EYES OF THE FOREST by April Henry

 

Fair warning - once you pick up this book, make sure your schedule allows uninterrupted reading time. I couldn't read EYES OF THE FOREST by April Henry fast enough. Reading until midnight and knowing I need to get up early the next morning. Taking it along when the dog goes to the groomer but not having time to read because she's right on schedule so I don't have to wait. Carrying it to my doctor's appointment, but having to chat with the med student rather than read until the doc comes in. People, I just want to finish this book!

R. M. Haldon's fans reach across the globe. His fantasy series has inspired a TV series, online gaming, and cosplay for both young and old. Super fan Bridget spent hours read and rereading the series to her mother who was dying of cancer. While at an author event, Bridget so impressed Haldon with her vast knowledge of characters, plot, and details that he hired her to compile information in a searchable database. After her mother's death, Bridget's connection to the man she knows as Bob helped her deal with her grief.

Now everyone is waiting for the next and final book Eyes of the Forest. Bob's publisher is on his case about missed deadlines, and he is complaining of continued writer's block. He hatches what he believes is a clever idea that will put on the pressure and force him to write this long-awaited book, but his plan turns into a scary, life-threatening ordeal.

YA mystery writer April Henry may have outdone herself with this one. Written in alternating voices, readers will hear the story from Bridget, R. M. "Bob" Haldon, Derrick and his crazy mother, and Ajay, Bridget's new friend. Reminiscent of Stephen King's Misery, EYES OF THE FOREST will have readers on the edge of their seats wishing they could turn the pages faster with each chapter.