In the Woods They Wait By: Carrie Lee South

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Super creepy story that will take your breath away. (Preorder links below!)

Rating: 4 out of 5.

A park ranger in Devil’s Den becomes obsessed with the case of a missing child—a case that mirrors the disappearance of her own brother, whom she lost in the woods many years ago—and the possibility that both were taken by something vicious and unnatural that lives deep in the Ozarks. (Goodreads blurb)

I hated this book in the best way.

I am a stickler for realistic whore. So I was a little disappointed when this went more fantasy than real life.

Yeah, Carrie Lee South got me.

I was shocked with the event events that happened, especially at the end.

I was scared and didn’t enjoy reading it in the dark. The cave scenes made me feel like I was short of breath.

I didn’t enjoy that the MC wasn’t totally likable at first, but I think readers will start having a soft spot for her as they continue on.

Overall wish it wasn’t fantasy, but slightly fast paced, adventure like, horror book that most people will love.

Stats: 304 pages – Expected publication September 22, 2026

**Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.


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