After a long hiatus, I finally got back to Kelley Armstrong’s Rockton series and though it had been awhile, I found I was easily able to sink back into this world with Watcher in the Woods! What’s nice about these books is how they can standalone for the most part, yet the character arc continues to carry on through the rest of the series. Things were definitely shook up in this one and I can’t wait to read more!
With one of their own injured with a bullet inside of him, Casey and Dalton make the call to bring in April, Casey’s sister, who happens to be a doctor of sorts. Though Casey and April never really got along all that well, they are desperate to save Kenny. With a lot of pleading they’re finally able to convince April to come up to Rockton. But it would seem they gained more troubles after this trip for an intruder is spotted in the woods of Rockton and he’s clearly hunting for someone inside the town.
The intruder is revealed as a Marshal who is looking to bring a citizen of Rockton in to be arrested for a past crime. The only problem is, exactly which of the citizens is he looking for? For in Rockton, the people there pay a pretty hefty fee to be offered the protection that Rockton has. But it’s not long before the plot thickens and the Marshal is killed. Now there’s a definite murderer in the town and it’s up to Casey and Dalton to find out who it is and rid their town of him. The Council who financially runs the town does not like rule-breaking citizens.
Since I read this over the course of a few days, I can’t honestly say I had pinpointed the murderer down. I kept making guesses and I may have landed on the killer at some point, but after a while I was too absorbed in the story to try to think logically!
Though I may miss Kelley’s paranormals fiercely, I have to admit that I love her mysteries too! They may not have the paranormal edge I adore, but the characters are definitely ones I enjoy reading about. Even the characters I grow to hate because they’re deplorable! Kelley has a certain magic with her words and stories that makes pretty much anything an enjoyable and enticing read! Every book of hers has been spellbinding and worthy of the “page-turner” description.
There is still a little bit of romance to be had as well. Though Casey and Dalton rarely have time for such frivolities what with mysteries needing solved, but I like that they take a timeout every now and then.
The hardest part to overcome was trying to remember who’s who. There’s quite a few people in this town and since I haven’t read the previous book in a few years, it was hard to remember if I liked this person or not. If they were on Casey’s good side, that kind of thing. But that’s more of a me issue anyway. Lol.
Watcher in the Woods was an intense mystery filled with murder and a town full of probable suspects. It’s a read that will keep you guessing and have you enjoying the time spent reading yet another amazing Kelley Armstrong novel!
Overall Rating 4.5/5 stars
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THOUGHTSCONTAIN SPOILERS!Murder & Mayhem in a small town!Straight away, Again I was emerged in this town.Kelley has me pulled in and so hooked, I am obsessed!As we know Rockton is this isolated very off the grid town, some where in the wilderness of Canada.Where victims can hide, and create a new life for themselves. A new star at life. The only thing is, it has a council of douches and they have there own ulterior motive.In this new instalment, there are so many twist and turns you were constantly on the edge of your chair gasping with breath thinking wtf is happening who is actually who they say they are, and why so many secrets. We find out someone in town is more dangerous than what that thought. This person brings an unexpected guest of a US Marshall into Rockton looking for his bounty.I can not tell you any of that, because this was truly one book that the plot over all thickens. I love this town,k the characters and the way the author captivates you and wont let you finish until you read the last word. I listened to this one in audio, and again the narrator is fantastic. I highly recommend the in audio.I can see myself re reading these in time and time again, i can not wait to see what happens next in this series.Casey and Eric are in for a wild ride, with not so many deaths, but with lots of twists and turns. We get to meet Casey's sister April, who comes to the town of Rockton as a Dr to help Kenny. but in the end she ends up staying and not visiting. i am so excited to see what happens there.One character who I missed truly, was Jacob. we did not see him hardly at all. That is because they were not really out in the woods a lot but more in town and down south.Watcher In The Woods, takes place straight after the events of the previous book. So i highly recommend them to be read in order.This isolated town, with no modern amenities is one town I wouldn't love to visit but I kind of want to. At many times my heart was in my throat, that creepy feeling is still in this book, with one crazy adventure trying to solve the crimes and unfold the councils secrets, which I think it is safe to say Casey has almost figured some of what they have done. The development with Petra, are shocking. Phil is annoying and stupid. He dose not seem as bad as Val, but I am not sure on him yet. Roy Is legit a douche, who I do not like. Sebastian, I can even with that! Matthais, I really like him.Bear bowling, shoot, I found this funny at times. I just love the comradely we have between everyone now. I have to mention the world building in this series is phenomenal, not once did i want to put it down. I really love this series, Eric and Casey are almost my number one couple.Overall Watcher In The Woods is action packed,and I mean that action packed that you will be on your edge of seat, pacing with worry. Like I have said before. ''Rockton is ONE crazy town! I really enjoyed being submerged in the who, why and when of everything, I was really drawn into this story. I loved going along with Casey trying to figure out who the killer was, the town is filled with ex convicts lol So it literally could be anyone!''IT WAS... BLEEP !
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