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The Forest of Bleeding Trees
The Forest of Bleeding Trees is a horrific delight, a fast-paced ride that will leave you breathless and exhilarated until you reach the unexpected but satisfying end. First you have the straight-shooting but heroic JOHNNY TREADWELL, a handsome young man with backwoods charm and unwavering devotion to his family. He's also the guardian of a thousand sorrows. Enter the mysterious, Gothic, LILI MACLUSTER, a darkly beautiful daughter of the richest though most preternatural family in town--and keeper of a thousand secrets. In stark contrast is KATRINA MCCOY, the studding blond princess of the town's most prominent businessman--and survivor of a thousand waking nightmares. Together they will fight for their lives in a supernatural turf war that takes place in the superstition and ghost riddled mountains and bogs of West Virginia.
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Published January 1, 2016
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July 15, 2016
I can't believe that I finished it and now I have to wait for the next one to come out... This is a whole new kind of torture, but in a good way. The entire book was amazing as I have come to expect and know that I am going to get. There are still so many questions that aren't answered but that is the beauty of this series. Not knowing everything and leaving you guessing it awesome. Also the fact that its not your normal predictable story line just makes it better too. The ending just makes me want to jump into the next one and I feel as if I might die from the wait lol.
May 21, 2017
Amazing Read
The Matterns have done it again. You have got to read this book. With families stemming from the Hatfield's and McCoys the feud is still going strong. Johnny Lili and Katrina and the rest of the Treadwell and MacCluster clan must fight to retain control over a rising evil. Action galore, some romance thrown in the mix made for an awesome read. Will definitely recommend to fellow readers and friends. I am never disappointed by these authors. Great job!
The Matterns have done it again. You have got to read this book. With families stemming from the Hatfield's and McCoys the feud is still going strong. Johnny Lili and Katrina and the rest of the Treadwell and MacCluster clan must fight to retain control over a rising evil. Action galore, some romance thrown in the mix made for an awesome read. Will definitely recommend to fellow readers and friends. I am never disappointed by these authors. Great job!
July 26, 2017
Hot Paranormal romance.
Ms, Matters is the goddess of writing. A strong paranormal romance that keeps you on you feet not knowing what expect. Exquisitely written, I can only hope for a sequel to keep this story going. She writes living art, so much that you feel yourself there then whole time. I applaud young goddess on being the mistress of horror writing!!!
Ms, Matters is the goddess of writing. A strong paranormal romance that keeps you on you feet not knowing what expect. Exquisitely written, I can only hope for a sequel to keep this story going. She writes living art, so much that you feel yourself there then whole time. I applaud young goddess on being the mistress of horror writing!!!
May 25, 2017
OMG
This book was amazing. Poor Johnny cannot catch a break. He finally got a good paying job, and has a great girlfriend, that is until he meets Lili and falls for her. Downfall is he loves both women equally
This book was amazing. Poor Johnny cannot catch a break. He finally got a good paying job, and has a great girlfriend, that is until he meets Lili and falls for her. Downfall is he loves both women equally
May 29, 2017
I loved this book. The characters and story line were so original and different. I loved Johnny and how he cared for his family. I hope there will be a second book to this .
March 25, 2019
I seriously did not see that coming!
The Forest of Bleeding Trees by P. Mattern is filled to the brim with supernatural mystery and a splash of romance thrown in! Johnny Treadwell is your average teenager just trying to finish high school and take care of his family as the man of the house after his father passes away. When the MacLuster's move back to town, Lily asks Johnny to help restore the home to its former glory. Of course Johnny says yes, desperately wanting to help his mother financially.
There are so many twists in this novel, I almost got whiplash! Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, Mattern threw in a curveball. I got so caught up in this story, it was hard to put down my device even to sleep… but I can sleep when I'm dead. If you enjoy ghouls, werewolves, angels, demons, and so many other creatures, then you have to read this book! I'm giving this book 5/5 stars!
The Forest of Bleeding Trees by P. Mattern is filled to the brim with supernatural mystery and a splash of romance thrown in! Johnny Treadwell is your average teenager just trying to finish high school and take care of his family as the man of the house after his father passes away. When the MacLuster's move back to town, Lily asks Johnny to help restore the home to its former glory. Of course Johnny says yes, desperately wanting to help his mother financially.
