{"product_id":"the-fox-and-the-hounds-9798822984912","title":"The Fox and the Hounds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen a young girl loses her friends, her world begins to unravel. Their disappearances seemed straightforward at first, but reality shifts when she discovers all is not what it might seem...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiona is lonely. She wasn't always, but now...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time, Fiona had friends. \u003cem\u003eWonderful\u003c\/em\u003e friends. Harper, Madison, and Jackson were everything to her. The four used to spend their days together doing whatever they could to pass the time, but those days are long gone, ever since the incident. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot too long ago, Harper, Madison, and Jackson fell into the river in a freak accident and drowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least... that's what the investigating police officers decided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlone and desperate for answers, Fiona wonders if they've shared the whole truth with the town. Or maybe there's much more to the story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed with only her wit, her pounding heart, and a sneaking suspicion that her friends' disappearances are much more than meets the eye, Fiona vows to find the truth-however far it will take her into the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fox and the Hounds\u003c\/em\u003e is an enthralling horror suspense story from author Verena Oci. Its overarching theme is hopelessness, and the thrilling cliffhangers will keep you reading late into the night. Fans of Stephen King will rejoice at this new voice in the horror\/suspense space, which features smart characters, twisting plots, and immersive worldbuilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOci, Venera:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Venera Oci published her first book at just 14, but her storytelling began in first grade. She grew up crafting tales, including one about a girl with a galaxy for an eye-an ever-evolving character that mirrored her own growth as a writer. Born into a military family and raised by her father and sister, Venera's stories reflect both resilience and wonder, blending the magic of youth with the depth of lived experience.","brand":"Palmetto Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500474171666,"sku":"9798822984912","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eff88c45-9b0a-4f6f-896f-7d6bbe683861.jpg?v=1753193240","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-fox-and-the-hounds-9798822984912","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}