Devil of the Pines

James Kaine

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Devil of the Pines

Devil of the Pines

James Kaine

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DISCOVER THE DISTURBING LEGEND THAT HAS HAUNTED THE PINE BARRENS FOR CENTURIES.

1735. Leeds Point, New Jersey. A weary woman discovers she is pregnant with her thirteenth child. In a moment of despondence, she curses the unborn that it may be a devil. On the night the infant enters the world, no one in the room is left alive to recount the tale.

2005. Thirteen-year-old Patrick Shourds and his friend encounter a terrifying creature in the Pine Barrens. When only Patrick emerges from the woods alive, the residents of the small town blame and shun him. A pariah in his community, Patrick is ultimately driven away, vowing to never look back.

2025. Patrick reluctantly returns to Leeds Point after the death of his mother. Seeking to lay the ghosts of his past to rest, he soon discovers they refuse to go quietly. When a string of grisly events rock the small town, old suspicions resurface, and the residents again point their fingers at the prodigal son.

Patrick will learn that he can't run from the past. He'll have to confront his demons - the monster in the woods and the darkness that dwells within.

IN THESE WOODS, LEGENDS BECOME NIGHTMARES.

James Kaine, author of The Dead Children's Playground, brings you the next chilling tale in his American Horrors series where you'll learn fear always finds its way home.

Critical Reviews

"Folklore. Fear. Family curses. When Patrick Shourds returns home, the past is waiting for him in the dark woods of the Pine Barrens...and it's deadly! South Jersey tourism might take a hit after the terror James Kaine unleashes in Devil of the Pines. Highly recommended!" -John Durgin, bestselling author of The Cursed Among Us and The Envelope

"One of the best books of the year for me." -Angel Ramon, author of Frogs and Margaritas

"The narrative weaves and twists into a tapestry of horror unlike anything you've read before." -Savannah R. Fischer, author of Incantations of Blood

"Full of twists, secrets, blood, and an over-arcing mystery this is a fantastic creature feature and I highly recommend it." -Horror Reads

"The tension throughout had me biting my nails and turning pages with anticipation." -Heather Ann Reads

"James Kaine is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors." -Brandon Reviews Books

"James Kaine delivers pure nightmare fuel." -Quilted Reads

"A beautifully grotesque tale that will resonate long after you turn the last page." -Hot Mess Book Lover

"One of the better horror stories I've read in a while with an especially entertaining mystery at its heart." -Silver Screen Videos

"I honestly couldn't wait to get back to reading it each time I was forced to put it down." -Bookaholic Reviews

Publishing Information

Publisher: James Kaine LLC
Pub date: 2025-09-23
Length: 466 pages

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