The Shape In The Pines

The Shape in the PinesBy Matthew SmithWhen Mason vanishes without a trace, Ethan follows the trail into the endless pines—and finds him in the arms of something inhuman. The man before him looks like Mason, moves like him, even whispers his name with aching tenderness. But beneath the perfect imitation is a skinwalker, an ancient predator feeding on the bond that ties their souls together. Every night, Ethan feels the real Mason flicker through—the way his hands tremble when they touch, the way his gaze softens just before the hunger returns. But each moment of intimacy also strengthens the monster wearing his body. Outside, more skinwalkers gather, drawn to Ethan’s hidden Navajo bloodline and the power awakening inside him. To save Mason, Ethan must master a magic older than the forest itself and face the darkness that has rooted itself in the man he loves. But breaking the curse could mean destroying the body and soul they both cherish— and their connection is something even death may not be able to sever. Read more