The Peak

Title: The Peak                              

Author: Sam Guthrie

Genre: Crime Thriller Mystery

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published Date: 2025

Book Length: 343

Format Read: Paperback

Star Rating: 5***** I loved it and highly recommend

About Book: HREE WORDS IN MANDARIN.

THAT’S ALL IT TAKES TO END THE WORLD.

Planes circle, unable to land. The phone lines are down. The power is out.

And the only person who knows why is dead.

That man was Sebastian, a handsome politician on the rise. Charlie, his political attack dog and childhood friend, just watched him kill himself.

Then the Secret Intelligence Service comes knocking.

What the hell did Sebastian do?

And can Charlie find out before the world implodes?

My Thoughts: The Peak by Sam Guthrie is a gripping political thriller that hits the ground running—I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. This is a fast-paced read, with something happening at every turn, keeping me engaged and completely absorbed from start to finish.

The characters of Sebastian and Charlie are complex and flawed, with long-buried secrets gradually revealed as the story unfolds. Guthrie skilfully contrasts their public personas with the private truths they’d rather keep hidden, adding depth and intrigue to their arcs.

Told in three parts from four different points of view, the narrative structure adds layers of richness and perspective to the story, making it feel dynamic and multifaceted.

 The Peak is an intense, character-driven political thriller that blends pace, intrigue, and layered storytelling into a compulsive read. If you enjoy stories where secrets unravel and every page carries a new twist, this is one to add to your list.