
This suspenseful thriller follows young Jake as he heads to northwest Montana for a summer filled with outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and camping. However, his idyllic plans are shattered when he learns of the Dogman, a terrifying creature responsible for the mutilated bodies of missing hikers. The book quickly shifts from a summer adventure to a gripping tale of survival as Jake finds himself in the very woods where the monster hunts. It's a fast-paced read perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy creature features and wilderness suspense.
Young Jake is off to spend the summer at his older sister's house in northwest Montana. He's got a job from his brother-in-law all lined up, and he has big adventures planned. A summer of fun awaits him in the beautiful outdoors of Big Sky Country. Fishing, hiking, rafting, camping. He can't wait.Unbeknownst to Jake, however, there is a creature lurking in the very woods he is planning on visiting. Already the creature has claimed numerous victims. The mutilated bodies of missing hikers are all the authorities are finding in the woods. Law enforcement won't say what's doing this, but the locals know. The Dogman has returned, and young Jake is in for the summer of a lifetime, but for all the wrong reasons.