--- product_id: 519437343 title: "Pines: Wayward Pines, Book 1" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/519437343-pines-wayward-pines-book-1 store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # Pines: Wayward Pines, Book 1 **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pines: Wayward Pines, Book 1 - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/519437343-pines-wayward-pines-book-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The first book of the smash-hit Wayward Pines trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade . 'Fearlessly genre-bending, consistently surprising, and determined to explode the boundaries of what a thriller can be' – Karin Slaughter, author of Pieces of Her Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho, with a mission: locate two federal agents who went missing in the bucolic town one month earlier. But within minutes of his arrival, Ethan is involved in a violent accident. He comes to in a hospital, with no ID, no cell phone, and no briefcase. As the days pass, Ethan’s investigation turns up more questions than answers: Why can’t he get any phone calls through to his wife and son in the outside world? Why doesn’t anyone believe he is who he says he is? And what is the purpose of the electrified fences surrounding the town? Are they meant to keep the residents in? Or something else out? Each step closer to the truth takes Ethan farther from the world he knew, from the man he was, until he must face a horrifying fact – he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive. The nail-bitingly suspenseful opening installment in Blake Crouch’s blockbuster Wayward Pines trilogy, Pines is at once a brilliant mystery tale and the first step into a genre-bending saga of suspense, science fiction, and horror. The series continues with Wayward . Review: Pines for TV - Pines is about a U.S. Secret Service agent, Ethan Burke, who wakes up in a hospital after a car accident in a place called Whispering Pines. He's having a hard time remembering details of his life, things like his home phone number and his wife's name. Of course it doesn't help that no one seems to be able to find his wallet or his phone and he has no money. Don't worry this is not a Bourne Identity trip but altogether much more riveting, a superb mystery thriller with a touch of sci-fi to end. From the beginning everything is filled with mystery and you get the feeling that something is wrong, very wrong and when he eventually remembers he's investigating the disappearance of two fellow Secret Service agents he goes to the town sheriff for assistance. To say the sheriff is less than helpful would be an understatement and throughout you can sense that something is not quite right, even with the townsfolk. Everyone seems all too pleasant in a quirky kind of way. Also he can't seem to get in touch with anyone from the world outside Whispering Pines, not his wife or his boss. His investigation never really gets off the ground, he is not getting answers to the questions he is asking and before he knows it, he is running for his life. Ethan feels such despair that he just wants out of Whispering Pines, the one thing he can't seem to do. A relatively short read but completely enthralling, its compelling reading as Ethan's world disintegrates around him and the end reveal is done exceptionally well. The story is suspenseful, riveting and a gripping page turner, highly recommended. I am a first time reader of Mr. Crouch's and I am really impressed by his writing. I will certainly be reading more from this author. The book had me desperately trying to recall what film it reminded me of but I could not think of anything specific, probably because its that fast paced it reads like watching a movie. Also this is to turned into a TV series, Fox has ordered 10 to 12 episodes and hopes to debut the pilot in 2014 directed by M. Night Shyamalan, if done right this book is perfect for TV. Review: A highly enjoyable read - Colour me surprised, but this was a frightfully enjoyable book. Full of mystery, intrigue and suspense, I finished this in just over 3 days, and would've finished sooner if I didn't have to work! *minor spoiler here* A very unique premise and I had absolutely no idea about what would arrive at the end of the book, so when it happened, I was flat out amazed. An incredible twist, but one I can see would probably upset and alienate a few people, as it's so left-of-centre. *spoilers over* There were some genuinely creepy moments (those children at school - brrrrr), and some great action set pieces. I'm very happy I picked this one up, and I look forward to more from this author in future. ## Images ![Pines: Wayward Pines, Book 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZLhcmacdL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pines for TV *by P***N on 6 February 2013* Pines is about a U.S. Secret Service agent, Ethan Burke, who wakes up in a hospital after a car accident in a place called Whispering Pines. He's having a hard time remembering details of his life, things like his home phone number and his wife's name. Of course it doesn't help that no one seems to be able to find his wallet or his phone and he has no money. Don't worry this is not a Bourne Identity trip but altogether much more riveting, a superb mystery thriller with a touch of sci-fi to end. From the beginning everything is filled with mystery and you get the feeling that something is wrong, very wrong and when he eventually remembers he's investigating the disappearance of two fellow Secret Service agents he goes to the town sheriff for assistance. To say the sheriff is less than helpful would be an understatement and throughout you can sense that something is not quite right, even with the townsfolk. Everyone seems all too pleasant in a quirky kind of way. Also he can't seem to get in touch with anyone from the world outside Whispering Pines, not his wife or his boss. His investigation never really gets off the ground, he is not getting answers to the questions he is asking and before he knows it, he is running for his life. Ethan feels such despair that he just wants out of Whispering Pines, the one thing he can't seem to do. A relatively short read but completely enthralling, its compelling reading as Ethan's world disintegrates around him and the end reveal is done exceptionally well. The story is suspenseful, riveting and a gripping page turner, highly recommended. I am a first time reader of Mr. Crouch's and I am really impressed by his writing. I will certainly be reading more from this author. The book had me desperately trying to recall what film it reminded me of but I could not think of anything specific, probably because its that fast paced it reads like watching a movie. Also this is to turned into a TV series, Fox has ordered 10 to 12 episodes and hopes to debut the pilot in 2014 directed by M. Night Shyamalan, if done right this book is perfect for TV. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A highly enjoyable read *by A***E on 1 January 2013* Colour me surprised, but this was a frightfully enjoyable book. Full of mystery, intrigue and suspense, I finished this in just over 3 days, and would've finished sooner if I didn't have to work! *minor spoiler here* A very unique premise and I had absolutely no idea about what would arrive at the end of the book, so when it happened, I was flat out amazed. An incredible twist, but one I can see would probably upset and alienate a few people, as it's so left-of-centre. *spoilers over* There were some genuinely creepy moments (those children at school - brrrrr), and some great action set pieces. I'm very happy I picked this one up, and I look forward to more from this author in future. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Decent beach read *by B***B on 1 June 2013* In the afterword, Blake Crouch (is that a real name?) discusses how Twin Peaks influenced him in writing this tale. The legacy is pretty clear but that does not detract from the pace and excitement of the book. The first half especially has a non-stop chase across a secluded town with shades of Wicker Man when it appears that the protagonist is the only one seeing that there is something strange going on. Secret Service agent Ethan Burke is in a carv crash on the outskirts of Wayward Pines township when a truck accident kils his partner and puts him in hospital. His ID and wallet are missing and the local Sheriff clearly knows about this sort of troublemaker. Cue chases and drugging in a mysterious hospital with no patients and the charge nurse who seems more at home in a dojo. This all keeps the reader interested. Eventually Burke makes discoveries - no spoilers here - and the book seems to drift a bit. Some questions I would ask: Don't Secret Service Agents have some backup plans for when they are captured by bad guys? It seems to me that they would at least have a list of phone numbers memorised rather than just one for the office where a 'new secretary' is unable to pass a message to the boss. Also it seems likely that there might be a call centre number and identification method that would allow an agent to verify themselves and get help. The plot has holes I could drive a truck through, but the book is tightly written and I would recommend it as a decent beach read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.es/products/519437343-pines-wayward-pines-book-1](https://www.desertcart.es/products/519437343-pines-wayward-pines-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*