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In The Spirit Of Elmer's Woods
Hardcover
FantasyMystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Dennis Corcoran
Published: Sep 26 2025
Pages: 306
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A headless deer on the side of a quiet rural road is only the beginning.
In the Spirit of Elmer's Woods draws readers into a small Maine town where two boys on the cusp of adolescence stumble into a moment that will shape their understanding of fear, truth, and humanity.
What begins as curiosity quickly deepens into something far more unsettling as they venture into the woods toward the legend of a reclusive hermit named Elmer.
Feared, misunderstood, and hidden from the world, Elmer becomes the center of a story that blurs the line between suspicion and compassion. As danger emerges in the frozen stillness of the wilderness, the boys are forced to confront not only the unknown around them, but the deeper realities of courage, loss, and moral awakening.
Set against the stark beauty of small town life, this literary psychological mystery explores the quiet complexities of human nature and the moments that define who we become. With vivid atmosphere and deeply human characters, it offers a haunting, introspective journey that lingers long after the final page.
Some forests hold secrets.
Are you ready to step into the woods or do you lack the courage to find out?
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