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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Jennifer Ramos

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I generally am not a fan of the scary/horror genre but I decided to give this selection a try. This book is compiled into eight separate stories focusing on specific fears, such as snakes, roaches, and abandonment. These realistic fears in these stories really captured my attention in thinking that these stories could happen to us or those around us and fed on our deepest fears. These types of fears are truly ones that make you think of what could happen. Most people have one of the same fears mentioned in this book. I know for myself the snake one was not an easy one to read through.

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Melissa Saxton

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t even know where to begin, I loved this collection.
I will say READ THE TRIGGERS as you will feel something in most if not all of these short stories, they are meant to make you feel that phobia and the author does a great job… tho I do say I may never look at people the same way ever again… haha.
Very well done kept me hooked the entire time! Well worth a read!

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Amanda Swindle

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Book of Fears is a series of eight short stories; each one focusing on a different person and a specific phobia someone might have. Because of focuses on individualized triggers, this book could even be borderline scary for some people, but easy to skip that story and go on to the next. The stories included are:
-Let’s Go Home Wolfie (Autophobia- the fear of abandonement)
-Not In My House (Katsaridaphobia- the fear of cockroaches)
-I’ll Float Away (Lepidopterophobia- the fear of flying insects/butterflies)
-Friday the 13th (Paraskevidekatriaphobia- the fear of Friday the 13th)
-Deep Thoughts (Taphephobia- the fear of being buried alive)
-It’s All Fun and Games (Thanatophobia- the fear of death)
-Happy Anniversary (Ophidiophobia- the fear of snakes)
-Have You Seen My Wallet (Trypanophobia- the fear of needles)
I really enjoyed the idea and concept of this book, and the stories were very entertaining as well. I do wish the stories were longer, or more detailed. I am a horror nut some of the stories felt lacking, but for the everyday casual reader, this is a very nice compilation. I hope the author does a series-based set with this concept and makes more stories for more fears! If I had to pick the best story, I would say the one based on being buried alive. The least favorite would have been the one with aliens incorporated, because that threw off the “this could be real” feeling for me. The writing style flowed nicely and the stories were never TOO heavy. Other than that, definitely a neat book to pick up and worth the read.

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Casey Drieling

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

📚Book Review📚
The Book of Fears by K.S. Gantt

Book72/50 was 2.5 rounded to 3⭐️!

Honestly, I wasn’t a fan. This book is a collection of common fears/phobias. There’s eight stories with eight different people. Throughout the collection of phobias, these people are faced with their biggest fears. They must do what it takes to overcome them, or succumb to their fate of death by fear.

I believe this book is categorized as “horror”, but it wasn’t horrifying to me. There are MANY triggers and trigger warnings, so if you have triggers, beware. They are listed in the book.

Some of the fears and phobias are understandable and relatable, but I’ve yet to find a “horrifying” book that keeps me up at night. But, once again, I think I’m broken 🫠

If you’re interested in reading about phobias and how Individuals deal when faced with a life-or-death situation, this book is for you! But again, be mindful of the trigger warnings. I hope you enjoy!

As always,
Happy Reading! 🩷

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Mandy Ott

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K. S. Gantt is a first time author for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I grew up reading King, Koontz, and many others, and absolutely love horror and suspense so I was really excited to read this book! While not detailing the phobias overtly in the stories, K. S. Gantt does a great job telling the story in such a way that the fear is presented but much is left to the reader’s imagination (and that is often the most scary place of all)! I love that each phobia was briefly explained prior to the start of the story so the reader would know what was to come. While some of the stories were not really my cup of tea, some of the others really put me in a horror kind of mood! I felt like some of the stories could be continued as well (ending on a little bit of a cliffhanger, if you will). Overall, each of the eight stories is unique and well-written, with drama, suspense, intense fear, and lots of twists and turns. The characters are realistic and believable. I haven’t read much in the horror genre as of late, so The Book of Fears was just what I needed!

