Rick Riordan Presents: It Waits in the Forest

by Sarah Dass Narrated by Khelia Alu

Overview

The very first thriller from Rick Riordan Presents! Drawing from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology, acclaimed author Sarah Dass crafts a chilling tale of magic, murder, and how far we'll go to protect what's ours-perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley and Tiffany D. Jackson. Unlike the other residents of the small Caribbean Island of St. Virgil, Selina DaSilva does not believe in magic. With a logical mind and a knack for botany, Selina used to dream of leaving the island to study Pharmacology-until a vicious, unsolved attack left her father dead and her mother in a coma. Now her guilt over her mother's condition keeps her tethered to the island, relegated to conning gullible tourists with useless talismans and phony protection rituals. But when one of those tourists ends up at the center of a string of strange murders, the truth that Selina has been denying can no longer be avoided: there is evil lurking in the forests that surround St. Virgil. Another thing that can't be avoided? Selina's ex-boyfriend Gabriel, newly employed at the local newspaper and eager to put his investigative skills to use. Desperate to put an end to the killings and claim justice for Selina's family, these two former lovers race to find answers. But evil bides its time. And as long-buried feelings and long-hidden secrets about Selina's family's past begin to reveal themselves, only one answer remains-and it waits in the forest. Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+. Don't miss these other Rick Riordan Presents titles for all ages: Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting*by Roseanne Brown Sal and Gabi Break the Universe*by Carlos Hernandez Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky*by Kwame Mbalia Paola Santiago and the River of Tears*by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

06/01/2024

Gr 9 Up—This is a dark and haunting novel that draws from Caribbean mythology and will leave readers eager for more by Dass. Selina is an outcast on the small island St. Virgil due to her mother's bad reputation and a past tragedy that left her father dead and her mother in a coma. She works in a shop owned by her boyfriend's sister, Allison. Selina and Allison run a con where Selina pretends to have psychic abilities by snooping through customers' personal belongings. Despite her skepticism towards her mother's psychic teachings, Selina finds herself using them to maintain the ruse. Everything changes when an unsettling man seeks help at the shop and new attacks start. With the help of an ex-boyfriend, Selina delves into the murders, uncovering connections that stir up old emotions. This novel delivers everything a horror reader could want: high stakes, intriguing characters with questionable motives, and page-turning suspense. Readers will root for Selina as she navigates through the challenges and dangers of her world, all while facing the harsh treatment of those she has known her whole life. Selina's relationship problems will also interest readers. VERDICT A must-buy for where horror is popular.—Michelle Lettus

Product Details

BN ID:	2940192804544
Publisher:	Disney Press
Publication date:	05/14/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	984,731

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