The Girl Who Wasn't There

by Nick Clausen

Monsters are real. And they steal children.

A young girl disappears without a trace.
The police have no clue as to what might have happened.
The severed family is thrown into despair as weeks go by, and still no sign of her.
The girl's older brother begins looking for her on his own.
Soon he becomes convinced that a supernatural being has taken her.
Unfortunately, it turns out he's right ...

The Girl Who Wasn't There is a gripping supernatural thriller.

Genres: Horror, Thriller, Young Adult, Supernatural, Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal

Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2019

About the author

I write stories about the apocalypse so that I don't need to work a real job. I grew up reading Stephen King and still haven't fully recovered. I'm currently ending the world in my new series Under the Breaking Sky.

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Reviews

[Sherry Fundin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Andy and Rebecca had been told to stick together, but when he went into the library and Rebecca refused, the worst happened. He came out and she was gone.

I know many of us have had that annoying sibling…the one that keeps hanging on, following us around, and just down right making a pest of themselves. The funny thing…I was the annoying pest. I latched onto my older sister like a leech. LOL

In books, nothing ever happens by accident – there is always deeper meaning.

This quote definitely applies here.

Andy goes out every night…looking for Rebecca…looking for the elusive yellow van no one believes was there.

Told from multiple points of view and that always works for me. I love to get the view from each characters perspective, their thoughts and feelings.

WOW! This took a wild turn making me rapidly ‘flipping the pages’ to see what the outcome will be…and another wonderful twist that has me hopeful for a good outcome.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The Girl Who Wasn’t There by Nick Clausen.

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[Iseult Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Nick Clausen’s work, and this has become my new favorite of his books. The story starts with the disappearance of ten year old Rebecca outside the library. Her 13 year old brother, Andy, feels responsible and never stops looking for her. There are ghosts and monsters and some very horrible scenes. Clausen’s signature realistic characters are present, but there is a more mature, darker edge to his writing, which I welcome. I highly recommend this book.

I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[NoSpoilerThanks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Regulinchi...
Hay una parte del libro que me ha parecido muy original pero hay otra demasiado topica que le quita muchisima calidad.
El primer tercio del libro muy bien pero luego hay demasiados altibajos.

[Ixxati · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is my first book from Nick Clausen and wow this book does not disappoint me. This story was told from Andy and Rebecca point of views. Ohh there are another pov from someone but yeah I don't want to spoil that. I was so proud of Andy who never gave up trying to find his sister. Ohh I was proud of Rebecca too for always trying hard to survive and trying to save herself.

I can't imagine how the creature looks like so yeah I'm sorry for my lack of imagination lol but he sounds pretty creepy and mean.

I can't wait to read another book from Nick!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing arc!

🌟🌟🌟🌟.5

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story starts when Andy leaves his little sister outside the library. When he returns some minutes later - she is gone.

With "The Girl Who Wasn't There", Nick Clausen has created an intriguing plot about a boy who wants to save his sister; he is soon convinced that she has been abducted, and luckily gets unexpected advice at his favourite location. "The Girl Who Wasn't There" comprises authentic characters with sufficient depth; I got very close to Andy and his mindset. Nick Clausen introduces his characters with care. I had a great time reading - this is a very compelling read; I was drawn into the story right away, close to Andy and his allies. The plot offers food for thought, still keeps me thinking. There were some surprising turns, and I was fascinated to see in what manner Nick Clausen's story reaches the finishing line.

The cover is great - perfect for this story.

This is for you if you like thought-provoking stories and teen and young adult horror and mystery.

A remarkable story to read again.

Recommended.

[Erica Robyn Metcalf · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Girl Who Wasn’t There by Nick Clausen is an amazing paranormal thriller that will suck you right in!

Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way. I also pre-ordered myself a copy of the eBook.

This story was about two siblings who we on their way home one day after school. The brother, Andy, wants to stop by the library really quickly but his sister, Rebecca, is low on patience. When Andy goes into the library, Rebecca decides to play a prank on Andy to make him worry about her. Andy is indeed worried, but believes that it’s a prank for a short time. When it gets later and later and Rebecca still hasn’t shown up, it’s clear something more serious happened to his sister.

Soon, Andy is in a situation where his parents have shut down, the cops don’t believe part of his story, and his older sister spends less and less time at the house. But Andy won’t give up. He know’s Rebecca is out there. He just has to find the yellow van.

