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Pines

by Blake Crouch

309 pages 2012 Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror 🌶️ Clean Standalone

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The Vibe

Secret Service agent Ethan Burke wakes up in Wayward Pines, Idaho — a perfect small town where everyone smiles, nobody leaves, and something is very, very wrong. Think Twin Peaks meets The Truman Show. Crouch reveals the truth about Wayward Pines at the midpoint and it's one of the most shocking twists in thriller fiction.

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Violence
Body horror
Claustrophobia
Dark revelations

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

No sci-fi twists
Need romance

Ending: Mind-blowing revelation

Pacing: Breakneck

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Creepy Small Town Twin Peaks Mind-Bending

Tropes: Perfect Small Town Secret Agent Something Wrong Escape Impossible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the twist really that good?

One of the most shocking reveals in modern genre fiction.

Is there a TV show?

Yes — Fox series with Matt Dillon.

Is it a trilogy?

Yes — Pines, Wayward, The Last Town.

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