Title: The Boy Who Cried Bear
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Series: Book 2
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
*Note:You can find the review for Book 1 here. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In The Boy Who Cried Bear, New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong keeps readers on the edge of their seats while detective Casey Duncan tries to locate the threat before it's too late. . .
Haven's Rock is a well-hidden town surrounded by forest. And it's supposed to be, being that it's a refuge for those who need to disappear. Detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton already feel at home in their new town, which reminds them of where they first met in Rockton. And while they know how to navigate the woods and its various dangers, other residents don't. Which is why people aren't allowed to wander off alone.
When Max, the town's youngest resident—taught to track animals by Eric—fears a bear is stalking a hiking party, alarms are raised. Even stranger, the ten-year-old swears the bear had human eyes. Casey and Eric know the dangers a bear can present, so they're taking it seriously. But odd occurrences are happening all around them, and when a dead body turns up, they're not sure what they're up against.
I was so excited to receive this ARC and return to Kelley Armstrong's Haven's Rock series. One of Armstrong's greatest strengths is she always finds a way to keep her stories fresh. She anticipates what her story/reader needs and fills the gap.
In this book, she challenges Eric and Casey as a couple by revisiting an old topic. I don't want to spoil too much, but it definitely forced them to face Casey's past and consider their future together in a new way. I love it and can't wait to see them grow together. Plus, I imagine it will come with new challenges considering their jobs and the nature of the town.
As for the plot and the investigation, it had some bumps but I really loved it overall. It was great getting the victim's POV and seeing their attempts to survive and escape. There was a lot going on in this book; the missing boy, the mother's backstory, the mining company, and some other details meant to distract or mislead. I think it might have been a bit too busy compared to her other books, but not enough to make it unenjoyable.
And speaking of the mining company, I'm glad we were able to learn a little more about them in this book (or at least interact with them). In comparison, I think it took us longer to interact with the hostiles in the Rockton series.
The ending was exciting and left me eager for the next book. I can't wait to see what happens next between Haven's Rock and the miners. Plus, I'm eager to see more of Casey and Eric. Overall, it's definitely worth continuing the series!
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