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In One Fell Swoop
Every now and then Mother Nature likes to show us who is boss. On a hot day in June, two groups of campers disappear in the Green Swamps of Florida. The wood is still burning in the bonfire, all their belongings are abandoned, and there is blood at the campground. But not a single body is found.
Patty McGee, the grandmother to one of the missing campers, sets out to find out what happened to her grandson, thinking his father might have kidnapped him. However, soon she realizes she is up against a force way more powerful than that. It's a battle even she can't win.
From the Queen of Scream comes a scary, yet humorous tale of man's battle against nature. In One Fell Swoop is a compelling and clever story, as only Willow Rose can deliver.
Fans of Stephen King, Blake Crouch, Paula Hawkins, Kendra Elliot and Robert Dugoni will be gripped by this page-turning supernatural thriller, guaranteed to keep you reading til the next morning.
What everyone is saying about In One Fell Swoop
'Hold on to your seat, because just when you think you can stop holding your breath, you have to take an even deeper breath to continue.'
This is a mile a minute horror story. Forget the dishes or folding clothes while you read this because everything will be forgotten. Be sure the kids are taken care of first!Madeupagin
'Willow Rose has scared me again. When I read her books, I tend to lose myself in the story. This is another of her stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat and jump out of your skin! If you want a thrill and a chill, you must read her books. I highly recommend them.' catwoman1a
’This book is just mind-blowing!! This is a book that you won't regret reading! Awesome!!!’ Darlene
'In One Fell Swoop kept me reading anxiously to the end' Bev Powers
'Quite different from her other books that I have read. But once again as usual, surprising and fantastic! Very well written, great characters and a storyline that keeps you wondering what's going to happen next. A real page turner' Jim Porter
'This was the first Willow Rose book I've read, and I enjoyed it very much. It was imaginative, well-written, and very different from anything I've read before. I'm most eagerly looking forward to buying more of this author's books' Goodreads Reviewer
'Don't mess with Mother Nature' Goodreads Reviewer
'It was a fast moving story that was scary and creepy. I usually don't like horror stories, but this one was a doozy. It was a bit disturbing, to say the least. I love all Willow Rose books, she is a wonderful author..' Goodreads Reviewer
Fasten your seatbelts as Willow Rose takes you on one scary, wildly imaginative ride. For anyone who loves a good thriller, this is a treat.
Scroll up and grab a copy today.
Patty McGee, the grandmother to one of the missing campers, sets out to find out what happened to her grandson, thinking his father might have kidnapped him. However, soon she realizes she is up against a force way more powerful than that. It's a battle even she can't win.
From the Queen of Scream comes a scary, yet humorous tale of man's battle against nature. In One Fell Swoop is a compelling and clever story, as only Willow Rose can deliver.
Fans of Stephen King, Blake Crouch, Paula Hawkins, Kendra Elliot and Robert Dugoni will be gripped by this page-turning supernatural thriller, guaranteed to keep you reading til the next morning.
What everyone is saying about In One Fell Swoop
'Hold on to your seat, because just when you think you can stop holding your breath, you have to take an even deeper breath to continue.'
This is a mile a minute horror story. Forget the dishes or folding clothes while you read this because everything will be forgotten. Be sure the kids are taken care of first!Madeupagin
'Willow Rose has scared me again. When I read her books, I tend to lose myself in the story. This is another of her stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat and jump out of your skin! If you want a thrill and a chill, you must read her books. I highly recommend them.' catwoman1a
’This book is just mind-blowing!! This is a book that you won't regret reading! Awesome!!!’ Darlene
'In One Fell Swoop kept me reading anxiously to the end' Bev Powers
'Quite different from her other books that I have read. But once again as usual, surprising and fantastic! Very well written, great characters and a storyline that keeps you wondering what's going to happen next. A real page turner' Jim Porter
'This was the first Willow Rose book I've read, and I enjoyed it very much. It was imaginative, well-written, and very different from anything I've read before. I'm most eagerly looking forward to buying more of this author's books' Goodreads Reviewer
'Don't mess with Mother Nature' Goodreads Reviewer
'It was a fast moving story that was scary and creepy. I usually don't like horror stories, but this one was a doozy. It was a bit disturbing, to say the least. I love all Willow Rose books, she is a wonderful author..' Goodreads Reviewer
Fasten your seatbelts as Willow Rose takes you on one scary, wildly imaginative ride. For anyone who loves a good thriller, this is a treat.
Scroll up and grab a copy today.
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First published March 8, 2017
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Willow Rose
230 books2,696 followersWillow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an Amazon ALL-star Author of more than 70 novels.
Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than three million books all over the world.
She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy.
Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Scream.
Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watch the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than three million books all over the world.
She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy.
Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Scream.
Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watch the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
*NEW RELEASES*:
☞ - All The Good Girls (Harry Hunter Mystery #1) - Just released
☞ - Run Girl Run (Harry Hunter Mystery #2) coming soon, pre-order today!
☞ - No Other Way (Harry Hunter#3) coming soon, pre-order today!
☞ - Let Me Go (Eva Rae Thomas #5) - Just released!
Connect with Willow online:
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http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
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August 5, 2017
One Fell Swoop
Author: Willow Rose
So I will admit it--I'm an indie book addict. Over the years, in addition to finding some gems, however, I've found quite a bit of dross. One Fell Swoop falls into the latter category, as it is an abysmal, abject failure.
I have to begin by mentioning the glowing reviews published on Amazon re: this book. I can only surmise that they were most certainly written by this author's friends and family members, who are either blinded by their relationships or not very well read. In any case, after the first chapter, I knew I'd been duped.
The story itself is told from the perspective of a 50-something, self-deprecating grandma who is neither believable nor particularly likable. She sings in a band with her daughters, boasts of three failed marriages, and spews dialogue written in a dialect more closely related to that of a character from the back woods of Deliverance than the state of Florida from which she supposedly hails. Her daughters fare no better under this author's pen, as the character development is shallow at best. One daughter admits to having kept her son from his father, whilst another daughter is portrayed as an abused woman married to a man who forces her to be submissive. Neither garners any sympathy nor is even deserving of redemption.
The male characters here are equally as distasteful and range from a nerdy, yet somehow resourceful, tween to the stereotypic "grouchy old man" who refers to the main character as "fat" and expects us to believe it is a compliment. If the descriptions of the characters themselves have not yet dissuaded you from wanting to dive in to this drivel, please continue this review--I'm just getting warmed up.
The plot is positively ludicrous. The book is billed as a horror, but the only horrific thing I could find was the writing. The author spins a tale of plants-gone-wild, as giant Venus Fly Traps attempt to swallow folks whole, trees reach out to attack with vine-like roots, and grass grows as high as an elephant's eye in seconds flat. The last time evil trees were spotlighted in a major work, at least we had the tinman and scarecrow to provide comic relief. No such luck here, however, as the scenes of these "evil" botanical beasts are nothing short of laughable.
Early in the book, I attributed the style and content to that of a piece written as adolescent or tween lit. Had that been the case, the plot and poorly developed characters may have been a little easier to swallow. I then happened upon the passage that described, in great detail, a man raping his wife, while she was forced to refer to him as "daddy". Yeah. That. It really is just that bad.
So please--for the love of all things holy--pass on this one. I made it to about the 60% read point on my Kindle before I just couldn't take another page. Thankfully, it was a free book, or I would be very tempted, for the first time ever, to seek out the author herself for a refund.
Author: Willow Rose
So I will admit it--I'm an indie book addict. Over the years, in addition to finding some gems, however, I've found quite a bit of dross. One Fell Swoop falls into the latter category, as it is an abysmal, abject failure.
I have to begin by mentioning the glowing reviews published on Amazon re: this book. I can only surmise that they were most certainly written by this author's friends and family members, who are either blinded by their relationships or not very well read. In any case, after the first chapter, I knew I'd been duped.
The story itself is told from the perspective of a 50-something, self-deprecating grandma who is neither believable nor particularly likable. She sings in a band with her daughters, boasts of three failed marriages, and spews dialogue written in a dialect more closely related to that of a character from the back woods of Deliverance than the state of Florida from which she supposedly hails. Her daughters fare no better under this author's pen, as the character development is shallow at best. One daughter admits to having kept her son from his father, whilst another daughter is portrayed as an abused woman married to a man who forces her to be submissive. Neither garners any sympathy nor is even deserving of redemption.
The male characters here are equally as distasteful and range from a nerdy, yet somehow resourceful, tween to the stereotypic "grouchy old man" who refers to the main character as "fat" and expects us to believe it is a compliment. If the descriptions of the characters themselves have not yet dissuaded you from wanting to dive in to this drivel, please continue this review--I'm just getting warmed up.
The plot is positively ludicrous. The book is billed as a horror, but the only horrific thing I could find was the writing. The author spins a tale of plants-gone-wild, as giant Venus Fly Traps attempt to swallow folks whole, trees reach out to attack with vine-like roots, and grass grows as high as an elephant's eye in seconds flat. The last time evil trees were spotlighted in a major work, at least we had the tinman and scarecrow to provide comic relief. No such luck here, however, as the scenes of these "evil" botanical beasts are nothing short of laughable.
Early in the book, I attributed the style and content to that of a piece written as adolescent or tween lit. Had that been the case, the plot and poorly developed characters may have been a little easier to swallow. I then happened upon the passage that described, in great detail, a man raping his wife, while she was forced to refer to him as "daddy". Yeah. That. It really is just that bad.
So please--for the love of all things holy--pass on this one. I made it to about the 60% read point on my Kindle before I just couldn't take another page. Thankfully, it was a free book, or I would be very tempted, for the first time ever, to seek out the author herself for a refund.
April 5, 2017
Patty's grandson went missing while camping with his father. Her daughter was beyond distraught. Sam should never have gone. He hated nature but since his father, Greg, was finally trying to have a relationship with his son, she agreed to let him go. The whole town was up in arms.
The military was called in. But why were they keeping their investigations quiet? Patty, determined to find out, set off with her ex, Pete, the botanist, to find out. What they discover is beyond belief. "....our dear Mother Nature must be reminded of one thing. I'm a mother too.
~ not Willow Rose's best work by any means. Not even mediocre. Although the characters had strong personalities, I couldn't get past the Little Shop of Horrors feel. Ridiculous is the word I would use. A struggle to finish. Disappointed.
The military was called in. But why were they keeping their investigations quiet? Patty, determined to find out, set off with her ex, Pete, the botanist, to find out. What they discover is beyond belief. "....our dear Mother Nature must be reminded of one thing. I'm a mother too.
~ not Willow Rose's best work by any means. Not even mediocre. Although the characters had strong personalities, I couldn't get past the Little Shop of Horrors feel. Ridiculous is the word I would use. A struggle to finish. Disappointed.
January 27, 2019
Not her best book
Not one of her best books.Really like her as an author but not this book it didn't keep my interest like most of her books
Not one of her best books.Really like her as an author but not this book it didn't keep my interest like most of her books
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October 1, 2018
Decent horror story
If I had to choose a go to author for a decent horror read, it would be Willow Rose. She makes me jump everytime. Except this book. I was kind of disappointed it didn't have many jumpy parts. I was even able to read it right before bed. Still made for a good read though
If I had to choose a go to author for a decent horror read, it would be Willow Rose. She makes me jump everytime. Except this book. I was kind of disappointed it didn't have many jumpy parts. I was even able to read it right before bed. Still made for a good read though
May 21, 2018
I thought Umbrella Man was weird, but this one beat it by a mile. I have always liked Willow Rose’s books, but this one was too weird. I gave it two stars because even if it was weird, because if you like complete science fiction,you might like it. The other complaint I had was the characters. They are really obnoxious.
The characters are not even likable.
The characters are not even likable.
February 29, 2020
Please don’t ever let me read anything by this author again! It was simplistic, corny, and just awful... thought I’d give the book a try but it did not pan out for me!
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October 30, 2019
I was curious about this after taking a close look at the cover. Having read many of Willow’s books, I spotted those vines and my imagination took flight. The author sets the tone right from the beginning. Camping in the Green Swamps of Florida. Creepy woods. Campers disappear. Oh yeah, this was gonna be fun.
They say you don’t fool with Mother Nature and they’re right. She bites back. But so does Patty. Her grandson is one of the missing campers and she enters the woods, bound and determined to find him.
So much happens in this book. I want to tell you about this scene. And that scene. And how wildly imaginative the author got with the ways Mother Nature took her revenge. Crazy stuff. And great for a movie.
Beware. The woods are dark and deep. Scary things creep.
They say you don’t fool with Mother Nature and they’re right. She bites back. But so does Patty. Her grandson is one of the missing campers and she enters the woods, bound and determined to find him.
So much happens in this book. I want to tell you about this scene. And that scene. And how wildly imaginative the author got with the ways Mother Nature took her revenge. Crazy stuff. And great for a movie.
Beware. The woods are dark and deep. Scary things creep.
July 9, 2017
This turned out to be a good read. I like how the author has a Dear Reader chapter giving references about the actual Lost City, which exists in the Everglades. You can find most of the plants there; for sure the Venus Flytrap, but not as giants. I googled the "Divas" band. It is interesting that they were real. Including the stories around the Dakota pipeline, aroused a reader's curiosity
Interweaving the botanical/ scientific names into a fictional story allowed for an imagination that was so vivid; colourful and moving with life.
The title grabs you; "Fell" probably referred to all the trees people encountered in the Everglades. In my mind, reading the title, I thought of the phrase, "At One Fell Swoop", used by Shakespeare in Macbeth in 1605, where,
Macduff: [on hearing that his family and servants had all been killed]--
All my pretty ones?
Did you say all?
O hell-kite! All?
What, all my pretty chickens and their dam
At one fell swoop?
The kite referred to is a hunting bird, like the Red Kite, which was common in England in Tudor times and is now making a welcome return after near extinction in the 20th century. The swoop (or stoop as is sometimes now said) is the rapid descent made by the bird when capturing prey.
Shakespeare used the imagery of a hunting bird's 'fell swoop' to indicate the ruthless and deadly attack by Macbeth's agents.
The original meaning is lost and it is used now to convey suddenness rather than savagery.
I got this from: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/at...
Interweaving the botanical/ scientific names into a fictional story allowed for an imagination that was so vivid; colourful and moving with life.
The title grabs you; "Fell" probably referred to all the trees people encountered in the Everglades. In my mind, reading the title, I thought of the phrase, "At One Fell Swoop", used by Shakespeare in Macbeth in 1605, where,
Macduff: [on hearing that his family and servants had all been killed]--
All my pretty ones?
Did you say all?
O hell-kite! All?
What, all my pretty chickens and their dam
At one fell swoop?
The kite referred to is a hunting bird, like the Red Kite, which was common in England in Tudor times and is now making a welcome return after near extinction in the 20th century. The swoop (or stoop as is sometimes now said) is the rapid descent made by the bird when capturing prey.
Shakespeare used the imagery of a hunting bird's 'fell swoop' to indicate the ruthless and deadly attack by Macbeth's agents.
The original meaning is lost and it is used now to convey suddenness rather than savagery.
I got this from: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/at...
April 4, 2017
I don't normally write reviews, but on this one I felt I had to. I've read almost all of Willow's books and although they are alright, I mostly just find them quick entertainment and a little bit too much on the gore. Normally, I rate her books at about three stars. However, this one is absolute genius. I could not put it down and read it in one fell swoop. I would love to see this made into a movie. I absolutely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Stephen King. This is, in my opinion, her one body of work that is comparable to his. I would love to see her write more like this.
February 28, 2020
I read 85%...
...And that was enough. It was as if the author had an agenda about the way man treats nature and didn't care how she got there. The description of The Lost City was plagiarized from a newspaper website, almost word for word. Patty leaves Pete's house in her old truck, though she arrived with Pete in his car and no mention was made of how the truck got there. And what farmer carries a map of the entire area in the glove compartment of his tractor? Life is too short.
...And that was enough. It was as if the author had an agenda about the way man treats nature and didn't care how she got there. The description of The Lost City was plagiarized from a newspaper website, almost word for word. Patty leaves Pete's house in her old truck, though she arrived with Pete in his car and no mention was made of how the truck got there. And what farmer carries a map of the entire area in the glove compartment of his tractor? Life is too short.
April 25, 2017
"A Chilling Confrontation With Mother Nature"
This is a chilling, fast-moving story. It's a real mind-bender which will sweep you away into the wild swamp lands of Florida. That's where two groups with kids suddenly disappear without a hint about where they may be. Did Mother Nature swoop them up and devour them? One is always thrilled with the imaginative stories created by Willow Rose. Her books are the best! Read any of them ... better yet ... read them all!
This is a chilling, fast-moving story. It's a real mind-bender which will sweep you away into the wild swamp lands of Florida. That's where two groups with kids suddenly disappear without a hint about where they may be. Did Mother Nature swoop them up and devour them? One is always thrilled with the imaginative stories created by Willow Rose. Her books are the best! Read any of them ... better yet ... read them all!
March 19, 2017
Another bout of Anticipation!
There's never a disappointment when reading Willow Rose. Again, another book finished in one sitting just because I HAD to know what happens next. With thought provoking passages that make you think about how we treat Mother Earth, it has definitely solidified my decision to not be a camper.
There's never a disappointment when reading Willow Rose. Again, another book finished in one sitting just because I HAD to know what happens next. With thought provoking passages that make you think about how we treat Mother Earth, it has definitely solidified my decision to not be a camper.
April 7, 2017
Great trees...
Ok I finished this book, it was fast moving story that was scary and creepy. I usually don't like horror stories but this one was a doozy. It was a bit disturbing, to say the least. I love all Willow Rose books, she is a wonderful author. I especially like Jack books. Can't wait for the next one.
Ok I finished this book, it was fast moving story that was scary and creepy. I usually don't like horror stories but this one was a doozy. It was a bit disturbing, to say the least. I love all Willow Rose books, she is a wonderful author. I especially like Jack books. Can't wait for the next one.
July 27, 2017
Time for Greed to wake up
With all that's going on in the world this sure is a wake up call to protect our Mother Earth!! Hope others in power start worrying about it instead of oil & money!!
With all that's going on in the world this sure is a wake up call to protect our Mother Earth!! Hope others in power start worrying about it instead of oil & money!!
March 20, 2017
Story that makes you think
All I can say is that I will never look at nature in the same way as I did! I know this is fiction, but, it really makes you think. This book really kept me on my seat, there was so much action.
All I can say is that I will never look at nature in the same way as I did! I know this is fiction, but, it really makes you think. This book really kept me on my seat, there was so much action.
March 27, 2017
What happens when you mess with the planet? Well apparently you upset mother nature, big time. A group of campers go missing, one of them being the grandson of Patty and Patty comes back with a vengeance. From giant people-eating plants to overgrown trees, this book has a lot of action.
April 3, 2017
Don't agree with the political viewpoint, but it's a superb thriller. Mother Nature gets her revenge on the humans. Interwoven with the history of a family that is held together by the love of one tough grandma.
August 29, 2017
Atrocious
I have never read a book as badly as this one! I'm so sorry to the author for such an egregious review but there were no thrills, chills, twists,turns or suspense. Paranormal yes but NOT even good
I have never read a book as badly as this one! I'm so sorry to the author for such an egregious review but there were no thrills, chills, twists,turns or suspense. Paranormal yes but NOT even good
October 20, 2019
Audrey on steroids
Plant eating people in the Everglades is not for me. Tried several times to read far enough to see if the author's premise was that humans caused the plants to revolt but gave up. Not a mystery genre I enjoy and not compelling.
Plant eating people in the Everglades is not for me. Tried several times to read far enough to see if the author's premise was that humans caused the plants to revolt but gave up. Not a mystery genre I enjoy and not compelling.
March 24, 2017
No better horror
There is absolutely no better horror author than Willow Rose. Her style, story line and characters are touch by no one. This story was awesome. Yes she bought the
There is absolutely no better horror author than Willow Rose. Her style, story line and characters are touch by no one. This story was awesome. Yes she bought the
March 21, 2017
Fun read
A simple plot with powerful characters. This is a fast read, satisfying and exciting. Another winner by Willow Rose.
R
A simple plot with powerful characters. This is a fast read, satisfying and exciting. Another winner by Willow Rose.
R
March 23, 2017
Wow, super fantastic as all Willow Rose's books are. Good and scary, no one will look at Mother Nature, the same way again. Loved reviewing this ARC
March 25, 2017
In one fell swoop scary look at what ifs??
This book is facts paced and once you start reading you don't want to stop gives a whole new meaning to weed killer?
This book is facts paced and once you start reading you don't want to stop gives a whole new meaning to weed killer?
March 28, 2017
Loved it!
A great read for a cozy weekend. Will be trying some of the other titles for sure. Cannot wait to get started
A great read for a cozy weekend. Will be trying some of the other titles for sure. Cannot wait to get started
April 21, 2017
Started off weird. Got weirder. I loved it.
July 8, 2017
Did not like this book at all, quit reading it about a quarter of the way thru, other books were just fine, just wasn't my type of story.
September 29, 2017
Disappointing
I've read other books by Willow Rose and truly enjoyed them. In One Fell Swoop read like a children's story much of the time. Very disappointing.
I've read other books by Willow Rose and truly enjoyed them. In One Fell Swoop read like a children's story much of the time. Very disappointing.
January 12, 2018
Everglades
This one was not my cup of tea.
I am sure that other people will enjoy this book.
It is well written.
This one was not my cup of tea.
I am sure that other people will enjoy this book.
It is well written.
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