Published by DAW Genres: Fiction, Horror
Format: ARC, eBook
This book might have you thinking twice about taking a walk in the woods. Dark and horrific, They Fear Not Men in the Woods begins with a daughter’s quest to disprove her missing father (a forest ranger) death. This book gives a whole new meaning to “you don’t miss with Mother nature.” This began a little on the slow side but built to a lot of tension, creepy moments, dread, danger, body horror, and atmosphere.
Jen Monre is not willing to believe that her father is dead when his remains are believed to have been found. Coming home was not something she ever wanted to do but she does as she wants answers to the many questions she has about her father’s disappearance. When an ex-boyfriend invites her and a few others to go on a camping trip in the woods, she agrees……
I enjoyed the atmosphere and the descriptions of the woods. I enjoyed the eerie feel of the woods and the unease the characters began to feel when they thought they saw things moving out of the corner of their eyes. This book began slowly for me but once the book picked up – it really picked up. With each step in the woods, the tension and eerie vibe began to seep from the pages. There is a nice amount of tension which begins to mount during their hike as well. When you-know-what begins to hit the fan, the book takes a horrific and dark turn. If body horror is not for you, be warned as this book has it. This book also has some social commentary on the logging industry and a touch of politics as well.
Overall, a dark and horrific tale which began slowly but won this reader over with its twists, eerie vibe, atmosphere, vivid descriptions, and shocking reveal.
Thank you to DAW and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
