They were eleven when they sent a killer to prison . . .
They were heroes . . . but they were liars.
Kate Alice Marshall is the author of 6 novels for younger readers. She lives outside of Seattle with her husband, a dog named Vonnegut, and her two kids.
"Utterly riveting. What Lies in the Woods is a stunner--dark,
unflinching, and as twisty and sharp as a tangle of thorns."
--Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The House
Across the Lake "I loved everything about this beautifully written
and impossible to put down book. I was hooked from the first clever
and deliciously dark page and couldn't stop reading. Readers will
love What Lies in the Woods, an exciting new voice in the
genre."
--Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Darker
"Unexpected plot twists, deep psychological perspicacity, and an
endlessly interesting dance between past and present...evokes the
dread and intensity of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects."
--New York Times Book Review "This is a wildly disturbing thriller
with lots of twists...This suspenseful and atmospheric novel will
keep readers glued to the final page."
--Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine "Kate Alice Marshall knows how
to deliver fast-paced twists and turns as she takes readers into
the dark recesses of the imagination."
--West Sacramento News-Ledger "A master of misdirection, Marshall
infuses the novel with secrets and sorrow, false identities and
frailty, hostility and hypocrisy...With a cleverly conceived and
exquisitely executed narrative and a cast of fully fleshed
characters, What Lies in the Woods represents a riveting read and a
thoughtful and alarming take on childhood."
--The Free Lance-Star "This heady, terrifying thriller is about the
magic of childhood, the ownership of truths and stories, and the
darkest secrets of small-town life...Already a powerhouse in YA
circles, Marshall is more than ready to take on the world of adult
fiction with this unnerving and unforgettable tale of the power of
not just knowing the truth, but owning the telling of it."
--BookReporter.com "Shines an incisive light on the secrets of a
small-town community...Elevating this novel beyond the plethora of
other thrillers is terrific writing...Great writing and boldly
drawn characters bring a terrifying tale to all-too-vivid
life."
--Kirkus, starred review "Marshall explores the complicated
dynamics of childhood friendships and the powerful effect that
memory has in shaping narratives...In a novel filled with emotional
depth and convincing red herrings, Marshall delivers a propulsive
mystery about trust, secrets, and friendships."
--Booklist, starred review "This is a wildly disturbing thriller
with lots of twists...This suspenseful and atmospheric novel will
keep readers glued to the final page."
--Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine "What Lies In the Woods is a
gorgeous fever dream of a novel about the dangers lurking in the
hearts and imaginations of little girls. Marshall deftly charts a
winding path through her creepy woods, doubling back and changing
course to build a labyrinth of secrets and lies in which I was
delighted to lose myself for hours. Hands down, it's the best
thriller I've read in a long, long time."
--Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of The Husbands
"A haunting tale of betrayal, heartbreak, and redemption told in
poetic prose with deeply layered characters. Marshall's master
storytelling is gripping and pulls you in with a magnetic force
that never lets go."
--Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
"Masterfully diabolical plot layered with red herrings...We're in
the hands of a phenomenal storyteller...Marshall shows she can't
put a foot wrong with this confident debut in the adult thriller
genre, spinning an intricately compelling tale of friendship and
magic, sorrow and betrayal wrapped up in a suspenseful murder
mystery."
--The Nerd Daily "A powerful psychological thriller...This
emotionally involving tale of friendship, betrayal, and redemption
leaves an indelible impression."
--Publishers Weekly
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