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Set deep within New Jersey’s ominous Pine Barrens, the novel follows a solitary farmhouse home to a woman and her troubled son, who seems to possess a psychic bond to the forest’s dark mysteries. When a series of brutal murders unfold nearby, the family’s quiet existence turns into a desperate fight for survival. Local elders speak of an ancient creature that prowls the pine trees, evoking the region’s mythic legends. As the killings grow increasingly feral, the boy’s supernatural connection threatens to unleash an ancient evil that has haunted the Barrens for generations. Intensely atmospheric, the story blends crime, horror, and psychological suspense, painting a vivid portrait of rural isolation and primal danger.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Dunbar
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