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Hunter's Trap
"Ghosts don't believe in you, either."
Seventeen-year-old Dayton Mulligan is stuck looking after his little brother Jeremy when their father goes off on his annual hunting trip. But when Dad’s last phone call ends in a shotgun blast, it's enough to send both boys out into a blizzard to search for him.
Caught in the killer weather, Dayton and Jeremy take refuge in an abandoned hunting cabin, which isn't as empty as it first seems. A ghost inhabits its walls and promises to reveal the truth behind their father's disappearance, but the brothers doubt their host's sincerity as the spirit demonstrates its hatred for anyone who trespasses on its land.
Far from the safety of civilization, Dayton must swallow his fears, fight for himself and for his family before it’s too late and Hunter’s Trap claims them all, forever.
Seventeen-year-old Dayton Mulligan is stuck looking after his little brother Jeremy when their father goes off on his annual hunting trip. But when Dad’s last phone call ends in a shotgun blast, it's enough to send both boys out into a blizzard to search for him.
Caught in the killer weather, Dayton and Jeremy take refuge in an abandoned hunting cabin, which isn't as empty as it first seems. A ghost inhabits its walls and promises to reveal the truth behind their father's disappearance, but the brothers doubt their host's sincerity as the spirit demonstrates its hatred for anyone who trespasses on its land.
Far from the safety of civilization, Dayton must swallow his fears, fight for himself and for his family before it’s too late and Hunter’s Trap claims them all, forever.
- GenresHorror
256 pages, Paperback
First published September 8, 2014
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September 30, 2014
So, you think Stephen King writes a scary novel? Well, think again, because Michaud may well have surpassed him by a few notches. At least in my opinion. But let me tell you what really drew me into the story...the writing. It was incredibly good and frankly, it caught me by surprise. I'm not gonna lie, straight horror books aren't really my thing. I certainly don't mind elements of paranormal, but prefer a little romance, too. However, I didn't really miss it like I thought I would because her story telling was that good. Even when a little "too convenient" person shows up.
I would be remiss if I didn't share with you the fact that this book is not only dark and sometimes gruesome, but it's also creepy as hell. Therefore, prepare yourself before you dive in. I'm not one to be spooked...like at all, but even I was a little skittish during this read. That's saying a lot, trust me.
So, if horror books are your thing, you're gonna LOVE this story! Michaud will take you on a wild journey of chaos and total craziness. Just like she intended...I'm quite sure.
*insert evil laugh*
I would be remiss if I didn't share with you the fact that this book is not only dark and sometimes gruesome, but it's also creepy as hell. Therefore, prepare yourself before you dive in. I'm not one to be spooked...like at all, but even I was a little skittish during this read. That's saying a lot, trust me.
So, if horror books are your thing, you're gonna LOVE this story! Michaud will take you on a wild journey of chaos and total craziness. Just like she intended...I'm quite sure.
*insert evil laugh*
October 16, 2014
Hunter's Trap by Anne Michaud
Dayton and Jeremy Mulligan go looking for their father while he and his friends are away on a hunting trip. The last call Dayton received (from his Father) he heard a gun shot and the phone went dead. The boys decide to go out in a horrible snow storm to find their Father and end up in an old cabin. Once there they encounter a very angry ghost. The boys are determined to find out what happened and what connection to this angry spirit there may be. Dayton and his family are in danger but he will do what ever it takes to save them all.
A fast paced ghost/horror story. I liked the boys, they acted like brothers would. The story was original, thrilling and suspenseful. Well written, with chillings moments that peaked my interest, and (I) anticipated how the story would end. I enjoyed Hunter's Trap and feel that ghost/paranormal/horror/thriller lovers will enjoy this book as well. A great read!
Dayton and Jeremy Mulligan go looking for their father while he and his friends are away on a hunting trip. The last call Dayton received (from his Father) he heard a gun shot and the phone went dead. The boys decide to go out in a horrible snow storm to find their Father and end up in an old cabin. Once there they encounter a very angry ghost. The boys are determined to find out what happened and what connection to this angry spirit there may be. Dayton and his family are in danger but he will do what ever it takes to save them all.
