Deep in the Woods

About the Book

This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young girl in a small Appalachian community. Have you ever been deep in the woods, far from civilization, when suddenly even the birds are quiet? Have you ever been in a deep cavern and wondered what strange creature might be lurking around the next bend? Many years previously, entire families disappeared overnight from Spooky Hollow, never to be heard from again. When two local youngsters vanish, the oldtimers silently ask themselves, "Is it happening again?" As Betsy Parker and her dog explore deeper and deeper into the woods, she eventually finds the answer to the question, "Are we ever really alone?"

About the Author

Larry Hillhouse spent several formulative years in Appalachia, exploring woods and caverns. Obviously these experiences made a lasting impression. Now he resides in Arlington, Texas, with his wife, Jane. They have one son, Jason, two cats, Berle and Milton, and an undetermined number of raccoons who visit for nightly handouts.