Arlie Montgomery is no stranger to tragedy. In fact, tragedy brought Arlie everything she’d ever dreamed of in one fell swoop. As a thriller author, Arlie should’ve had it easy. Growing up in the town of Crimson Falls, there was no shortage of inspiration, after all. When her husband’s tragic death becomes national news, Arlie’s failing career skyrockets overnight. Suddenly she has everything she … she has everything she ever wanted, except the man she’d hoped to share her dream with.
As she approaches the anniversary of her husband’s death, Arlie finds a stranger in the woods outside of her town. A man with no memory of who he is or why he came to Crimson Falls. Desperate and lonely, Arlie takes him into her home.
With the town’s own anniversary—the cursed Founders Day—drawing near, crime levels rise and the annual murders begin. This year, the deaths take on a new twist: the killer is copying the murders from Arlie’s books.
As suspicions surrounding the stranger grow, Arlie must solve the mysteries she’s spent years writing. In a race against time, Arlie must stop the killer she may have created before he takes out the last victim from her books—her.
A standalone installment of the thrilling Crimson Falls novella series…
Do you dare to read all eight?
-Original Sin by Greta Cribbs
-The Last Dupont by Rachel Renee
-All the Dark Corners by Emerald O’Brien
-Flawed Plan by Amabel Daniels
-Returned Home by Julie Strier
-Sight in the Dark by AM Ialacci
-The Stranger in the Woods by Kiersten Modglin
-Little Girl Lost by Laurèn Lee
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Absolutely incredible. The Stranger in the Woods by Kiersten Modglin will have you turning pages so fast just to find out what is going to happen next. Arlie is a thriller author who is a bit down on her luck lately career-wise. And on top of that, the year anniversary of her husband’s tragic death is right around the corner, along with her hometown’s own anniversary of the dreaded cursed founders day, when crime is the hottest topic in her little town of Crimson Falls. I could not put this book down, it will keep you glued to the pages. I recommend this book to thriller lovers.
Holy moly. The twist on this story— dang! Perfect. You have to add this to your TBR list now. A quick read, and a quick favorite.
This ending was mind blowing I wasn’t expecting it. I had so many theories but that wasn’t one of them. Kiersten you have outdone your self once more. Took your writing in a huge level. I absolutely loved it. It was full of suspense, love and a huge twist at the end. I will recommend it to everyone I know.
I read all the time and I can usually figure out what will happen next but I was completely surprised, impressed and blown away by the ending of this story. My eyes bugged out of my head and I was in awe of Kiersten’s Modglin’s writing and the twists and turns she incorporated into her latest book. Wow!!
Arlie is a very successful author who writes thrillers which keep her fans clamoring for more, but she regrets the road that led to her notoriety. After her husband died her books flew off the shelves and she was a rich woman. She would rather have him back because she was lonely and missed him every day. He always encouraged her writing and was instrumental in her success. If only she could find someone to be her new muse then perhaps, the words would flow again.
Arlie lives in a very superstitious town where people believe they are cursed by a legend from long ago. Terrible things happen in October; the kind of events that would be perfect for Arlie’s books so when she came upon a mysterious stranger in the woods while she was out for a drive, she wasn’t afraid of him, and brought him home. She fed him, clothed him and fell for him, and all of a sudden the words returned and she was writing again. Did it really matter that she knew nothing about him? Didn’t she deserve some happiness? He made her feel alive and that is all that mattered.
Why did the handsome stranger arrive in town just when bad things started to happen? What does it mean? Can Arlie really trust him? Will evil rear its ugly head and wreak havoc throughout the town, putting everyone in danger?
What an intensely thrilling and jaw-dropping must read! Arlie’s story grabbed my attention and she completely blew my mind. I’m looking forward to reading more of the Crimson Falls novellas.
My new favorite by Kiersten. Holy sh**! Trying to figure this one out, was nearly impossible. Arlie’s story was mind blowing to say the least. A phenomenal mystery/thriller that kept me on my toes. Packed full of nail biting, messing with your mind intensity.
This was a super quick read… but it is pretty amazing how Kiersten can tell a twisted tale in a short story! I enjoyed this read, I thought I had it figured out… I thought I knew what the twist would be. But nope. Definitely did not. If you are looking for something that is a quick but good read; this is the story for you!! #thestrangerinthewoods #kierstenmodglin #thriller #shortstory #katyapproved #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookreview #crimsonfallsnovella #storyone #goodread #read #novella
This book! So many scenarios ran through my head as I read The Stranger in the Woods, but my imagination wasn’t quite on the level with Kiersten Modglin and her twists and turns that I didn’t see coming! The last couple of chapters had my heart beating so fast…so many different emotions about the characters and the storyline. Whoa!
Crimson Falls appears to be a cursed town that suffers through all manners of death every Founders Day. Arlie Montgomery is an author of thrillers that depict some gruesome murders and storylines. A year ago, her husband was murdered and it’s nearing the one year anniversary of his death. Her books have been selling like hotcakes but is that because they mirror reality so well? Mirror reality? They become reality and in a twist, Arlie’s latest novel involves the death of the author…herself! When she spots a stranger in the woods outside Crimson Falls, she can’t know if he has come to protect her or play a part in her elimination. Kiersten Modglin weaves a sense of magic into her book with sharp turns that you won’t see coming. This is a truly enjoyable book and it will keep you glued to the page until you turn to THE END. Fabulous!
