Katya de Becerra was born in Russia, studied in California, lived in Peru, and then stayed in Australia long enough to become a local. She was going to be an Egyptologist when she grew up, but instead she earned a PhD in anthropology. What The Woods Keep is her first novel.
"Blending mythology and a contemporary story of family drama, de
Becerra's debut novel is a narrative that will keep readers
enthralled." --Booklist "Spooky atmospherics and moral ambiguity
complement the blend of science and myth to create a thoughtful and
compelling horror fantasy." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's
Books "This book glues you to the edge of your seat. The writing is
powerful, with dashes of humor to lighten the tension at just the
right moments... One of the best sci-fi/horror/mysteries I've ever
read." --Derek Milman, author of Scream All Night
"The characters in this debut novel are interesting and modern,
particularly Hayden's humorous, vibrant roommate... Adds a new
angle to the "small town with a secret" genre." --VOYA
"A magical, intelligent twist on the Nibelungenlied epic, with
elements of science, set in a real world that is frightening and
wonderful. Highly recommended." --Rena Rossner, author of The
Sisters of the Winter Wood "What an amazing, creepy, spooktacular
book! What the Woods Keep is a unique blend of fantasy, sci-fi, and
horror story all rolled into one. It gave me shivers down my spine
and kept me awake at night, both because of the chill factor and
just because I couldn't wait to see what happened next. This book
is everything you could want, from a spooky cabin in the woods to a
massive conspiracy to a fantasy romance. Definitely check it out.
It's so much fun in so many ways that you won't want to stop
reading." --Caryn Lix, author of Sanctuary "This book was so. damn.
good. Lush and creepy, with a totally unique yet totally relatable
heroine. I LOVED the way this book pinned logic and science against
fantasy and primal fear--and managed to find the common ground
between them in a deeply incisive way. A fast, frantic, fascinating
read. Very highly recommended for anyone interested in mythology,
psychology, or just some good scares." --Maxine Kaplan, author of
The Accidental Bad Girl "A stellar debut from a stellar author...
De Becerra has a striking gift for description and using the
setting to create atmosphere. The novel is haunting and the place
is a character of its own... I loved every minute! I felt like the
Colorado woods of Hayden's childhood were calling to me, as they
were to her!" --Lucia DiStefano, author of Borrowed "An amazing,
immersive contemporary fantasy with strong female characters,
female friendships, and descriptions that will make you feel like
you're walking alongside them." --S. Gonzales, author of The Law of
Inertia "Part fairy tale, part science fiction, part horror, this
novel takes the best parts of these genres and blends them into
something completely unique, satisfying, and new... Super smart and
spooky, this story kept me on the edge of my seat from start to
finish. A must read." --Tara Gilboy, author of Unwritten "If you
like howling winds, ominous birds, dark woods, clouds casting
shadows over a perfectly creepy town, blood (okay, you don't have
to like blood), cryptic messages, mystery, and intensely likeable
heroines in the midst of it all... you will LOVE this book as much
as I did. It was the perfect blend of sci-fi, mystery, and fantasy.
But this is not your average fantasy. It's the kind of fantasy that
makes you double-bolt the door before you go to bed and maybe even
leave on a light or two to ward off the scary dreams. It's the kind
of YA that reminded me of why I love YA in the first place." --Dana
L. Davis, author of Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now "A real high-tension
page-turner with a dash of humor to give relief from holding your
breath..." -Taryn Bashford, author of The Harper Effect "If you
like eerie towns like in Silent Hill and scary science like in
Resident Evil, then this is your jam." --Maura Milan, author of
Ignite the Stars "The book pretty much had everything--friendship,
mystery, creepiness, and a dash of romance. Trust me, you'll want
to get lost in these woods!" --Candace Robinson, author of Quinsey
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