Internationally Bestselling authorsFrom the authors of the bestselling Awakened trilogyFrom the authors of the bestselling Awakened trilogy.
Megan Forrester has barely survived the unthinkable. Six months ago, she witnessed a horrific accident that killed her husband and son, and lives with the guilt of knowing she could have done more to save them. Now, Megan hopes to mend the pieces of her … hopes to mend the pieces of her broken spirit by attending a local church group’s annual camping trip. But the church group members—riddled with dark secrets of their own—make a catastrophic navigational mistake, leaving them stranded in an untouched canyon in the West Virginian national forest.
Isolated from any chance of help or rescue, Megan and the others quickly realize why this side of the canyon has never been surveyed by humankind: it’s home to a terrifying prehistoric arachnid that patiently stalks its prey through even the slightest movement or vibration in the forest. And it’s desperate for a meal.
Grief-stricken and haunted by her tragic loss, Megan now faces her ultimate test of endurance. Can she outwit a bloodthirsty creature hellbent on ensuring that no one gets out of alive? When a single wrong turn can mean death, she only has one option: DON’T MOVE.
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This fast-paced “creature feature” is well worth a read. I’d equate it with a good old popcorn movie. While it’s a little predictable, some elements left me a little shocked as a reader (I won’t say why.) And the ending, well, not quite a cliffhanger, but an open door for more. I’d walk through! And I don’t recommend eating popcorn while reading. Too much butter on my ereader.
Original. Pretty good book.
Good and Scary! I loved this horror story of campers caught in a web of terror that never ends. Even at the end, the survivors are trapped in a horrific nightmare I didn’t see coming. I think I’ll be sleeping with lights on for a while.
This novel starts off pretty well, and gets better the longer you read it. The plot moves fairly quick and is easy to follow. It definitely makes you do a double check next time you are out in the woods. What else could be out there with you? I thought ‘Beast of Devil’s Rock” , by Michael Cole, was a great monster book. But this novel puts that one to shame. The level of suspense and action is almost palpable. Definitely not a novel to read at night being the only one in the house. The details and goriness are not overly shocking or off-putting, but the research on the monster is fairly believable. It made for a very enjoyable monster read. I will start following these two authors, to see their other works.
A quick read. Easy to get into. The new trend of ending without an ending is annoying, though!
Great book. It needs a sequel!
Entertaining and easy to get through. I enjoyed the Awakened Trilogy and was looking forward to this one. Didn’t let down. Hope there’s more by the Duo.
ARACHNOPHOBIA in the Monongahela National Forest
This book starts out with a truly horrific and graphic prologue at a state fair in New Jersey so be warned.
Jump ahead nine months and Megan is trying to put the calamity that befell her family a bit behind her. She signs up for a church bus camping trip in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia.
A motley group of people including the pastor ride on the bus from New York to West Virginia led by a less than competent tour guide. By the time the group realizes they are no where near the place they were to be camping, it’s too late…and the horror show has really begun.
I wasn’t too impressed by the last book I read by this writing pair but I enjoyed this one much more. Yes, it’s like reading the script for a Grade B Creature Feature movie but that’s okay with me – I used to enjoy watching those movies.
I liked Megan’s character – a strong woman with an important job overlooking operations at a huge food distribution center. She had earned her reputation as the ultimate puzzle solver through her intellect, instinct, and logistical skills.
She brings those skills to the forest trying to survive and helping her fellow campers survive.
Do note there are gory, graphic scenes. Be prepared.
I received this book from Blackstone Publishing through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read and review it.
Many months after a personal disturbing life tragedy, Megan arranges a camping trip getaway with her pastor and church group hoping for an opportunity to insert normalcy in her life once again. Realizing the facade of what seems like paradise on earth is actually a nightmare in hideous disguise, Megan soon realizes history is about to repeat itself.
Don’t Move by James S. Murray & Darren Wearmouth is a great creature feature presentation spotlighting an enormous eight legged arachnid. The author duo creates a setting where a group of people isolated in a claustrophobic wooded area stumble upon a deadly six foot spider. Moving silently through uncharted territories and spinning its network of webbing, this monstrosity lurking in the darkness is written with a considerable amount of intensity and sudden startles. The creepiness factor is through the roof as is the nightmarish shocks that are ever so consistent, keeping the reader trapped and continually on guard. Just when you think these authors won’t go there…they go there, demonstrating that anything can happen and there are no lines that won’t be crossed. Not only does this book have all the factors that make a great story, it flat out makes purchasing a copy a must.
The next time you find yourself in the stunning outdoors with no communication, suddenly having the entire area fall silent, hearing a distant high pitched hissing and viewing a glimpse of movement in your peripheral vision…just remember… Don’t Move. Highly recommended by the Horror Bookworm.