At the heart of the forest lies a dark secret…

Kelvin Forest provides a place of serenity for historian Hugo and his friend Den, a strange-looking boy with superhuman strength. Hugo spends his days studying ancient texts in the nearby town of Harten while Den keeps busy doing what boys do in a place where people won’t make fun of him.

Their peace is interrupted when a bounty hunter named Grill stops by and inquires about a wanted man believed to be in the area. At about the same time, pets start disappearing from town, and they agree to team up to investigate the forest.

The forest is a place of beauty and magic, yet it has many dangers. It’s untamed, providing the perfect hiding spot for monsters, one of which seems to be the Crimson Maple, a century-old threat. Is the trio in over their heads?

With Hugo’s calculating mind, Grill’s sharp shooting, and Den’s super-strength, they might stand a chance of surviving the threat lurking in the woods. But can they defeat it once and for all and save the town and its people?

If you enjoy fantasy books with muscles and monsters, intelligent creatures, and characters with special powers, you’ll love The Crimson Maple. A perfect book for teens and adults alike, this story will have you cheering on Hugo and Den as they get to the bottom of the forest’s mystery.