Claire Matchett anticipated a rejuvenating escape: a week of scenic hikes and luxurious hot tubs with two other couples, a chance to mend her strained marriage, and a much-needed break from the demands of family life. However, her dream vacation rapidly unravels into a nightmare when her minivan stalls on a remote dirt road, miles from civilization. With no cellular service, the group has no option but to trek through the dense, unforgiving woods towards their hotel, a journey that quickly proves far more perilous than imagined.
As daylight fades and their hopes dwindle, they find themselves hopelessly lost amidst the wilderness. The idyllic getaway transforms into a desperate struggle for survival when, one by one, members of their party begin to mysteriously disappear or fall victim to unseen forces. Is a savage predator stalking them through the shadows, or is the hunter terrifyingly close, hiding among their dwindling ranks? Paranoia mounts, trust shatters, and Claire is forced to confront a horrifying truth: very few, if any, of them will make it out alive.
Critical Reception
"A chilling masterclass in suspense, 'One by One' cemented Freida McFadden's reputation as a purveyor of relentless psychological thrillers that keep readers guessing until the very last page."