Thing in the Woods by Margery Williams is a captivating and eerie tale that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows a young girl named Lily who discovers a mysterious creature lurking in the woods near her home.

Williams does an excellent job of building suspense and creating a sense of dread as Lily uncovers more about the creature and its intentions. The pacing of the story is well-done, keeping the reader engaged and eager to find out what will happen next.

The character development in the book is also strong, particularly with Lily who undergoes a great deal of growth and self-discovery throughout the story. Her resilience and determination make her a compelling protagonist that readers will root for until the very end.

Overall, Thing in the Woods is a haunting and atmospheric read that is perfect for fans of dark and mysterious tales. Williams' writing is both evocative and chilling, making this a book that will stay with readers long after they have finished it.

Book Description:
Dr. Haverill is asked to fill in as local physician for the skittish Dr. Lennox in a small Pennsylvania town. The locals seem to be a superstitious bunch, prone to fearing traveling in the woods at night and with good reason. It seems a series of vicious attacks have occurred by what appears to be some kind of large animal. As the bodies begin to pile up, Dr. Haverill starts to question whether the responsible party could be something beyond humanity.

Writer Margery Williams Bianco is perhaps better known for writing the children's classic "The Velveteen Rabbit", but this dark slice of mystery horror fiction was found to be admired by none other than H. P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft scholars have noted in particular a distinct influence that this book had on his famous story "The Dunwich Horror".

Also please note that this book is of its time and features racially insensitive language in the early chapters. Those who are concerned with such language should be advised.