Review: Wayward by Blake Crouch

A Mysterious Review of Wayward by Blake Crouch. The Wayward Pines Series.

Review summary: Unlike many novels where the sequel fails to live up to the standards of the first in the series, this thriller does not disappoint. The depiction of Wayward Pines is not only inventive, but it is also terrifying. It isn't hard to imagine a similar horror facing the future of the world. What if Wayward Pines is the only option? What if death awaits those that question? Who would really be able to live in this world of secrets? (Click here for text of full review.)

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Wayward
Blake Crouch
The Wayward Pines Series
Thomas & Mercer (September 2013)

Publisher synopsis: Welcome to Wayward Pines, population 461. Nestled amidst picture-perfect mountains, the idyllic town is a modern-day Eden … except for the electrified fence and razor wire, snipers scoping everything 24/7, and the relentless surveillance tracking each word and gesture.

None of the residents know how they got here. They are told where to work, how to live, and who to marry. Some believe they are dead. Others think they're trapped in an unfathomable experiment. Everyone secretly dreams of leaving, but those who dare face a terrifying surprise.

Ethan Burke has seen the world beyond. He's sheriff, and one of the few who knows the truth — Wayward Pines isn't just a town. And what lies on the other side of the fence is a nightmare beyond anyone's imagining.