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Reviewed by David Jaggart for Readers' Favorite
David W. Thompson’s Sons and Brothers introduces us to teenagers Garren Doyle, a disciplined young marksman trying to keep his late father’s memory alive, Anna Hirsch, a gifted spiritualist, and Brodie, Garren’s cousin. A regular annual autumn deer hunting trip deep in the rural West Virginia mountains takes a terrifying turn when an ancient entity starts targeting their camp. The sinister force intentionally exploits local legends to unleash a wave of corruption, curses, and dangerous psychological obsession. The situation turns very desperate when the adult hunters are suddenly taken out by a sinister mushroom poisoning, leaving the entire burden of survival on these young friends. To fight this encroaching evil, they must rely on their own latent spiritual talents and the clairvoyant abilities of their classmates, Lenore and Bridget, as they’re guided by an ancestral spirit named Moll Dyer. Can they find a way to beat the terrifying supernatural forces lurking in the wilderness before this darkness destroys everyone they love?
David W. Thompson’s Sons and Brothers is an excellent supernatural thriller that builds suspense through its remote mountain setting and rich folklore. The atmosphere is incredible—you can practically feel the chill of the woods, and it sets a great, eerie stage for the fight against an ancient, sinister force. I was really impressed by the teenagers. Thompson doesn’t make them magically brave or unrealistically heroic; they are scared, vulnerable, and placed in an impossible situation where they have to keep it together for their families. The story explores intriguing themes surrounding human nature, specifically the unending inner battle between harmony and envy. This makes the book more intense than your average supernatural tale. Most of all, the storyline never feels rushed. The buildup is steady, letting the dread creep up on you with the paranormal elements. I highly recommend this story if you want a character-driven fantasy thriller that blends family legacy with paranormal dread. Altogether, it was a real page-turner that kept me hooked, and I really can’t wait to see if the earlier entries in this trilogy are just as gripping as this final installment.
