The Body in the Woods: A Point Last Seen Mystery, by April Henry
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The Body in the Woods: A Point Last Seen Mystery, by April Henry
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Alexis, Nick, and Ruby have very different backgrounds: Alexis has spent her life covering for her mom's mental illness, Nick's bravado hides his fear of not being good enough, and Ruby just wants to pursue her eccentric interests in a world that doesn't understand her. When the three teens join Portland County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, they are teamed up to search for a autistic man lost in the woods. What they find instead is a dead body. In a friendship that will be forged in danger, fear and courage, the three team up to find the girl's killer―before he can strike one of their own.
This first book in April Henry's Point Last Seen YA mystery series, The Body in the Woods is full of riveting suspense, putting readers right in the middle of harrowing rescues and crime scene investigations.
The Body in the Woods: A Point Last Seen Mystery, by April Henry- Amazon Sales Rank: #55664 in Books
- Brand: Henry, April
- Published on: 2015-06-16
- Released on: 2015-06-16
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.22" h x .73" w x 5.53" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 288 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up—On their first mission for the Portland County Search and Rescue team, Alexis, Nick, and Ruby don't find the missing man with autism they were looking for; instead they find the dead body of a young girl. Now these three teens from very different backgrounds must work together to find the killer. Complicating the issue is Alexis's mentally ill mother, who disappears after a paranoid episode, Nick's crushing feelings of inadequacy, and Ruby's struggles to find a place she belongs. Will they be able to find common ground with one another before the killer strikes again, maybe even at one of their own? Henry realistically portrays these three kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists. The adult characters, especially Alexis's mother, are also fully developed, albeit a bit slow on the uptake in the case of Ruby's parents. The actual mystery is not that intriguing, but a pervading sense of threat and danger is present throughout. Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries.—Erik Knapp, Davis Library, Plano, TX
Review
“Henry has created not only a gripping mystery, but rich and detailed characters as well . . . The action starts right away, and does not stop until everything comes to a head at the end of the novel.” ―VOYA
“The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown.” ―Booklist
“Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries.” ―School Library Journal
“Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans.” ―BCCB
“A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax.” ―Kirkus Reviews
ILA Young Adults' Choices List SelectionOregon Book Award Master List SelectionOregon Spirit Book Award Master List SelectionIowa Teen Book Award FinalistMissouri Truman Award Finalist
About the Author
April Henry is the New York Times–bestselling author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and young adults, including the YA novels Girl, Stolen; The Night She Disappeared; and The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die; and the thriller Face of Betrayal, coauthored with Lis Wiehl. April lives in Oregon.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Review via Pretty Little Pages Blog By Kristen @ Pretty Little Pages Holy crap, you guys! I can't recall reading too many murder mystery books. But I did watch Court TV (you know, TruTV) back in the day with my grandma religiously. I've never thought about reading murder mystery books, but The Body in the Woods has totally changed that. April Henry grabbed me from the very first chapter and dragged me down a crazy path of just one more chapter because I have to know what happens next! The suspense that April Henry builds on the pages of The Body in the Woods. I did most of my reading for this book in bed, and there were several times that I sat up and frantically devoured the section. From the very beginning, you're given several people that could be the suspect. The way she writes the story from different points of view, including the unnamed killer, was perfect. I don't think it's too easy to guess the killer. There is plenty of suspense to keep you guessing and interested. The cast of characters works so well for The Body in the Woods. At first, Ruby's obsession over homicides grated on my nerves. But as the story unfolded, she actually became my favorite character. I've never read anything by this author before, but April Henry is definitely talented at spinning a tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Fans of YA looking for a change of pace from the overwhelming amount of contemporaries and dystopians need to look no farther than The Body n the Woods.**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to April Henry and NetGalley.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Engaging Mystery for Young People By NebraskaIcebergs Over the years, my husband has turned me on to the merits of a good crime novel, but normally I only find those in the adult section. April Henry is an author who might change that limitation. Henry is a New York Times-bestselling author of over a dozen mysteries and thrillers, some of which are for teens. I recently discovered her latest novel, The Body in the Woods, because of my interest in search and rescue. The atypical teen plot and sympathetic characters made it a win for me.How is the plot atypical? For one thing, it’s about three teens who meet when they join Portland County’s Search and Rescue, because of which all kinds of unusual things can happen. For example, the teens can be summoned to search and rescue duty in the middle of a school day or in the dead of the night. On the surface, it may sound like this book is about a team of heroes with special powers, similar to many of the young adult fantasies being published today. But it's not. These "heroes" can only serve on the search and rescue team if they keep their grades up and stay out of trouble. They must learn to work with a team, search for clues on a trail, and become part of the valuable work of finding missing people. They face real-world tension, akin to that found in hospitals and courts.The plot is atypical in other ways. On their first mission the three are teamed up to search the woods for a lost autistic man, but when they find a dead body instead they're suddenly catapulted into a crime investigation. If you think this sounds too unrealistic, keep in mind that Henry’s story is inspired by a real incident. While the stereotype of teens is that they’re all about having drinking binges, losing their virginity, or otherwise wasting their lives, many teens live interesting lives. Which gets me back to Henry’s book. :-) The Body in the Woods involves a serial killer. As the teens and the cops begin to piece together the mystery, they realize the killer is collecting different types of people. What they don’t realize is that one of our three main characters might fit into his collection. Now the stakes have been raised to the point where not only is this a good teen novel, but it’s also a heart-stopping thriller.Up to this point, I have focused on the plot. However, this isn’t to downplay the importance of likable characters. Nick’s bravado hides his fear of never being good enough for his dad, who served in the army and now is absent from his life. His vulnerabilities felt more true to life than those bestowed upon our average dystopian hero. Alexis has spent her life covering for her mom’s mental illness. These teens do exist, both in real life and in problem novels, but I actually felt a little annoyed by how Henry used her to hint at a love story. Despite how romance seems synonymous with young adult novels, I felt The Body in the Woods would have been perfectly fine without it. Finally, Ruby is the oddest of the three. Psychologists and teachers would probably label her as having Asperger's, while her peers just consider her weird, but I liked that Henry recognized how obsessions can be positive. Think of Monk (a lovable TV detective who is riddled with OCD), but guised as a female teen and you’ll have the idea. All of these individual stories were downplayed, which may be where Henry shows her background as an author for adults, but which also felt right for a crime novel.I enjoyed The Body in the Woods and am excited to know that it will be just the first in a series called A Point Last Seen Mystery. Mysteries and thrillers for young people aren’t common, and thanks to Henry I have some to look forward to.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great Suspense By M. Brown The Body In The Woods by April Henry was a great suspenseful book. Three teenagers join a Search and Rescue in Portland County and they get more excitement than they expected when they go looking for a lost man in the woods. They didn’t expect to find a dead body but that’s exactly what happens. They feel they must find the killer before one of them become the next victim. What follows in the book is a suspenseful action-packed adventure with many twists and turns.The characters were well developed and realistic. Although the three teens were not close friends before joining the search and rescue, they quickly bond and form a relationship born from fear and necessity. I really liked the characters backstories with all their problems and concerns. I found it very interesting seeing the dynamics of the three as the pursue the killer.The writing style flowed easily and the book was an easy read. The writing was descriptive and had me feeling the fears and anxieties of the three teens. Feeling like I’m part of the story is one of my criteria for a good book. The Body In THe Woods sure hit the mark there.I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a suspenseful mystery, not matter what your age. I love Search and Rescue fiction and this one did not disappoint. This is the first book that I have read by April Henry but I will be reading more of her books soon.
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