to your TBR. It is due to be published Oct. 7, 2025. Thank you to #netgalley and #stmartinspress for this ARC.

Chevy Stevens writes another hit with her new story The Hitchhikers. The story takes place in the 1970's with a married couple picking up 2 young hitchhikers and ending up on the ride of their lives. The action and suspense are intense, making you not want to put down the book even for a minute. The story also takes on some tough topics like loss of a child, assault, and child abuse. It is an absolutely intriguing and emotional story.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the advanced copy.

Wow, I have always enjoyed Chevy's books, but this one was very hard to put down.I'd have to say she knocked it out of the ballpark with this book. I was very please that Chevy had a new book coming out. It did leave a few questions in my mind, how did the police know to go to the hospital? how did they find them there?

Chevy Stevens does it again! This book kept me hooked and I could not put it down! I felt like the characters were well developed and I really got to know them. There were a few questions I had at the end but I felt like it wrapped up nicely.

This book is a solid and enjoyable thriller. It started out strong, but I lost a little interest in the middle. It picked up, and by the time I got toward the end I was racing through the pages. Highly recommended.

I had the pleasure of reading The Hitchhikers before release day. I was hooked before I hit 30 pages. I loved the dual narration, especially since it was written in 3rd person. The way Chevy Stevens wrote this book was brilliant. We see how Simon and Jenny evolved; we see the love they share. There is suspense, there is room for the reader to have their own opinions and thoughts. During the period while they were driving in the car, I never felt bored or as if the plot was stagnant. This book is very well-written, and I will be purchasing a physical copy.

There was only two parts that I felt could've had improvement or that I didn't like. Number one: at about 32% , there was a paragraph that mixed up the names of the two women. This is what is written, "In the morning, she and Simon took turns in the bathroom, then Jenny changed into a lavender sundress that had puffed sleeves and floated loose around her belly. Most of her clothes needed to be washed now. She and Simon had run away in such a hurry she'd barely had time to grab anything. She needed a shower. Alice probably wanted one, too." This segment was written in Jenny's point of view, but it's written as if it was Alice.
Secondly, we never find out what happens with Ruth and William. Did they survive? How did they get out? How did Tom escape? I know some authors like to leave this up to the imagination of the reader, but I tend to wish I knew how things played out.

In the end, I rated this book 4/5 stars.

Alice and Tom are at the start of an RV adventure through Canada, trying to heal their hearts after a devastating loss. Their paths cross with two hitchhikers. What follows is a thrilling, suspenseful story with lots of twists and turns. Chevy Steven’s hit it out of the park with this thriller! Really enjoyed this one! Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s press for the opportunity to read this great ARC by one of my favorite authors.

Thanks to St. Martin's press and Netgalley for this riveting eARC.

A combination of a modern in Cold Blood with touches of Bonnie and Clyde, The Hitchhikers chronicles the story of a forced abduction.

Tom and Alice, a caring couple unknowingly admit evil into their lives while trying to help a seemingly innocent young couple.

This violent road trip rapidly spirals into a hellacious fight for their lives as Tom is beaten half to death and the violent young man forces Alice, someone who has always colored between the lines, to become actively involved in his brutally criminal behavior. If Alice refuses to participate, her husband Tom, already suffering with broken bones after a viscous attack, will pay the ultimate price for her refusal.

The most terrifying part of this story it's realism, it could literally happen to any well-intentioned person.

Along the way, despite physical wounds opening, Alice and Tom are able to grow closer despite (or perhaps because of) this insanity, and they are able to begin to heal their fractured relationship.

A 5 star hellacious crime filled thrill ride of a novel, this book will have both mystery and psychological drama fans cheering, and eagerly waiting for the next book from Chevy Stevens; I loved it!❤️🌹

I really enjoyed this book! It grabbed me right from the start and I couldn't put it down. Alice was a great protaganist and I was rooting for her and Tom to make it and survive Simon's crime spree. Although he did deplorable things throughout the book and Jenny did nothing to stop him, Stevens writes these characters in such a way that I found myself empathizing with them. Especially as we learn the extent of Jenny's backstory and how she got here. I've loved the other Chevy Stevens books I've read and The Hitchhikers is no exception.

