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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Eddie Reicher is a ten-year-old boy suffering. A tragedy left his face severely disfigured and kids can be so cruel. Finished with another season of summer camp, his parents don't pick him up and he is forced to spend another night there with only the camp staff, teen counselors, and one other camper who is left behind too.
The perfect set up for a night of horrors.
Horror lovers are familiar with all the classic tropes and I'm willing to bet that 'Summer Camp Slashers' is a favorite.
THE BOY IN THE WOODS delivers on all expectations for an action-packed, page-turning, gore-soaked, good time. Eddie is a favorable character that readers will invest in emotionally, making his journey through this worst night of his life, suspenseful and worrisome.
There were a few aspects of this story that I felt needed more exposition and I think the character development, apart from the main protagonist, was too thin; hurried.
There's also something I wish I could say about the ending but it's too spoilery and future readers will discover it for themselves anyways, but I loved the ending. It chilled me the more I thought about what the implications mean.
THE BOY IN THE WOODS creeps up its readers with a stealthy, intensifying dread. My heart never felt safe.
The perfect set up for a night of horrors.
Horror lovers are familiar with all the classic tropes and I'm willing to bet that 'Summer Camp Slashers' is a favorite.
THE BOY IN THE WOODS delivers on all expectations for an action-packed, page-turning, gore-soaked, good time. Eddie is a favorable character that readers will invest in emotionally, making his journey through this worst night of his life, suspenseful and worrisome.
There were a few aspects of this story that I felt needed more exposition and I think the character development, apart from the main protagonist, was too thin; hurried.
There's also something I wish I could say about the ending but it's too spoilery and future readers will discover it for themselves anyways, but I loved the ending. It chilled me the more I thought about what the implications mean.
THE BOY IN THE WOODS creeps up its readers with a stealthy, intensifying dread. My heart never felt safe.
A decent novella about a little boy who is stuck at camp and the craziness that goes on that final night. It had some pretty creepy moments and the ending was interesting. I don't want to spoil anything but I recommend going into this "blind." As short as it was, I was invested in the MC and his live interest.
4/5
4/5
Coming of age? Slasher? Camp setting? Oh my gosh - be still my heart! This novella already has all of my favorite qualities when it comes to horror books and movies... and for it to be written by Scott Thomas I knew I was in for an even bigger treat! Thomas has a way of pulling you in with his descriptions. Everything was perfectly set up: the setting with the campers and counselors, mosquitoes (trust me... you will definitely be itching during and after reading this one), emotions, conversations, motives, bullying, etc. Thomas really puts a unique spin on the slasher trope, the campfire tale, and the misunderstood killer we always seem to be up against... and as always he makes you scratch your head and wonder, "Whoa... what if...?!"
Thank you to Scott Thomas and Ink Shares for allowing the Night Worms to do this for a Night Worms Book Party!
Thank you to Scott Thomas and Ink Shares for allowing the Night Worms to do this for a Night Worms Book Party!
Eddie's parents can't pick him up on time from summer camp. So, he has to spend one more night at Camp Cottonwood. The summer hasn't been great for Eddie, he's been bullied for the scars on his face. On this last night, the teenage counselors along with Eddie and another young camper will face something truly evil and they won't all make it home from camp.
I devoured this novella. It grabs you by your neck and never lets go. I loved Eddie and his partner in survival, June. I desperately wanted them to be ok and as a result, I was jumping at every rustle of leaves and creeping shadow. If you're craving a quick read that packs a big punch, check out
I devoured this novella. It grabs you by your neck and never lets go. I loved Eddie and his partner in survival, June. I desperately wanted them to be ok and as a result, I was jumping at every rustle of leaves and creeping shadow. If you're craving a quick read that packs a big punch, check out
Today was supposed to be Eddie Reicher’s last day at summer camp, however, his parents can’t come to pick him up. Eddie is forced to spend one more night at Camp Cottonwood. He finds himself as one of the last campers left behind. At first he’s excited to finally be free of the bullies that have plagued his time at Camp Cottonwood, constantly making fun of his disfigured face and having the chance to hang out with the older counselors. Eddie is surprised to find his secret crush, June, is also staying over until morning. As the sun sets, a darkness spreads across camp. Something evil is spreading through camp and infecting the counselors and Eddie must be willing to do anything in order to survive.
THE BOY IN THE WOODS is the perfect homage to great 80’s slasher films! This short novella has successfully combined a coming of age story with a terrifying camp experience. I loved the nod to the horror trope of a bullied character fighting back against his enemies, all of course mixed with a strange illness that makes people lust for murder! There is a lot of over the top and a definite gore factor in this short story, but everything has a place and fits with the narrative. There is comedy, heart, and downright terrifying moments in THE BOY IN THE WOODS!
THE BOY IN THE WOODS is the perfect homage to great 80’s slasher films! This short novella has successfully combined a coming of age story with a terrifying camp experience. I loved the nod to the horror trope of a bullied character fighting back against his enemies, all of course mixed with a strange illness that makes people lust for murder! There is a lot of over the top and a definite gore factor in this short story, but everything has a place and fits with the narrative. There is comedy, heart, and downright terrifying moments in THE BOY IN THE WOODS!
