One by One

One by One is the first volume of the One by One series by Freida McFadden. This psychological thriller follows Claire Matchett and a group of friends on a vacation intended to repair a damaged marriage and escape the stresses of daily life. When their minivan breaks down on a remote road, the group must hike through the wilderness to reach their hotel. However, they soon find themselves hopelessly lost in the woods without cell reception.

As the group struggles to navigate the terrain, the members of the party are struck down mysteriously. This suspenseful crime mystery explores whether a wild animal is hunting them or if a killer is hiding among the friends. Within this dark fiction narrative, the tension rises as the survivors realize that only one person will return home alive.