This book was intense! A road trip meant to heal a broken marriage turns into a full blown nightmare. Tom and Alice pick up two seemingly harmless hitchhikers. Don’t to this at home folks! The Hitchhikers is packed with tension, twists, and a creeping sense of dread. It’s part psychological thriller and part survival story. Every chapter pulls you deeper into the chaos, making you question who’s really in control. I enjoyed this high stakes, eerie thriller!

I’ve read all of Chevy Stevens’ books and this one does not disappoint. Tom and Alice are a young married couple and set out for a summer long road trip through Canada in their brand new RV. In the beginning of their trip, they spot a young teenage couple and ask them to joint them at dinner at their campsite. This teenage couple have a dangerous secret which ends up turning Tom and Alice’s roadtrip into a disaster.

4 stars-Married couple Tom and Alice just lost their baby and learned that another pregnancy may kill Alice. They leave Seattle on their summer break to go to the 1976 Olympics, making it a road trip across Canada. (I just want to throw a nod to the details of the camper, shag floors, green floral bench seats, and dishes from the Montgomery Ward catalog…I think I grew up in the wrong era.) At one of their campsites, Alice meets Jenny who is nursing a blister in the bathroom. She invites her back to her camper for bandaids, and soon Jenny and her boyfriend join Alice and Tom on their travels.

We quickly learn that Jenny and her bf are wanted for the murder of Jenny’s mom and stepfather. Once Alice sees the story in the paper, they become unwilling accomplices on a brutal reign of terror.

There is a bit of strange connection between Jenny and Alice. Jenny is pregnant and about 10 years younger. There is a sense the she sees Alice as the mom she always wanted, but Jenny also struggles with pleasing her boyfriend, the only one who has ever really cared for or taken care of her. I really enjoyed the story and found myself on the edge of my seat a number of times. The ending was fitting, however there is one small part that didn’t work for me…

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc. I have read all of read Chevy Steven’s books . After finishing this one I think I am going to go back and re-read a few of them.

I absolutely LOVED the latest novel by Chevy Stevens. It had me hooked from the very first page and I couldn't tear myself away until I'd finished.

The book is set in 1976 where married couple Alice and Tom set out on an RV adventure in Canada. What begins as a serene and scenic getaway quickly morphs into a nightmare when they cross paths with Ocean and Blue. This seemingly carefree, hippie couple initially appear harmless and in need of a helping hand. However, the truth unfolds including their real identities, Jenny and Simon. They are fugitives on the run, and Alice and Tom find themselves unwillingly held captive and forced to tag along into their dangerous escape from the authorities.

From the start, it got my heart rate pumping with the fast paced narrative. I was on the edge of my seat as they travelled around from town to town on the run. While the ending was somewhat predictable for me, it did not cause me to lose any interest. I was fully invested in the story, devouring each word to uncover what came next.

The book had all the emotions and the ending had me sobbing. It’s a truly remarkable read. Take note, the story is quite graphic and violent. Check your trigger warnings before diving in.

Tom and Alice are enjoying a road trip to the Olympics in 1976 when they make the decision to pick up a pair of young hitchhikers named Ocean and Blue. At first, they believe them to be carefree hippie types, but it soon turns out they are more dangerous than they first appeared. But by the time they discover this, they have already traveled together hundreds of miles and formed a tentative connection with the couple, especially the girl, who looks up to Tom and Alice as parental figures. But once their secret is out, Tom and Alice have to plan an escape while convincing Ocean and Blue they are doing no such thing. Will they succeed, or will they become their next victims?

The setting of the book is great, total 1970s nostalgia! The descriptions of the clothes and the appearances of people really make you feel like you’re back in time. And with no current technology for the characters to use for help, you get a sense of how trapped they really are. Long stretches of desolate highway, where anyone can disappear in a second. You know the story can’t possibly end well for everyone, so there’s the suspense of who will be the last ones standing. Spending so much time together causes the characters to bond in unexpected ways, and it’s bittersweet because you know it can’t last.

The book does drag a bit in spots, which is expected and perhaps intentional, reflecting the long stretches of time on the open road. There were random characters like the church members who just seemed like fillers to add more action to the story. But it’s a fun read that should keep you engaged, and dare I say it’d be perfect for a road trip!