Reader Reviews

"Monsters in the Woods' is a chilling horror story that keeps you on edge. After Jack encounters a terrifying creature in the woods, things quickly spiral out of control. The mix of suspense and dark humor makes this an intense and unsettling read. It’s a story about fear and regret that feels all too real." -Sally Wolf

"This is a horror classic in the making. In addition to everything you’d expect from horror, it also has dark humor. Highly recommend!" -Joshua

"Highly recommended to horror fans and werewolf fans." -Wendy Edmonds

"This book sets a chilling tone right from the start. The forest setting is used well to build suspense, and the monsters are genuinely unsettling. A gripping horror story that leaves you curious about what’s next in the series." -Maria M.

"Jack isn’t your typical hero he’s just a tired guy trying to make it through the week, and that made him weirdly relatable. The whole thing felt so grounded, even with the creature stuff. It’s more psychological than gory, but still super intense. Some parts were genuinely chilling, and others made me laugh in that uncomfortable." -NS

"This book is a raw, unnerving descent into the kind of horror that doesn't wear a mask—it moves in, eats your leftovers, and knows your name. I couldn't look away as Jack’s spiraling choices pulled him deeper into a nightmarish embrace with creatures that defy the usual folklore playbook. This isn’t heroic or redemptive—it’s tense, bleak, and weirdly funny in that way only small-town horror can be. A masterclass in dread wrapped in sharp prose and suburban paranoia. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but absolutely unforgettable." -Will

"Monsters in the Woods is a creepy, clever, and unsettling twist on the classic werewolf tale that had me hooked from the first eerie moment. Jack’s descent into terror is laced with dark humor and real emotional weight, making it both disturbing and weirdly relatable. It's not your average horror novel—it’s sharper, stranger, and totally worth the chills." -Mike 7skin

"Monsters in the Woods caught me completely off guard. What starts as a brutal creature story turns into something darker, weirder, and way more emotional than I expected. The writing is sharp, the werewolf is unforgettable, and the tension never lets up. If you like horror that isn’t afraid to get personal, read this." -Shannon

"The characters are realistic. Jack is a good guy having trouble with his girlfriend when a werewolf chooses him and stalks him. He lives his life with new friends while the werewolf is still out. Fans of werewolf horror will like this one, full moon and all. I am definitely a fan of the drama." -Rose

"Monsters in the Woods is a chilling, darkly funny horror story that grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go. Jason Bradford masterfully weaves a tale of small-town dread, where grief, obsession, and terror collide. Jack isn’t your typical hero — he’s tired, flawed, and makes all the wrong choices, which makes the story all the more gripping. The creatures are eerie and unpredictable, and the slow unraveling of Jack’s life feels disturbingly real.
If you like your horror strange, grounded, and unsettlingly close to home, this book is a must-read." -Challengeer007

"I found this book exceptionally compelling for its ability to transform a seemingly simple premise into a claustrophobic nightmare: a quiet teacher finds himself haunted by something unnatural, making the fatal mistake of taking it home. The author cleverly mixes brutal horror, dark humor and exceptional character characterization. I highly recommend it to those looking for a strange horror, rooted in reality and uncomfortably close, a story about what happens when you invite the monster into your life and allow it to stay (translated from Italian)." -Mutrex33

"Full emotion from the first page, I am eager to read the second part." -Mike Izat

"Monsters in the Woods is unsettling in the best way—dark, clever, and disturbingly believable, with a main character who feels all too real. If you like your horror creeping in slowly and cutting deep, this one will stick with you." -Graham D Jenkins

"This book captured me with a whisper, not a scream. What begins as a simple run through the woods turns into a chilling descent filled with terror, haunting and something dark that refuses to leave. The horror is raw, intimate and deeply human. It is not about heroes, but about someone who makes a wrong decision and pays the consequences, slowly. Disturbing, intelligent and impossible to forget." -Dario