" Eyes of the Forest by April Henry ( The Lonely Dead ) is a suspenseful, captivating look at what may happen when a fantasy world becomes too real for some of its fans. Henry's engaging and often thrilling narrative is told from multiple points of view, allowing readers close access to the motivations of all her main characters. She expertly examines the darker side of the culture of fandom, including pressures it puts on creators, and how fans themselves get out of hand. " -- Shelf Awareness "When the police do not believe that Portland, Oregon, author R.M. Haldon has been kidnapped, it's up to his young researcher, Bridget Shepherd, to save him. [E]xcellent pacing, shifting between the perspectives of the main characters, adds to the suspenseful feeling of a ticking clock, and readers come to understand everyone's motivations . Offers a suspenseful and dastardly plot entwined with fan culture and mystery .

" -- Kirkus Reviews " In this mystery with a clever twist by Henry ( Playing with Fire ), a George R.R. Martin-esque author is forced to write in captivity, his only hope of rescue lying with his teenage Portland, Ore.-based assistant. its brisk pacing and sensational premise will have wide appeal. " -- Publishers Weekly.