On today\u2019s Complicated Conversation, we welcome internationally bestselling author\xa0 Lucy Clarke to discuss The Hike, her propulsive new thriller about four women who go on a hiking trip into the Norwegian wilderness \u2014 but not all of them will return.\n\nWe chat with Lucy about her development of the complex women at the heart of this story, their individual struggles and their very real and sometimes messy friendship. We also loved hearing about how Lucy has managed to bring together her two passions \u2014 writing and travel \u2014 in her bestselling destination thrillers and what her explorations have taught her about herself. Lucy has been dubbed an adaptation sensation so of course we discussed what it\u2019s like for her to see her stories have a second life on the screen. \n\nThe Hike is out now in the US! But it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat with Lucy wherever you get your podcasts! \nSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices