VBT# I Will Find You - Jessica Huntley

Review: I Will Find You - Jessica Huntley - July 2025

Jessica Huntley has done it again. After being thoroughly captivated by her previous work "Room 21," I couldn't resist diving into "I Will Find You" – and honestly, that cover alone would have sold me. There's something about a well-designed book cover that hints at the dark secrets waiting inside, and Huntley delivers on that promise.

The premise immediately hooked me: Bonnie and her husband Stefan embarking on a treacherous hike through the Swiss Alps, retracing the steps of a journey that claimed her brother Chris's life exactly one year prior. The emotional weight of Bonnie's quest to find her brother's body, coupled with her dependence on Stefan – the only witness to Chris's death – creates an tension that had me turning pages well past my bedtime.

What starts as a grief-fueled mission quickly transforms into something far more sinister when a snowstorm forces the couple to seek shelter in a remote cabin. Enter Annalise, a woman who's lived as a mountain hermit for over fifty years, harboring secrets that make her previous isolation seem like a necessity rather than a choice. Jessica Huntley's portrayal of Annalise is particularly compelling – she's not your typical villain, but rather a complex character whose motivations become increasingly clear as the story unfolds.

The confined setting of the cabin during a snowstorm creates an almost claustrophobic atmosphere that Huntley uses to masterful effect. As Bonnie uncovers the truth about her husband, her brother's death, and the other missing hikers who never made it home, the psychological tension ratchets up to nearly unbearable levels. The revelation that Annalise has no intention of letting her guests leave alive transforms what could have been a simple survival story into something much more chilling.

What I particularly appreciated about this book was how Jessica Huntley weaves together multiple mysteries – Chris's death, Stefan's secrets, and Annalise's dark past – without letting any thread feel neglected. The pacing is expertly handled, with revelations dropping at just the right moments to maintain momentum while building toward a genuinely shocking climax.

The alpine setting is almost a character in itself, with Jessica Huntley's descriptions of the harsh, unforgiving landscape serving as the perfect backdrop for this tale of survival and deception. If you're someone who enjoys books that make you want to check your doors are locked and maybe invest in better home security, this one's for you.

"I Will Find You" solidifies Jessica Huntley's place on my must-read author list. It's a gripping psychological thriller that combines family secrets, survival horror, and just enough urban legend atmosphere with the tale of The White Witch to keep you guessing until the very end.

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