Devil of the Pines

American Horrors, Book 2

De: James Kaine

Narrado por: Tom Jordan

DISCOVER THE DISTURBING SECRET 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 that fear always finds its way home.

©2025 James Kaine (P)2025 James Kaine

Dark, eery and fun!

I really loved this. It was a bit of a slow burn for me, yet still had me curiously on the edge of my seat. Kaine did a great job of going from 1700 time period to present day and it not feeling choppy. He was clever making the story flow and weave in and out of time periods making it feel more dark and giving the book a bit of a gothic horror vibe to it. The further you read, the quicker the pace becomes. I personally didn't find the book very scary. There were definiltely some intense and thriller moments, along with some sprinkling of slight gross. This was my first Kaine read and now i must read the other American Horror in the series.

suspenseful retelling of thr Jersey Devil!

I really enjoyed Devil Of The Pines! I did not know the Jersey Devil legend going into this book, so I had no formed ideas on what this would be about. Im not sure any other version will live up to my expectations. I do sometimes have a hard time staying engaged during multiple timelines, but I felt invested in all 3 with this one! I think the author spent enough time formulating them all so thoroughly while making each gripping and suspenseful that it kept me pulled into the storyline of all 3. Imo, the character Megan stole the show, and even though she wasn't the main character, she was my favorite! There were some Megan quotes that had me cackling. I found the ending satisfying. I would definitely recommend this book. I listened to it on audio, and the audio narration is fantastic!!

I really enjoyed the story

I like his take on the New Jersey Devil. looking forward more from America Horror series.

An absolute master class in horror

I just finished Devil of the Pines by James Kaine.

Normally, I wait a day or two and let my thoughts settle before posting a review, but I have to get this off my chest.

This book is a masterpiece.

Flat out. Full stop.

From the first chapter to the last, through every twist and turn, every gut wrenching death… I was hooked.

If you haven’t read this yet you need to drop everything and start it.

Also, if you get the audio, you get to listen to the amazing Tom Jordan read to you.

Excellent horror story

Absolutely loved this book! I also really appreciate the Afterward by the author explaining background, his research and thought process, and how he intertwines pieces of his life, friends, and family into the story.