A fast paced ghost/horror story. I liked the boys, they acted like brothers would. The story was original, thrilling and suspenseful. Well written, with chillings moments that peaked my interest, and (I) anticipated how the story would end. I enjoyed Hunter's Trap and feel that ghost/paranormal/horror/thriller lovers will enjoy this book as well. A great read!
September 10, 2014
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I know I promised this review Friday but my reading slowed. Not because it wasn't good, oh no, it hooked me and chilled me to the bone! If you're feeling a bit warm because of the weather this'll surely cool you down right away! It just slowed and that happens sometimes.
I honestly didn't know what to expect when starting Hunter's Trap. All I knew was that this should be good because Anne Michaud sure knows how to write spine chilling stories and she sure did deliver with this one! I liked how it didn't start off with the boys journey to finding out their father's missing and getting themselves up to the cabin. Instead it starts right off the bat with them finding warmth within this cabin that might have been the last place their father was before he'd gone missing. I truly loved that Ms. Michaud didn't drag the story along, instead she written us a fast paced unnerving ghost story (ooh, just writing this review in a semi dark room it's giving me the creeps).
The build up for the ghost story and Dayton's and Jeremy's survival within it was beautifully done! Forewarning, you should not read this right before going to bed! You'll definitely get a sense as if someone is watching you!
The ghost story was by far amazing! So many twist and turns within this ghost's mind, in other words as cabin fever. "Here's Johnny!" Throughout Hunter's Trap, with the great depth in details, you feel as if you're trapped with the boys too. You feel every emotion and when someone or something attacks one of the characters, well you surely feel that too! Goosebumps will be rising on your skin!
Throughout the book you discover little bits here and there about the characters turning them three dimensional. Not once did I feel like they were flat. When one was close to giving up I so badly wished I could help them up, to help them survive this crazy place they stumbled upon. When Brooke came into the scene I knew she was going to kick ass and hope sparked within me that these boys were going to beat this ghost. I liked how along the way they were able to bond and help each other out and how Dayton came to realize that maybe this is where he's supposed to be after all.
Overall I liked how, though there weren't many characters, they were able to hold my attention but that the atmosphere was too a character in itself. That right there is how you know you're a great writer and how you write a sitting on the edge kind of read!
If you're looking for a spook, then look no more! Because Hunter's Trap will surely give you what you want with it's snow storms, crazy ghost, and people that might actually like to hunt other people.....dun, dun, dun!....
September 23, 2014
Hunter's Trap is a heart wrenching and chilling tale of life, death, and what comes beyond. Dayton and his brother Jeremy, city boys who think that cell phone compass apps are a good idea, venture into the woods in a snow storm because their father and his fellow hunters have gone missing. The last message they received from their father was alarming and cuts off abruptly with gunfire. With a storm about to rage and the rangers apparently unwilling to help, they go off on their own to try and save him. First they find a cabin, then the bodies, then...well, things start getting really creepy. Battling the elements, sometimes each other, and the supernatural, things look bleak for the boys. Knowledgeable help arrives during a break in the weather and then the fight really begins.
Ms. Michaud is a master of YA horror, combining the natural elements and the supernatural into a deadly foe for the boys who are not at all prepared to deal with the weather, let alone ghosts. The book left me unsettled, in a good, I just read a horror book, sort of way. Highly recommended for YA horror lovers.
Ms. Michaud is a master of YA horror, combining the natural elements and the supernatural into a deadly foe for the boys who are not at all prepared to deal with the weather, let alone ghosts. The book left me unsettled, in a good, I just read a horror book, sort of way. Highly recommended for YA horror lovers.
August 24, 2014
I am a huge fan of Anne Michaud's eerie writerly creations but Hunter's Trap is one of my favorites. Her unique voice and superb ability to hike up the tension at exactly the right moments kept me turning pages until I'd stayed up way past my bedtime...and that was a bad idea because this story is creepy and shudder inducing --in all the right ways.
It's also a great a story about survival, family, and bonds that can't be broken no matter what. I enjoyed the journey and got caught up in the emotion of the situation that the boys find themselves in. Three dimensional characters and a killer plot make this a five star read.
I highly recommend picking up a copy. Adult or young adult, it's going to suck you in and keep you reading until it's too dark and the shadows start playing games with your mind. Can't wait to see what Michaud comes up with next!
