Don't Look in the Trees

By: Jason Nickey

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

Length: 1 hr and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Don’t Look In The Trees; the main rule in Appalachia. Many question why, but Justin and Billy found out the hard way on their way home from a bonfire party after coming across a fallen tree and mysterious lights coming from the sky. Can they survive the night and the strange beings coming from the forest that surrounds their cabin?

From Jason Nickey, Author of ‘Road Hazards’ and ‘They Come From Within’ comes a new fast paced sci-fi/horror novella.

©2024 Jason Nickey (P)2024 Fright Night Audio

Creepy!

Super creepy end of the world story, This is a quick listen with great narration.

Don’t Look in the Trees!

This was a great short story. I loved the relationship between the characters and the unknown in the trees. It is especially freaky if you live in the forest!

It’s an Appalachian tale that is a little bit sci-fi and a little bit thriller with a nice reveal. It’s a fast read, and the narration is on point. I enjoyed it!

This was a solid story

I really enjoyed the representation present in this book. The characters were relatable and made solid choices. I did feel the story was a little rushed, but overall it's a solid and quick listen

Aliens meet Appalachia

This was my second book of Jason's (though it's my first solo book, the other was a collaboration), and it won't be my last!

Don't Look In The Trees follows Billy and Justin as they're heading to Justin's home in the woods after a bonfire party. Before they leave, a warning pops up on the television: get somewhere safe, don't go outside. Something unknown and strange is happening in the area.

They start the trek home with their friend Billy, but they come across a tree that has fallen on the only road leading there. As they start to work on the trees, they're met with the reason for the warning, and it's more terrifying than they could have ever imagined.

I enjoyed this one, and the narration by Joe Hempel was amazing (as always), but I really wish it was longer. Once it ended, it ENDED. Boom. Here's the climax, and then ope, it's over with a short explanation of what happened afterwards. I liked the characters and the relationships, it just felt like it was missing something.

All in all, a great story!

Entertaining short story

Interesting concept for an invasion story and what tactics aliens may utilize to win the war

Joe does a fantastic job narrating as always that’s why he’s one of the best
If you’re looking for a quick listen, with an equally entertaining bonus story, definitely check this one out

A fun diversion...

Don't Look in the Trees is a sci-fi/horror novella with LGBTQ+ elements about a group of men who are stalked by creatures hiding out in the woods of Appalachia and their ensuing fight for survival. As an LGBTQ+ story, it works well because it explores the budding relationship between two men in rural Appalachia, as well as the reactions of others around them. I found that entertaining and heartwarming to a degree. As a sci-fi/horror story, it has plenty of action and suspense to it, although a) the creatures never seemed to be all that scary and b) everything gets summed up a little too easily in my opinion. There's also a bonus short story at the end unrelated to the main story, which was interesting in its own right. Joe Hempel does a good job with the voice acting and being able to differentiate between all of the various characters, so kudos to him. In all, a good diversion that doesn't overstay its welcome.