Hide and Seek by Chris Carter

Experience the first standalone thriller from the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of the Robert Hunter series. This novel delivers pure, relentless suspense, marking a departure for Chris Carter as it features no murder and no gore.

The story follows Sam Stewart, who has escaped her abusive husband, Nelson Stewart, after successfully taking him to court and seeing him imprisoned. However, Nelson leaves her with a chilling promise: he will come for her, no matter how long it takes. Given a new identity as Mary Smith, she tries to start over, but knowing Nelson's capabilities, she understands that prison may not be enough to keep him away. Mary is now trapped in a deadly game of hide and seek where revenge is the ultimate prize in this propulsive, twist-filled narrative.

• Standalone thriller from the author of the Robert Hunter series.
• Focuses on relentless suspense without murder or gore.
• Features a plot centered on escape, new identity, and deadly pursuit.
• First edition hardback copies feature a beautiful board design (available while stock lasts).

• Author: Carter, Chris
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 528 pages
• Publication Date: 16 July 2026
• ISBN-10: 1398556300
• ISBN-13: 978-1398556300
• Dimensions: 153 x 36 x 234mm (15.3 x 3.55 x 23.4 cm)
• Weight: 788g
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK

If you crave a compulsive, twist-filled story of suspense and survival, start reading Hide and Seek today.