It's also a great a story about survival, family, and bonds that can't be broken no matter what. I enjoyed the journey and got caught up in the emotion of the situation that the boys find themselves in. Three dimensional characters and a killer plot make this a five star read.
I highly recommend picking up a copy. Adult or young adult, it's going to suck you in and keep you reading until it's too dark and the shadows start playing games with your mind. Can't wait to see what Michaud comes up with next!
August 9, 2014
Spooks, ghosts and a snowstorm - what's not to like?
October 23, 2014
A very good ghost story
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October 30, 2014
Definitely a good read. Jumps right in with both feet from the beginning and keeps you going right to the last page. Recommended to anyone who likes to walk on the spooky side.
January 16, 2015
Written by: S.T. King
Hunter’s Trap, written by Anne Michaud is a paranormal tale – a thriller about a dusty ole cabin in the woods; more specifically, it’s about a young boy and his feisty little brother – and their date with the spirits haunting the cabin’s land.
The tale starts out with Dayton Mulligan, and his little brother Jeremy sneaking in the cabin to seek refuge from a blizzard. Their plan is simple: to find their father who came to these lands with a group of friends. They went for hunting and unfortunately, never returned.
Soon during the initial search they find one of their father’s friends; he’s been caught in a trap meant for animals – for game. And after that they meet Hunter, a mysterious and cryptic presence. He says he knows where their father is and he’s willing to give answers.
Hunter’s Trap is about ghosts, and the blurry line between life and death – and the pain of living between here and the great beyond. The story goes about this objective with powerful and engaging force – nearly as blistering as the novels relentless and never ending snow.
To the reader who craves a good ghost story that has an visceral feel – an intimate exploration surrounded by the frigid winds of death and isolation: not just a spelunk into caverns haunted by apparitions and wraiths, but of the memories they impress amongst the living – this might be worth a read. The tale is entrenching and rich and the details are plentiful — the story as a whole, both strong and enchanting.
The delivery holds well, though it demands a degree a patience; the writing style may be bothersome grammatically to seasoned readers. Further, though the intricacies are a strong point of the story, the sheer weight of them also seems to hold it back. A final weak point to note is the lack of a unique feel that may leave seasoned ghost story readers hungry for something unique.
All in all, Hunter’s Trap is a beautifully conceived gem, its luster, just as captivating as its characters. It seems to turn its own pages despite all its major shortcomings. For the new to the paranormal genre, this may be a keeper.
Rating: 3.5/5
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Hunter’s Trap, written by Anne Michaud is a paranormal tale – a thriller about a dusty ole cabin in the woods; more specifically, it’s about a young boy and his feisty little brother – and their date with the spirits haunting the cabin’s land.
The tale starts out with Dayton Mulligan, and his little brother Jeremy sneaking in the cabin to seek refuge from a blizzard. Their plan is simple: to find their father who came to these lands with a group of friends. They went for hunting and unfortunately, never returned.
Soon during the initial search they find one of their father’s friends; he’s been caught in a trap meant for animals – for game. And after that they meet Hunter, a mysterious and cryptic presence. He says he knows where their father is and he’s willing to give answers.
Hunter’s Trap is about ghosts, and the blurry line between life and death – and the pain of living between here and the great beyond. The story goes about this objective with powerful and engaging force – nearly as blistering as the novels relentless and never ending snow.
To the reader who craves a good ghost story that has an visceral feel – an intimate exploration surrounded by the frigid winds of death and isolation: not just a spelunk into caverns haunted by apparitions and wraiths, but of the memories they impress amongst the living – this might be worth a read. The tale is entrenching and rich and the details are plentiful — the story as a whole, both strong and enchanting.
The delivery holds well, though it demands a degree a patience; the writing style may be bothersome grammatically to seasoned readers. Further, though the intricacies are a strong point of the story, the sheer weight of them also seems to hold it back. A final weak point to note is the lack of a unique feel that may leave seasoned ghost story readers hungry for something unique.
All in all, Hunter’s Trap is a beautifully conceived gem, its luster, just as captivating as its characters. It seems to turn its own pages despite all its major shortcomings. For the new to the paranormal genre, this may be a keeper.
