Hunted: A Survival Horror Thriller in a Haunted Forest

By Darcy Coates

You can't hide from what's waiting in Ashlough Forest.

Five days after Eileen vanishes into the vast, shadowed wilds of Ashlough, her camera is found washed downriver--its final, haunting images raising more questions than answers. Determined to uncover the truth, Chris and four close friends form a desperate search party and plunge into the heart of the forest, where every tree seems to whisper warnings, and every path feels like a trap.

Hunted is a relentless survival horror novel, masterfully blending psychological suspense with the terror of nature itself. The forest is more than a backdrop--it's a living, breathing menace that turns every moment into a test of courage and endurance. As the group is pushed to their limits, the line between natural and supernatural blurs, and the fear of what hunts them becomes almost unbearable.

Perfect for fans of survival horror, psychological thrillers, and stories where the wilderness itself becomes the enemy, Hunted is a chilling journey into the unknown.

Enter Ashlough Forest--if you dare.

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Published May 5, 2020

464 pages

Average rating: 7.91

56 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Mellific
Jul 09, 2026
8/10 stars
I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. Hunted had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I listened to the audio and was completely invested from the very beginning. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was because of the final twist at the end. I admit that I didn't see it coming, but I just felt like it was a little hard to believe. It took me out of the story a little bit. But I ultimately loved how different the characters were, how they all changed throughout the story, and letting the mystery reveal itself.
Clara Hill
Jan 13, 2025
10/10 stars
A suspenseful read with not one but two giant twists that will sweep you off your feet.
Chloe._.23
Dec 07, 2024
10/10 stars
This book is really good and one of my fall favorites
torihbu
Dec 14, 2023
8/10 stars
- started off pretty slow featyring a rather unlikable character, but picked up nicely about 1/4 of the way through
- highly engaging mystery that felt almost like a TV show, as each chapter ended on a cliffhanger before moving on to another subplot
- twist at the end was unexpected
- some parts were genuinely horrifying, given the premise!
oh_let3
May 16, 2023
6/10 stars
interesting taut tale

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