Group Read #1 for March 2021: THE HAUNTED FOREST TOUR, Jeff Strand and James A. Moore

[Kimberly]

Our number one read for March 2021 is THE HAUNTED FOREST TOUR, by Jeff Strand and James A. Moore! The Haunted Forest Tour

*Please remember to use spoiler tags and percentage/page marks so that others know not to read if they haven't reached that part yet.*

Have fun!

[Paul]

I haven't participated in the monthly reads before, so where do I follow posts and post myself?

[Latasha]

Right here Paul. In this thread.

[Paul]

Thanks Latasha.

[Frances]

Kimberly wrote: "Our number one read for March 2021 is THE HAUNTED FOREST TOUR, by Jeff Strand and James A. Moore! The Haunted Forest Tour

*Please remember to use spoiler tags and percentage/page m..."

Just bought it! This will be my first group read on GoodReads :-)

[Michelle]

I picked up my copy on the weekend. Can't wait to start with everyone!

[Marie]

I just read this book about six months ago, but I will be lurking in the thread to see how everyone likes it. :)

[WendyB]

Sasha(SpookyxSasha) wrote: "Y'all are a bad influence xD Kidding, but I totally just ordered this book for my Kindle for the sake of reading it along with everyone else :)"

At HA, we consider it a good day when we add books to someone's reading pile. It's what we do best! :)

[Benjamin]

Got my copy! Looks fun, and I'm gonna make a start this evening!😀

[Latasha]

Your welcome Paul.

[Lena]

This audiobook is on Scribd. Just need to remind myself.

[Mr Chuck]

Had finished this book before and gave it 2 stars.

If want to read my review it's down here:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Ami]

Oooo! This has been on my TBR pile for a LONG time! XD I can't wait to read this one. I have some books I need to hurry up and finish up first. :D

[Scott]

The book that turned me onto James A. Moore, now one of my favorite authors of horror and grimdark fantasy. I read this book every 2 years or so, think I'll re-read again next month.

[Zen]

Got it on KU. I hope to get it started this weekend.

[NicholeReadsWithCats]

I can be hit or miss with Jeff Strand...but I think I will join in since this is available on KU.

[Anja]

grea! :)

[Kimberly]

I read this YEARS ago--one of my first from James A Moore. I'll definitely be rereading.

[Krystal]

Wow I totally missed the vote lol so I am glad everyone else has excellent taste! This looks like fun!

[Frances]

Can we just admit that the cover art is gorgeous. I know you're not supposed to read (or buy) a book for its cover . . . but come on.

[Netanella]

Spot

[Kimberly]

Frances wrote: "Can we just admit that the cover art is gorgeous. I know you're not supposed to read (or buy) a book for its cover . . . but come on."

I admit to buying books for covers on occasion... ;)

[Ginger]

This was a fun one! Enjoy everyone and looking forward to seeing what everyone thinks. :D

[Zain]

I love this book. I read it just a few years ago. I loved it so much that I purchased a few more books by Jeff Strand.

[Paul]

I bought this last year and haven’t read it so I’ll be joining in!!

[Shelly]

I agree the cover art is fantastic! I am often swayed by a cover. I ordered and will join in on this read as well :)

[Charlotte]

I’ve now got it on kindle! All ready to go!

[Quentin]

It looks like this one is drawing some newcomers in. I'm not exactly a newcomer but it's been a while since I've participated. Looking forward to it, this one looks perfect for me since I love creature stories.

[Frances]

I've already started. So far, enjoying it . . . but I have some questions about that tram track!

[Jill]

I fully intended to join the group read. Got the kindle book and just wanted to read a couple of pages, you know, a “peek”... well, it grabbed me by the throat and now I find myself almost finished with the book. 😳 I meant well, but couldn’t help myself. No spoilers here except this has been a DELIGHTFUL experience! 🤗 I promised myself that with the next group read book...I won’t open it. Not even a peek. It’s too risky.

[Krystal]

What an opener!! I will try and save the rest for March! XD

[Jana]

Started reading. So far so good....

[Janet]

Just got my copy. Cant wait to get started. The question is, will I actually wait until March to start it ?

[Jeremy]

it's a book of manageable size and a page turner.

[Benjamin]

I'm a few chapters in now, and things are starting to get real for the tourists! Ben

[Jen from Quebec :0)]

I have read + own a LOT of books by Jeff Strand, including this one. However, this one just...did NOT work for me.

It was (for me) not scary and felt more like a humorous/comedic novel...or a parody of what horror novels are usually like. This was the ONE time Jeff Strand let me down.

So, sadly - I just cannot do a re-read to join with this group read. Sorry. I DO hope, though, that everyone else loves it and does NOT agree with my opinion, actually!

Happy Reading, HA! Good luck. --Jen from Quebec :0)

[Lora]

Oooh, this one is already on my Kindle! I'll start reading! :D

[Quentin]

I'm loving this one so far. If you read Jurassic Park and thought "You know, this just sounds like a bad idea", then you'll probably read this and say "Ok this idea makes Jurassic Park look not so bad." lol

The story keeps making me think of the end of the film "Cabin in the Woods" when you get to see all the monsters.

[Luvtoread (Trying to catch up)]

Great choice for this month's read. I read this a few years ago and this has become one of my all-time favorites! I just loved everything about this book and one day I plan to read it again. I will be following along so I hope all of you enjoy itand have a good time reading and discussing this terrific story. What a wild, imaginative and creative book!!

[Kimberly]

I can't wait to re-read this one! I may start a day or two early...

[Teagan]

I’ve just started it a few days ago. I’m intrigued already :)

[Jenny]

it's been on my TBR Shelf for a while. now would be a good time to read it with this fantastic group .

[Natalie]

Just got the book on kindle! This’ll be my first group read since joining, so I’m looking forward to it :)

[Michelle]

I read a little this morning. I'm on page 55 and really enjoying it so far. I see what some are saying about it reminding them of 'Cabin in the Woods'. Meeting the monsters are fun :)

[Netanella]

The prologue sucked me in like a sweet, sweet coffee addiction.

I paused at the start of Chapter 1 to officially continue reading tomorrow, when March begins.

[Stacey]

Love this one so far. I can't wait to see where this goes!

[Netanella]

I've made it to Chapter 7.

(view spoiler)[The tourists are on the tram, in the woods, playing target practice.

The gore factor is good, but the events are pretty basic. People in tram meet monsters, monsters eat people. Repeat.

The humor of the prologue is missing. I need new and different to happen to move the plot forward, or this is going to be a DNF. (hide spoiler)]

[Netanella]

Chapter 13

(view spoiler)[Thank you, gods! (hide spoiler)]

[Quentin]

Once I started I had a hard time stopping, so I've already finished which has to be some kind of record for me. Overall I really enjoyed it, it was pretty much just what I was expecting which is in no way a bad thing.

Now, I have to ask the group. If the tour was real, would you take it? Disregard the bad stuff that happens in the book and let's say the tour has been running safely a few years.

I still probably wouldn't, but I'm wondering if any of you other horror fans would?

[Frances]

Definitely wouldn't take it; Jurassic Park (and the fact that the park was opened, what, three times now?) has taught me quite the lesson!