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Some things in Dryton should’ve stayed buried. There’s not much to do in the dying mining town of Dryton, California. Especially for outcasts like Francis and Bodie. But when a bonfire prank goes too far, humiliation turns into horror.Fleeing into the woods, Bodie stumbles upon something ancient, a book pulsing with dark power. And with every page, his thirst for revenge grows.As accidents begin to spread through the town, Francis realizes his best friend isn’t himself anymore. Something inside Bodie is watching. Waiting.The shadow in Dryton is awake. And it’s hungry. Perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and Stephen Graham Jones, Angry Hornet Nest is a chilling horror thriller about friendship, possession, and the price of revenge.
So this book started out a little slow for me, BUT once it picked up I didn’t want to put it down. This book has supernatural elements and a small town with bullying. The story was wild and the ending had me wanting more! I hope there is another book or something because I have questions.
This was a strong start to the Angry Hornet Nest series, it had that horror element that I wanted and thought was a strong opening chapter to this world. Stoney Brooks has a strong style for the genre and was glad it was so well written. I was invested in the characters and thought worked well in the world, and enjoyed the supernatural element that I was looking for and I’m excited to read more in this world and author.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving
In the small mining town of Dryton California, there's not much to do, especially for high school outcasts Francis and Bodie. So they decide to break from their typical routine of video games and pizza, and they head out to a bonfire party where they slip into the pack and mingle with ease. At least that is, the class bully and his band of goons play a cruel prank on Bodie, leaving him ripping through the woods alone, terrified, and fearing for his life.Bodie hears something calling to him from

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