When Jake vanishes into the pines, his brother and
their friend Bree follow a trail of scratched warnings,
torn photographs, and a ledger of names that leads
them far beyond any map. Blackroot is a town that
watches at its edges, where an abandoned house, a
restless forest, and a hidden compound hold a secret
older and hungrier than anyone expects. Silent Forests
is a slow-burn, atmospheric novel about grief,
vigilance, and the grit it takes to make truth hold. A trio
of teenagers and a relentless local investigator gather
evidence, force reluctant institutions to act, and
discover an organism that exploits human ritual and
habit. Justice arrives in patient, bureaucratic steps, but
some losses cannot be repaired. For readers who like
intimate horror, community-driven mysteries, and
stories where courage is measured in careful work
rather than spectacle. Keep the lights on and read with
someone who will listen., scary, , Ashton Thompson| | 110PAGES