Synopsis
In Gray After Dark, the close proximity and destitute wilderness of Freida McFadden’s The Crash meets the female survival themes of Yellowjackets. From BookTok viral author Noelle W. Ihli comes a thrilling tale of abduction and survival – inspired by true crime.
Praise for Noelle W. Ihli:
‘Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year’ – FREIDA MCFADDEN
'A true classic in the genre' – LISA JEWELL
'A propulsive story that haunts and mesmerizes' – KARIN SLAUGHTER
A merciless wilderness. A harrowing attack. A desperate escape.
When a tragic accident sidelines Miley's dreams of Olympic gold, she takes a summer job at a mountain guest lodge. The Frank Church wilderness is remote, but it’s the perfect place to train and recover. The local lore about a lodge staffer who died years ago doesn’t scare her.
But it should.
Miley’s plans take a terrifying detour when she’s abducted during a morning run. Held captive in a desolate off-grid cabin, she needs her athletic prowess, cunning mind and unwavering courage to survive. But, as the nightmare at the cabin escalates, Miley is forced to form an unlikely alliance and attempt a risky escape.
Can she outwit her captors and survive the wilderness before it’s too late?
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'As pulse-pounding as it is poignant. Do yourself a favour - clear your schedule and crack open this novel!' – LISA GARDNER
'Noelle has mastered the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats' – JOHN MARRS
'Ihli's voice is magical and absorbing' – KIERSTEN MODGLIN
'Immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral' – HEATHER GUDENKAUF
'Utterly gripping . . . I couldn't put it down' – NICOLA SANDERS
Details
08 October 2026
9781035080120Reviews
Gray After Dark is a no-holds-barred, gut punch of a book that had me gritting my teeth as I read. With a crackling plot, an epic setting, and characters who are both compelling and brutal, this remarkable tale of survival is one I won't soon forget
Gray After Dark cements Ihli as a master of the suspenseful thriller, once again showcasing her ability to navigate heartstopping suspense and heartbreaking emotion in equal measure. The vast Frank Church wilderness, as much a character as the complex cast, provides a perfect setting for this gripping tale of resilience and determination. You won't be able to put this one down and, even if you survive the soul-stirring finale, the story will never let you go
Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year
A true classic in the genre
