Babe in the Woods

by Carolyn Haines

In a town where everyone has a secret, some truths are best left unearthed.

Rebecca Barrett arrives at Blackthorn estate expecting quiet work restoring a historic Southern property and assisting with an archaeological dig. But the land carries more than history—it holds long-buried secrets, bitter memories, and a legacy of unresolved grief.

From the moment she settles into her role, Rebecca feels an unsettling tension beneath the surface of the estate’s peaceful façade. Something happened here—something no one wants to talk about. As unease deepens and odd coincidences mount, Rebecca must rely on her instincts, her intellect, and the wary guidance of Sheriff Dru Colson to navigate a web of personal and historical mystery.

Set in the haunted woods of Mississippi, Babe in the Woods is a brooding, character-driven suspense where the past lingers just out of reach, and the truth waits in silence.

222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 27, 2025

About the author

Carolyn Haines is the USA Today bestselling author of over 70 books. In 2020, she was inducted into the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame. She was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alabama Library Association, the Harper Lee Award for Distinguished Writing, the Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence, as well as the "Best Amateur Sleuth" award by Romantic Times. Born and raised in Mississippi, she now lives in Alabama on a farm with more dogs, cats, and horses than she can possibly keep track of.

Reviews

[Pamela]

The legend of Blackthorn 2

I enjoyed this story more than Book 1. The overlapping mysteries added to the suspense. I enjoy the way Ms Haines frames her mysteries. They are detailed and well researched. I’m glad she had the opportunity to re-release them.