The town of Rockton, hidden deep in the Yukon, is made up of a mixture of criminals and victims fleeing from their troubles. But you can’t just walk into this town and decide to move there. You must be approved by the council, and you must be able to contribute to the upkeep and well-being of this hidden town. The residents of Rockton could be in danger though. A killer who doesn’t want to be discovered is hiding among them.
Casey Duncan is the town’s only detective. Estranged from her doctor sister, she traveled to Rockton to escape troubles of her own and fell in love with the remote town. There is an injured man in Rockton, and this man needs the expertise of Casey’s sister, who “reluctantly” agrees to return with them and help this individual out.
Casey’s boyfriend is Sheriff Eric Dalton. When a U.S. Marshal shows up demanding the release of one of the town’s residents who is wanted with a federal warrant but won’t specify which resident, the two are skeptical. Then the U.S. Marshal is killed.
This book was a great read. Full of suspense and edge-of-your-seat moments, you won’t be bored at all while you’re reading. If you’re a fan of spine-tingling mysteries, you’ll love this book.
Now, it is up to Casey and Eric to find out which of the town’s residents eliminated the U.S. Marshal, potentially putting the rest of the residents in danger. The list of suspects includes everyone in Rockton. Bit by bit, more is learned about each of the residents’ dark past. Most have a reason to want to do away with the marshal, but which one is the killer?
I was sent a copy of Watcher in the Woods by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. If you would like your own copy of this book, there is an Amazon link below.
Amazon Link: Watcher in the Woods
Favorite Sentences:
There’s an old saying about it being easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Knowing Rockton is in the Yukon is like only knowing a hotel is in Beijing.
The Yukon isn’t an easy place to live—with long, dark winters that never seem to end—but it is a place that people choose.
We don’t have ironing boards in Rockton.
There are racists and assholes in every walk of life, and having a doctorate degree doesn’t cure you of ignorance.
New Words Learned:
moue – a pouting expression used to convey annoyance or distaste
Muskoka chair – a chair made of wood used on porches, deck, docks or out on the old lawn. It was originally made with 11 flat boards, a straight back, seat and wide armrests
nebbish – a person, esp. a man, who is regarded as pitifully ineffectual, timid, or submissive
poseur – another term for poser
ptarmigan – a northern grouse of mountainous and Arctic regions, with feathered legs and feet and plumage that typically changes to white in winter
About the Author:
Kelley Armstrong is married with three kids and lives in rural Ontario, Canada. After graduating with a degree in psychology, she switched gears and studied computer programming. Currently, she’s a full-time writer and parent.