There are so many twists in this novel, I almost got whiplash! Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, Mattern threw in a curveball. I got so caught up in this story, it was hard to put down my device even to sleep… but I can sleep when I'm dead. If you enjoy ghouls, werewolves, angels, demons, and so many other creatures, then you have to read this book! I'm giving this book 5/5 stars!
November 6, 2017
The Forest Of Bleeding Trees
"You don't fight the monsters to beat them; you fight them to become them." Wow what a ride! Johnny Treadwell is a dirt poor, low country boy, just trying to keep his family fed and sheltered. Katrina is the most beautiful girl in his class, and has always loved Johnny. Lili had recently moved back to the old family manse, and sets her sights on Johnny.
This ISN'T your classical love triangle; far from it. Each of these characters have hidden depth and secrets, and each must face their deepest, darkest fears to achieve their most cherished desires and to finally defy fate.... Or do they?
This story captivated me from the first sentence. Twists and turns, plots entwined with subplots, all leading to a finale that will leave you gasping. I loved it!
"You don't fight the monsters to beat them; you fight them to become them." Wow what a ride! Johnny Treadwell is a dirt poor, low country boy, just trying to keep his family fed and sheltered. Katrina is the most beautiful girl in his class, and has always loved Johnny. Lili had recently moved back to the old family manse, and sets her sights on Johnny.
This ISN'T your classical love triangle; far from it. Each of these characters have hidden depth and secrets, and each must face their deepest, darkest fears to achieve their most cherished desires and to finally defy fate.... Or do they?
This story captivated me from the first sentence. Twists and turns, plots entwined with subplots, all leading to a finale that will leave you gasping. I loved it!
May 14, 2019
Looking for a good fantasy mixed with horror elements? This is it.
A small town West Virginia boy becomes entwined in lives of two upscale girls, one a friend the other an alluring newcomer whose family hires him as a repairman.
Secrets both great and small are revealed, love grows and hurts, and finally an exciting clash, in the forest of bleeding trees. A very good, fun to read book, that should leave you wanting to know what could happen next.
5 of5 solid stars
A small town West Virginia boy becomes entwined in lives of two upscale girls, one a friend the other an alluring newcomer whose family hires him as a repairman.
Secrets both great and small are revealed, love grows and hurts, and finally an exciting clash, in the forest of bleeding trees. A very good, fun to read book, that should leave you wanting to know what could happen next.
5 of5 solid stars
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May 7, 2017
Forest of bleeding trees
Wow truly amazing and outstanding book P.Mattern has a way of pulling you into a world far beyond your imagination and keeps you practical begging for more
You will never be disappointed
This is an author that is a master of her craft
Wow truly amazing and outstanding book P.Mattern has a way of pulling you into a world far beyond your imagination and keeps you practical begging for more
You will never be disappointed
This is an author that is a master of her craft
May 16, 2017
Fantastic story from beginning to end!
I loved this story and how it spun history into the storyline yet kept it in the present. Love family history and creatures all blended to make this book impossible for me to put down. And no cliffhanger!
I loved this story and how it spun history into the storyline yet kept it in the present. Love family history and creatures all blended to make this book impossible for me to put down. And no cliffhanger!
May 21, 2017
The new Hatfields and McCoys
This is a book unlike any other that I have read. It is a new take on a very old fight. Things are different then they appear. It will all be clear at the end. Well some things.
This is a book unlike any other that I have read. It is a new take on a very old fight. Things are different then they appear. It will all be clear at the end. Well some things.
May 23, 2018
Unique story
Honestly I did not think I waa going to like this story. But I did... I found myself thinking about it while I went about my day. I will definitely read more.
Honestly I did not think I waa going to like this story. But I did... I found myself thinking about it while I went about my day. I will definitely read more.
May 19, 2025
Amazing read!!!
July 22, 2016
I could not put this book down!! I just finished it, it is almost 2am lol The characters are amazing! You will absolutely fall in love with Johnny and Lillie! There is still so much I have yet to know and I literally can't wait for the next book to come out! P. Mattern was a new author to me and now she is my favorite! Loved this book!
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