Well Done!! This book is Amazing! I was totally blown away at the end! Talk about the unexpected twist! Kiersten Modglin delivers a fantastic tale involving love and murder all wrapped into a delicious little package!!
You will not put this down!! If you want a thriller that will keep you guessing from the very first page to the last, this is the book for you.
Arlie and Brett Montgomery are living in Crimson Falls, until tragedy strikes, and he is killed at his job. After his death Arlie’s life will never be the same. Will she ever recover? If she does, how will she?
She meets Mason.
I must leave it at that. Otherwise, I am giving away the story.
I have to say I am so excited about this author; she is extremely talented at surprising the reader. I was absolutely “Wow’d’! After I finished the book I had to sit back and let it the story sink in. I cannot wait to read her other books!
Read this if you like psychological thrillers!
Stranger in the Woods was the first book from this author I have read. Wow, it hooked me from the first page and was a excellent read. I certainly didnt see the twists and turns ahead of time in this storyline. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
An absolute must read!!
This book is amazing!! I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn’t put it down. I was on the edge of my seat with suspense the entire time. The author absolutely blew my mind with that ending. I NEVER saw it coming.
This is a must read!
For real, just read it.
I had such a hard time putting it down to do the mom thing. I devoured it in one day.
Wow!! Talk about jaw dropping!! I was hooked immediately and couldn’t put it down. It was full of suspense and the unknown. And that ending was fantastic!! I didn’t see it coming.
Stranger in the Woods had me hooked from chapter 1 till the end. I found myself saying “oh no” “oh my” and “no way”!!
The characters Arlie and Mason work very well together. It was like Arlie and Mason were meant to be.
The words ” I need it to be you”, are still stuck in my head.
Arlie is an author of thillers. Everyone in Crimson Falls loves her books, but sales are down. She needs to write a new book.
Every October on Founder’s Day, someone ends up dead. No explanation as to why. Arlie comes across a man while driving on a dirt road. He has no memory of who he is or where he came from. Then someone is killing the people of Crimson Falls.
Who would do such a heartless thing?
Kiersten Modglin has done it again. The Stranger in the Woods is her best yet. It has intrigue, mystery, twist and turns that I didnt see coming. The Stranger in the Woods is a definite page turner. I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend this book. Be prepared to stay up late.
“I’m sorry I dragged you into all of this.”
“You saved my life.”
“Or maybe I ruined it.”
Have you ever found that author that blows your mind every single time? The one that , even though you’ve read every single one of their books, you are always and without fail, totally shocked at the end? No? Then you haven’t read Kiersten Modglin. And, if you haven’t read her, that needs to be remedied as soon as humanly possible. This one is just brilliant!
Founders Day in Crimson Falls. What in any other town would be a day of celebration, is quite the opposite here. It’s an annual day of tragedy and death, of murder and mourning. And, it’s the anniversary of the death – no, the murder – of Arlie Montgomery’s husband – the love of her life. In an ironic twist, his death lead to her success as a writer. Her slumping book sales took an up-tick and her books went viral. She finally had the writer’s life she wanted, but at the same time had lost it all. As the date approaches, all she wants to do is get through it unscathed. Driving home one night, she finds a man, lost in the woods just outside of the town limits. He has no idea who he is, where he is, or how he came to be in the woods, bleeding from his head. With no place for him to go, and no one to call, Arlie takes him in. Then the murders start.
One after another, victims are found dead. Only this time, the methods the killer uses, and the victims chosen, are mimicking the ones in her novels. As the police investigation seems to be focusing on her stranger, Arlie needs to figure it out before the killer mimics her last novel – the one in which the author dies. The one in which SHE dies. Will this stranger be her savior, or will he be her executioner?
I don’t have enough words of praise in my arsenal to give this author. I applaud her originality, her creativity, and the diabolical nature of that mind of hers. In the world of twists and turns, Kiersten is pure-bred royalty. I know most authors do their research before writing a story. That being said, I’m not sure I want to know what’s in Kiersten’s basement! (Just kidding – maybe) The Stranger in the Woods is a brilliant book, and I guarantee you will love it!
Wow amazing read! This is my first read from this author and it won’t be the last. Arlie was still heartbroken over losing her husband a few years ago, when she starts falling for a stranger who seems to have amnesia. There’s a few secrets and a guessing game on who did it, all and all great read. Can’t wait to read more from this author
OMG!! I absolutely loved this fast paced novella!! This is so well written you won’t want to put it down until you find out the ending and oh, that ending!! Never saw it coming at all. This book is absolutely a must read!!
5 page turning stars!! I love a good thriller and this is exactly that!!
This is a novella but definitely does not feel like a short story. I love this book!!
So this book caught my attention from page one! I thought I knew what was happening but like 4 times I changed my mind and then in the end it was far from what I thought!! This author did a killer job with this book!!
Crimson Falls is a scary little town. I am curious about this town. Knowing this is one of several novellas regarding this town has me super excited. I will be checking them all out!!
This is a must read!!!
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
What a Fantastic read. In this town of Crimson Falls. Arlie Montgomery is an Author in this read. She has faced alot of tragedy. And Heartbreak. This book takes you into this Womans life and tells you a fantastic Mystery of a Thriller story. The scenes are written very well. And you can see the scenes in your mind aa you read. The Characters were brought out great as well so you understand who they are. So far I am loving the Crimson falls series.I definitely recommend this series
Shauna Joesten