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Brandy Rymer

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing book, I loved the thrill of this second book in The House on the Hill series! It was full of surprises, and the haunting of the characters kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading. I couldn’t sleep, this book was so good! If you are looking for a good scary book, with a plot that will have you jumping at every little sound, this is the book for you. I highly recommend that you start with the first book in the series, it is a great book that you won’t want to skip, or you’ll miss out on a lot of the backstory of our main characters. The characters are so well created that you will feel like you know them personally and are invested in what happens to them. Enjoy your chilling reading experience, you won’t regret it.
@Brandy Rymer
06/2024

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Beverly Finnie

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyone fears something, right? What about one of the fears listed:
Autophobia-fear of abandonment
Katsaridaphobia-fear of cockroaches
Lepidopterophobia-fear or butterflies & flying insects
Paraskevidekatriaphobia – fear of Friday the 13th
Taphephobia – fear of being buried alive
Thanatophobia-fear of death
Ophidiophobia-fear of snakes
Trypanophobia-fear of needles
These are the fears The Book of Fears covers in its short stories. Could even be classified as a book of scary stories if you fall into one of these fears. Some of the phobias the author covers are common; we’ve all come into contact with someone who deals with it on a daily basis. Others not so much. There’s a lot of triggers potentially in this book, not just the fears themselves. And each story is specific to each fear. Some of the stories were better than others but overall the book wasn’t bad. The stories were just too short to break down each one without telling the whole thing. The phobias are written in order as they are introduced through the book. If I had to pick a favorite and a least favorite. My favorite was probably Taphephobia. Followed closely by Thanatophobia. My least favorite was definitely Trypanophobia. They lost me with the aliens in that one. Not really my thing. But again overall the author provided an interesting story with quite a bit of insight into phobias. Maybe there will be another one digging into more fears. It’s something that would interest me.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Amanda Swindle

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Silent Forest is the second book of The House on the Hill series and CAN be read as a standalone, but I would recommend grabbing the first book ahead of time. Early on I was a little lost, and it DOES start slow, but after about halfway it picks up quickly. (This is why I say read the first book, some things will make the second book easier to understand, but it can be followed without the first book too.) The main character, Kaia, is a great example of resilience, strength, dedication and loyalty. When her friend, Allison, turns up missing, Kaia refuses to give up hope, even when everyone else has. As the story develops, secrets begin to emerge, and some would prefer the secrets stay hidden. This is my first read from this author, and I will definitely be going back to read the first book, and hoping for a third to emerge as well. The writing is believable and if you enjoy psychological thrillers, this one checks all of the boxes.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Darla Yocom

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book two in the House on the Hill series and oh, what a thriller. From the very beginning, I felt the suspense building and had a feeling that the alleged gentlemen in the woods made me question them immediately.

The suspense building is intense in this book with cases building up and honestly it seemed a bit overwhelming to the storyline. The sweet little town is definitely a nice atmosphere for this book but with most horror thrillers, things get a bit freaky.

This was definitely a slow burn and worth the wait, as you’ll see later in the book. I think the author did a great job with this thriller and think fans of this genre will enjoy the series.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Heidi Sturgess

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve already got the heebie jeebies from the cover alone ! I also know what happened in the first book 😜🙈 I’ve got my cuddle buddy ready and I went in …..

I would recommend that you read the first book before attempting this one 📚😉

New Haven is in trouble and very troubles as well cases and bodies are piling up ! Allison is still missing and everyone has sort of given up all but Kaia that is and she determined to find her and all the answers but by doing this things are being unearthed ….

While I thoroughly enjoyed the first book this one was almost better , can I risk saying that ?! I had chewed my nails and my nail tech was not charmed but I couldn’t help myself 🤣🙈 I mean we have that frightful house and a Forrest to contend with !

If you don’t need any sleep read these books 😉

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The Misery House ( The House on the Hill Book1) by David Kummer – Review by

The Misery House (The House on the Hill, #1)The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If the cover doesn’t give you the chills what is in between them surely will 😉

Small town have their secrets and as with small towns they have that one strange family or that one urban legend or that one spooky house names Haven has all 3 and then some !

Strange things are happening and it’s not just one but a few and people are dying 🙈and it’s connected to the house on the hill that the Woods live in they’ve put everything in the line to find their answers to frightful questions….

You’ve got to have eyes in the back of your head and nerves of steel in this town that’s for sure !

I didn’t sleep with my light in but I did leave the kitchen light on fort” ambiance” ( ok I was a tad fearful 🤣🙈)

A good read to shake up my bones a little 😜

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Brandy Vaughn

The Silent Forest is the second book in The House on the Hill series. This novel is divided into two parts and each chapter is from a different character’s point of view including the town of New Haven. I didn’t realize the book was the second in the series at first, but eventually caught on. You don’t have to read the first book but it does help close some plot questions. The novel is a psychological thriller that’s unsettling and keeps you questioning about what’s going on. I’m interested to see where the third book in The House on the Hill series will take the reader.

