Crooked Tree

Ancient Legends Awaken in the Wilderness

Crooked Tree by Robert Charles Wilson is a chilling blend of suspense and supernatural horror set in the remote forests of northern Michigan. When a series of brutal, unexplained attacks rocks a small rural community, terror spreads through the isolated towns and the peaceful woods become a place of lurking dread. The local authorities, baffled by the savagery and mysterious patterns, begin to suspect that the violence is not the work of any ordinary predator. As panic grows, old Native American legends about the land and the enigmatic Crooked Tree begin to surface, hinting at dark forces awakened from centuries of slumber.

Nature’s Wrath and the Shadows of the Past

Driven by a desire for answers, lawyer Heidi Hallen joins the investigation, only to uncover more than she bargained for. As she digs deeper, Heidi discovers secrets buried in both the land and its people—secrets that tie the present horrors to ancient injustices and vengeful spirits. Wilson’s storytelling expertly weaves together the tension of a modern thriller with the resonance of indigenous folklore, creating a powerful narrative where the boundaries between myth and reality blur. Every shadow in the forest becomes suspect, and every old story seems to carry a deadly warning.

A Haunting Tale of Justice and Survival

With a gripping pace and atmospheric detail, Crooked Tree explores the primal fears that lie beneath the surface of ordinary life. As the characters fight to survive the escalating nightmare, the novel examines themes of retribution, cultural memory, and the lasting scars of the past. Wilson’s evocative prose captures both the stark beauty of the northern wilderness and the terror that comes when ancient wrongs demand to be righted. The result is a memorable and unsettling story that lingers long after the last page.

Robert Charles Wilson is a celebrated author known for his genre-bending tales, blending suspense, horror, and speculative fiction to explore the mysteries of the human condition.