{"product_id":"the-woods-are-waiting-isbn-9781639103805","title":"The Woods are Waiting","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the tradition of Lisa Jewell and Ruth Ware, Katherine Greene’s debut thriller is a dark descent into the sinister traditions and customs of a small town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. No superstition will prepare childhood friends Cheyenne and Natalie for the macabre truth that awaits them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheyenne Ashby knows the dark and disturbing history of her hometown of Blue Cliff, Virginia, all too well. It’s why she left. Growing up deep within the woods with her eccentric mother, Constance, she was raised on the unusual customs and generational superstitions linked to the local legend of an evil entity that haunts the forest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive years ago, the bodies of three children were found in the woods. It was a man—not a mythical beast—named Jasper Clinton who was convicted of these heinous crimes.  For five years the town breathed just a bit easier with a real-life monster behind bars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when another child goes missing, Cheyenne and Natalie are determined to discover the truth and uncover the town’s dangerous secrets rooted in its terrifying past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two women must confront the reality of the superstitions they always believed in and their town’s complicated connection with who—or what—lives in the woods.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Woods are Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Woods Are Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e is a mystery novel in which the most dangerous monsters are those that people create for themselves.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A very solid page-turner and an impressive debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHorror DNA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Old friendships are tested and many secrets are uncovered.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Southern Bookseller Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[An] added layer of supernatural horror elevates\u003ci\u003e The Woods Are Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e from an interesting thriller to a multifaceted exploration of how superstition and legend can operate alongside all too human horrors.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSouthern Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A claustrophobic, page-turning mystery that kept me guessing. I loved every twist and turn.”\u003cbr\u003e—Natasha Preston, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Greene weaves together a creepy, atmospheric tale that dares to examine the underbelly of small-town life and expose its darkest secrets. Suspense readers will be glued to the page to discover how this eerie thriller ends.”\u003cbr\u003e—Karen Katchur, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Greedy Three\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In this enthralling debut, Katherine Greene delivers a richly layered rural gothic thriller about a small southern town paralyzed by unsolved murders and its own macabre myths. Like the wind blowing through the hickory trees, \u003ci\u003eThe Woods Are Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e ripples with both tenderness and tension. A must-read for fans of Emily Carpenter and Cherie Priest.”\u003cbr\u003e—Amber Cowie, author of \u003ci\u003eLast One Alive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fantastic read! Loved the creepy, folkloric sense of dread, the small town atmosphere, the mysterious woods and everything that lurks in them. Kept me guessing right to the end, so twisty!”\u003cbr\u003e—Melanie Golding, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Woods Are Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e is an atmospheric mystery that oozes small town creepiness and kept me guessing until the end! Packed with emotional conflicts, complicated relationships, and Appalachian folklore—this slow-burn thriller is perfect for fans of Mark Edwards and T. Kingfisher.” \u003cbr\u003e—Aggie Blum Thompson, author of \u003ci\u003eI Don't Forgive You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Woods are Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful, intricately plotted mystery—full of characters to root for, a dark, compelling story and a transporting Gothic setting. A truly thrilling read.”\u003cbr\u003e —Kassandra Montag, author of \u003ci\u003eThose Who Return\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatherine  Greene\u003c\/b\u003e is the pen name of bestselling authors A. Meredith Walters and  Claire C. Riley. They each cut their teeth on spine-tingling thrillers  and true crime and their love of dark, twisted tales with a strong  female voice led them to create stories that leave you guessing. Both  currently live in the United Kingdom with their families.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301806461157,"sku":"NP9781639103805","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639103805.jpg?v=1767742297","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-woods-are-waiting-isbn-9781639103805","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}