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written by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth. Published in 2020 by

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, the story follows a widow named Megan Forrester who embarks on a camping trip with members of a local church. After becoming stranded in a West Virginian forest, they find themselves stalked by a giant prehistoric arachnid that hunts by sensing vibrations.

Development

Author James S. Murray, known for starring in the American television series ''

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'', wrote the novel while

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at his home in

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during the

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. He co-wrote the book with Darren Wearmouth, who previously collaborated with Murray on the ''Awakened'' series.

Reception

A reviewer writing for iHorror concluded that "Murray and Wearmouth succeed at creating a bold page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first chapter to it’s terrifying end."

References

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