The Wolves Are Watching

The Wolves Are Watching by Natalie Lund is a chilling, atmospheric mystery that blends magical realism with folklore. The story takes place in the small town of Picnic, Illinois, where everyone knows each other and safety seems guaranteed. However, when little Madison vanishes from her crib without a trace, the town is shaken. Luce, a young girl who lives nearby, is certain that the eyes she saw in the woods behind her house belong to a wolf. As rumors swirl and the town points fingers at Madison's mother, Luce becomes determined to uncover the truth.

Luce's investigation leads her to an unsettling discovery when her English teacher shares a script about a similar disappearance in Picnic from 1870. Realizing there are eerie parallels between the two events, Luce tracks the wolf into the woods, where she uncovers a dark secret. The town is hiding magical animal-women who have been lurking in the shadows for centuries, and they have taken Madison for their own mysterious purposes, with no intention of returning her.

As Luce digs deeper into her town's secrets, she must confront its troubled past and face the terrifying creatures hiding within it in a race to save Madison. The novel weaves together mystery, magical realism, and drama, exploring themes of bravery, folklore, and the haunting legacies of the past.