The Dead Forest is a sanctuary for lost souls, abandoned by the world around them. Deep in the Dead Forest there live unimaginable creatures and witches. Everyone in town knows that to enter the Dead Forest means never to be seen again. Yet one young girl named Rebecca is lured into the forest but survives. Her destiny is shrouded in darkness, but where there is darkness there is light. As Rebecca grows older her encounter in the Dead Forest leaves her with horrid nightmares that seem more real than life. She finds she has a hidden talent and uses this gift to release the nightmares that invade her sleep. Three men enter her life, each with the promise of love on his lips, but only one subdues her heart. Rebecca is soon faced with the horrid reality of her fate and struggles to decide whether to give in to her fate or fight with every last breath she has.

Lies, betrayal, horror, and murder compose the unique and immortal story of The Dead Forest by Karen Mandeville. From the moment the story begins, you’re thrown into the passion and conviction of Rebecca’s character. She is a sweet and innocent girl that becomes a determined and ferocious woman. The story line is constant and filled with quirks and twists. Just as you think you’ve figured out the story you turn the page to find another kink in the chain. The passion is beautiful and tasteful while the action and suspense are horrific but enchanting. I was drawn to each and every page by plain old-fashioned curiosity. This story is the reason why the phrase “curiosity killed the cat” was invented! From the igniting first page to the bone chilling last page, The Dead Forest by Karen Mandeville will entertain and excite you for hours. I highly recommend you buy your copy today and learn all about the wonders and the horrors of The Dead Forest.

Reviewed by: Sadie