Rating: 3.5/5
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September 14, 2014
Horror isn't my usual genre. The author is an acquaintance though so when she asked for a review, I said yes. I did warn her that it's not my preferred reading. With that said, I enjoyed the book more than I expected. This horror novel has ghosts, some good, some evil, and a terrifying story of two boys fighting for their lives while they try to find their missing father. The story is really about two families, both dysfunctional, one trying to survive and one that is looking for both vengeance and peace.
"Hunter's Trap" was truly horrifying; the evil that humans do and that their ghosts are capable of doing is disturbing and was all too realistic. Michaud looks at the choices we make and their consequences; there are always ripples. Some ripples you ca predict but others you can't and there's always a price to pay. There's a lot of violence but not too much gore so that worked for me though I did skim in a few places. It took a while for me to understand why some people could see the ghosts but not others; once I did though it made sense. Michaud takes her time building her world and explaining things which was occasionally frustrating but I appreciated not being spoon-fed everything.
Dayton and Jeremy felt like real kids and their sibling quarrels rang true. They love each other but also annoy each other. Their missing father wasn't the best father but we see that he truly loved them even though he had trouble expressing it. The story is told from Dayton's perspective so we get to know him better than any of the other characters although we get to know the ghost fairly well. The ranger, Brooke, was very convenient, too convenient for me, especially her knowledge of ghosts. But despite that, "Hunter's Trap" was engrossing, and a frightening read.
"Hunter's Trap" was truly horrifying; the evil that humans do and that their ghosts are capable of doing is disturbing and was all too realistic. Michaud looks at the choices we make and their consequences; there are always ripples. Some ripples you ca predict but others you can't and there's always a price to pay. There's a lot of violence but not too much gore so that worked for me though I did skim in a few places. It took a while for me to understand why some people could see the ghosts but not others; once I did though it made sense. Michaud takes her time building her world and explaining things which was occasionally frustrating but I appreciated not being spoon-fed everything.
Dayton and Jeremy felt like real kids and their sibling quarrels rang true. They love each other but also annoy each other. Their missing father wasn't the best father but we see that he truly loved them even though he had trouble expressing it. The story is told from Dayton's perspective so we get to know him better than any of the other characters although we get to know the ghost fairly well. The ranger, Brooke, was very convenient, too convenient for me, especially her knowledge of ghosts. But despite that, "Hunter's Trap" was engrossing, and a frightening read.
October 25, 2014
This book was ok. I liked it enough that I was curious about the ending and read the whole book, and I'm glad I finished it.
I felt that character development was lacking and that I really didn't get to know the characters even though there were so few of them in the book. The book dragged a bit for me, especially the first half. The second half had a lot going on but I found the writing confusing at times and it jumped around a lot which made some parts of the story a little hard to follow. Some aspects of the story were told incredibly fast while other parts felt very slow.
This was definitely a different type of book than what I usually read, so it was interesting to try reading a creepy story, but this one just didn't really do it for me. It just might not be my genre.
Since this whole thing took place in the woods I had Taylor Swift's new song "out of the woods" stuck in my head THE ENTIRE TIME.
I felt that character development was lacking and that I really didn't get to know the characters even though there were so few of them in the book. The book dragged a bit for me, especially the first half. The second half had a lot going on but I found the writing confusing at times and it jumped around a lot which made some parts of the story a little hard to follow. Some aspects of the story were told incredibly fast while other parts felt very slow.
This was definitely a different type of book than what I usually read, so it was interesting to try reading a creepy story, but this one just didn't really do it for me. It just might not be my genre.
Since this whole thing took place in the woods I had Taylor Swift's new song "out of the woods" stuck in my head THE ENTIRE TIME.
November 2, 2014
This was a very scary, creepy read. It's also fairly gory, so be warned. Two brothers head into the snowy woods in search of their father and his hunting buddies who haven't returned. What they find isn't good. The author pulls no punches with the 'ick' factor. I don't want to give anything away, so I'll just say for a YA horror novel it was surprisingly grim.
September 11, 2014
Terrifying story that really makes you think. The characters are developed more deeply and more surprisingly than most horror novels, and the twists and turns keep coming! Not for the faint of heart...
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