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Trish Ann

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was better than I thought! I definitely was creeped out by some of these stories. I appreciated that it was a collection of short stories. I feel that format allowed for it to do as intended. I would definitely recommend this one.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Kerry Baker

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a follow on from The House on the Hill. I would highly recommend reading these books in order to fully understand and enjoy the events of this story. As soon as I started reading I was pulled right back into these characters and everything that happened. This story is just as gripping and exciting as the first book. I was completely caught up with everything happening and couldn’t wait to see how things would play out. I was never fully sure where the author would take us next and that for me made this book even better to read.
I loved seeing the character development from the first book into this one. I really felt like I got to know them even more. This whole series is such a thrilling read and I would highly recommend it.

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talk about getting the bagesses scared out of you. Each story takes on a new phobia, each story scarier than the last, each story just as grand as the last. I loved reading these short stories. The author can speak to your mind and just with her words do more than scare you. I have never read a book so intense. Nor do I ever read from this genre. Taking a chance I loved my selection. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. I love well written spine chilling stories!

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Deborah Joseph

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

*READ TRIGGER WARNINGS*

This was not what I expected. I have not read this genre before and should have tried something not as intense because… wow… I am not sure if I will continue to dip my toes to broaden my horizons and try new books in this genre, but if you like it… you will LOVE this book. I think I will be having nightmares for the next few nights.
Great stories, and great writing skills. I did get drawn into the stories as I do with others I read, I still feel like I have bugs crawling on my skin from all the stuff in this book that gave me the creeps.

-Let’s Go Home Wolfie (Autophobia)
-Not In My House (Katsaridaphobia)
-I’ll Float Away (Lepidopterophobia)
-Friday the 13th (Paraskevidekatriaphobia)
-Deep Thoughts (Taphephobia)
-It’s All Fun and Games (Thanatophobia)
-Happy Anniversary (Ophidiophobia)
-Have You Seen My Wallet (Trypanophobia)

I didn’t even know some of these were actual phobias, and learned I have some of these phobias… just wish I learned in a not-so-scary way!

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Gabrielle

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is an interesting collection of short stories. Each one centering around a certain kind of phobia. There are eight different stories that deal with the worst possibilities for those dealing with these phobias. The stories can be a bit creepy especially for those with the same kind of phobias so be sure to read the trigger warnings before jumping in. The stories move along nicely and kept me interested and thinking twice about phobias and what may be the cause of them.

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has the reader thinking they can figure out who is doing the killing, and why they are doing it . The characters are well written and have complexity. The ending blew me away. Readers will love this romantic suspense work psychological thriller.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Lucy Machard

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not much of a horror reader, but I freaking love this series. I love the writing, the story, the characters, everything about it. I love that it’s more thriller than horror, but it still just keeps you thrown on your toes while you’re reading. Of course, read the first books in the series before you read this one! I actually had to jump into a re-read of so i could keep everything straight. Fantastic books. Highly recommend!

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book does have a Trigger Warning right up front. 8 short stories dealing with some crazy phobias. As I came on here to type up my review, I noticed that the author grew up reading King. Oh, do I feel that in the stories. I grew up doing that too. The creep factor is off the charts. I have to say that I loved every minute of it. When I’m reading a horror book, I want horror, creepy and a bit disturbing. I feel like I got it all. I want some more from this author. New to me and I’ll be looking.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Lisa Helmick

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy Smoke! This book just pulled me in and those last few chapters? I could NOT PUT this book DOWN until I reached the end. While its a soft ending( because there is another book) I did get some answers but after reading the acknowledgements….I think the next one will be crazier and dare I say scarier. This one has a lot of unknown and there were many moments where I had chills and was enthralled, scared (just like the characters) and looking for untrustworthy words from them all.

This is one suspenseful story! This is book 2 of the series and I highly suggest reading the first as this one takes place right after and there are many references to what previously happened. Looking forward to the next book as I am eager for all the answers on that house.

I am just sitting here going Wow! Just Wow! I hope I don’t have nightmares but dang what a good book!

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Kerry Baker

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This books is such an unusual and intriguing collection of stories, focused on different phobias that are a little more strange. This book has an intense feel about it and I found myself more than once on the edge of my seat. I loved the way the author approached each story and the way it was framed for each individual. The whole book has a great flow about it and I found myself more drawn as the book went on. This is the first book that I have read by this author but it certainly won’t be the last.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Crystal Brehant

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series. I recommend reading the first if you haven’t. Not only would you be able to understand this story better, but it’s a great book. This book is even better though! The author keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I also felt the need to pull my feet up so no one could get them. haha This is a story I will not likely forget for a long time. (And my memory is equal to that of Dory!)

