“With muscular prose, an evocative setting, complex characters, and a pulse-pounding plot, The Night Hunter comes roaring onto the scene with all the skill and ferociousness of an apex predator. Moss’s stunning debut is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.”
—Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Ferry Out
“Fascinating and terrifying, The Night Hunter by Natalie Moss is utterly compelling, a sister story, a survival story, and so much more. Moss’s intimate knowledge of the African landscape and its plant and animal life fairly leaps from every page. The author writes with such assurance, it’s hard to believe this is a debut. I predict that readers will be devouring her stories for decades to come!”
—Karen Dionne, author of the #1 international bestseller The Marsh King’s Daughter
“Twisty and unique, I was never certain whether to be more frightened of the animals at the reserve or the humans. At the center of it all, lies a compelling story about a mother and her two daughters and how they attempt (and sometimes fail) to care for one another.”
—Tasha Coryell, bestselling author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer
“Safaris can be dangerous. This one is deadly! The South African bush is packed with danger, both human and animal in this chilling, unique thriller. Spectacular!”
—Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver
“The Night Hunter is an exceptional debut. Moss manages to make the South African bush a character in its own right in this chilling, atmospheric thriller kept me on the edge of my seat from the very first page to the last. I didn’t know what to be more scared of—the characters or the menacing landscape, the evocative description of both a testament to the beautiful, visceral writing in this novel. A twisty, compulsive read—I couldn’t put it down.” —Sarah Pearse, New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium
“Richly atmospheric and utterly transporting, Moss does a masterful job of mixing suspense, family drama, sinister secrets, and fast-paced adventure in The Night Hunter. If you think this is just another destination thriller, you’re wrong – this book has roots that make it feel like something special, all while delivering perfectly timed twists and turns that will keep readers on their toes. I felt swept away by this book, and particularly drawn in by the complex relationship between the two sisters. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.” —Kristen Perrin, New York Times bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder
“The Night Hunter is a relentless, non-stop thriller at a wildlife reserve in South Africa. With impeccable pacing, buried secrets, and wild animals at every turn, this book is absolutely impossible to put down.” —Samantha Downing, USA Today bestselling author of Too Old for This
“Buckle up for the most thrilling survival story of the year! What a setting, what a story and what a writer—Natalie Moss is a stunning new voice in crime fiction and about to become your new addiction.” —Matthew Blake, author of A Murder in Paris
“The Night Hunter vividly brings the South African bush to life—I could feel the dust, heat and the relentless tension of this safari gone terribly wrong. The unfolding family mystery, the danger of the world and the secrets between sisters, lovers, friends and enemies made it a thrilling, unputdownable read.” —Molly Fader, author of Lady X
“Evocative and fast-paced, The Night Hunter thrums with menace as it hurtles through dangerous but beautiful terrain. Packed into this compelling story is an exploration of the way of the wild, and how humans might be the bigger threat after all.” —Mary Watson, author of The Cleaner
“With safari expertise drawn from the author’s real-life experience, Moss delivers a tense, atmospheric thriller for fans of Lucy Foley and Jane Harper, complete with family secrets, dangerous terrain, and a setting you can practically feel on your skin.” —Parade
“Brutal and shrewd in equal measure, this scintillating closed-circle thriller marks Moss as an author to watch.” —Publishers Weekly
“Evocative. . . . This gripping story of sisters facing a challenging past, new secrets and an unknown future had me on the edge of my seat.” —Ms. Magazine
