Squirrels: Protect Your Nuts!

by Sylvia Kay Rose

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 14, 2025

Reviews

[Sandra Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romance writer Ellie Norris just wants to find a quiet place to write her next novel and maybe get away from her demanding fiancé while she’s at it. Unfortunately, she picks Harton’s Crossing, a small town that is about to become overrun by murderous, flesh-eating squirrels. Now she and Luke, the wildlife service agent must find out what has turned cute little fuzzy-tailed rodents into killing machines before the entire populace of Harton’s Crossing turns into squirrel fodder.
I loved this story. Comedy/horror—with a smidge of romance—at its best. The evil is pure and the good is heartwarming. While the protagonists are moral but slightly flawed, the villains have no redeeming qualities and get their comeuppance in a fitting manner.
The lines are classic and if you write you can relate with this one: “I can’t write right now. I’m going insane.”
“That’s not an unusual state for writers,” she shrugged.
I highly recommend SQUIRRELS, especially for folks who enjoy comedic horror or those who just want to kickback with a good read. Though beware, you may never look at squirrels quite the same again. 😊

[D.L. Finn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book and author through a review and was taken in by the idea of killer squirrels. It is a mix of horror, some gore, and comedy. To make a cute little squirrel evil takes a lot, and within this story, it made sense. Ellie is a best-selling author needing some time alone to write her second book. She picks this quaint little town where a new peanut factory is about to open, but things start to happen. It is soon apparent that something is going on as people start dying and Ellie finds a dead body near where she is staying. Now, being a witness to a crime, she is told to stick around. While swimming, she meets Luke, a wildlife agent. There is a pull between them, even though she is engaged and has been planning a wedding. Her clueless fiancé, Marvin, shows up against her wishes. I found little to like about him, but I was rooting for Ellie to not only write her story but also survive. She becomes involved with figuring out what is happening with Luke. The humor nicely lightens the reality of the damage a squirrel can do, and it was my favorite part of the story. There were some really evil characters, like the owner of the peanut factory, Beverly, whose focus was on profit, no matter what it took. An entertaining read that not only has action, but a light romance and the results of human greed. I can easily recommend this.