The story is told in three main parts. First we focused on Andy and saw what happened from his perspective as well as the fallout from his sister going missing within the family. Then we jumped back to see things from Rebecca’s point of view. In the third chapter, it begins to alternate between different characters until the perspectives merge in an explosive ending.

I felt so protective of the characters, which I’m now seeing as a theme with Mr Clausen’s work for me! Throughout the story, there were so many instances where I wanted to jump up and down and cheer for the main characters after they did something awesome, like standing up to a bully for example. I would also cringe when something bad happened, and I felt horrible for all of the bad things each of them had to go through.

And speaking of the bad things, this is another tale that didn’t shy away from violence and body horror! Of course, there was a kidnapping, but there was also elements like broken bones, skin being burnt with a cigar, murder, and other such things. And heads up to my dog-loving pals, there was a dog death, but that wasn’t violent.

However, the character’s determination was something that really drove the story. I was so proud of how strong they all were!

The last chunk of the book… Oh my gosh, I couldn’t stop reading. I wanted to shout at the kids to keep going, to hurry up! And I was SO nervous for Doris! What a trooper that puppy was with all that she went through! And her one major moment of protection… It was wonderful!

My Favorite Passages
Andy unwraps his scarf and inhales the scent of the books. Ever since he learned to read, Andy has loved books more than anything, and he feels the old excitement bubble up now at the mere thought of the countless universes lurking between the pages. In those universes he can get lost for hours on end.

Andy has already read quite a few horror stories in his life. He has even taken on some of the heavier monsters, like Dracula, of Cthulhu, or Pennywise the Clown. But the wendigo scares him in a way none of the others ever managed to do. There is something absolutely terrifying about that invisible thing lurking in the woods, just waiting patiently for someone to come close enough…

What happens next is the most curious and inexplicable thing Andy has ever experienced.
The line is changed.

In books, nothing ever happens by accident – there is always a deeper meaning – and Andy is getting a growing sense that the real world has somehow been mixed up with the world of books.

My Final Thoughts
This story was so wonderfully organized and written in a way that made it very difficult to pause reading for any reason. I just couldn’t wait to see how things were going to turn out.

I cannot wait to see more from this series!

[PleaseJustLetMeRead · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Anmelder-eksemplar] - Alle holdninger er dog mine egne

Nick Clausen kan noget helt særligt med sine bøger; de tryllebinder, og er ikke til at slippe igen.
Pigen som ikke var der er ikke længere end at den kan læses i løbet af få timer, hvilket gør den idéel til at læse ud i et stræk, - og fordi den er så velfortalt er netop dét virkelig fristende.

Bogens skiften mellem synsvinkler er en bonus; det virker rigtig godt, at vi som læsere oplever Andys ihærdige kamp for at finde sin søster, Rebekka, efter hun er blevet kidnappet, og at vi får Rebekkas version af hændelserne og får fortalt hvordan hun oplever begivenhederne.

Søskendeparret står stærkt, deres relation virker ægte; spillet i deres godmodige drillerier, der hurtigt slår over i, at de ikke kan undvære hinanden, kan næsten kun være baseret på egne erfaringer.

Andys interesse for bøger, og herunder hans oplevelser på biblioteket, er en underholdende bi-fortælling, hvor den erfarne læser må kunne nikke genkendende til Andys oplevelse af et "reading slump" i perioden efter søsterens forsvinden, samt Andys behov for jævnlige besøg på biblioteket, - det kan jo have positiv indvirkning på mange.

Den måde, Nick opbygger spændingen på i løbet af bogen, virker rigtig godt, og jeg sad tilbage med kuldegysninger og en tåre i øjenkrogen til sidst.
Visse formuleringer kan være udfordrende, selv for de lidt større børn, men de fleste af disse kan man dog gætte sig til betydningen af ud fra konteksten.

Overordnet en solid, underholdende læseoplevelse, som man må formode kan blive et hit blandt de gyser-interesserede børn og unge i udskolingen, og måske endda blandt den garvede læser på lavere klassetrin.

[Chrissy Riesenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first book by Nick Clausen and I’m hooked. The Girl Who Wasn’t There drew me in from the very first page. You could feel the impending doom as you read the set up of the hopeless situation. Andy, the 13-year-old big brother to 10-year-old Rebecca feels the same annoyance that older siblings all do at some point. When he decides to leave his little sister on the sidewalk to dash into the library, the reader knows that this is a pivotal moment. It feels weighted. And for good reason, we soon find.

Sure enough, the story takes off almost immediately with what Andy knows in his gut was Rebecca being abducted. He carries the guilt through the dark, lonely days that follow as he becomes obsessed with finding her. He soothes himself by spending time in his happy place - the library. He literally stumbles across an old, strange book. It’s a terrifying story about a mythical creature named a wendigo. The wendigo is said to use trickery to lure his victims and then disables them to keep them from escaping once they’re caught. Another storyline is introduced when the book divulges another secret within its words that sends Andy spinning.

We then go on to the second part of the book which is the telling of the same story from Rebecca’s point of view. Buckle up. While there isn’t much in the way of scenery as she is being held captive and spends her time in just a couple of rooms, your mind is absolutely engaged in what is happening to and around her. I found myself with sweaty palms more than once. The terror is always around the very edges of the picture the story created for me. The anticipation was enough to keep me up long into the wee hours because I had to know what happened next.

And then the final section. Clear your calendar because you will not be able to put this down. The events are written into a fever pitch and for a while there, I may have held my breath and white-knuckled my tablet. It was intense in the best way.

This was a paranormal thriller that was unique, engrossing, and smartly written without feeling the slightest bit rushed. It smolders - you might say like a cigar. The Girl Who Wasn't There

[Hannah May Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Synopsis:

A young girl in the care of her brother disappears suddenly, leaving no trace and no clues behind. The police search for her but soon give up, leaving her brother determined to find her himself. He soon realises that the supernatural world is very much real and it is a supernatural being who has his little sister. He needs to find her before it is too late.

Review:
It is my pleasure to be on Nick’s review team as he always produces thrilling little reads full of imagination and The Girl Who Wasn’t There definitely did not disappoint, but I knew it wouldn’t.
I liked the short snappy synopsis for this read, it tells you exactly what it will be about without giving all the story away. I was eager to get stuck in!

I liked how the story was split into clear days, so you could sense how long Becca had been missing and the despair and desperation of her and her brother. All the characters were likeable, especially Andy as he was a fellow book worm which made him relatable. I found it hard to visualise in my head the supernatural being, but I loved the thought behind him and the creepiness of him that Nick created. The read was also split into parts and two points of views which, this was an easy jump but meant we had the story told through two perspectives so you could really understand the characters and their feelings.

The Girl Who Wasn’t There is not like any book I’ve read before, again this is what makes Nick a brilliant author because all his stories are different and unique. I was hooked in thanks to the easy-going writing style and short snappy chapters that kept the book moving at a fast paced, action packed rate.

This was a book I could have easily devoured in one sitting, but unfortunately wasn’t able to due to my tablet dying! If you like traditional supernatural tales this one is definitely for you.

[anie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was scariest I've read in a long time. It's that amazing kind of scary, that's not too into your face, instead, it slowly creeps up, until you suddenly look up from the book and you are afraid to turn the lights off. :)

Andy is a 13-year-old boy, he has a younger sister. Parents always told him, that he has to watch her, that when they are not around he is responsible for her. One day they walk home from school and he wants to go to the library, but she refuses to enter. So he reluctantly lets her wait for him outside. He finds a strange new book and walks outside and she is gone. He is sure he saw her ride a bike and follows her, even sees a strange van, but she is nowhere. Just disappeared.

It's quiet at home, parents are not talking, just barely scraping by. And he picks up the book again. It's scary and strange. And then the weird things start to happen. He is sure that there is something else responsible for his sister's disappearance, something supernatural. And he might be right... :)

It's so intense. I couldn't stop reading once I started. I had to know what happens. It's just so good.

I highly recommend to anyone who likes spooky stories. :)

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[Energy Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andy's sister Rebecca has gone missing. He saw a yellow van and swears he heard thumping coming from within, but the police aren't taking it as seriously as he hopes. It's up to him to find and rescue his sister before it's too late. But as things get weird on his trips to the library, he realizes there's more at play than he could have ever realized. As the days pass, Andy's mother gets stricter, scared that she will lose another child. Her behavior grows more erratic and it's making it hard for Andy to go out and search. We can only hope he can rescue his sister if she's still alive.

Eek! So this was a super fun read for me. I loved what was happening at the library and I loved how Andy defied his parents to rescue his sister. While his desire to find her may be born from guilt, it feels like he's the only one doing anything. I liked the creative storytelling that breaks the book up into 3 segments, from Andy's point of view to Rebecca's, and then a combined. It gives us more of a complete story as to what's going on. Nick is superb at creating a fun and engaging storyline with great characters and true horror. Wonderful!

[JenniferJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of Nick's Dead Meat Series and found that I also love The Girl Who Wasn't There. Nick is just one of those few writers that it seems everything he writes clicks with me somehow.

Here we have a young boy, Andy, whose been placed in charge of his obnoxious younger sister. He wants to explore the library on the way home and she wants to be a brat and not let him so they agree she will stand outside and he will hurry back out only when he gets inside he searches thru the racks and finds this book that intrigues him and when he gets back out his sister has vanished. He feels like at first she is playing a prank on him but later realizes something else entirely has went down only nobody will pay him any attention!

This story clicks with me because I had one of those obnoxious little sisters and I can totally understand how Andy felt and then later how he let nothing stand in his way til he found her because I know no matter how much of a holy terror my baby sis was I'd fight til my last breathe for her no matter what!

Everything really starts rocking from there and I couldn't put it down! The Girl Who Wasn't There has a bit of everything to satisfy an array of different readers. Whether you're into scary or supernatural stories or not I don't think you'll be disappointed picking this up!

I was given a free copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.

[Scarolet Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Girl Who Wasn't There by Nick Clausen is an awesome story to read. This is an awesome story writen by a brand new author for me to read and I loved it. I can not wait to see what this author will write next. I highly recommend this story to all.

I received a free copy of this book via Story Origin and am voluntarily leaving a review

[Simon Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read most of Nicks other books I knew what to expect from this one and I wasn't disappointed. This is yet another great supernatural thriller from Nick and I really can't wait for the next one in the series

[Heather Bane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story had me from the start. It was scary and suspenseful. A very well written story that you can’t put down. This is a definite must read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amanda Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this story! It will keep you on the edge of your seat as you root for Andy in his search for his sister, Rebecca. She disappears one day after school while Andy runs inside to check out a book. When he returns, she is gone and he can't help but blame himself for her disappearance. When everyone else gives up on finding Rebecca, Andy refuses and is determined to find her. This is one missing persons hunt you are going to want to join!

[Elizabeth McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andy’s little sister is taken and he tells everyone a yellow van took her but no one listens. The man that took Rebekah wasn’t human an he called he Alice. He would burn her feet and put drops in her eyes to blind her so so wouldn’t try to escape. Something was communicating with Andy through books and said her name was Lisa. She helped Andy with his search for his sister. The search was long and full of danger and in the end an unlikely ally came through. Good read

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a huge fan of Nick Clausen I couldn't wait to read The Girl Who Wasn't There. It's a creepy, thriller that you can't put down. The monster seemed so real at times I got chills.
Andy's sister Rebecca disappears outside the library when he is supposed to be watching her. The story takes us on Andy's journey to find his sister no matter what the cost. His parents and the police are no help. He finds the clues he needs in a library book which leads him to the monster that took his sister. Rebecca's story, about what she went through at the hands of the monster, is emotional and heart wrenching. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good paranormal thriller!

[Nicole Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sucked in, spit out, and left in awe. This book captures you and takes you on a thrilling ride that you just can't help but want to take over and over again. This book is amazing. The characters are clear and concise and loveable. This author never ceases to amaze me. His books just get better and better. If you like a gripping story that will grab you and keep you long after this is your book. Get your copy now

[Jonathan Pongratz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Original Review at Jaunts & Haunts

4.5/5

I gave this book four and a half stellar stars! 

Wow, this book really surprised me. No, really. This is the highest rating I've ever given a book in 2nd POV. I did initially give a big old groan when I realized it was in second person (for some reason it's always been my least favorite perspective and I have this annoying bias against it) but then I mentally kicked myself and forced myself to give this story a chance. I'm really glad I did!

In a nutshell, this story is about a brother Andy and his sister Rebecca. One day Rebecca goes missing outside the library and never returns. Andy is devastated, but as the days go by, he is more and more determined to find his sister. Can he put the pieces together in time to save her? Is she already dead? And most of all, do monsters really exist? 

I loved this book! 

First off, the characters were really great. We explore this book through a combo of Andy and Rebecca's viewpoint, and both are distinctly different. Andy is introverted and has a slower journey of trying to figure out what happened when he can't ignore certain elements that bug him from the day she disappeared. On the other hand, Rebecca is a bit more extroverted and we explore what happened to her as well as the constant horrors that await her after she is kidnapped. Overall, I think I liked Rebecca's chapters just a bit more because they moved much faster, but I also loved Andy and the elements present in his chapters as well (not spoiling it for you!). 

The plot was exciting and pulled me in right away. Your sister has been taken AND you think a monster did it? Hand me my torch and pitchfork! From chapter one I had to know what was going on and each little clue for Andy gave me hope that he would find Rebecca. I think plotwise Andy's chapters were better and had more substance, but Rebecca's gave more immediate gratification with the events that were happening. The first section of the book is Andy's, the second is Rebecca's, then the third section is both of their perspectives. It was a great duality and I really flipped through those pages. 

If I had to pick at anything, I would say that Andy's portion at the beginning could drag just a bit, but I really don't have any serious complaints about this book. It was well-written (especially for 2nd POV), intriguing, and full of mystery, monsters, and action. What more could you ask for? I highly recommend this one!

[EvaLovesYA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Endelig kom der en ny bog fra Nick Clausen, og det sker jo faktisk egentlig ret tit, men jeg er glad for det hver gang. Pigen som ikke var der af Nick Clausen er lidt mere i thriller-genren, men der er selvfølgelig også plads til gys, mystik og monstre – det er jo trods alt Nick Clausen, vi snakker om.

Forlagsbeskrivelsen lyder sådan her: ”En dag forsvinder en ung pige ved navn Rebecca sporløst. Politiet er på bar bund. Forældrene er sønderknust. Andy, Rebeccas storebror, får kontakt med en død pige igennem bøgerne på biblioteket. Samtidig begynder han at lede efter Rebecca på egen hånd. Han finder snart ud af at et overnaturligt væsen har bortført Rebecca; et væsen, som langsomt suger livskraften ud af sine ofre. Med hjælp fra den døde pige i bøgerne kommer Andy langsomt på sporet af sin lillesøster. Men kan han nå at finde Rebecca i tide? Og har væsnet, som holder hende fanget, bare tænkt sig at overgive hende uden kamp?”

Allerede fra de første sider er det tydeligt, at man som læser kan slappe helt af og læne sig tilbage, og lade historien udfolde sig. Igen viser Nick Clausen et utroligt sprogligt overskud, og selvom sproget er enkelt, så gør det lige præcis dét, det skal. Fortællerstemmen er god, og man lukkes ind i læsningen i et fint tempo, og snart begynder mystikken at spille ind.

Jeg kan rigtig godt lide blandingen mellem realisme, gys, mystik og thriller-elementet. Selvom det er mange ting at blande, så fungerer det til fulde. Men det er også svært at sætte fingeren på forfatterens udgivelser, for sproget, fortællingen og miljøet er oftest så stærkt, at det er lige før, at man tror, at det er virkelighed. Dog er jeg glad for, at jeg ikke er Andy, og skal opleve, hvad han gør – eller Rebecca, for den sags skyld. Gisp!

Endnu engang viser Nick Clausen, at han er en fantastisk storyteller. Pigen som ikke var der er en rigtig god thriller-roman med masser af gysende øjeblikke.

[AJ Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like thrillers and paranormal novels, I highly suggest this book. I lost several hours of sleep by staying up almost all night reading this book. The characters were brilliantly planned and written. Andy and Rebecca's relationship reminded me a lot of my own relationship with my brother; it was an extremely realistic account of siblings - from the banter and arguments to the support and teamwork. t was rather refreshing to see such a realistic attempt on siblings.

I couldn't help but love Rebecca. Even as the Creature tortured her endlessly, she kept her personality and attitude. Nick Clausen did a wonderful job of showing how something traumatic can change someone, especially a ten-year-old. He also did a lovely job of showing how something traumatic can change a person who wasn't directly the victim.

I was on edge the entire time I read the book, eager yet worried about what would happen next. I loved the combination of a supernatural creature and a ghost, as it's not done very often; when it is, it's not done nearly as well as this was.

I loved the format of the book, where it's broken into parts depending on whose point of view is being told, then combining them in the last part. The combination of perspectives wasn't confusing at all, nor were there any plot-holes and mistakes. The story was intriguing, addictive, and emotional. I'll definitely be checking more of his works out!

I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Daisy Sauceda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! So I was not sure what to expect when I was reading this book except that I knew that I would be on pins and needles. Boy was I right! So we meet Andy and Rebecca who are siblings going through life. Until one fateful day everything changes. Lives are changed and what everyone goes through is tough. You experience everything from the pov of the kids. You get Andy and Rebeccas view. It is so emotional what they go through. There were a few times where I teared up and had to catch my breath. I love how the story flows easily even with the different sections. You do not get the back and forth from the characters. I can honestly say that I will forever read any book that Nick Clausen writes.

[Seraphia Bunny · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Girl Who Wasn’t There is a truly gripping paranormal thriller by Nick Clausen that will have you on the edge of your seat. The author paints a story full of danger and suspense with a little girl being abducted by a paranormal creature intent o never letting her go while her big brother is intent on doing his best to find her and bring her home no matter the cost.
The Girl Who Wasn’t There is a full length novel by Nick Clausen who knows his way around a good horror story. This book is no exception. The author begins the book with brother and sister, and you can quickly tell that something bad is going to happen. Now, I’ll admit that I thought that this was going to take an “It” turn, but it doesn’t. The story is broken into three parts and the first focuses on Andy and his struggles with the disappearance of his sister and the issues within the family. I have to say that for me, in the beginning, the storyline was a bit slow after Rebecca’s disappearance. But it’s understandable as the stage is being set a piece at a time. The author quickly hooks my attention back in with the book that Andy found at the library and when strange things begin to happen with it.
I’m not even going to lie…when the mother begins to have a breakdown, I was very much alarmed. On one hand, as a parent, I can very easily understand PART of her reaction, but then I do feel that she crosses the line. I say that, but at the same time I love how true to life the author makes the characters because you can easily see this story playing out in real life. The supernatural/paranormal aspect comes in more than one form and I love it.
When the author transitions the story to Rebecca takes a darker twist and becomes truly hard to put down. I love and applaud the determination that Rebecca has. I like that the author brings a bit of sunshine to this dark tale. It comes in an unexpected moment, but it is truly sweet and made me smile. Now, while this spot of sunshine comes to lighten the story, it doesn’t last forever.
I have to say that I really do enjoy the dark and the twisted and this book delivers on all points. The author does an excellent job covering all of his bases with this book. You get the perspective of how things happen from both of the main characters in the story and you get the tragic story of “the girl who wasn’t there.”
I truly enjoyed this book and I look forward to more from this author as this is the first book in his collection of paranormal thrillers. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. Be forewarned, there is violence in this book, but the author refrains from becoming overly graphic with any of it, so I don’t think that it will negatively impact most readers. If you enjoy a gripping thriller with paranormal aspects then this is a good book to pick up.

[Tiffany McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

So i kept having a sense of Dejavu when I started reading this book like I had read something like this before. But when I checked the date it was published on Good reads it said August 8, 2025. I just couldn’t shake that feeling of Dejavu so dug deeper and, yep, the original publishing date was in 2020. I knew I read this before! I thought I was losing it!
The author seems to like the Wendigo. I just finished another book of his where the wendigo was the villain. It was creepy! With this book it took a different turn

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

His sister has disappeared and it throws his family into a panic so he decides to try to find her. It is not going to be as easy as he thinks it should be. It seems their is a supernatural beast is out there and he needs to find a way to destroy it. What is the beast? Will he find his sister? Can he beat the beast? See how he gets on

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Yvonne lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliantly well written book from Nick Clauson.

Started this book at midnight and havnt put it down once. It's now 5.30am and writing this before I go back to sleep. The book is written so well, the characters have so much depth and you find yourself rooting for them in their bleakest moments. This isn't my usual genre but have loved everything I have read by this author when it popped up on my amazon I gave it a shot and I'm so glad I did.

[Amanda Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Nick Clausen is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors. I love the way the story unfolds and the turns that keep me glued to the pages.

There's multiple POVs which is typically my favourite because I can see multiple angles and get to know the characters better. The characters felt real and reacted in a realistic manner I think.

[Dawn Parnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I now have finished all your books!

The box was written with such a different venue than most of your others.
It was more mystery/scary than the Dead Meat series but I truly enjoyed it. All fans must read!

[Erica smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh

I thought this book was alright , but to many things were far fetched for me . also the author never explained alice, Alice seemed to be a huge part of the win digo but nothing was explained of her afterwards .