Reviewed by
Dianne Bates
Two girls, best
friends Josie and Neena, prepare to go hiking (with over-heavy backpacks) for three
days in the woods. Things don’t go as they expect. By the first night when they
find a camping spot, both are testy and soon arguing vehemently, neither unable
to back down. Nothing is going right: their phone charger dies, inside their
tent is freezing, there are mosquitoes, they have blisters and bruises. During
the night Neena loses her way back to the tent when she leaves it to pee, and
there is always the threat of roaming bears (or people). Next day, the
atmosphere strained, the girls decide to continue their hike. Rain drenches
them. Josie falls into a sinkhole and fractures her foot, loses her glasses.
What more can go wrong?
In fact, things
can go even worse: there are dead bodies and a stranger carrying a knife and a
shotgun, then another stranger: both are the most dangerous predators in the
woods.
The Woods
are Always Watching
is an edge-of-your seat, nerve-wrangling thriller in the horror genre. It’s
full of breathtaking action and unexpected twists. And it’s brilliantly
written. This is a novel for readers aged 12 years and older who are looking
for a terrific read. Highly recommended.
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