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book #2) by David Kummer – Review by Angela Hayes

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 – 3.5 Stars

 

The Silent Forest is the second instalment in The House on the Hill series by David Duane Kummer. This thrilling story picks up a few weeks after the events in the first book, so if you haven’t read ‘The Misery House’ (Book #1) yet, then I highly recommend that you do as there is a lot of important information contained there that you will need to know in order to fully appreciate this book.
‘The Silent Forest’ is a psychological drama with suspenseful developments, some horror themes, a small-town setting, tension, intrigue, mystery, dark secrets, discovery, and high stakes.
Allison is still missing and Kaia refuses to give up, she’s on a quest to unearth some answers. With cryptic clues, and more missing person cases piling up, time is running out. I thought Book #1 was tense, but Mr. Kummer definitely turned up the intensity here — and that ending- only means that Book #3 can’t come quickly enough for my liking, so I can find out how it all plays out — there are things I need to know, and I am hoping to find all the answers there.
Bring on Book #3!!!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, David Duane Kummer!

 

 

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Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kristan Anderson

Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram is book one in the Beyond the Bridge series. Going boating is usually a fun trip with friends. But unfortunately when Irena and her friends go, it just turns into a disaster. Though she maintains a decent yet complicated relationship with her ex, he owes her several years of child support and she just wishes he’d grow up and get a job. When during this outing, Jack falls overboard after a bought of arrogance, Irene is concerned. Things seem to not add up and everything just seems off. The story was filled with twists and turns on every page as well as speculation on what happens to Jack. I found that the story could have used more character development as we see mostly Irene’s point of view. But it was griping and I enjoyed it. I’d love to read more by this author!

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Shea Gilkerson

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We are back in New Haven. Allison going missing has set off a chain of events. New Haven is trying to move on, but Kaia refuses to stop. In this book she is finding answers but is really causing things to become unsettling. More residents are missing. More cases on Sheriff Wheelers desk. Many dark secrets are hidden in New Haven, but how long will they remain buried?

I absolutely devoured both books 1 and 2 in this series. The suspense, fear, tension is all very masterfully built and I was almost unable to read it fast enough. I don’t want to give anything away, it is a total treat to get to uncover the secrets as they unfold. Can’t wait to finish book 3!

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Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi #1)Evil Sushi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really short and fast read that I really enjoyed, it had a very interesting and intriguing twit to it that kept me reading to the end. As humans save animals and the whole climate problem, humans decided it would be a good idea to also go ahead and destroy the oceans thinking it was a smart thing to do. As two fishermen try and catch something to eat, what they got instead wasn’t what they were really looking for. This book took me by surprise by every page and kept me hooked till the end. I really cant wait to read the next book to this installment, but highly recommend that you keep your afternoon free because this read will take that time and you won’t want to do anything but finish it.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Trisha Cargile

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Silent Forest” by David Kummer is a haunting and suspenseful tale set in the town of New Haven, where the disappearance of Allison sets off a series of chilling events. As the town tries to move on from the tragedy, Kaia remains relentless in her search for answers, uncovering unsettling truths along the way. Kummer masterfully builds tension as more residents go missing, and Sheriff Wheeler struggles to keep up with the mounting pressure. The cryptic clues lead to a revelation in the forest, threatening to expose New Haven’s darkest secrets. With a gripping plot and well-drawn characters, “The Silent Forest” keeps readers on edge, proving that some shadows can never stay buried. This book truly left me on the edge of my seat and ready for the next installment!

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second gripping psychological thriller in this chilling series, which has kept me hooked throughout. The story continues from book one, it’s been a few weeks since Kaia Woods best friend Allison went missing. New Haven is still recovering from their tragic summer and are in mourning for their dead. Everyone has given up looking for Allison except for Kaia, and her search has led to some answers. As more townsfolk go missing and unsolved cases pile up for the Sherif a new discovery in the forest offers hope. However, it also threatens the discovery of all New Haven’s darkest secrets. Kaia must face her fears and the mysteries of the ‘Misery House’ once again if she is to save her friend. Whilst the Woods family’s lives and the town may never be the same again. The suspense once again built chapter by chapter. The descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life, especially the atmospheric woods and haunted house. I am looking forward to book three now. I literally could not put this book down!

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow, this book gave me goosebumps right from the start. I couldn’t believe how much it gave me the creeps right away. I do find that’s the sign of a really good psycho thriller. I thought book 1 was good but this one took it a new level. It built up on the story. I found some questions answered and some more questions to be asked. It’s one of my favorites for the year. I do hope there will be another.

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